Open City

Classes
Workshops

Ano-Hou (answer to a prayer) Life Enhancement Gathering for those interested in alternative skills & tools for a happy, effective Life. 12:30pm-4:30pm every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Tai Chi Centre, 19 Centre Commercial, Roxboro. $5 donation. 1(450)764-1066 or email: info@ano-hou.com

Bicycle Deraillers & Gears Nov 11 Learn the bits and pieces of multi-speed drive trains and how to tune up your ride. Open to all and totally free! 7pm-9pm. The Flat Bike Collective, 3480 McTavish (Room B-02). For more information visit theflat.wordpress.com or e-mail theflat.bikecollective@gmail.com.

Cafe Tango Open Jam Nov 05 Open intermediate level tango classes from 7pm-8pm, $5. Café de Lima 6409 St-Hubert, corner Beaubien (514) 282-8777

Cancer Prevention Centre Nov 05 As such the CPC is offering a Free 8-session group smoking cessation program during the day or evening in either English or French. Info: (514) 340-8222 extension 3870 or jerban@onc.jgh.mcgill.ca Jewish General Hospital 3755 Côte Ste Catherine

Community Meditation Every Sunday at 10am at Yoga on the Park, 5582 Sherbrooke W. Please check the website for the weekly topic. All donations go to local and international causes. Call 712-9642 for more info.

Digital Audio Creation To Dec 18 Introduction to free Open Source sound editing software Ardour2 and creation of a sound design project, with Françoise Doherty Fridays 6pm-9pm, $155. Studio XX 4001 Berri, #201.

Electronics Lab 101 with Darsha Hewitt Nov 10 - Nov 12 A rigorous hands-on introduction to practical electronics for artists. Electronics Lab 101 will focus on developing interactive and responsive elements without requiring a computer. 9am-5pm. Details: www.oboro.net. Oboro 4001 Berri, suite 301. (514) 844-3250

Empowerment Program for Students & Young Professionals This intense 30 hour program includes practical sessions on entrepreneurial skills, maximizing individual potential and increasing physical, mental and emotional health. Nov 10-15. Contact: Ralph Matta at (514) 655-6366 or ralph.matta@artofliving.ca.

Figure & Life Drawing Informal figure drawing workshops every Saturday at 4pm and Sunday at 2:30pm with live nude models, wine and cheese - for all levels. Life Drawing Classes on Sundays at 6pm - for beginners and intermediates. Galerie Synésthesie. 94 St-Catherine E. www.GalerieSyn.com, 998-7625.

Free Ableton Live 8 Clinic Nov 06 Come discover Ableton Live 8 and it's new options with composer and sound designer Huston Singletary. 6pm-9pm, free. SAT 1195 St-Laurent. (514) 844-2033

Free Business Training Workshop for all ages hosted by successful speaker for entrepreneurial minded people who are seriously interested in taking their financial future into their own hands. Workshops are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm but they fill up fast. Reserve a seat by e-mail at alexuribe1979@hotmail.com or call (514) 883-2035. Bring a pen and some paper.

Free Tai Chi Classes The Now and Zen Tai Chi School of Montreal is offering free classes at the the Cote St-Luc Shopping Center, 7025 Cote St-Luc Road. No experience necessary. Info: Ted Constant 482-3553.

Getting the Word Out: Publicity for Independent Artists Nov 11 This workshop will help you learn how to get the word out easily, effectively and with little or no expense. With guest speakers Nadine Benny and Natalie Riviere from 6:30pm-8:45pm, $15. Pre-registration is required. Info/registration: 878-9788. YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services) 666 Sherbrooke Street West, 7th Floor

Healthy Eating Consultations with our certified dietitian will teach you how to make healthier food choices to ensure a more well balanced and nutritious diet. Info: www.infonutrition.ca, 514-577-9282.

Joy Toyz Sex Ed & Workshops Everything you want to know about pleasuring you and your partner. Interesting and new workshops every week until Nov 16. Check out the fall schedule at www.joytoyz.com or call (514)845.8697.

Learn Violin/Fiddle Lessons in the Plateau w/ fun & experienced teacher. Learn in a comfortable atmosphere, all musical styles and abilities. Visit www.maryelizabethholby.com or call 514-435-9692 for more info.

Les Lundis en espagnol Nov 09 Tango and salsa dance classes given in spanish. 6pm, $3. Café de Lima 6409 St-Hubert, corner Beaubien (514) 282-8777

Literacy Unlimited If you know someone who has difficulty reading or writing - we can help. Literacy Unlimited has been helping adults challenged with low literacy since 1981. For information on services and programs please call 514-694-0007 or visit our website at www.literacyunlimited.ca

Positive Mind, Positive Energy: An Inspirational Course on Changing Our Lives Nov 07 As the law of attraction states, what is in our minds is attracted into our lives. A workshop by Grace Bubeck. 10am-5pm, $65 members, $85 others (includes membership). SSF-IIIHS Centre

Stop-Action Animation Family workshops for ages seven and up every Sunday at 1pm from Aug. 30 until May the National Film Board's CinéRobothèque (1564 St-Denis). Most workshops are free, although some cost $5–$7. Reservations are required and can be made at 496-6887.

Swing Dance Party Nov 06 All levels, no partner needed. Beginner lesson at 8:30pm, dance at 9:30pm, $8. École de danse swing Cat's Corner 3451 St-Laurent, 3rd flr. (514) 874-9846

Website Conception Nov 03 - Dec 15 Website installation and customization using Drupal, with Kristina Haralanova. Tuesdays 6pm-9pm, $225. Studio XX 4001 Berri, #201.

Yoga for the People Community yoga classes on the Plateau. All levels, abilities and body types are welcome to join weekly Hatha Yoga classes every Thursday, 5pm-6pm at rad'a yoga studio, 841 Gilford, Metro Laurier (www.radamontreal.com). Pay what you can (sugg. $5). For more info, contact Roseanne at yogaforthepeople.mtl@gmail.com

Yoga on the Park Full schedule of classes with dynamic and highly trained teachers. Cultivate well being of body, mind and spirit. All levels of practitioners welcome. Call 712-9642 or check yogaonthepark.ca.