Community Sector News
Fundraisers
Community Breakfast
Join West Island Community Shares on September 12 for their annual community breakfast and network with community partners. Click here for the event details.
West Island Pride
The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre is proud to partner with some truly wonderful organizations to bring Pride to the West Island on September 13! Visit their website for all the event details.
Course for Compassion
Join the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence for their 9th annual Course for Compassion on September 20. Register or donate here.
Golf Tournament
The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre is hosting their 14th annual golf tournament on September 25. This exciting day of golf will raise funds to provide essential services and support to individuals living with cancer in our community. Click here for more information.
Events
Anniversary Brunch
Join Literacy Unlimited on September 8 for their 45th Anniversary Brunch. Celebrate this incredible milestone with delicious food, meaningful connections, and a reflection on the impact we’ve made—while looking ahead to the future we’re building together. RSVP by August 15.
Social Teatime
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free social with food for individuals 55+ on September 9 from 1-2 pm at Literacy Unlimited in Pointe-Claire. Join them for food, fun, and conversation. To sign up, call 514-694-0007.
Volunteer Open House
Literacy Unlimited is hosting an Open House for New Volunteers on September 10 from 1-6 pm. Learn about becoming a volunteer tutor to help English-speaking adults improve their reading and writing. Tutor training is provided. Visit their website or call 514-694-0007 for more information.
Screen Time Stories
Literacy Unlimited is offering a free workshop for 55+ on September 16 from 1-2 pm at Literacy Unlimited in Pointe-Claire. Join us for a fun and friendly talk about your favourite TV shows and movies. To sign up, call 438-531-8045.
Ferrari Dream Drive
The Angelman Foundation presents the Ferrari Dream Drive on September 20 for young people with disabilities who are able to drive a Ferrari on their own. RSVP at [email protected]
50th Anniversary
Join The West Island Women’s Centre on September 25 as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. For 50 years, they’ve been empowering women through quality programs, valuable resources, and strong community support — and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you. Click here for more information.
Did You Know?
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.
Newsletter
AMCAL Family Service will be publishing quarterly newsletters to highlight their programs and services. If interested, visit their website to subscribe!
