Community Sector News
Fundraisers
Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters West Island on February 12 for their annual Valentine’s Breakfast. Get the details here.
Turn Up the Volume for Literacy
Come and rock out in support of Literacy Unlimited on February 21. This special fundraiser is to commemorate their 45th anniversary. Click here to purchase your tickets
The Coldest Night of the Year
Ricochet (Housing/Homes) invites you to participate in The Coldest Night of the Year on February 28, a festive 5K family walk in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness. Get your hats out, invite your loved ones, and walk with us—it’s going to be a celebration! Register here.
Events
Rent Increase Workshops
The Comité d’action des locataires de l’Ouest-de-l’Île (CALODI) is offering free in person and virtual workshops on February 4 & 25 on tenants rights when faced with rent increases. View the schedule here.
Tech Help
Literacy Unlimited is offering free technology help for 55+ on February 6 & 20 from 11-12 pm and 12-1 pm at Literacy Unlimited in Pointe-Claire. Get 1-on-1 help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone with our volunteer Tech Mentors. To sign up, call 263-381-2785.
The Importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health
Literacy Unlimited is offering a free workshop for 55+ on February 12 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Friends for Mental Health in Beaconsfield. Learn about ways to connect online to help supplement in-person connection. To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Introduction to Crochet
Literacy Unlimited is offering a free workshop for 55+ on February 18 from 1-3 pm at Friends for Mental Health in Beaconsfield. Learn the basics of crochet and make a dishcloth. We will become a close-knit bunch! To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Women’s Social Group
The West Island Women’s Center is offering a new monthly activity for women ages 30-50 to connect, share experiences and build a community in a relaxed and welcoming space. Register for February 19 or 21 here.
Separating Fact from Fiction in Family Law
A legal conference held in collaboration with the West Island Women’s Center and the West Island Community Resource Center on February 21 to help individuals better understand their legal rights and obligations in the event of separation or family conflict. Register here.
Did You Know?
New Support Group
The West Island Crisis Center is offering a new support group focused on motivation and goal setting. Participants will have the opportunity to explore different types of motivation, learn how to set realistic goals (including SMART goals), and discuss concepts such as self-compassion, kindness, and self-esteem. Learn more here.
Empowering Newcomer Families Together
Empowering Newcomer Families Together: An AMCAL Family Services and the West Island Community Resource Center (CRC) collaboration created to help guide newly arrived families to Quebec living in the West Island to resources and services they may need.
Mother to Mother Program
A new program offered by Projet Communautaire de Pierrefonds that matches mothers together in the community to help and support one another and build friendships. Register here to participate.
