Social news Verdun 18 february Contact - Samia Djabelkhir : babillard-sudouest@transcontinental.ca; by fax (514) 363-2595; De

The Scottish Centre of Montreal will be hosting their monthly Gordonians' Whist on Wednesday, February 21st, 2007 starting at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $2.50 which includes an afternoon of cards and refreshments. The Scottish Centre is located at 1610 Stephens Street in Verdun, telephone number: (514) 768-1301.Everyone is welcome.

The Volunteer Auxiliary of the Douglas Hospital urgently needs responsible members of our community to assist a team of dedicated volunteers in a Snack Bar available to staff and patients. We need volunteers to assist any day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to share and respect the members of your community. In return we offer a dynamic and supportive environment, and an opportunity to share of yourselves in providing an enhanced "Quality of Life" to those suffering from Mental Illness. For more information, please call Paul at (514) 761-6131, ext. 2256.

If you are a compassionate, sincere person who could give one or more hours a week towards improving the quality of someone's life, the "Moving Ahead" program of the Douglas Hospital would welcome you. A few individuals who have a mental illness and who reside in our foster homes in Verdun would greatly benefit from the regular visit of a friend to help them break their isolation. They are shy and gentle individuals. You don't need any experience. For more information without obligation, call Stella at the Volunteer Department, at 514-761-6131, ext. 4106

Dawson Community Centre (666 Woodland, Verdun) is offering a new series of free workshops for seniors entitled «Verdun-Memories». Through guided tours and talks led by Kathryn Harvey, historian and former resident of Verdun, the program seeks to encourage the exchange of stories about Verdun’s past. The next activity takes place on Wednesday, February 21, at 7:00 pm. We will be greeting the historian Serge Durflinger author of the book Fighting From Home on Verdun’s outstanding contribution to the Second World War. Free admission. Refreshments served. For more information, please call Marc Paradis at (514) 767-9967

We are looking for a bilingual volunteer to organize a sewing and quilting activity for several of our elderly patients. This person must be patient, interested in the elderly, available from 10:30 to noon Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, and willing to share her expertise and experience. For further information, please call Steve at the Volunteer Department, Douglas Hospital, at (514) 761-6131, ext. 4107.

Every Tuesday Night - BINGO at the Bingodrome starting at 7:15 p.m. Come down & it might be your lucky night!

Wednesday Night Cribbage League – starting at 8:00 p.m. – looking for Spares. Anyone who enjoys playing cribbage is invited to come and join the League.

Disco Darts – February 10th, 2007. Registration time: 11:00a.m till Noon. Starting

time: 1:00p.m. and music by Big Al. Admission $5.00 per person

Saturday Night Dances - commencing at 8:30 p.m. in the Clubroom with live music.

For Feb. 17th St. Valentine’s dance – South of 40 & Feb. 24th - Wes & Chester.

Enjoy an evening of music & dance. For further more info. please call the Branch at: (514) 769-2489.

St. Clement's Church, 4322 Wellington St. Verdun, Quebec.H4G 1W4

- Sunday - Feb. 11th - St. Valentine Breakfast. Time 9 .am. to 10 a.m.. Price $3.50

- Saturday - March 3rd: Rummage sale/book sale/ white elephant table. Time 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

- Sunday - March 18th - St. Patrick's Breakfast. Time 9 a.m. to 10 a.m..Price $3.50

- Saturday - March 31st. Flea Market. Time 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Phone 514-761-3395; 514-769-5373; e-mail: liz_anne58@hotmail.com

Welcome back and we would like to mention, we have spaces available for tots of all ages 0 to 5 years old. Children play and learn fun activities in a safe and friendly room under supervision of an educator and child worker. Parents have open discussions and tackle some parenting issues. Call 514-767-9967 or come to 666 Woodland. Dawson Community Centre.