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

Autonomy and Activism To Dec 18 Multimedia art creation on the Linux platform, featuring an introduction to image processing with The Gimp (12h), Linux training and UbuntuStudio “Install fest” (12h) and an initiation to Web page creation with WordPress (30h). With Bérengère Marin-Dubuard (Intro + Install Fest), Françoise Doherty (The Gimp), Anne Goldenberg (Linux), Izaak Branderhorst (Install Fest). Thursdays 6pm-9pm, $400 (individual sections also available). Studio XX 4001 Berri, #201.

Beading Workshop Nov 25 In one session learn how to make two lovely gifts - a cell-phone charm and a holiday wreath ornament. 1pm-4pm, $20 fee + $5 kit with all supplies required for the project = $25 total cost. Advance registration required: call 935-7344 and ask for Nisa Malli. Atwater Library 1200 Atwater, Westmount.

Cafe Tango Open Jam Nov 19 Open intermediate level tango classes from 7pm-8pm, $5. Café de Lima 6409 St-Hubert, corner Beaubien (514) 282-8777

Codanova VMX VJ Workshop Nov 20 The workshop will begin with a presentation of the features and user modes of the VMX VJ with Resolume and Modul8. Two VMX VJ will then be left available to the participants. They will have the opportunity to go at this workshop with their laptops and favourite software to test the controller and configure their environment. Presenters: Ma and HpNoTik are two Videographer / VJ specialized in the production, distribution and mix video under the banner QuadByte Video. 6pm-9pm, $5. SAT 1195 St-Laurent. (514) 844-2033

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.

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 Filmmaking Workshops For more info check out www.cutv.concordia.ca for more details or call (514) 848-2424 ext. 7403.

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.

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.

How effectively do you communicate your ideas? We are looking for healthy male and female students between the ages of 18 and 30 years to participate in a study investigating cognition, personality, hormonal levels and communication skills. The study is taking place at the Loyola campus of Concordia University and consists of 6 sessions. The study is directed by Dr. Mark Ellenbogen. Please send all inquiries by email to Kamala Pilgrim at: speechstudy09@gmail.com

Hula Hoops For All Hooping Workshops for neophyte to expert, brought to you by the Montreal Hoop Community. Check out the upcoming workshops on Nov. 22 & 28 at ihoopu.com

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.

Karma Yoga Volunteer your time and receive free yoga classes. www.unitedyogamontreal.com

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 23 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

Marriage Intormation Meetings Nov 25 Couples considering intermarriage or conversion by one partner before marriage are invited to attend in order to learn of Temple's policies and practices, and to tour facilities. Rabbi Leigh Lerner will explain. Appointments with Rabbi after a brief meeting. 5:30pm. Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom 4100 Sherbrooke W., Westmount.

Media Space To Dec 20 Essential techniques and notions of MAX/MSP, Jitter and Micro-controllers: learn and master elements including sound options, video manipulation, and physical interactivity, with Patrice Coulombe. Sundays 1pm-4pm, $225. Studio XX 4001 Berri, #201.

Searching the Internet course Nov 20 - Nov 27 Learn to zero in on relevant web-pages, saving and printing what you need. Two weekly courses, 10am-12pm, $65-75 fee (depending on age and stage). Advance registration required. Call Nisa Malli at 514-935-7344. Atwater Library 1200 Atwater, Westmount.

Songwriters Association of Canada Nov 21 5pm, Centre St-Ambroise 5080 St-Ambroise. 939-3060

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 20 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.

Windows, Mirrors and Shimmering Light with 2boys.tv To Dec 04 Interdisciplinary workshop for professional artists. mixing live performance, video and collage. $150. Info: www.studio303.ca Studio 303 372 Ste-Catherine W. (Belgo Building). (514) 393-3771

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.