Bingo May 5th

That eagerly awaited first-Saturday-of-the-month is nearly here, and it`s supposed to be a beautiful day! Get ready for Bingo this Saturday, May 5th. Cost at the door is $5, which gets you your first bingo card and a ticket for the (cash) door prize. Additional bingo cards can be bought for 50 cents. Doors open at 12:00, play begins at 1PM and refreshments are available (donations gratefully accepted). Please note that this is in the basement of the church, at 1445 rue Clemenceau in Crawford Park. Good luck!

Community Notes

SouthWest Spring Fling
We are planning a Spring Fling Bazaar on Saturday May 12 at the Mission. Volunteers needed and welcomed! We are renting tables for artisans to sell their wares! Foodie tables welcomed as well! 
Would you like to sponsor a table for someone or perhaps support the Spring Fling Snack Bar?All proceeds to support Breakfast club, SW Children special events, our food projects and supporting community in economically challenging times.
Mark your calendars. It's the day before Mother's day, so bring your mum!
Contact Sheila Morrison if you'd like to get involved. (514) 762-9940, smorrison9940@gmail.com

Spring Cleaning? 
We are looking for kitchen items and household items, appliances, tools, sports items, intact toys, games and puzzles for our Spring Fling Bazaar. Call ahead to drop off at the Mission on weekdays between 9 and 2. 

Bingo
That eagerly awaited first-Saturday-of-the-month is nearly here! Get ready for Bingo, May 5th at the church! Cost at the door is $5, which gets you your first bingo card and a ticket for the (cash) door prize. Additional bingo cards can be bought for 50 cents. Doors open at 12:00, play begins at 1PM and refreshments are available (donations gratefully accepted). Please note that this is in the basement of the church, at 1445 rue Clemenceau in Crawford Park. Good luck!

Self-serve
Our self-serve fridge and pantry shelf are receiving a lot of traffic, to the point where the cupboard is often pretty bare. If ever you find yourself with non-perishables you won't use, or perishables maybe close to their expiry date, consider donating them to help feed the community. Drop off at the Mission weekdays between 9 and 2.

Welcome Wednesday
Our most recent Community Meal was enjoyed by over 90 people of all ages. Lunch continues every Wednesday through May and June, with a little break in July. Join us next Wednesday, May 2nd, and pay what you can!

Crocuses have been sighted in numerous locations around Verdun. We think it's safe to say that Spring is underway!

Meet 'n' Mix/ Méli-Mélo April 29

Once a month we gather in community to share a simple meal, a prayer, a game or activity, and lately: some drumming! We may not know exactly what we`re doing, but the drums are here, and kids and adults alike seem to be drawn to the "circle". 

This Sunday at Meli-Melo we will also be remembering the Battle of Ypres, fought in the First World War. The same afternoon, Rev. David will be at the Verdun Cenotaph (in front of borough hall) at 2:00pm as we partner with Legion #4 for the annual Ypres commemoration and parade. Rev. David  is the "Padre" for Legion #4.

Mes racines/ My roots

LE FRANÇAIS SUIVRA

Montreal City Mission is organizing an exciting event - Mes Racines/My Roots in partnership with the Blue Metropolis Literary Festival. 
Next Sunday, April 29th, 1 - 3 p.m. in Dawson Hall at St. James United.

We hope you can join us for delicious Syrian food prepared by our Women Weaving their Dreams Project, a stimulating panel discussion on 'My Roots', Sufi music, Syrian Calligraphy and more!

La Mission communautaire de Montréal vous invite dimanche prochain, le 29 avril, de 13h à 15h à l'Église St-James pour un événement à ne pas manquer: Mes Racines/My Roots en partenariat avec le Festival littériare Métropolis Blue.

Il y aura: 

- de la nourriture syrienne delicieuse
- un panel d'auteurs renommés qui discuteront de leurs origines
- un calligraphe syrien
- la musique sufi

Native Rights Discussion

On behalf of Living Into Right Relations…

If you have any questions please email rightrelationsqcpres@gmail.com .

Want to learn more about the legislation that governs Canada’s relationship with and treatment of Indigenous peoples?

If you are new to the topic or think you know it all, come join the discussion, learn, and be part of a better way for Indigenous peoples in Canada and all of us!

The Indian Act: The promotion and protection of Native rights, with Joe Deom
Saturday, May 5, 10am - 1:30pm, 
Fulford Hall, 1444 Union Ave. (across from the Bay)

The United Church of Canada’s Living into Right Relations Group and the Christ Church Cathedral’s Ecological and Social Justice Action Group are co-sponsoring this event.

Please bring something to share for lunch, beverages will be provided.

This talk is significant as the idea of modifying the Indian Act will be taking place in the near future.

RSVP by May 4: rightrelationsqcpres@gmail.com

Summer Sewing Camp for Teens

This summer, send your teen to sewing camp for a full week of cool projects! After learning the basics of a sewing machine, like how to thread it, wind a bobbin, and troubleshoot regularly encountered issues, teens will get to make 4 things that they'll take home and cherish!
These projects will introduce teens to commonly used sewing techniques and each project will teach a new skill while reinforcing ones already learned:
Pencil case zippered pouch, Raglan style t-shirt, Pillow cover, Messenger bag
The course runs for one full week, Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Ages 13 to 17. The weeks available are:
June 25 to June 29, July 16 to July 20, July 23 to July 27, or August 6 to August 10.
The program is $500, all taxes, and materials are included.  All tools and machines are provided for use.

For more information, visit Fiber Arts website: 

Journée de la terre/ Earth Day

ENGLISH BELOW

Célébration pour la journée de la terre

(Message de nos partenaires du Grand Potager)

Ce dimanche 22 avril aura lieu la Journée de la terre. Nous célébrerons avec une journée familiale amusante aux Serres de Verdun. Il y aura des jeux et des activités pour tous les âges, y compris le yoga pour les enfants, les bombes de semences, la fabrication de papier et plus encore ! 10h00 à 15h00, serres de Verdun 7000 Lasalle Boul. Verdun H4H 2T1

Earth Day Celebration

(Message from our partners at Grand Potager)

This Sunday April 22nd is Earth Day. We will be celebrating with a fun-filled family day at the Verdun Greenhouses. There will be games and activities for all ages including kids yoga, seed bombs, paper-making and more! 10:00 to 3:00, at the Verdun greenhouse, 7000 Lasalle Boul. Verdun H4H 2T1

Want to Join a Collective Garden?

Hello to all,

The Dawson Boys And Girls Club's ‘’Un plant de tomate à la fois’’ project would like to invite you into the garden this summer!

Sharing, meeting, learning and educating while lowering your grocery bill with wholesome, fresh, local produce is what Un plant de tomate à la fois' collective gardens are all about !

How does it work?

Each garden has an official weekly schedule when gardeners meet to work (and harvest). That way, all garden tasks and responsibilities are shared between gardeners, including watering which is done outside the time frame. No more overwhelming work for one person only, casual nice ambiance and learning opportunity included ! An animator is also present to provide proper guidance and horticultural resources. Open to all, kid friendly (accompanied by a adult).

*You may consult the location and the weekly time frames for each of our gardens in the Sign-up form bellow. You may consult it without having to complete sign-up.

Questions, or not sure of your garden choice ? Write to plant.de.tomate@gmail.com or call 514-767-9967 ext. 235. We’ll be happy to help !

TO SIGN-UP :

Sincerely ,

The Un plant de tomate à la fois team

Réal Bonneville | Coordinateur

Repaire jeunesse Dawson

666 rue Woodland, Verdun, QC H4H 1G1 carte

t: 514-767-9967 ext.235

Upcoming "Spring Fling"

We are planning a SouthWest Spring Fling Bazaar on Saturday May 12 at the Mission. Volunteers needed and welcomed! We would like to rent tables for artisans to sell their wares! Foodie tables welcomed as well!

Would you like to sponsor a table for someone or perhaps support the Spring Fling Snack Bar?

All proceeds to support Breakfast club, SW Children special events, our food projects and supporting community in economically challenging times.

Spring Cleaning?  We are looking for kitchen items and household items, appliances, tools, sports items, intact toys, games and puzzles. We can not take furniture. If you need help getting donations to the Mission, please contact Darlene or Sheila. 

** Nota bene. To receive all donations we need to store them, so if you have a few storage plastic bins to offer please let the office know and arrangements can be made to pick them up.

Musical Salon this Sunday

We are hoping to make this a recurring event, providing a venue for anyone interested in performing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, so come check it out, whether you like to listen or perform (or both!)  Doors open at 7:45PM. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Liz Lacroix