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Community Events

Christmas Fundraiser Nov 25 Designers Paulina Ochoa and Deborah Adams team up with Artistri (5319 Park) owner Jennifer Lonergan for a Christmas Fundraiser benefiting Le Centre des Femmes de Montréal. The sale takes place from 5–8pm and features Ochoa’s handmade paper lamps and Adams’ leather accessories.

Club Gourmand Food lovers are invited to wine and dine every other Friday at 6:30pm in different restaurants around the city. Info: 935-4880.

Concordia Toastmasters Club Would you like to be a successful, confident communicator? Learn to conduct business meetings, motivate people, perform job interviews, sell ideas or products, and solve problems in an informal setting. Visit http://concordia.freetoasthost.org Contact Milushka at micaza11@hotmail.com

Electronics Recycling Drop off unwanted, obsolete or defective electronics equipment free of charge at A to Z Electronics in the Plaza Sorrento in LaSalle, 1260 Dollard Ave., corner Jean Brillon. All data on any PCs will be securely erased and made unrecoverable, so no need to destroy the hard drives. Info: 366-8872, www.ConsoleRepairExperts.com

Friday Night Dinner Club A great way to dine, have fun and meet new people. All welcome. Fridays at 7pm. Info: 264-8951, (450) 656-0615.

Fun Events for Singles Join us for great indoor and outdoor activities. Various locations in Montreal. Info: 514-396-9416 or http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal

Montreal Bowlers Group Group invites bowlers of all levels to enjoy a fun evening out knocking out some pins and meet new people. Info: http://www.meetup.com/bowlers.

Montreal Camera Club Meet Mondays at 7:30pm at the Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve W. (corner Lansdowne). This week with special guest photographer Gabor Szilasi. Entrance is at the back of the church. Metro Vendome. Info: John Zimmerman at johnzimmerman@videotron.ca or or log on at www.montrealcameraclub.com

MUCS Community Restaurant Night Come enjoy a delicious, affordable meals in a unique, community space in NDG. Everyone is invited to stop by for dinner at 7:30pm every Thursday. Volunteers may come early at 5pm to help cook, or stay late to help clean up! $2-$10 sliding scale donation. Info: www.mucs.ca, 312-7074.

OFF Interarts Multi-use creation/studio space in Mile-End for rent by the hour, day or week for rehearsals, workshops, film/photo shoots, cultural events, etc. A showcase window on St-Laurent is also available to rent for exhibitions or promotions. Low rates. Info/Reservations: 274-3222, www.offinterarts.org

Senior's Day Nov 25 Come enjoy music, poetry, book readings, discussion, free coffee, and/or more healthy treats. Every Wednesday from 7am-2pm. O Ciel 3255 St-Jacques. 514-656-7987

SPA Montreal Non-Profit organization, supporting singles and single-parents in the Montreal area, via a wide range of social, sports, and community events. Info: www.total.net/~spa. Meetup group: http://singles.meetup.com/539/

Support Group: Coping with a Mentally Ill Spouse To Nov 30 These support groups focus on essentials of spouse relationships: feelings, communication skills, tips for living with the illness, problem management, including limit setting, violent or destructive behaviors, finances and children. Mondays 7-9pm. Registration required. Friends for Mental Health 750 Dawson, Dorval. (514) 636-6885

Visualization and the Process Of Mental Creation Nov 21 The Rosicrucian Order is holding an open class and invites the public to meet Grand Councillor Fr.Steve Kalec. 12pm, free. Info: 514-736-1756 Or 514-352-5958. Masonic Temple 2295 St. Marc

Volunteers needed for the Annual Flu Clinics To Nov 30 We are seeking volunteers to work in CSSS Cavendish's annual flu clinics which will begin in -mid November. Training is provided. Students over the age of 21 who are available to do evening and weekend shifts are also welcome to apply. Please call (514) 488-3673, ext. 1351 or 1354 for further information.