Closer to You

June 17: Last call for 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. Info: 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 18: Games Afternoon 1:30 pm, Young Israel, 1025 Elizabeth. Tues. June 16: Line Dancing, 9:00 am-10:00 am (beginners); 10:00 am – 11:30 pm (for those with experience). Mon. June 22: Closing Luncheon at Manhattan Restaurant, Saint-Martin Blvd. East. Entertainment by Greg Innes, on keyboard. Info: Toby Banks: 450 688-7020.

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, at t Christmas and Chanukah. "We need Barbie-like dolls. If you have any to give, please let us know. Donations will be truly appreciated," says spokesperson Claire Nudel, 450 978-7056.

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

Wed. June 17: author Doreen Glazer will speak on her book - Honorable Menschen. (Honorable People) . 12:30 pm; Mrs. Glazer at 1:00 pm. Refreshments. Open to all (both ladies and gentlemen). Space limited, call to reserve : Phyllis Mazer, 514 481-9406, Evie Applebee, 450 681-9342. Chevra-Mishnais Synagogue, 715 du Sablon, Chomedey.

See you in September! The 14th, to be exact, when activities resume. Info: Gerty Cohen, 450 688-3525.

Dinner-Dance, Sunday evening, June 14: Doors open at noon. Supper at 6:30 pm; music and dancing 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. $8. June 14: Dinner Dance, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. June 21: General Meeting - 2:00 pm; Father's Day Celebration – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 27: Cribbage Tournament, 1:00 pm. June 28: Dinner Dance, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 2000 Labelle, Chomedey. Info: Claudette Adams, 450 681-6722.

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.