ST Dir_07 frontpage.qxp:ST Dir_07 frontpage 6/19/07 12:21 PM Page 1 THE SENIOR TIMES MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY 2007 Community Groups Government Health Hotlines Housing Libraries Museums Music Veterans Volunteering Guide to Residences Senior Associations For choosing the right residence Noted for its commitment and knowledge of the field, Visavie counsels seniors in search of a retirement home that meets their needs. Its network numbers over 500 residences selected according to strict criteria. • For autonomous and non autonomous seniors • Personalized meeting with trained counselor www.visavie.com • Accompaniment to selected residences Service free of charge West Island and Greater Montreal (514) 383-6826 Other regions 1-888-VISAVIE ST_Dir06 p02_08_c.qxp 6/19/07 4:29 PM Page 2 2 • THE SENIOR TIMES • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 2007 ST_Dir06 p02_08_c.qxp 6/19/07 5:38 PM Page 3 TAXIS 24-Hour Service ◆ In business since 1922 ◆ Fast and courteous service ◆ Reservations accepted ◆ Special care for elderly and handicapped ◆ Fast and safe delivery of packages ◆ Acceptance of coupons from Diamond, Veterans & Candare ◆ Largest fleet of vehicles on the Montreal Island 2007 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED GOLD DIAMOND 514 273-6331 2007 • THE SENIOR TIMES • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 3 ST_Dir06 p02_08_c.qxp 6/19/07 5:41 PM Page 4 CALDWELL RESIDENCES Why live ALONE? Caldwell Residences offers subsidized housing within a safe community environment to independent people who are 60 years and over with a low to moderate income. Our buildings are in Côte St. Luc & the Snowdon area close to Golden Age. • Security • Sprinkler system throughout the building • Cleaning Services provided • Recreational and Educational Activities • Exercise Program • Holiday Celebrations • Oneg Shabbat • Close to Shopping Center, Bus, Metro, Pharmacy, Bank and Local CLSC For more information call Caldwell Residences 5750 Lemieux Ave, Montreal, H3W 3G1 514-737-7774 Caldwell Residences is a constituent agency of Federation CJA 4 • THE SENIOR TIMES • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 2007 ST_Dir06 p02_08_c.qxp 6/19/07 5:44 PM Page 5 THE SENIOR TIMES CONTENTS MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY Published by Publications Newborn Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2007 PUBLISHER Barbara Moser EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Megan Callahan, Trina Ann Pion ADVERTISING Jacquie Soloway-Cons, Manager Jodie Alter, Gloria Beigleman, Charitable Organizations ............ p. 9 Libraries...................................... p. 15 Kristine Berey, Shirley Cohen, CLSCs............................................ p. 9 Music & Music Venues ......... p. 15-16 Danielle Dubois, Sandra Schachter Community Groups ............... p. 9-10 Museums & Galleries ................. p. 17 ACCOUNTS MANAGER Thelma Gearey Computer Courses...................... p. 11 On Your Own............................. p. 17 Continuing Education................. p. 11 Pets ............................................. p. 17 EDITORIAL AND SALES OFFICES 4077 Decarie Blvd. Counselling Services .................. p. 11 Recreation............................. p. 17-18 Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J8 Day Centres................................ p. 11 Senior Associations............. p. 19 Tel: 514-484-5033 • Fax: 514-484-8254 E-mail: [email protected] Extended Care............................ p. 11 Telecheck & Security................... p. 20 DESIGN & PRODUCTION Government Services................. p. 11 Theatre........................................ p. 20 Albert Cormier & Emily Wilkinson Grandparenting ......................... p. 12 Transportation............................. p. 20 PHOTOGRAPHY Health Services ..................... p. 12-13 Veterans...................................... p. 20 Robert Galbraith Hospitals ..................................... p. 13 Volunteering ............................... p. 21 Although every effort is taken by Publications Newborn Inc. to monitor advertising in The Senior Hotlines & Self Help ............. p. 13-14 Guide to Les Résidences Soleil... p. 21 Times Montreal Resource Directory, claims made by advertisers are not necessarily endorsed by Housing ...................................... p. 14 Guide to Residences..... p. 22- 23 Publications Newborn Inc. Legal Services............................. p. 15 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS........... p. 24 National Library of Canada no. D368087 National Library of Quebec 1989 Leisure......................................... p. 15 Women ....................................... p. 26 Greetings from your MPs Hon. Marlene Jennings Hon. Lucienne Robillard P.C., M.P. P.C., M.P. NDG – Lachine Westmount – Ville-Marie (514) 489-8703 (514) 283-2013 Raymonde Folco Bernard Patry Hon. Stéphane Dion Hon. Irwin Cotler Francis Scarpaleggia M.P. M.P. Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada P.C., O.C., M.P. M.P. Laval – Les Îles Pierrefonds-Dollard P.C., M.P. Mount Royal Lac-Saint-Louis (450) 689-4594 (514) 624-5725 Saint-Laurent – Cartierville (514) 283-0171 (514) 695-6661 (514) 335-6655 2007 • THE SENIOR TIMES • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 5 ST_Dir06 p02_08_c.qxp 6/19/07 6:14 PM Page 6 Résidence Steger Gracious Retirement Living 514-337-0000 2450 Thimens Blvd St. Laurent, Quebec Why spend your time alone? Come have fun with us! The Steger offers independent & active seniors a dynamic lifestyle! Live entertainment, afternoon socials, parties, exercise & activities galore! Enjoy Jewish style meals, & Sabbath services — all in a secure friendly environment! Live-in managers. Call for a personal tour & complimentary lunch! Not sure? Ask about a free-trial stay. Sign up bonuses too. You don’t need to be alone... Vicky Stewart “We offer affordable living for Autonomous & Semi-Autonomous Seniors” • Private and semi-private rooms • Medication Supervision • Visiting Physician • Weekly Housekeeping/Laundry • 3 Nutritious Meals Daily • Sunday Chapel, Sat. Mass • Recreation Program With 24 hour supervision and/or assistance with emergency call bells & intercom system Teaching Centre for McGill Nursing The Salvation Army Montclair Residence FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Vicky Stewart 5 1 44-481-5638 - 4 81-5638 4413 Montclair Ave. Montreal (NDG) H4B 2J4 OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE SALVATION ARMY 6 • THE SENIOR TIMES • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 2007 ST_Dir06 p02_08_c.qxp 6/19/07 4:33 PM Page 7 YOUR GENEROSITY CAN LIVE ON • Interested in leaving your money to your loved ones tax free and simultaneously benefiting a charity with an equal amount? • Would you like to leave a legacy to a charity but get the tax credit today? * Complete DENTURE service • Would you rather leave your money to a charity instead of to the government? * Hookless Partials Implant * Emergency 1 hr repair dentures • Interested in having benefits similar to your own private foundation, without the high start-up costs and ongoing 2545 Cavendish 514 982-2517 administration responsibilities? • Interested in giving a gift that will keep on giving for a lifetime and beyond? Bed & Breakfast For more information, please call Need a room for your guests? Christopher Chacra, B.Comm. Consultant hen family or friends come to visit, Mutual Funds Representative Wlet us make them feel at home in ours! Igor Gemchuk, BA Econ. Consultant We cater to special dietary needs Mutual Funds Representative and our service has a personal touch. (514) 733-1796 Find out why we're consistently 8250 Decarie Blvd. Suite 200 ranked in Montreal's top 3 B&Bs. Montreal (Quebec) (514) 489-2027 4660 Kensington Ave. NDG www.lekensington.com Your hosts: Josée Lalonde & Reno Gabrielli ™ Trademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc 2007 • THE SENIOR TIMES • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 7 ST_Dir06 p02_08_c.qxp 6/20/07 11:59 AM Page 8 Chez Soi (NDG) “On est bien chez soi—We’re right at home!” Chez Soi (NDG) is a non-profit corporation offering an affordable residence for seniors living independently within a diverse ethnic community. • Meal Service • Security • Sprinkler system throughout the building • Cleaning Services Available • Recreational and Educational activities • Celebrations • 25% Tax Credit Program & Shelter Allowance available Winner of a HOLCIM 2006 Sustainable Development Award for Environmental Design 3825 Cavendish Blvd. (514) 488-6985 Chez Soi (NDG) is part of the Benny Farm Re-development Project Caterina Vitale 514-562-4686 8 • THE SENIOR TIMES • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 2007 ST_Dir06 p09_24_d.qxp:ST-Dir06 p09-24E 6/19/07 7:02 PM Page 9 CLSC Park Extension, 469 Jean-Talon W 514-273-9591 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS CLSC Pierrefonds, 13800 Gouin Blvd W. 514-626-2572 Auberge Shalom, Jewish women’s shelter. 514-731-0833 CLSC René-Cassin, 5800 Cavendish Blvd 514-488-9163 Chez Doris, meals & clothing for women. 514-937-2341 CLSC Rivière-des-Prairies, 8655 Perras . 514-494-4924 Dans la Rue, services for street youth . 514-526-POPS CLSC Rosemont, 3311 St. Joseph Blvd E. 514-524-3541 Generations Foundation, school meals, CLSC St-Henri, 3833 Notre-Dame W. 514-933-7541 summer camp & more . 514-933-8585 CLSC St-Laurent, 1055 Ste Croix . 514-748-6381 L’Abri en Ville, housing for mentally ill . 514-932-2199 CLSC St-Leonard, 5540 Jarry St E . 514-328-3460 Mission of the Great Shepherd, food bank . 514-933-9608 CLSC St-Michel, 7950 St Michel . 514-374-8223 Multi Caf, food bank & meals . 514-733-0554 CLSC Verdun/Côte-St-Paul, 400 de l’Église 514-766-0546 NDG Food Depot, food bank . 514-483-4680 CLSC Villeray, 1425 Jarry St E . 514-376-4141