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Fundraisers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Yoga for NOVA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join NOVA West Island for the 18th edition of Yoga for NOVA on May 2<\/strong>. A wonderful occasion to do something good for yourself while doing something good for the community! Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Empty Bowls <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join Corbeille de Pain rain or shine for their annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser on May 2<\/strong>!\u00a0 Purchase a beautiful hand crafted bow, enjoy homemade soup and more! Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Big Beau Garage Sale <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Big Beau Garage Sale is back May 9 <\/strong>and supporting NOVA West Island. Come shop in this community wide garage sale, enjoy musical performances and support a good cause. For more information, visit the event page<\/a>.
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Queer Prom <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre invites 2SLGBTQIA+  youths ages 13-18 to come and join us as we dance the night away for our 10th<\/sup> Annual Queer Prom: Rewind on May 15<\/strong>. Early bird tickets are on sale now for only $10, until May 1st! <\/sup>For more information or to buy tickets, call\/text us at (514)794-5428, or email us at Info@LGBTQ2Centre.com<\/a> 
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Garden Tour <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join the West Island Citizen Advocacy for their 33rd Annual Garden Tour Fundraiser on May 30.<\/strong> View beautiful gardens, participate in a scavenger hunt and end the day with a tea party. Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tech Help <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Literacy Unlimited is offering free technology help for 55+ on May 8 & 22 <\/strong>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.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
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Speed Dating <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

West Island Community Shares, in collaboration with Volunteer West Island are hosting a Speed Dating<\/a> event on May 11<\/strong> for those interested in joining a board of directors. A panel of professionals will share their insights and answer your questions as you learn what it means to serve on a board, what’s expected and how you can strengthen the West Island. \u00a0
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New Support Group<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Empowering Newcomer Families Together <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother to Mother Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

 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 <\/a>to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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