Closer to You

June 17: Excursion to Ottawa. Departure from Young Israel, 8:15 am. Return, 7:00 to 7:30 pm. $45 (members), $50 (others). Lunch, gambling and tips, extra. Reservations: Lily Percs, 450-688-0026, Rosalie Tuchow, 450-681-5335. Closing dinner of 2008-2009: June 24, 6:30 pm, Casa Grecque; entertainment by Natie Rabinovitch. Info: Sheila Kirstenberg, 450-688-6324.

Thurs. June 11: Open forum, with audience participation. 1:30 pm, Young Israel, 1025 Elizabeth. Line Dancing Tues. June 9, 9:00 am-10:00 am (beginners); 10:00 am – 11:30 pm (for those with experience in this form of rhythmic smart-stepping). Info: Toby Banks: 450 688-7020.

Very successful 12-week Tai Chi session has drawn to a close. Everyone very eager to continue in the Fall. Watercolours/Charcoal with Evelyn Bass continues Wed. mornings. The Stitch ‘n’ Bitch ladies are busily creating exotic outfits for Barbie-like dolls, to be given to kids at Montreal Children's and Sainte-Justine, in time for Christmas and Chanukah. "We need Barbie-like dolls for this project. If you have any to give, please let us know. Your donations would be truly appreciated," says spokesperson Claire Nudel, who can be reached at 450 978-7056.

On Tues. June 23, members and friends will celebrate the conclusion of a very successful year with a visit (by bus) to Sainte-Anne de Bellevue. Planned: a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk, followed by an enjoyable lunch by the water at Peter’s Cape Cod Restaurant. Interested in joining this happy gang? Let spokesperson Claire Nudel know at 450 978-7056.

"Our guest on June 17th will be our dear friend and author, Doreen Glazer, who'll be speaking on her book - Honorable Menschen," says Chapter president Evie Applebee. (Honorable People for those who may not be familiar with this fondly-used term). 12:30 pm; Mrs. Glazer at 1:00 pm. Refreshments served. Open to all (both ladies and gentlemen). Space is limited, so call to reserve a seat: Phyllis Mazer, 514 481-9406, Evie Applebee, 450 681-9342. Chevra-Mishnais Synagogue, 715 du Sablon, Chomedey.

Exercise program, line-dancing, Tai Chi classes, Bingo, and chats with new and old friends. All welcome. Mondays: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Campeau Centre, 3781 Levesque. Bring lunch, tea and coffee provided. Info: Gerty Cohen, 450 688-3525.

Thursdays 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Cards, crafts, darts, bingo, warm conversation, refreshments. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville, 450 973-2042.

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June 17: Excursion to Ottawa. Departure from Young Israel, 8:15 am. Return, 7:00 to 7:30 pm. $45 (members), $50 (others). Lunch, gambling and tips, extra. Reservations: Lily Percs, 450-688-0026, Rosalie Tuchow, 450-681-5335. Closing dinner of 2008-2009: June 24, 6:30 pm, Casa Grecque; entertainment by Natie Rabinovitch. Info: Sheila Kirstenberg, 450-688-6324.

Thurs. June 11: Open forum, with audience participation. 1:30 pm, Young Israel, 1025 Elizabeth. Line Dancing Tues. June 9, 9:00 am-10:00 am (beginners); 10:00 am – 11:30 pm (for those with experience in this form of rhythmic smart-stepping). Info: Toby Banks: 450 688-7020.

Very successful 12-week Tai Chi session has drawn to a close. Everyone very eager to continue in the Fall. Watercolours/Charcoal with Evelyn Bass continues Wed. mornings. The Stitch ‘n’ Bitch ladies are busily creating exotic outfits for Barbie-like dolls, to be given to kids at Montreal Children's and Sainte-Justine, in time for Christmas and Chanukah. "We need Barbie-like dolls for this project. If you have any to give, please let us know. Your donations would be truly appreciated," says spokesperson Claire Nudel, who can be reached at 450 978-7056.

On Tues. June 23, members and friends will celebrate the conclusion of a very successful year with a visit (by bus) to Sainte-Anne de Bellevue. Planned: a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk, followed by an enjoyable lunch by the water at Peter’s Cape Cod Restaurant. Interested in joining this happy gang? Let spokesperson Claire Nudel know at 450 978-7056.

"Our guest on June 17th will be our dear friend and author, Doreen Glazer, who'll be speaking on her book - Honorable Menschen," says Chapter president Evie Applebee. (Honorable People for those who may not be familiar with this fondly-used term). 12:30 pm; Mrs. Glazer at 1:00 pm. Refreshments served. Open to all (both ladies and gentlemen). Space is limited, so call to reserve a seat: Phyllis Mazer, 514 481-9406, Evie Applebee, 450 681-9342. Chevra-Mishnais Synagogue, 715 du Sablon, Chomedey.

Exercise program, line-dancing, Tai Chi classes, Bingo, and chats with new and old friends. All welcome. Mondays: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Campeau Centre, 3781 Levesque. Bring lunch, tea and coffee provided. Info: Gerty Cohen, 450 688-3525.

Thursdays 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Cards, crafts, darts, bingo, warm conversation, refreshments. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville, 450 973-2042.