Billboard of Oct. 8

Do you need ideas on keeping your children busy? Or would you like to take the opportunity to spend some quality time with your children? Come join our family as part of a Concordia University project in Family Life Education by professionals in the field. The Saint-Laurent YMCA is offering workshops for parents with children between the ages of 2 and 5. The program begins on Oct. 8 and runs Sundays from 9 am to 11 am until Nov. 26. (This program is only offered in English). For more information, please contact: Nadia Ottaviano at 514-747-5353, ext. 226 or Nadia Garofalo at 514 747-5353, ext. 224.

@STA:Halloween Scarecrow

The Musée des Maîtres et Artisans du Québec (615 Sainte-Croix Ave.) will hold a family workshop on Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15, at 2 pm, for parents and their children, aged 4 and up. Add to your Halloween decor this year with your very own handmade scarecrow. Reservations required at 514 747-7367, ext. 7204.

If you like to play bridge, cribbage or bingo, come and join our group at the Saint-Laurent YMCA (1745 Decarie) on Wednesday afternoons at 1 pm. Dues are $10 a year. We also need a volunteer to help with the coffee break. In return for this service you get free membership and free outings. Call Marge at 514 336-6647 or Janet at 514 337-9748.

CARI Saint-Laurent is running a homework program open to newly arrived immigrant students, aged 6 to 12 years old, or students of immigrant origin living in Saint-Laurent who need assistance with their homework. The homework sessions are every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. French classes are also available for immigrant students attending English and French primary schools in Saint-Laurent. The beginners groups meets every Tuesday and the intermediate group every Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. All classes will be held at 1500 Decarie, suite 36. The sessions run until June 7. To register, parents must set up an appointment with Sujata Gill at CARI Saint-Laurent and bring their children to the appointment. Registrations take place at CARI Saint-Laurent offices (1179 Decarie, suite 10). The homework program costs $8 per child per month and the French classes cost $10 per child per month. There is also a $10 registration fee. For more information, contact Sujata Gill at 514 748-2007.