Closer to You Laval

Free Tele-Workshops (presented in English), Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 7:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. Subject: “The caregiver’s challenge: you can stop stressing and start enjoying”. Special guest speaker: Doreen Whitehead, Nurse. Call today and register for free (Advance registration required) 1-866-396-2433. For more information: 1-886-396-2433, or Ami-Québec at 514-486-1448. Tele-Workshops are information sessions via telephone, designed to help participants better understand and manage the effects of mental health issues. Each workshop is moderated by AMI-Québec with a guest expert who presents the topic and answers questions

May 17, 2009. Dinner-dance, $125 per person. "We are looking for grads of 1958, especially those who have changed their names," says organizer Eleanor Grief, who can be reached at (450) 681-0638 or at eketzele@videotron.ca

Free French Courses: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9:00 am to noon. An evaluation session will take place on 26th of September from 9:30 am to noon, at 1536 Curé-Labelle, suite 226. Please register before September 25, 2008 at (450) 686-0554.

Media and You Series continues tomorrow, September 22, with Tarah Schwartz of CTV, who will speak on why people opt to go behind the lens. Registration continues for the upcoming fall session with a few places still available in some courses. For more information and to register, call Claire at (450) 978-7056. Registration can also be done by phone, online at www.youngisraelofchomedey.com and in-person at the Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth Blvd.

Monday, September 22, 1:30 pm: Ears to You presentation by McKay Centre, on hearing loss, how to deal with it and strategies for minimizing its effects. Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey. Everybody is welcome. $5 per person. Refreshments served.

Info: Lily Percs, (450) 688-0026, Sheila Kirstenberg, (450) 688-6324. "Can’t believe September is nearly gone. It seems that with the late warm weather we had, summer was just beginning, but here we are into fall, with kids returning to school, cool nights, and fall fashion creeping into the stores, and just around the corner are the high holidays of Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) & Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)," says JWIC spokesperson Rosalee Tuchow. "Our steering committee is hard at work planning exciting programs, and more trips for 2008-2009. A reminder, there are just a few places left for our Ottawa/Hull Museum trip on Tuesday, October 28th. Cost is $51 per person, which includes transportation by deluxe motor coach, entrance to the museums, tax, tips, and fuel surcharge, and a lot of fun. All monies must be paid in advance. To reserve call Lily at (450) 688-0026 or Rosalee at (450) 681-5335.

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The new and exciting 2008-2009 Program is well underway. Anyone interested in participating in stimulating and information afternoons in a warm and congenial atmosphere is invited to attend weekly meetings, Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth Blvd. The September lineup concludes Thursday, September 25, when motivational speaker Roslyn Malin, will address the group on how You have the power to make it a great day. Line-dancing classes take place every Tuesday, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Refreshments are served at all functions and meetings. More information, Toby Banks, (450) 688-7020.

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10-week workshop on Improving your Memory, given by the CLSC, continues September 23, at Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. More information: Claire Nudel, (450) 978-7056.

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An invitation from Chapter founder and president Evie Applebee: "Our next program will be on Wednesday, September 24th.Our guest speaker will be Dr. Len Mendell who both practices and teaches dentistry and has also opened a private clinic here in Laval, dealing with Sleep Apnea. He will share his insights into this important new area of health and medicine and it is important that people be made aware of the potential dangers of sleep apnea. This meeting is open to everyone in the community. Our business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, upstairs in the Sanctuary of Chevra Mishnais Jacob Josef Synagogue (715 du Sablon, Chomedey) and guest speaker at 1:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

I also take this opportunity to wish our members, their families, our friends and family a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year."

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Fall landscaping: Have you noticed how beautiful the grounds look this year? Many thanks to Ann Robesco and her volunteer team of gardeners. And now they are looking ahead to next spring. If anyone has spring bulbs (tulips, irises, etc.) to donate, kindly drop them off at church. If you are willing to help with the fall planting, or would like further information, please call Ann at (450) 688-0599. Are you a separated or divorced Catholic? Come and share with others in the same situation, be supported, get some straight answers on Church teaching, or just listen. Friday, Sept. 26, at 7:00 in the parish library. Just come along or contact Giuseppe at (450) 967-1768 (giuseppe.margiotta@mcgill.ca); or Sara (450) 687-4547 (sararedavinci@msn.com). Join the parish choir :To join the Sunday 11:00 choir, contact Choir Director Maria Ondrechak at (450) 669-6639, or see her after Sunday Masses. No experience necessary! For Children's Choir, just call Dan at (450) 682-3909. The Catholic Faith Alive: Saturday mornings 9:30-11:30, beginning October 4. Learn what we believe as Catholics and why. Everyone welcome, especially those thinking of becoming Catholic or who have not been Confirmed. Join Seminarian Michael Leclerc & team and learn in an open atmosphere of discussion, prayer and friendship. Contact Michael at (450) 688-3887, or at michael.leclerc@sympatico.ca Loyola High School's Open House: Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 am until noon. Do you want a Catholic education for your son? Come and meet the students, teachers and administrators. Tour the school, watch the Fall Sports Tournament, explore the Library, Labs, Fine Arts and Robotics facilities. Aid, in the form of a full or partial bursary, is available for qualified students in need of financial assistance. Call (514) 486-1101 for more information. Fall Corn Roast: September 21, hosted by the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Peace School. at the Constantin Sugar Shack. Tickets: Adults & youth over 13: $15; children 6-12: $7, children under 5 free. Join us for this fun family activity. For more information, call Albert Giosi: (450-963-2536 or John Lawrusik (450-625-3776).

Get ready for another fun-filled season of regular Monday meetings of the Laval Women’s Group. Come and enjoy line-dancing, Tai Chi classes, Bingo, and chats with new and old friends. Everyone is welcome, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, or just for a few hours, at Campeau Centre, 3781 Levesque Blvd. Bring your lunch, tea and coffee are provided on the house. For more information, Gerty Cohen at (450) 688-3525.

Have your pet blessed, in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. All are welcome. (readings will be in French, but individual blessing for each pet can be done in English), Sunday, October 5th, at 2:00 pm, on the steps of the church. St-Yves Church, 2975 avenue Saguenay, Duvernay, Laval. Info : EgliseStYves@gmail.com. Gregorian Chant Choir, for men and women. Directed by Martin Quesnel a professional in Gregorian Chant. Registration by phone in the evening (450) 669-0498 or by e-mail egliseStYves@gmail.com Practices begin : Wednesday, September 24th, 7:30 pm, St-Yves Church.

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