Community Sector News
Fundraisers
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Join NOVA West Island for a delicious Irish lunch at Cunningham’s Pub on March 13. Enjoy Guinness Irish Stew, Lamb Stew, or Fish & Chips with a draft beer or wine – gratuities included. Call 514-457-0080 to reserve your spot!
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence is hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast on March 14 at McKibbin’s Pub. Click here for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Join AMCAL Family Services for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast on March 14 at Ye Olde Orchard Pub. Details here.
A Taste of AMCAL
Join AMCAL Family Services on April 14 for their 17th annual Taste of AMCAL fundraiser. Click here for the information.
Events
Spring Break Workshops
Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de l’Ouest-de-l’Île will be offering free workshops throughout March 3-7. Workshops will be bilingual and cover topics such as: the job market, interview skills, Cv creation and personal finance/budgeting. Click here for the schedule.
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 March 4, 18 &31. Contact them at 514-697-2227 or [email protected] to register
International Women’s Day
The West Island Women’s Centre is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 11 at Gerry Robertson Community Centre in Pierrefonds from 11:30-2:00 pm. Join them for a networking lunch and listen to 3 inspiring speakers. Click here for details and registration.
Creative Card Making
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free workshop on March 12 for 55+ from 10-11:30 am at the Vieille Brasserie (The Teapot) in Lachine. Make hand-made cards for yourself or someone you love. To sign up, call 514-694-0007
Housing Options for Seniors
Literacy Unlimited is offering a free workshop for 55+ on March 18 from 1:30-3 pm at Volunteer West Island. Learn about private and public senior residences as well as costs, services, etc. with Kate Coulter, GerontoLogis. To sign up, call 514-694-0007.
Annual General Meeting
LI-BER-T House invites you to their Annual General Meeting on March 20 from 6-8pm at the Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre, 90 bord du lac, Pointe-Claire. This event is open to the community! Register here.
Did You Know?
Corbeille de Pain is presently accepting donations of pottery bowls! If you are a potter and would like to donate some of your hand crafted bowls for their annual Empty Bowls fundraising event, which will take place on May 3rd, please fill out the form by clicking here.
ANEB is currently launching a special campaign called ABALESTA, focusing on the sale of socks to support their eating disorder initiatives. This project aims to raise public awareness while raising vital funds for services. They are currently onboarding companies and/or schools and next steps will be shared as they develop.
