ACTIVITIES

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

1. PHOTO EXHIBIT: Pointe-Claire, Present and Past
Check these beautiful old and current photographs and discover how much Pointe-Claire has changed and how it grew over the years.  You will find forgotten treasures, some which have been lost but also others that have been restored and lovingly preserved.  This exposition will delight fans of architecture and history.
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Admission is free)

2. EXHIBITION FOR YOUTH: Welcome to My Studio
Four of the art teachers who teach our young people exhibit some of their work.  Discover great art work by Manel Benchabane, Valery McKee, Venecija Levi Breder, and Linda Liu in the Kid’s Corner of the Reading and Reference Room.
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Admission is free)

3. WORKSHOP: Welcome to My Studio
Come and try three different art techniques with the exhibiting artists: painting, ink and watercolour, Mandala. For children 5 years and up.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Admission is free)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

1. STEWART HALL ARCHITECTURE TREASURE HUNT
Les familles s’amuseront à découvrir les éléments architecturaux  présents dans le superbe édifice abritant le Centre culturel Stewart Hall. Prix à gagner!
Entre 13h00 et 17h00 (Entrée libre)

2. GUIDED TOUR: Architectural Treasures of Pointe-Claire
Discover the hidden gems of Pointe-Claire. A private shuttle will transport you through the magnificent architectural diversity of Pointe-Claire.  From a tradition 18th century farm house to a magnificent example of the avant-garde movement of the 30’s art deco architecture, to a classic typically suburban veteran’s house, this guided tour will show you the different stages of Pointe-Claire’s development:  rural parish and summer area of yesterday, modern and urban centre today.
11:00, in French and 2:00 p.m. in English
Free with telephone reservations starting September 8, 514 630-1220.
(Also offered October 11, 11:00 p.m. in English and at 2:00 in French)

3. PHOTO EXHIBIT: Pointe-Claire, Present and Past
Check these beautiful old and current photographs and discover how much Pointe-Claire has changed and how it grew over the years.  You will find forgotten treasures, some which have been lost but also others that have been restored and lovingly preserved.  This exposition will delight fans of architecture and history.
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Admission is free)

4. EXHIBITION FOR YOUTH: Welcome to My Studio
Four of the art teachers who teach our young people exhibit some of their work.  Discover great art work by Manel Benchabane, Valery McKee, Venecija Levi Breder, and Linda Liu in the Kid’s Corner of the Reading and Reference Room.
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Admission is free)

5. WORKSHOP : La boîte à rythme – Drum Circle
Workshop based on the « Drum Circle ». It is, of course, a musical and rhythmic experience but it is also a human experience. Families and their children 7 years and up are invited to discover various rhythmic forms by trying percussion instruments from the four corners of the world.  Experience the pleasure of communicating with music! Jeunesses musicales du Canada (Bruno Roy and Louis-Daniel Joly).
3:00 p.m. (Passes required)

6. STUDIO: Lakeshore Weavers Guild – Open House:  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7. STUDIO : The Claycrafters Guild – Open House:  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.