About Town: June 17

 
Thursday, June 17


GARNEAU & MADA

Liberal MP and former astronaut Marc Garneau joins the MADA Community Centre for Masterpieces 4 Mada, “an evening of art, warmth and purpose,” 7:30-10 p.m. at the Wolf Showroom at 6320 Cote de Liesse Rd. The gala event features Garneau speaking about his space travels, as well as a vernissage and a silent art auction. For details, call Miriam at 514-342-4969, ext. 227.

CANADIAN LIBI LAUNCH
Le Ballroom is the setting for the 5:30 p.m. launch of the Canadian Friends of Libi, an all-volunteer, non-profit Israeli group that provides support for Israeli Defence Forces soldiers. Contact Frederic Saadoun at 514-481-9924 or e-mail, [email protected] or [email protected].

SARAH’S KEY DISCUSSED
Tatiana de Rosnay’s novel Sarah’s Key will be discussed 7-8:30 p.m. at Starbucks, 3700 St. Jean Blvd., part of a West Island JCC event. Robyn Krane, 514-624-6750.

GAMES P.M.
The Chomedey Seniors Club holds a 1:30 p.m. games afternoon at the Young Israel of Chomedey. Call Toby Banks, 450-688-7020.

Friday, June 18


FAMILY HISTORY

Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors presents Family History: How to Preserve it; How to Save it, 10 a.m. Contact Joyce, 514-342-1234, ext. 7318.

Saturday, June 19


CHOOSING ‘CHOSEN’

Host Leslie Lutsky and Benjamin Errett discuss his memoir, Jew and Improved: How Choosing to be Chosen Made Me a Better Man, 8:30 a.m. on Jewish Digest on Radio Centre-Ville, 102.3 FM.

WELCOMING SERVICE
The Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff synagogue in Hampstead holds a special 10:30-11:30 a.m. welcoming service with Rabbi Michael Whitman for people who would “never consider” going to shul on Shabbat, including simple explanation of what’s going on, followed by a “delicious kiddush.” Call 514-482-4252.

Sunday, June 20


WHAT LIES BEYOND?

The age-old question of “What Lies Beyond?” is addressed by ritual director Rabbi David Woolfson at the noontime Sunday at the Shaar Leisure Institute lunch at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim. Reserve at 514-937-9471.

Monday, June 21


DECIPHERING TOMBSTONES

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Montreal gives tips on deciphering Jewish tombstones, a “goldmine” of information, 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library. Call the JGS Hotline at 514-484-0969.

SILVER STAR GOLF
The annual Silver Star Mercedes-Benz Golf Tournament in support of Hebrew Academy, co-chaired by Danny Perras and David Diner, tees off at the Le Diamant Golf Club and features a lavish brunch, barbecue, cocktails and dinner with MC Ted Bird of K103.7 radio. For details and to register, contact Marian Segal at 514-489-5321, ext. 353.

FLYING SOLO
Prime Time West Island’s Flying Solo, a new group of those aged 50+ who are single, divorced or widowed, meets 7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 1900 Trans Canada Hwy. For details and to reserve, call Ellen Tock, 514-624-5005, ext. 230.

Tuesday, June 22


BRIDGE GALA

Congregation Shaar Hashomayim’s 19th annual Open Gate Bridge Gala starts at 6 p.m. and includes a buffet dinner and prizes. Call Barbara at 514-938-1405.

BETH ORA SENIORS’ 25TH
Beth Ora Seniors celebrate its 25th anniversary with musicians Gregory & Tony, 1:30 p.m. at the shul. Call 514-342-1234, ext. 7348.

Wednesday, June 23


REBBE REMINISCENCES

The public is invited to an “evening of inspiration” in connection with “Gimmel Tammuz,” the anniversary on the Jewish calendar of Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Schneerson’s death, 7:30 p.m., Chabad of the Town, 4054 Jean Talon W. Guest speaker is David Luchins, former senior adviser to the late U.S. senator Patrick Moynihan. For details or to reserve, call 514-342-1770.

VOICES OF HEALING
Hadassah’s Golda Meir chapter screens Voices of Healing, 1:30 p.m. at the Chevra Mishnias Jacob Joseph synagogue, 715 du Sablon in Chomedey. Reserve with Evie Applebee, 450-681-9342.

JWI DINNER
Jewish Women International of Canada’s Chomedey chapter holds its closing dinner with MC Mike Bloom at the Ristorante Isola in Chomedey. Call 514-487-2330.

LUCK OF GINGER COFFEY
The 1964 film The Luck of Ginger Coffey, with guest speaker Tim Burke of the Gazette, will be screened 7 p.m. at the Segal Centre’s CinemaSpace. Tickets, 514-739-7944.

…Et Cetera…


SUMMER TRAVEL

National Council of Jewish Women of Canada’s Montreal section stages its first Summer Travel Festival day excursion, July 8 to Ottawa. Reserve at 514-733-7589.

HOME RUN FOR A CURE
The fourth annual Home Run for a Cure fundraising softball tournament to raise money for and awareness of multiple sclerosis takes place July 11 at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park. Contact Elysa Rodier at 514-227-8008, ext. 268.

SUMMER READING
Registration continues for the Norman Berman Children’s Library’s Summer Reading Program. Joiners from pre-school through Grade 6 get a book bag and presents for the first 10 books read. Register at 514-345-2627, ext. 3012.

FOOD BASKETS GOLF
B’nai Brith’s 26th annual Food Baskets Golf Tournament is Aug. 12 at Islesmere Golf Club. Visit www.bnaibrithfoodbaskets.com to register or sponsor, or call 514-744-6457.

CITY HALL SIGNING
Editor and publisher Mark Groysberg of the Voice of Community and 13 Russian-speaking veterans were among those slated to be at Montreal City Hall June 8 for the signing of its Golden Book and to receive Certificates of Recognition for the contribution of Russian-speaking volunteers to the city’s life.

HERZLIAH AND JERUSALEM
A Jewish National Fund grant allowed Herzliah High School Grade 8 students to recently celebrate Yom Yerushalayim at a special program at the Bronfman Jewish Education Centre that included a direct satellite interactive live feed with Jerusalem and local students movingly witnessing their personalized prayers being inserted into the Western Wall.

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AWARDS
Erika Routhier, a student at the Polyvalente Saint-François high school in Beaucevville, and Michaela Shulman of Solomon Schechter Academy were the recent Quebec winners of B’nai Brith League for Human Rights Student Human Rights Awards honouring submissions making a statement on human rights.
Segal Centre artistic director Bryna Wasserman was recently named “outstanding citizen” of the Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough in the “sports and culture” category. She was recognized for her contribution to the cultural sector and dedication to the community.