Welcome to Beaconsfield United Church

Community outreach is an important part of the mission
of Beaconsfield United Church.
It takes many forms and is provided by many people.
Here are some of the ways we get involved.
You are invited to join us and share your talents.

Family Life Centre: Along with several other area churches, BUC is part of the
Family Life Centre. This service provides members of the West Island communities
with information on community resources; free short term counselling and
hold periodic workshops on the needs of contemporary families.
Family Life Centre: 514-630-7794

'New to You' clothing boutique: A very successful initiative by BUC,
this is a boutique offering great bargains in good quality men's,
women's and children's used clothing.
You are invited to the church each Thursday (9:30am-1:30 pm) .
Please use rear entrance.
Church office: 514-695-0600

West Island Readaptation Centre: As part of its mission of reaching out to
the local community, BUC has welcomed in its midst a goup of
intellectually handicapped individuals.
Directed by Shelley Goulet, this group has become part of BUC's church life
by undertaking several administrative tasks such as; bulletin folding and collating,
poster design,sorting clothing and some maintenance duties
(dusting, cleaning, watering fo plants, etc.).
In addition to participating in numerous stimulating activities, they have
the opportunity their artistic talents that can be seen throughout the church premises.
Visitors are always welcome. Why not stop by and hace a chat?
If you would like to volunteer to help this group on an ocassional basis,
please get in touch with...
Shelley Goulet: 514-693-0700

Dix Mille Villages: Supported by Beaconsfield United Church, Cedar Park
United Church, St.Columba-by-the-Lake and the
United Church Mission & Service Fund this non-profit boutique has as its mission
to promote and encourage fair trade amd job creation.
Situated in the centre of the picturesque old village of Pointe Claire, the and operating
with the help of dozens of volunteers, the store offers handmade
crafts from underdevelopped countries.
The revenues generated are used by the artisans to improve education,
health and other aspects of life for the people in their countries.
Dix Mille Villages is always looking for volunteers.
For more information, please visit the internet site www.tenthousandvillages.ca
or contact: Aileen Smiley (Kufta):514-630-1537

St.Columba House: Situated in the disadvantaged area of Pointe Saint.Charles
this important community centre is a major project of the United Church of Canada.
Partly supported by the Mission & Service Fund, Beaconsfield United Church
continually supports it through gifts of clothing, food stuffs and monies
raised by the United Church Women's group at BUC.
Patricia Murphy: 514-932-6202

Montreal City Mission: Supported by the Mission & Service Fund,
this mission is located in the centre of Montréal.
Its main activities include day camps for inner city children,
temporary housing and legal aid for refugees, support for people living with AIDS,
low cost housing and other projects aimed at allowing those
who are most disadvantage to live in dignity.
Paula Kline:514-844-9128

Hillcrest Pre-school: This pre-school is a non-profit and cooperatively run.
Classes take place 4 days a week.
Nancy Brayton: 514-697-4860

Garderie Maisonneuve (Daycare): This professional daycare centre is
open 5 days a week throughout the entire year.
Lyne Maisonneuve: 514-697-3741 ou 514-424-9759

Tai Chi Taoist Society: The art of practising good health,
multiple benefits and available to everyone.
Marie Pednault: 514-272-5271 poste 206

Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Church: This church worships in the
same building as Beaconsfield United Church.
Services and children's programmes are held every Sunday
from September to June at 10:30am.
Church Office: 514-695-3031

Ballet Classes: Ballet classes for children 3 years and over are given
each Monday and Friday 4:30pm - 8:330p in the Main Hall.
Donna Callard: 514-428-9187

Kung Fu: This martial art is practised every Wednesday fro 6:30pm - 8:00pm
and on Saturdays from 10:30am until noon.
Marlon Wilson 514-983-7352

Pegasus Theatre: This program is for children and teaches them about theatre
acting and the performing arts. For information please contact
Wayne West (514) 989-8947 or
info@pegasusperformingarts.com

Buds in Bloom: For children from 4 to 12 years of age who require
assistance in inmproving their motorskills.
The program also focuses on social skills.
For information please phone 514-671-ABCD or
budsinbloom.googlepages.com