VIDEO: James Moore defends using tax dollars to promote unelected Conservative candidates
Can Conservatives spin using taxpayers' money to promote their own unelected candidates?
Well, Industry Minister James Moore gave it a shot Monday.
Rising in the House of Commons during Question Period, Moore responded to questions raised about several Conservative ministers' use of "public funds" to promote an unelected Conservative candidate at several official government events.
What did Moore say? He said raising questions about Conservative ministers using taxpayers' money to promote their own candidates is a "personal attack against a Canadian veteran" and, besides, the unelected Conservative candidate who was promoted at these taxpayer-funded events is a "great Canadian":
READ MORE: http://www.pressprogress.ca/en/post/video-james-moore-defends-using-tax-dollars-promote-unelected-conservative-candidates
Friday, May 1, 2015
Open Letter to MP Tony Clement: Muskoka To-daily
We’re not ‘violent terrorists,’ withdraw Bill C-51
(The remarks in quotation marks below come directly from Tony Clement’s email reply to our email.)
...
Thank you for your reply to our email expressing our deep concern about Bill C-51. We have a few comments to make about your reply.
First of all, we requested that, as our representative in Parliament, you carry our concerns about this bill to your party and to the committee examining the bill. Nowhere in your response did you acknowledge that you will do so. Instead you basically said your party will pass the bill.
Secondly, we find your language about “jihadi terrorists”, “violent extremists” and “radical Islamic extremists” to be offensive, inflammatory, and extreme to say the least. This language is obviously designed to whip up anti-Islamic hatred and to sow fear among ordinary Canadians.
But we guess you are required to stick to your talking notes rather than listening to your constituents.
And, although we are not legal experts, we can clearly see that inclusion of the word “lawful” dissent in the bill indicates that those choosing to participate in acts of civil disobedience (including, but not exclusively, First Nations) would be deemed to be “violent terrorists.”
We also see that our right to oppose “critical infrastructure,” such as new pipelines in vulnerable areas or dangerous shipments in rail cars passing through the centres of our Muskoka towns will be severely limited for fear of our being secretly placed on a terrorist watch list.
Finally, we and many other Canadians feel that with this bill, it is you and your government that “seek to destroy the very principles that make Canada the best country in the world to live in.”
Let us be clear, we expect nothing less than that your government listen to the experts and to Canadians across the country and withdraw this bill.
Sue McKenzie and Len Ring
Constituents, Parry Sound Muskoka
First of all, we requested that, as our representative in Parliament, you carry our concerns about this bill to your party and to the committee examining the bill. Nowhere in your response did you acknowledge that you will do so. Instead you basically said your party will pass the bill.
Secondly, we find your language about “jihadi terrorists”, “violent extremists” and “radical Islamic extremists” to be offensive, inflammatory, and extreme to say the least. This language is obviously designed to whip up anti-Islamic hatred and to sow fear among ordinary Canadians.
But we guess you are required to stick to your talking notes rather than listening to your constituents.
And, although we are not legal experts, we can clearly see that inclusion of the word “lawful” dissent in the bill indicates that those choosing to participate in acts of civil disobedience (including, but not exclusively, First Nations) would be deemed to be “violent terrorists.”
We also see that our right to oppose “critical infrastructure,” such as new pipelines in vulnerable areas or dangerous shipments in rail cars passing through the centres of our Muskoka towns will be severely limited for fear of our being secretly placed on a terrorist watch list.
Finally, we and many other Canadians feel that with this bill, it is you and your government that “seek to destroy the very principles that make Canada the best country in the world to live in.”
Let us be clear, we expect nothing less than that your government listen to the experts and to Canadians across the country and withdraw this bill.
Sue McKenzie and Len Ring
Constituents, Parry Sound Muskoka
Harper making Canada look like hate mongers to the World
Ralph Nader tells Stephen Harper to stop acting like George W. Bush
February 18, 2015
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister:
Many Americans love Canada and the specific benefits that have come to our country from our northern neighbor’s many achievements (see Canada Firsts by Nader, Conacher and Milleron). Unfortunately, your latest proposed legislation—the new anti-terrorism act—is being described by leading Canadian civil liberties scholars as hazardous to Canadian democracy.
A central criticism was ably summarized in a February 2015 Globe and Mail editorial titled “Parliament Must Reject Harper’s Secret Policeman Bill,” to wit:
Particularly noticeable in your announcement were your exaggerated expressions that exceed the paranoia of Washington’s chief attack dog, former vice-president Dick Cheney. Mr. Cheney periodically surfaces to update his pathological war-mongering oblivious to facts—past and present—including his criminal war of aggression which devastated Iraq—a country that never threatened the U.S.
You are quoted as saying that “jihadi terrorism is one of the most dangerous enemies our world has ever faced” as a predicate for your gross over-reaction that “violent jihadism seeks to destroy” Canadian “rights.” Really? Pray tell, which rights rooted in Canadian law are “jihadis” fighting in the Middle East to obliterate? You talk like George W. Bush.
How does “jihadism” match up with the lives of tens of millions of innocent civilians, destroyed since 1900 by state terrorism—west and east, north and south—or the continuing efforts seeking to seize or occupy territory?
READ MORE: http://ht.ly/JmjVs
February 18, 2015
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister:
Many Americans love Canada and the specific benefits that have come to our country from our northern neighbor’s many achievements (see Canada Firsts by Nader, Conacher and Milleron). Unfortunately, your latest proposed legislation—the new anti-terrorism act—is being described by leading Canadian civil liberties scholars as hazardous to Canadian democracy.
A central criticism was ably summarized in a February 2015 Globe and Mail editorial titled “Parliament Must Reject Harper’s Secret Policeman Bill,” to wit:
“Prime Minister Stephen Harper never tires of telling Canadians that we are at war with the Islamic State. Under the cloud of fear produced by his repeated hyperbole about the scope and nature of the threat, he now wants to turn our domestic spy agency into something that looks disturbingly like a secret police force.
Canadians should not be willing to accept such an obvious threat to their basic liberties. Our existing laws and our society are strong enough to stand up to the threat of terrorism without compromising our values.”
Particularly noticeable in your announcement were your exaggerated expressions that exceed the paranoia of Washington’s chief attack dog, former vice-president Dick Cheney. Mr. Cheney periodically surfaces to update his pathological war-mongering oblivious to facts—past and present—including his criminal war of aggression which devastated Iraq—a country that never threatened the U.S.
You are quoted as saying that “jihadi terrorism is one of the most dangerous enemies our world has ever faced” as a predicate for your gross over-reaction that “violent jihadism seeks to destroy” Canadian “rights.” Really? Pray tell, which rights rooted in Canadian law are “jihadis” fighting in the Middle East to obliterate? You talk like George W. Bush.
How does “jihadism” match up with the lives of tens of millions of innocent civilians, destroyed since 1900 by state terrorism—west and east, north and south—or the continuing efforts seeking to seize or occupy territory?
READ MORE: http://ht.ly/JmjVs
The Purveyors of Bullshit meam more to Stephen Harper than the citizens of Canada do
Ottawa’s spin doctor payroll rivals that of the Commons
Recently released numbers reveal that 3,325 spin doctors toil for the Harper government at an estimated cost in 2014 of $263 million.
Recently released numbers reveal that 3,325 spin doctors toil for the Harper government at an estimated cost in 2014 of $263 million.
When we’re spending nearly as much on spin as we are on the House of Commons, we’re on a very slippery slope indeed.
Last week, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation released the head count and salary costs of the federal government’s legion of information services staff.
The numbers, released in response to an access to information request, reveal that 3,325 spin doctors toil for the Harper government at an estimated cost this year of $263 million.
Despite the Harper government’s avowed objective to reduce the federal public service by 19,000 positions, the ranks of communications staff have grown by 163 since the Conservatives took office, while costs have risen by $48 million.
The combined payroll of federal spin doctors rivals the $329-million payroll of the House of Commons, the beating heart of our democracy, the institution we rely upon to keep hundreds of thousands of federal officials accountable.
And the payroll hit for communications staff — $263 million — does not include the RCMP, the military, the Canada Revenue Agency, independent tribunals such as the Canadian Human Rights Commission or Crown corporations. This is just the core public service we’re talking about. Who knows what it costs Canada Post for media spinners to explain that community mailboxes are better for us than door-to-door delivery?
Musicians take to the porches Saturday in NDG
This Saturday people walking through NDG should expect to hear music everywhere they turn.
While it's common in the neighbourhood for musicians to open windows and practice, this will be the first organized mass concert.
More than 60 musicians and bands will be playing as part of Porchfest NDG, with concerts scheduled to begin every hour from noon until 4 p.m.
READ MORE: http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/musicians-take-to-the-porches-saturday-in-ndg-1.2350158
While it's common in the neighbourhood for musicians to open windows and practice, this will be the first organized mass concert.
More than 60 musicians and bands will be playing as part of Porchfest NDG, with concerts scheduled to begin every hour from noon until 4 p.m.
READ MORE: http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/musicians-take-to-the-porches-saturday-in-ndg-1.2350158
The Duck
A duck walks into a pub and orders a pint of beer and a ham sandwich.
Thanks Kerry
The barman looks at him and says, 'Hang on! You're a duck.'
'I see your eyes are working,' replies the duck.
'And you can talk!' exclaims the barman.
'I see your ears are working, too,' says the duck. 'Now if you don't
mind,can I have my beer and my sandwich please?'
'Certainly, sorry about that,' says the barman as he pulls the duck's pint.
'It's just we don't get many ducks in this pub. What are you doing round
this way?'
'I'm working on the building site across the road,' explains the duck. 'I'm
a dry-waller.'
The flabbergasted barman cannot believe the duck and wants to learn more,
but takes the hint when the duck pulls out a newspaper from his bag and
proceeds to read it.
So, the duck reads his paper, drinks his beer, eats his sandwich, bids the
barman good day and leaves.
The same thing happens for two weeks.
Then one day the circus comes to town.
The ringmaster comes into the pub for a pint and the barman says to him
'You're with the circus, aren't you? Well, I know this duck that could be
just brilliant in your circus. He talks, drinks beer, eats sandwiches,
reads the newspaper and everything!'
'Sounds marvelous,' says the ringmaster, handing over his business card.
'Get him to give me a call.'
So the next day when the duck comes into the pub the barman says, 'Hey
Mr.Duck, I reckon I can line you up with a top job, paying really good
money.'
'I'm always looking for the next job,' says the duck. 'Where is it?'
'At the circus,' says the barman.
'The circus?' repeats the duck.
'That's right,' replies the barman.
'The circus?' the duck asks again. 'That place with the big tent?'
'Yeah,' the barman replies.
'With all the animals who live in cages and performers who live in
caravans?' says the duck.
'Of course,' the barman replies.
'And the tent has canvas sides and a big canvas roof with a hole in the
middle?' persists the duck.
'That's right!' says the barman.
The duck shakes his head in amazement, and says ...
'What would they want with a drywaller??!'
I miss Bill ...
It doesn't matter what party you belong to - this is good natured political humour from a show on Canadian TV, where a black comedian said he misses Bill Clinton. "Yep, that's right - I miss Bill Clinton!"
He was the closest thing we ever got to having a real black man as President.
*He played the sax.
Thanks Heather C*He smoked weed.*He had his way with ugly white women.*Even now? Look at him ... his wife works, and he doesn't! And, he gets a check from the government every month.*Manufacturers announced today that they will be stocking America 's shelves this week with " Clinton Soup," in honor of one of the nations' distinguished men. It consists primarily of a weenie in hot water.*Chrysler Corporation is adding a new car to its line to honour Bill Clinton. The Dodge Drafter will be built in Canada.*When asked what he thought about foreign affairs, Clinton replied, "I don't know, I never had one."*The Clinton revised judicial oath: "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know."*Clinton will be recorded in history as the only President to do Hanky Panky between the Bushes.
Peter Kay Misheard Lyrics
This is brilliant...
It is so easy to mishear the lyrics with the modern singers.
…They don't come much funnier than this.
Click on the link below and turn the sound up ........Hilarious!!
Thanks Heidi
May Newsletter
SSCPN Helping to Navigate May COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The SSCPN objective is to encourage awareness and offer support to various groups’, activities, programs and services focusing on the South Shore English-speaking community.
Invited to visit and share our site
http:// www.sscpn.org/
Wednesday May 13th All seniors 55 plus are invited to join us for an Open House to celebrate
Quebec Seniors Week
Come meet new friends
Enjoy an afternoon of games
Indoor Lawn bowling
Cards and Cribbage
Test your skills with Sandbags
Information on various levels of Government and community services available to seniors
Refreshments & Door prizes
It a Free open house and all South Shore seniors are invited
Elevator Access- parking/buses 1-15 nearby
A special feature will be a demonstration of Tai-Chi for older adults to help improve one’s balance ……1
195 Empire (Arena) Greenfield Park 2nd floor from 1:30 -3:30 pm
This event is held in partnership with the Golden Jubilee Club and the SSCPN
1st class is free
QiGong {chee kung} has been practised in China for thousands of years. It is now practised all over the world. You too can learn and practise QiGong Mondays at 1 pm in the Cynthia Coull Arena, Greenfield Park Come along and try out a complimentary class; A 5-week session costs $35. Sessions are ongoing Call –Email Info: 450-466-7200; taichirivesud@gmail.com
QiGong has no sequence to memorize. QiGong is several repetitions of each movement. Usually we stand to perform the movements, but they can also be done from a seated position.
Saturday May 2nd from 9am to 3 pm. BOOK SALE
St. Stephen’s with St. James Anglican Church 2000 Bourgogne St., Chambly, Que
Randall Hall: Come out and bring a friend or two and enjoy browsing through all of our books, CD’s, DVD’s, and magazines, then stay for some lunch and friendly conversation.
If you have any books, magazines, (English and French)cd’s, dvd’s, puzzles, games
(Nintendo, xbox, computer, etc) that you wish to donate Please bring your own bags. For info please contact Dorothy @ 450-447-3909 or Betty @ 450-658-4939.
Asian Heritage Month – Brossard Chinese School Cordially invites you to our Fund raising lunch for Pavillon Marguerite at 1 pm in the Cafeteria Followed by awards ceremony Annual performance At 2 pm on Saturday on 2nd may 2015 Auditorium École Secondaire Antoine Brossard, 3055 Rome, Brossard call 514 716 9632 or brossardchineseschool@hotmail.com to reserve ahead$12 per person or tickets at the door is 25$ per person (include lunch and show)
SATURDAY – MAY 2 – SPRING FLEA MARKET – GREENFIELD PARK UNITED CHURCH -- 335 Springfield St. Greenfield Park, Qc. (between Churchill & Regent Sts.) invites all to their annual Spring Flea Market from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on May 2nd. Along with a great variety of items you will find delicious home-baked treats at our Bake Table and an excellent selection of books, puzzles, CD’s, etc. in our Book Room. Enjoy a tasty lunch of homemade soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, sweets and beverages in our lunchroom. For general information call Sandra at 450-659-5905, or, for table rental -- Alice at 450-923-0962. There is no admission fee.
United Church St Lambert 48th Annual Antiques and Craft Sale Friday May 8 from 10am to 7 pm Saturday, May 9 th 10 am to 3 pm hosted by The St. Lambert United Church 415A Mercille Ave., St Lambert. Come and enjoy an afternoon of antique and craft shopping, enjoy lunch and a cup of Tea with Old friends and new. You can shop for something homemade and delicious at The Bake Shop, Plus all types of Treasures and collectables and original artworks ..then there is the garden shop with all types of plants for sale to get you started for the long weekend Tickets to enter are $2 (good for both days) -- Credit cards accepted for the venders
The Saint Lambert Lawn Bowling Club will be holding an Open House to introduce people to the social sport of Lawn Bowling. Come along in early May and try out this ancient sport with modern twists.
Friday, May 8th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to noon; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information telephone: 450-655-1542 The Club is situated beside the St. Lambert sporting complex Saint Lambert Lawn Bowling Club, 662 Avenue Oak Saint-Lambert QC J4P 2R6
Park Players of Greenfield Park is proud to present:
The Man With The Plastic Sandwich Dates: May 7th, 8th, 9th, 2015
The shows start at 8:00 PM ; doors open at 7:15 PM
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, $8.00 for Seniors (60+) and Youth (-21)
Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved in advanced.
For more information, please visit our website at www.parkplayers.scriptmania.com, send us an email at parkplayers@hotmail.com,
or call us at 450-678-5315.
Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/parkplayersgpk
About the production...
Fired after twenty years, Walter Price encounters three provocative characters while contemplating his options on a park bench: Ellie, a high spirited ingenue who represents hope; Haley, a distinguished hobo representing wisdom; Lenore, a hooker who represents reality.
Join us for an evening of laughter; we're looking forward to seeing you there!
Living out Loud: an open conversation group on various topical topics of interest: Examples: A BOOK THAT SPOKE TO ME, WHY TRAVELLING COUNTS, etc The focus point of the group (6-8) is to share experiences/perceptions (humor/ingenuity encouraged) related to round table discussion on topics chosen by the group - 2 hour The group will be held in English At the Trio Restaurant 1155 Victoria Saint Lambert –Lemoyne (May 5th..): 1:00 -3:00 pm Open to all ages ..For added information and how you can be a part of the dialog email: marilyn_ajami@yahoo.com
Community Supper Open to All the first Wednesday (May 6thrd ) of each month. $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children. Please bring your own plate and cutlery. St. Margaret of Antioch Church, 4955 Montee St. Hubert (just above Payer) St. Hubert, 6 p.m. Takeout’s available.
Reservations a must. 450-678-1546
Saturday May 9, 2015, 9am to 3pm Annual Garage Sale, Bake Sale & BBQ
( Rain Date: May 16, 2015) Tables Rental: 20.00$
Come, browse & buy all the lovely treasures that will be offered for sale. Enjoy a delicious hot dog, hamburger and soft drinks. Don’t forget to visit the bake sale table which is a treat not to be missed.
725 Provencher, Brossard, Quebec Contact: Margaret Gibbons@ 450-676-5703
Advance Notice: Saturday 6 June 2015. T in the Park’s 10th Anniversary. A British Cream Tea in support of Cancer Research. The T will be held in St. Mary’s Church Hall, Miller St, Greenfield Park and Doors open at 12:30 PM. Don’t forget the hat prizes for young and old. Adults $10 - Children 5 and over $5 - Children under 5 free. Tickets:
Ruth’s Army Founder-Director of T in the ParkRuth’s Army Coach & Team Captain
Saturday, May 16, 2015 the St. Lambert Horticultural Society will hold their annual PLANT SALE.
The event will take place at the SQUARE DE VILLAGE in front of Taylors at 09:00 A.M. sharp.
You will find mature plants (perennials) from our gardens at a reasonable price.
St. Paul's Seniors Closing Luncheon - 321 Empire - GFP May 16th at 12:30 featuring The Barbershop Chorus (The South Shore Saints) Price $8.00 - the deadline for tickets is May 13th. For more information, please call - 450-672-0105 Winsome or 450-672-7499 Jennifer. All Seniors are welcome
Thursday May 21, 2015 the St. Lambert Horticultural Society would like to invite everyone to their next general meeting at 19:30 (7:30 pm) at the Recreation Centre, 600 Oak Ave., Saint Lambert (entrance via the back). Our speaker will be Mr. Andre Poliquin. His topic will be “Culture of Roses in Quebec”. For more Information contact us at: slhorticulture@gmail.com Or 450-671-4535. Its Free EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Saturday, May 30, from 7:00 to 11:00 PM
The South Shore Black Community Center Proudly presents A Night of the Oldies Spring Fling
A great DJ ~ Put on your dancing shoes ..Music for all tastes and styles Cash Bar ~ Light refreshments George-Henri Brossard Community Center 3205 Rome Boulevard, Brossard
Tickets $12 for information or tickets Pat (450-672-0130) or Judith (450-465-1606)
Life Worth Living-Series Three Starting Thursday at 6:00pm and every second Thursday until May 21,2015,. As per previous sessions, we will start with a potluck supper followed by a video presentation by Nicky Gumbel followed by a group discussion led by Padre Chris Belle. All are welcome to attend. The subjects to be covered are: May 7: How to spot the false prophets May 21: How to build a secure future St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church 725 Provencher Blvd., Brossard Quebec, J4W 1Y5 Tel 450-671-6481 www.stjosephofnazareth.com
St. Paul's - 321 Empire GFP will be holding a Children's Night on May 8th from 7:00 - 9:00. The children will be baking goodies and making crafts for Mother's Day and Father's Day. There will be snacks provided. So come and bring a friend All are welcome!...For more info, please call 450-671-6000 or 450-678-2460. All children are welcome to join us
St. Paul's - 321 Empire GFP will be holding a Movie Night for Adults - The Movie - "Heaven is for Real" on May 18th - 7:30 - 9:30. Refreshments will be served. Come and bring a friend. Age appropriate for this movie is 9 years and older or at parent's discretion. For more information, please call 450-678-2460 or 450-671-6000. All are welcome to join us
St. Paul's - 321 Empire GFP will be holding a Movie Night for Adults - The Movie - "Heaven is for Real" on May 18th - 7:30 - 9:30. Refreshments will be served. Come and bring a friend. Age appropriate for this movie is 9 years and older or at parent's discretion. For more information, please call 450-678-2460 or 450-671-6000. All are welcome to join us
St. Paul's - 321 Empire - GFP will be holding their annual Garden Party and Sale on May 30th from 9:00 - 2:00. We will have lots of plants, pots, garden supplies, decorations and much more. There will be raffles and a snack bar to enjoy a lovely garden lunch. So come and join us All are welcome
St. Paul's Church – 321 Empire Greenfield Park presents Ladies Craft Night May 12th- 26 Tuesday of the month during the evenings start at 7:30 - 9:30,,,Come and bring a craft, knitting, sewing, gluing, cross stitch, jewellery making and lots more, If you are not working on a craft then come and learn one. Refreshments will be served Dates: ,Again open to all ages and all area women are welcome to join us
For more information please call 450-678-2460
Garage sale at St. Mary’s : May 23rd 2015 735 Miller St./Corner Grove, Greenfield Park.
St. Mary’s Seniors will be holding their Annual Garage Sale on Saturday May 23rd , 2015, from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall,
From 11:00am until 2:00 pm. Don’t miss our super bake sale when you visit!
Donated items in good condition can be brought to the Hall on Friday, May 22nd from 10:00am until 8:00pm. Welcome all! See you there
Tuesday May 26 at 7:30 pm South Shore University Women’s Club Champlain College ,900 Riverside Saint Lambert Where bright minds meet, learn and have fun, while promoting educational opportunities for girls and women. Free information: www.ssuwc.ca for more information, or call Diane at 450-672-3663.
Bilingual Cooking Classes at Loblaw’s Brossard
Join us each week in March on Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Plus Friday May 22 from 7 pm to 8 pm We are now offering our what’s for Dinner cooking demonstration at a value of $10 but the great news is that we will put those dollars right back in your pocket by giving you a $10 gift card to spend in our stores! You will pick up great tips as you watch our chef in action, and you will receive a recipe, and of course your $10 gift card! This sessions are fully bilingual
Healthy Picnic cooking class Wednesday, May 6 from 7:00p.m to 9:00p.m
Entrée: Vegetables with Seafood Dip Mains: Thai-style Salmon Filet Bites Lime Chicken Morsels Whole-grain Mini-pitas Salads: Beet / Apple / Goat cheese salad Kale / walnut / mandarins salad Dessert: Fresh fruit Chia pudding Energy balls Beverage: Chilled Green Tea with Lychee Richard Zaroukian Diector at Quartier Revolution & Rachel Malcangi Nutritonist / Dietician 25$
Wednesday, May 13 from 7:00p.m to 9:00p.m.
Diversity & simplicity go hand in hand with our PC® Black Label and PC® Free From® products, providing easy preparation and uncompromising quality!
The Spiced Bacon Marmalade Pork Pie, Greek Style Grilled Lemon Chicken & Dip and Lemon Infused Roasted Potatoes offer you exciting healthy meals that taste good and that will impress you and your family! And for a final distinctly satisfying taste, we will top this menu with a scoop of our PC® Black Label ice cream! With Rejean Allaire 20$ (You will Receive a $10 P.C. card)
Wednesday, May 27 from 7:00p.m to 9:00p.m Pears in the Spotlight
Sweet, delicate and delicious. Pears deserve centre stage.
On the menu: pear and chocolate crumble, almond cream and pear pie, spectacular pear cake.
Chef Diane Côté 35$
COOKING CLASSES FOR KIDS 6 to 11 at Loblaw’s BROSSARD..The Classes are bilingual, cover a range of cooking skills…Great for girls and BOYS J
To sign up for any of our classes or for added info In person – visit the Service Counter desk, located in the store, or contact Tony Booker, marketing coordinator of the Cooking School at (450)-466-2828 or (514) 383-8800, poste 8073. lql8321m@provigo.ca
By telephone: Monday through Friday, from 8h30 to 5h30: 1-800-567-8683, ext 3.. Full payment must accompany registration .Taxes are added to all classes.
POLICY update: It is the SSCPN policy If we are charge a fee or sponsoring a program, to allow persons with a disability or health problem and who require someone to accompany them and The disable person pay just one Fee for themselves with no added fees for the accompanying person (If there is a meal or added material involved only those cost will be charged)
Cavendish League and we play Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. at Champion Lanes in Greenfield Park. We are a mixed league and play with the small balls. We are a friendly group and our aim is to enjoy ourselves. If you are interested in coming out now to try your hand at bowling or may be interested in joining our league in the fall (September) please contact me, Beverley Armistead at 450-672-2679.
If you know of any local groups that get together to play board games,0r social card games do let me know at sscpn@bell.net
Are you interested in Tole painting? TOLE painting starting up this March for beginners and intermediate, two hours every week, great time to learn a new craft and have some great conversations with fellow painters. (Brossard) Please contact Carole at 450 671 6321.
Should you have problems contacting groups with the information provided in this newsletter Email the SSCPN and we will assist you...
Save the Date Saturday November 7th ..the South Shore Health Fair will take place in Chateauguay …details to follow
On GOING PROGRAMS
The Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation comes to the assistance of those in need who are experiencing real financial difficulties. If you are going through a moment where your life is temporarily disrupted and you do not currently have the means to purchase the necessary clothing, shoes etc or pay necessary bills. The Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation can help you or your family ( donation). call 450-468-7539
AMI SOUTH SHORE for relatives and friends of persons with mental health issues Every second Wednesdays at 6:30pm -8; 30 Greenfield Park Baptist Church, 598 Bellevue North, Greenfield Park LIFELINE for people with mental illness Alternative Centregens, 3820 Montée St-Hubert in St-Hubert. Call for dates and times. 450-651-0651.For a selection of AMI-Quebec's programs in February. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 514-486-1448 (1-877-303-0264 outside the Montreal area) or visit www.amiquebec.org.
South Shore Travel and Day Trips
May 15 / 2015 Boston
Discover the most beautiful mansions of Newport the symbol of the opulence of the industrial magnates of the time .You will discover three of the most beautiful homes in New England. The Breakers. Marble House and Rosecliff without forgetting the visiting Boston, Rockport and Salem Package Includes : 3 nights at a 4 * Hotel , 3 hot breakfasts
Accompanying Guide 1 hour cruise on the Charles River Visit of 3 castles Breakers The Elms and Marble House Cost $ 539.00
June 21- 24 20/15 Niagara Falls 3nights meals and hotel
July 5/2015 The Lavender Fields in the townships
August 06/2015 Brockville Art Centre The Barry Manilow Songbook
FOR RESERVATION AND added INFO PLEASE CONTACT VICKI AT 450-550-3628
Royal Canadian Legion St Hubert ..1st Friday of the Month ( May 1stth but call to confirm 4040 Montee St Hubert –St Hubert (near the tracks) Come join us for a full Steak Dinner $15 pp with all the extra<s All are welcome to share a meal and enjoy the company of friends call ,,,450-676-1141
Would you like to learn how to speak with confidence in front of a crowd? Come and meet us at The South Shore Toastmasters Club. It is the mission of our club to provide a supportive and positive learning experience where members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, and we have been doing just that for the past 24 years. Guests are welcome all the time and can come to our meetings up to three times for free. Our meetings are in English. We meet every Tuesdays at 7:30 P.M. VENUE: St-Mary’s Parish, 735 Miller Street, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2. Parking in the school lot enter by the Doors are next to the school. For more information, go to http://sstm.toastmastersclubs.org/ or contact Viviana at 514-794-2824 or Jack at 450-671-6026.
The Centre de soutien entr’Aidants (Caregiver Support Centre) offers a series of workshops for English-speaking caregivers who care for an elderly loved one. CARE GIVER SUPPORT: Care-for-Me (is a series of workshops that offer awareness-raising and knowledge to reduce stress and prevent burnout) the workshops are free and under certain conditions, we offer transportation and free at-home accompaniment to facilitate the participation of the caregivers. 1688, rue Gustave-Désourdy, Saint-Hubert (Québec) J4T 1Y6 (Off Eduard blvd) closer to Charles Lemoyne) Téléphone : 450 465-2520 poste 204 |
NEW! ADULT ACTIVITY AND RESPITE CENTER (Focusing on English-speaking Clientele) Has now opened at 83 Churchill blvd (Near Hubert) Greenfield Park ..the centre is bright and easy access for persons with less mobility. This is a privately run, family owned facility with trained staff..Their intent is two-fold: to offer activities designed to promote well-being through physical and mental stimulation to give caregivers a much needed break in order to attend to personal needs or to simply relax while the participant is in their care. For more information, please contact Franca.
Open Monday to Friday from 7h00 am to 6h00 pm.
ADULT ACT I V I T Y AND R E S P I T E CENTER 83 Churchill Blvd, Greenfield Park, QC J4V 3L8
Yoga Make a resolution to achieve stress-free mind and disease free body. Participate in free yoga sessions every Saturday 9 to 11 am in the gymnasium of Chambly Academy at 675 Green St. Lambert and every Wednesday Night free classes 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the gymnasium of Terry Fox Elementary at 1648 Langevin 450- 468-7539
Black History Library: We have a collection of DVD’s and Books that can be loaned to members. Contact Arlene @ 450-445-8898. A deposit of $10 will be requested and returned when item is returned. If you have Books or DVDs on Black History, any other good reading, think about donating them to SSBCA Library.The South Shore Black Community Association P.O. Box 30507 Brossard, J4Z 3R6 ssbca.info@gmail.com you can also find the SSBCA on Facebook
St Mary's church corner of Miller and Grove in Greenfield Park
Exercise classes ...for all ages
Tuesday –8:30 -9:30 am Aerobics with Weights and Ball 9:30-10:30am Aerobics with Weights and Ball 10:30am to 11:30 am Yoga / Pilates
Thursdays at 8:30 -9:30am Zumba- 9:30 -10-30am Aerobics with Weights and Ball
10:30-11:30am Yoga / Pilates
LINE DANCING Two Locations ..Twice the Fun J Classes restart .. but come join us anytime
Thursday’s at 1.45 to 3.00 pm at St. Mary's in Greenfield Park
Friday’s at St. Gabriel's 5070 Gilbert St.Hubert
Beginners. 6.30 to 7.30pm Advanced 7.30 to 9.00 pm.
For info. Call Jerry at 450 656 5993
Friday Aerobics / Zumba led by Diana Salera at Greenfield Park United Church 335 Springfield Greenfield Park Between Churchill-James E Davis ) every Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 all are welcome at a cost of $2 per session No-registration required …but once you try it ..you will be back J
Morning Exercise program aimed towards persons 55 plus Sessions
are one hour from 10 am-11 am:
are one hour from 10 am-11 am:
· St-Paul’s Anglican Church 321 Empire GFP Monday and Friday at 10 am -$2
· Tuesday at St Margaret of Antioch Church, 4955 Montée St Hubert (near Payer) -$2
· Wednesday -Greenfield Park United Church 335 Springfield Greenfield Park -$2
· Thursday St Barnabas Anglican Church 95 Lorne St-Lambert -$3
Wear Running shoes and easy fitting Clothing All are welcome so come with friends
No-registration is required. $2-3 donation is request towards the sponsoring church.
La Maison des Arts Rive-Sud is a non-profit organization created in 1997. It offers courses in visual arts to students of all levels, from beginners to advance. Our technical approaches span from traditional to contemporary. Classes can be considered as leisure and development. Classes take place mostly in Saint-Lambert Les Jardin Intérieurs) close to Brossard . Prices are affordable and are given by qualified teachers. Whether it be for leisure or to build an artistic career, our courses aim to satisfy the creative drive of our students. La Maison des arts Rive-Sud 1705, Victoria Avenue, C-117 Saint-Lambert (Québec) J4R 2T7 email; info@maisondesartsrivesud.org (450) 671-3258 visit their bilingual website http://www.maisondesartsrivesud.org/maison/
Seniors TAX TIP: If you are taking an Arts -Excise-Life Long Learning program – a Member of a group or club that promotes seniors programs and or activities…. its best to pay any fees by Cheque and or ask for a receipt)... ...It could be used towards your $200 active Quebec senior tax credit ($40 refund at tax time) (must be 70 years plus and income lower than $40,000 per year)
Upcoming June events; SPCA Montérégie book sale
Cynthia Coull Arena, 195 rue Empire, Greenfield Park
Friday, June 12, 13h - 20h & Saturday, June 13 10h - 19h
To donate books, French or English: Bring to the
arena on Wednesday, the 10th from 15:30h to 19:30
or Thursday from 9h to 19:30h, or Friday before noon. Please, no donations once the sale begins.
Books may also be dropped off at the following Tabagies:
Protobello, 7250 Taschereau
Ultra, 2882 ch Chambly
Ste-Julie, 1700 ch du Fer à Cheval
We do not accept magazines or Readers Digest condensed.
We do gratefully accept help organizing the books during the set up hours. Contact person: Cathy Palmer-Lister <cathypl@sympatico.ca
Cynthia Coull Arena, 195 rue Empire, Greenfield Park
Friday, June 12, 13h - 20h & Saturday, June 13 10h - 19h
To donate books, French or English: Bring to the
arena on Wednesday, the 10th from 15:30h to 19:30
or Thursday from 9h to 19:30h, or Friday before noon. Please, no donations once the sale begins.
Books may also be dropped off at the following Tabagies:
Protobello, 7250 Taschereau
Ultra, 2882 ch Chambly
Ste-Julie, 1700 ch du Fer à Cheval
We do not accept magazines or Readers Digest condensed.
We do gratefully accept help organizing the books during the set up hours. Contact person: Cathy Palmer-Lister <cathypl@sympatico.ca
The South Shore Community Partners Network – Regroupement réseau communautaire rive-sud is a volunteer-based non-profit corporation whose objective is to build a sense of community among the Montreal South Shore English-speaking community groups by helping to encourage awareness of their various activities, programs, and support services. The SSCPN assists in promoting all levels of government programs and not-for-profit services offered by organizations that could be of benefit to our community. To be added to our Email newsletter you must make a request to sscpn@bell.net
For community information and events, visit us at: http://www.sscpn.org/vc
Thanks Norman
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