Social News, November 27th

Saturday Night dances in the clubroom, Nov. 29 is South of 40 at 8:30 p.m. Spares are welcome for Wednesday nights for cribbage and Friday nights darts League. If interested, please come down for these nights at 4538, Verdun Avenue. Info: 514-769-2489.

The Anglican Church of Saint Clement's, 4322 Wellington St., invites you to a traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols on November 30th at 7 pm. This musical offering will be filled with the works of J.S. Bach, Praetorius, Gibbons, David Willcocks and others, as well as traditional advent lessons and carols. All proceeds will be given to the Manna Food Bank in Verdun, and donations of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation will be received at the door.

Friday November 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Southwest United Church, 1445 Clémenceau Street, : AVALON MOTEL - JAZZ TRIO with Louise Thibault, voice, Jon Gearey, guitar and Aron Doyle, trumpet.

Saturday, November 29th from 10 am to 2 pm at All Saints Church, 7325 Ouimet St, Crawford Park, handicrafts, home baking, fish pond. Tel: 514-766-0556

Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Al-anon family groups can help. Join us every Thursday night at 8 pm at 165 Galt St.

At All Saints Church, 7325 rue Ouimet, Crawford Park, on November 29 from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information, please contact: Joy Yeoman 514-368-4043

Every Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, you are invited to practice your spoken French with a group of open-minded and curious women at the Centre des femmes de Verdun (Verdun women’s center). All women are welcome, free of charge. The Verdun women’s center is located at 4080 Wellington street, office 203. For more information: 514-767-0384.

You are in debt and you find it hard to cope? Get informed on some solutions by registering at ACEF’s free workshop DEALING WITH DEBTS on Monday December 15 at 6:30 pm. Registration : 514 362-1771.

Sunday, November 30th - 10am. First Sunday of Advent. Sung Holy Eucharist

Celebrant: Rev Canon John Simons

Sunday, November30th - 7pm. Advent Carols and Lessons in support of Manna Verdun Food Bank in Verdun.

Saturday, December 7th - 10am until 2pm. Christmas Mini-Bazaar. Baked goods, fudge, preserves, Christmas things. Tea Room.

Sunday, December 7th - 10am. Second Sunday of Advent. Sung Holy Eucharist. Celebrant: Rev Patrick Wheeler Preacher: Deacon Geoff Chapman

Saturday, December 14th - 6pm. St. Nicholas Pot Luck and Penny Fair. Constable Glenn Henden of the Montreal Police Department will speak on identity theft, fraud, etc followed by a question period. Tickets $8.00 Contact Gail Gollan at 514-366-6120

Sunday, December 14th - 10am. Third Sunday of Advent. Sung Holy Eucharist. Celebrant and Preacher: Rev Garth Bulmer

INFOS: 514-365-9185

The Scottish Centre of Montreal will be holding their monthly Invergordon Cribbage Night on Friday, December 5th, 2 starting 7:30 pm. Cost is $5.00. The Scottish Centre is located at 1610 Stephens, corner of Champlain in Verdun. Tel: 514 365-9185.

St.Thomas More Women's Club will hold their Monthly Meeting and Christmas Social on Wednesday afternoon December 3rd at 1pm in the parish hall, 978 Moffat Street.. All members are invited. Infos 514-768-4741.