Community Sector News
Fundraisers
Giving Tuesday
Support the amazing community organizations in the West Island by donating to their Giving Tuesday Campaigns on December 3. Learn about all the community organizations here.
Sweets & Snapshots
Support NOVA West Island’s Senior Activity Program at their upcoming Bake Sale on December 16 at the Église presbytérienne de Briarwood from 9am-1pm. Enjoy delicious homemade treats, scenic photography and more!
Events
Community Kitchens
Corbeille de Pain’s Community Kitchen workshops are held on most Fridays in three different locations in the West Island. Click here to access the schedule. To register, please send an email to [email protected].
Holiday Card Making
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free workshop on December 5 for 55+ from 1:30-3:30 pm at The Teapot in Lachine. Play with watercolors and masking markers to make cards for family and friends. To sign up, call 514-694-0007.
Repair Café
FabZone is offering a repair café on December 8 which offers Free repairs of small appliances, textiles, small wooden furniture, toys and more. Donations welcome!
Free Workshops
Executives Available is offering career transition services to executives and professionals over the age of 35 who are currently looking for employment. A combination of group workshops and one-on-one counseling sessions on December 10, January 7 & 21. Contact them at 514-697-2227 or [email protected] to register
Tech Help
Literacy Unlimited is offering free one-on-one technology help for 55+ on December 13 from 1-2 pm at Literacy Unlimited in Pointe-Claire. To sign up, call 514-694-0007 with your specific tech question.
Social Teatime
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free social with food for 55+ on January 14 from 1-2 pm at Literacy Unlimited in Pointe-Claire. Join them for food, fun, and conversation.To sign up, call 514-694-0007.
Did You Know?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with job postings and recruitment challenges? Centre de recherche d’emploi Pointe-Claire’s new service CREPC+ is here to assist with all HR-related concerns. Contact them today at 514-206-9558 or email [email protected] to learn more about their services.
The West Island Women’s Center Winter Session registration begins on December 6 at 9am. Visit their website to see their full course schedule and how to sign up!
Projet Communautaire Pierrefonds, Cloverdale Multi-Ressources and Alima have collaborated on a new program called Tous Pour Un, with the goal of spreading awareness about respite care available for mothers with babies. To learn more about services, contact them at [email protected].
Donate
Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de l’Ouest-de-l’Île is launching a Food and Toy drive starting November 1st to support On Rock. New toys (no used items accepted) and non-perishable food items can be dropped off in a designated box at their office in Pointe-Claire.
