The West Island Division of the Cummings Centre is committed to responding to the evolving needs of the 50+ community. We offer diverse and quality educational, social and cultural programs, as well as meaningful and enriching volunteer opportunities.
NEW! WEST ISLAND PROGRAMMING
Join us for fun programs provided in collaboration with West Island Federation CJA, Congregation Beth Tikvah and the Cummings Centre
Choose from Line Dancing, Strength & Flexibility, Essentrics, Bridge, Mah-jong, Parent/Grandparent and Tot Music program, Jewellery workshop and more. Register today! Programs are currently running through June 18.
Registration is available on JLive West Island or contact
[email protected], 514.734.1763
Programs are partially funded by CHSSN
LINE DANCING CLass FOR BEGINNERS
FREE IN PERSON
Learn how to Line Dance with this beginner level, one hour class. You will swing and dance to different styles of music.
DATE: Mondays • May 6 – June 17 • 7 sessions
TIME: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Funded by the CHSSN
STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY for ages 50+ – $70
IN PERSON
This beginner to intermediate class will focus on improving strength, mobility, and flexibility through mindful movements. Intervals involve standing and seated exercises.
DATES: Mondays • May 6 – June 17 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm ($70)
Wednesdays • May 8 – June 19 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm ($70)
Bridge (2 over 1 class) – $140
IN PERSON
For intermediate to advanced bridge players. Topics covered include 2 over 1 responses, as well as game forcing sequences of XYZ, 4th Suit Forcing and Roman Key Card Blackwood conventions, how they tie in to slam bidding.
DATES: Tuesdays • May 7 – June 18, 2024
BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS (PART 2)- $105
IN PERSON
This course will cover competitive bidding, overcalls, and negative doubles.
DATES: Tuesdays • May 7 – June 18, 2024
Music with Heather – $100
IN PERSON
This engaging 7-week music and movement class is for caregivers and their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. It has musical activities for each stage of childhood development. We will sing, dance, and play hand percussion instruments, and will include special songs for holidays. Within this fun environment, we will sing, play, learn, and grow through music.
DATES: Mondays • May 6 – June 17, 2024
Essentrics – $95
IN PERSON
Essentrics is a functional fitness class that establishes what it is to be fit at every age and stage of your life, with a special focus on age prevention and reversal through movement. Essentrics combines strengthening and stretching to develop a strong, toned body with the complete ability of moving each joint and muscle freely and with full range of motion building strength and mobility while being respectful to its natural limitations.
DATES: Wednesdays • May 8 – June 19, 2024
TIME: 10:15-11:15 am – EDT
MAH-JONG- $60
IN PERSON
Mah-jong is quickly becoming the most popular tile game in Montreal. It is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. It is fun and social. There are many benefits to learning a game like Mah-jong, as it has been proven to help with short-term memory, attention, and logical thinking.
In the 4 sessions, you will learn to identify the tiles, how they go together, how to read your Mah-jong card and decide what Mah-jong you will build for the win.
You need to purchase your 2024 Mahjong card from Cummings Centre Boutique. Please arrange with Leah Dayan, [email protected]
DATES: Mondays • May 27-June 17, 2024 – 4 sessions
TIME: 7 – 9 pm – EDT
Social Walking Club
FREE IN PERSON
Join us as to get your steps in amongst the company of others! Meet us at the Federation CJA building to explore the neighbourhood and the parks and get some fresh air!
DATES: Thursdays • May 9 – June 20, 2024
TIME: 10 – 11 am – EDT
Art with Lisa
FREE IN PERSON
This beginner art program offers a space for participants to engage in art projects in a supportive environment under the guidance of a certified Art Therapist. Weekly projects will focus on acrylic painting, watercolours, charcoal, pastels, ink, collage techniques and explore themes such as landscape, portraiture, culture, dreams, and more.
DATES: Fridays • May 10 – June 21 • 7 sessions
TIME: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – EDT
Funded by CHSSN
Book Club- $5/ session
IN PERSON
Meet in-person with a group of people to discuss books and express opinions, likes, dislikes, etc. in a fun, relaxed and interactive setting. Meets monthly at the Federation CJA West Island building.
DATES: Mondays, April 8 – June 10, 2024
WEST ISLAND MEN’S CLUB
IN PERSON
Men! Want some time to hang with your buddies? Come join us for a weekly meet-up of schmoozing, playing cards or board games with the boys, watching sports and more.
Poker Night
Tuesday, May 7, Register here.
Tuesday, May 21, Register here.
Tuesday, June 4, Register here.
Michael Farber – Life, Sports & Writings
Tuesday, May 28, Register here.
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Federation CJA West Island
Information: 514.734.1763
[email protected]
MICHAEL FARBER – LIFE, SPORTS AND WRITINGS
FEATURED BY THE WEST ISLAND MEN’S CLUB
IN PERSON
You’ve read his articles for years in Sports Illustrated and the Gazette. You’ve listened to him on TSN. You’ve heard him relate incredible inside stories about the many Olympic Games, virtually every pro sport including the Expos and of course, he has to be considered one of the preeminent experts on the NHL and the Canadiens. Now you can listen to Michael Farber in person and perhaps hear stories that he can’t talk about in print or radio. Don’t miss out this event! Space is limited and we expect a “sell out crowd.”
7 – 9 pm, Tuesday, May 28
Reserve now to make sure that you’ll be a part of this special night! Register here.
Location: Federation CJA West Island
Information: 514.734.1763 or [email protected]
BOXING INTERVALS
IN PERSON
Join a class to exercise your cardio, coordination & strength with boxing inspired training techniques. For class options specific for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, contact Anne Newman at 514.734.1841.
Location: Seconds Out Boxing
4287 Saint-Jean Boul., DDO
Partially funded by the Cummings Centre Foundation
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
FREE IN PERSON
DATES: Thursdays • April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1 • 5 sessions
TIME: 1:30 – 3 pm – EDT
Funded by Parkinson’s Canada
For registration call Anne Newman at 514.734.1841.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS
FREE IN PERSON
DATES: Thursdays • April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1 • 5 sessions
TIME: 1:30 – 3 pm
Funded by Parkinson’s Canada
For registration call Anne Newman at 514.734.1841.
Interested in volunteering? Call 514.734.1791 or email [email protected]
CUMMINGS WEST: 96 Roger Pilon St., Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, H9B 2E1,
Tel: 514.734.1763, Email: [email protected]