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ACEF offers services to low-income people to help them reduce the cost of heating their homes. Free visits are made to those who qualify for the program. Services include installation of insulation materials, electronic thermostats and various tips for economizing on energy consumption. Places are limited. For more information: (450) 662-9428.

Recovery for friends and family of alcoholics: (514) 866-9803.

Information meeting, open house, and registrations for winter session: this coming Wednesday, December 5, 9:00 am to noon, at Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. An invitation to the community to drop by and check out all the great courses being offered for the winter session. Open to Laval residents 50 and up. Info: Claire Nudel. 450-978-7056 or claire.nudel@cummingscentre.org

Thursday, December 6: Chanukah Party 12:30 pm. Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. Info: Toby Banks at (450) 688-7020. (See report, p. 11)

Sunday, December 9, 2007, starting at 2:00 pm. Join in a celebration of the talent of local members of the community who will entertain you with their singing, dancing, acting and so much more. Tickets are $8 per person, 2 for $15, 4 for $20. At Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd., Laval. Info and ticket reservations: Giuseppe at (450) 967-1768

Aannual Chanukah Party, December 11, with gift exchange and light supper provided by members…traditional potato latkes, salads and homemade desserts. Info: Sheila Kirstenberg (450) 688-6324.

23rd Annual Christmas Baskets Campaign needs volunteers to staff food collection kiosks in grocery stores and gift-wrapping counters in department stores. Three hours a week would help ease the load for the many volunteers now doing more than their share. Info: (450) 681-6164.

Meetings every Monday: Line-dancing at 9:30 am, Exercise Program at 11:30 am, Coffee and Tea served, bring your lunch. Tai Chi at 2:00 pm. Enjoy guest speakers, day trips, music, bingo, and lots more. Annual membership: $25. Exercise program costs a little more at $2 per week. Campeau Centre, 3781 Levesque. "Welcome to all," says Mrs. Gerty Cohen who can be reached at (450) 688-3525 for more information. Holiday luncheon, Monday, December 10, noon, at Scores. Gifts for AGAPE, to be donated to children in need. Info: Bev Beauchamp at (450) 681-5494. The December 10th meeting is the last of 2007, with gatherings resuming January 7, 2008.

Annual POM Fruitcake fundraising campaign. Proceeds contributed to youth programs sponsored by the Optimist Club. For $13, you get a 900 grams of a succulent fruit cake that is sure to please family and friends. Info: Andrée at (514) 722-7194 or Lise at (450) 471-7933.

Line Dancing For All, Young Israel Synagogue. Experienced teacher. 10:00-11:30 am, Tuesdays.

Thurs. Nov. 15, noon; Holy Name Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville, (450)

973-2042.

Regularr monthly meeting, Wednesday, December 12, at 7:30 pm, at 255 Montée Lesage, Rosemère. For more information, (450) 621-5600.

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to the Théâtre de la Source's 'Christmas Shudder' on Sunday, December 9, at 2:00 pm. Advance registration is required, in person at 1535 Chomedey Blvd. or by telephone at (450) 978-5995.