General

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink and can – that’s your business. If you want to stop drinking and can’t, that’s our business. For confidential help in the Hudson area. Tel:514-376-9230 or write P.O. Box 964, Hudson, QC.

Pointe-Claire CPR is offering certified First Aid & CPR courses (all levels). For information: 514-630-1214.

Literacy Unlimited has been helping adults challenged with low literacy since 1981. If you know someone who has difficulty reading or writing, we can help. 514-694-0007 or visit www.literacyunlimited.ca

The Low Vision Self-Help Association's meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue, Pointe Claire. For information call (514) 697-3852

West Island Citizen Advocacy. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call West Island Citizen Advocacy at 694-5850, 631-9151 or visit our website at: www.volunteerwica.com

Pincourt Library English Book Club. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month. 7–8:30 p.m. at the Pincourt Library. 225 boul. Pincourt. Info: 514-425-1104 ext. 6244. For Pincourt residents only.

Hudson Scrabble Group. Sundays from 1-5, join the us for fierce but friendly competition at the Hudson Legion. Cost is a donation to one of several charities.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? You are invited to attend inter-active training courses for volunteers at the Palliative Care Residence of Vaudreuil-Soulanges located in Hudson. For information, contact Sherri Daly 450.202.2202

Single Breakfast and Dinner Club meet every Sunday morning, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m at Brasserie Le Manoir, St. John’s at Hymus. Also hold monthly dinner dances and other activities for 55+. Contact Ken (514) 421-8799 for info.

Hudson Moms and Tots playgroup gathers in the basement of Wyman Memorial United Church. Every Friday morning from September through June. Info: 450-458-0587 or e-mail laura.bergeron@gmail.com

Ami-Quebec. Do you have a relative or friend suffering from mental illness? Ami-Quebec can help! FREE support and counselling, by phone or Skype. For more information: 1-877-303-0264 info@amiquebec.org

St. Mary’s Sewing Circle offers Free sewing lessons to teens at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 261 Main, Hudson. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22. 3:30 – 5 p.m. To register 450-458-0481, or leave name and number at 450-458-5897.

The Sainte-Anne Singers, an a cappella chamber choir, is looking for a bass. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings in Ste-Anne de Bellevue. Please call (514) 457-9149 to arrange an audition. Info: www.sainteannesingers.org.

The Alzheimer Society Suroît offers a five-week free support group for caregivers in English on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wyman Memorial United Church, 513 Main, Hudson. To register 1-877-773-0303.
Choeur Classique Vaudreuil-Soulanges welcomes singers of all ages. Choir rehearsals will resume Tuesday, January 10 from 7:30 pm to 10 pm, at the Ste-Rose-de-Lima church in Ile Perrot, 300 Perrot Blvd . Info: Anne Skalak 450-455-6356 or Jacques Poirier 514 808-2782.

Friday, February 24
Auberge Willow Place Inn. ‘Just Friends’ appearing in the pub from 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Willow Place Inn, 208 Main Road, Hudson 450-458-7006

Friday, February 24
Mount Pleasant Elementary invites the community to the annual French Book Fair – Le Festival du Livre, from 3:00 – 7:00pm. Proceeds will benefit our school’s literacy program.

Family Movie Night – Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Come join our Mount Pleasant Elementary family for a fun filled evening! Doors open at 6:30. Start time: 7:00. Entrance fee: $2.00/person.

Saturday, February 25
Story time: Un conte japonais at 11 a.m. at the Rigaud Library, 102 rue St-Pierre, Rigaud. free entry, to reserve call 450-451-8841.

Tuesday, February 28
Hudson Rendez-Vous group next meeting, at the Stephen F. Shaar community center. Guest speaker, Geraldine Moore. “The history of The Bunker”. Lunch will be served at 12:30. The cost is $5.

Wednesday, February 29
Free Workshop, St-Lazare, 7pm. Dr. Ginette St.Pierre, DC presents why we need to be concerned about what choices our children (toddlers to teens) are making when they're thirsty. Space limited, Info: 450.218.2623

Thursday, March 1
At 7 p.m. there will be a travelogue of Asia: Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia with Mme Carole Guillemette at the Rigaud Library, 102 rue St-Pierre, Rigaud. free entry, to reserve call 450 451 8841.

Sunday, March 4
Pre-Purim Children's Masquerade Party 1:30-3:30 @ the Service Action Communitaire in Vaudreuil-Dorion, featuring caricatures, sand art, game show, Purim crafts, fun games & lots of prizes! $5/child, free for adults. For more info Rabbi@chabadstlazare.com or www.jewishstlazare.com

Wednesday, March 14
Pathways Connect Group. Parents interested in connecting with others devoted to exploring challenges of raising healthy children? Monthly, 2nd Wednesday 7-8:30pm. 450.218.2623 or dre.ginette@chirovitalite.ca