Community Sector News
Fundraisers
Haunted House
Join the West Island Citizen Advocacy on November 1 for their annual Haunted House! Free with donation at the door. Click here for more information.
Beau Holiday Market
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and discover unique local gifts, crafts, delicious food, exciting raffles, and more surprises at the Beau Holiday Market on November 22, all while supporting NOVA West Island.
Trivia Night
Join VOBOC for a trivia night fundraiser on November 24 at Cunningham’s Pub in Sainte-Anne de Bellevue. Learn how to reserve your spot here.
Events
Make a Wooden Coaster
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free workshop for 55+ on November 6 from 1-3 pm at FabZone in Pointe-Claire. Make a beautiful wood-inlay coaster using different types of wood. To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Make a Wooden Coaster
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free workshop for 55+ on November 6 from 1-3 pm at FabZone in Pointe-Claire. Make a beautiful wood-inlay coaster using different types of wood. To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Living Books
Omega Community Resources is hosting their Living Books event on November 8 where members of the public can visit the library to “read” real people who share their personal stories of living with mental illness. Learn more about this unique experience here.
Rendez-Vous Art
Join the West Island Citizen Advocacy on November 9 for their annual exposition of the artwork created through the Rendez-Vous Arts Program. Get the details here.
Accessing Government Documents
Literacy Unlimited is offering a free workshop for 55+ on November 13 from 1:30-3:30 pm at The Teapot 50+ Centre in Lachine. Learn to navigate Government of Canada and Quebec provincial websites safely and securely. To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Brain Games
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free workshop for 55+ on November 18 from 1-2 pm at Literacy Unlimited in Pointe-Claire. Keep your mind sharp, improve memory, and boost focus with brain games. To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Tech Help Drop In
Literacy Unlimited is offering free technology help for 55+ on November 21 from 10-11 am and 11-12 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.
Concert
The West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra will be conducting a concert on November 23 at Cedar Park United at 3pm. Tickets can be purchased on their website or at the door.
Digital Documents
Literacy Unlimited is offering a free workshop for 55+ on November 27 from 1:30-3:30 pm at The Teapot 50+ Centre in Lachine. Learn to create, organize, and store your digital documents. To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Did You Know?
New Support Group
Friends for Mental Health is offering a new support group for parents of youth living with mental health problems (25 years old and under). It is a safe space to share experiences, break isolation, and find support among people who truly understand what you’re going through. Together, we explore ways to better understand, communicate, and take care of ourselves as parents.
Community Kitchens
Corbeille de Pain’s Community Kitchen Workshops are starting back in September in three West Island locations. Click here to find out more about these workshops and to view the September to December 2025 schedule.
Youth In Action
Volunteer West Island’s Youth in Action 2025-2026 Challenge is about to begin! Youth can participate starting September 15th for the change to be recognized for their volunteerism and have a chance at winning a scholarship! Click here for more information.
