BOUCHERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Boucherville,
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SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERS
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERS -REGROUPEMENT COMMUNAUTAIRE RIVE-SUD
DECEMBER =Community Update -Please forward or print out as often as you
like :)
December is the month of Christmas joy, music concerts, community
dinners, and a time for friends and family . However among the joy
there remains much need …so do remember your local Christmas basket
food drives and reach a little deeper in your pockets to share the joy
of the season with others.
With all the shopping and Concerts to attend and things to do…. Plus
eating my way through those wonderful Christmas dinners/Cocktails
etc. There will be only one full issue of the Community Update
this month. Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and
good Health to all those you Love in the New Year .
Kevin Erskine-Henry ….and Jj
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What has been happening in and around the South Shore…..
On Saturday November 22 a very interesting Dialogue was sponsored by
the St-Jean Longueuil Diocese on Inter-Faith marriages. The panel of
both Protestant and Catholic Clerics gave an overview of some of
the pass practices and what are the current views on Inter-Church
marriages. There is a much more openness today and the real
challenge is to allow the couple to grow and remain in their
faith . It is important that they do not feel they have to choose
on faith over the other. For often they would give up on both faiths.
Watch for more information about future Dialogue s…as Christians share
together….
Do not tell the South Shore Saints you cannot draw a crowd to Candiac
on a Saturday night. On Nov 22 some 353 persons packed into
the St-Marc’s Community centre to listen to the Barbershop Cabaret
night. On the Menu were the South Shore Saints, the Gentleman @cords,
Friends, the Cavaliers ..with a special feature performance by ‘As time
Goes By .« from Ottawa…A great success for sure.
Candiac never sounded so Good and in such Harmony .Men do you
want to learn to Sing Barbershop call: Alan Briand 514-917-6926
Pavilon Foster held a open house Monday November 24 ..and invited
people from the community to come find out more about there programs
…the aim was to allow people to know more about problem gambling
and the services they offer …Foster is located at the CLSC Champlain
-Brossard call 445-4452
The November 28 Community Network meeting was held on Nov 28 ….We
had a interesting presentation on Our Harbour project and those
Groups who would more information for your groups can contact
catherine.gillbert@sympatico.ca…..During our around the room
..different groups presented information .We would Like to thank the
Busy Bees for providing the trays of wonderful home baked
goods .
Among all the list of Church and Community Bazaars I
forward to you earlier…. The Church Bazaar at St
Francis-of-Assisi was the only one I was able to
attend ..so thankful I was able to still stock up on handmade woollen
mittens, Christmas decorations and a few samples of creamy fudge . If
you every what to have a look at the strength and charm of
English-speaking community visit one of these bazaars … These are the
places were family and friends come to together to work while sharing a
good time together .
I have been ask by different Seniors .and community services about
Basic ..getting to know ..computer programs in English (Day
Time) on the South Shore…HRDC Canada (Brossard )has offered me the use
of their Lab …to run a Basic course…therefore if you or if you
know of seniors or persons that would be interested please let me
know.. So I can start to plan out a course ..call 466-1325 -! Or
email me
----Getting the Word Updated information to take notice of…
Happy 20 years of Community Service to The Saint Lambert Journal -You
are still the one…. Please Note the new e-mail address for sending
notices to The CFCF-12 Community Events please send your request to
communityupdate@ctv.ca (text files only)…PLEASE TAKE NOTICE WHEN
SENDING OUT EMAILS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MEDIA-OUTLETS: Because
of the many computer viruses- most organisations will no
longer open attachments-Send text files only with a clear direct
subject line.
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sending out mass emails. I suggest that the email message be sent
to One Direct email (maybe to yourself) and all the rest be sent
through the BCC (blind carbon copy) function, therefore you would not
be sending along your email list to be forward and go beyond the
intended purposes. Ie: scammers….
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On Thursday Dec 4..At Maria Victiorian School -Provencher in Brossard ,
7pm line dance dances for beginners are offered .Only $5 .
The SPCA Monteregie now has on sale their 2004 calendars ..idea
and fun gifts for only $10 and goes to support this great No-Killer
shelter. Also they have logo pins for $5 in which every cent will go
towards their building fund . If you would like pins call Pat at
671-8858 Ask to have them on display at your local event
Sunday December 7 the Seaways Swingers is hosting a
« Reindeer Bash « lots of fun?? at the
Arena 195 Greenfield Park 2-:4:30 pm …Come Learn some Western-style
Dancing . Admission $5
DECEMBER 7 from 10am until 4pm ..Centennial Regional High School
, 880 Hudson GF-Park …This is a big one with over 100 artisans
displaying their wares…plus a snack Bar sponsored by
the CRHS..
This is the last big Christmas sale of the season ..afterwards in
only the shopping malls folks :(
The Anglophone Book-Club meets December 8 at the St-Lambert
Library at 7pm to discuss « The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency’ by
Alexander McCall all ate Welcome call 463-7170
December 14 The Greenfield Park Baptist Church will perform their
Christmas special on Sunday December 14 at 7pm, 596 Bellevue
GFPark (corner of Park Lane). Desserts and refreshments…
South Shore Chinese Alliance Church Will host a special Christmas
Celebration Dec 25, 2003 service 2:30 pm 598 Bellevue North, Greenfield
Park Info: 514 833-1818
Lions Christmas cakes are on Sale in Greenfield at the Carnival Mall
Dec 6-13-20 and in St-Lambert this month at Taylor’s and Zodiac
Photo…Cost $13 two varieties
Until January 25-04 The Marsil Museum is presenting a show on the
Discreet Charm of Lace ..the Museum is located at 349
Riverside-St-Lambert 450-923-6601 or consult their web site
www.museemarsil.org
The Best and most popular Seniors Christmas Dinner in Greenfield Park
will be served on Saturday December 13 at 5pm at St-Paul’s Church 351
Empire on Saturday December 13- Along with a great meal, entertainment
and door prizes are provided .All seniors 60 plus are welcome, Tickets
are only $10. Call Winsome at 672-0105
If you know of person or family who are in need of a Christmas Food
Basket this season. Contact your Local church or Borough/Town Hall for
the organization in your area…All names for Baskets are listed the
Montréal index to avoid duplication. Local community groups have
begun their Food Drive for Christmas Baskets…If you missed the door to
door collections then you can bring your donations a local church or
collection box at your town Library ….In the Rush and Joy of Christmas
remember to stop and help those who have less…
Our Harbour/ Le Havre à Nous needs help in its effort to raise
financial support that will allow them to proceed in its most worthy
mission to provide supportive housing for people living with mental
difficulties and illness. Thus allowing persons with mental health
problems to live a more comfortably, productive and independent life
within our community For info tel 672--1519
catherine.gillbert@smpatico.ca
For Information about Ami Québec (Friends of the Mentally Ill)
go to www.amiquebec.org or call 514-486-1448.. South Shore Support
Group for Families Open to relatives regardless of the diagnosis
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, 2499 St-Georges, (CLSC) room 200, Le Moyne meets
Nov 26 Dec 7-14
Lifeline a South Shore support group for persons with mental health
needs. Every Thursday from 1pm until 3pm « Life-Line » an
English language support group for persons with Mental Health problems
meets to offer each other support & encouragement at Alternative
Centregens , 5770 Auteuil Brossard (near the CLSC) tel; 450-445-5427
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The Anglophone Alzheimer Support Group for Caregivers: Are held on a
Tuesday, once a month Meetings start at 7 PM and last approximately 2
hours. For information and location of the meetings please call:
Gloria: 671-4079
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The Learning Associates, Can now provide professional and specialized
tutoring assistance to young people and adults on the South Shore. Tel:
514-989-9360 E-@ learnasc@total.net
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Visit our community web-page link. And click EMPLOYMENT HELP. For local
Job search information The Community Partners have published a pamphlet
with employment and training resources, read a copy on line by visiting
the link below
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CHIPS (The Communicaid for Hearing-Impaired Persons) is a volunteer
organization that is working to make life a little easier for the
hearing-impaired in Montreal, It offers classes in lip-reading and
signed English, and operates a resource centre of assistive listening
devices. www.hearhear.org/
La Mosaique officially re-opened Enclosed is the new contact
information La Mosaique offers a range of community and social support
to needy families and persons in the Brossard/GFPark/Lemoyne/area
..such as food services, seniors support, youth projects .Has a great
used item shop located at 1650 L'Eglise, a Lemoyne-St-Lambert J4P 2C8
-donations welcomed tel 450-1803 fax 450-465-5440 email
info@lamosaique.qc.ca web site http://lamosaique.qc.ca/
As always call/email/ or visit our web-link for the latest update…if
you know of anyone seeking community info have him or her contact us.
Please forward any upcoming events by Jan 1 - To have looked at
the most up to date list of upcoming and on going events Go to our
Web-site link and visit the Page upcoming …Issue
Good Health and Blessings to all in 2004
South Shore Community Partners - Wishing all the Joy of the Christmas
Season and Good Health in the New Year -
We are working to improve access to information , promote
Community services and groups on Montréal ‘s South Shore.
We provide different brochures on services . Our
latest pamphlet covers ‘Employment and Volitional resources
available to South Shore Residents » Go to our
Web-link to view the information. Our Community email newsletter
that is goes to over 500 contacts.. Email us at
communitypartners@sympatico.ca
Call: 450-466-1325 (1)
Kevin Erskine-Henry
For an complete ongoing Community event listings and the various group
contacts visit our website
http://groups.msn.com/SouthShoreCommunityPartners
