AWISH

Visit www.awishmontreal.org to learn more! AWISH provides: information, education & support through it's various services to the community.

AWISH is a non-profit organization that provides INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT for people dealing with arthritis & chronic pain in the West Island of Montreal & surrounding areas. AWISH is a non-profit organization serving the West Island of Montreal and surrounding communities, helping those affected by arthritis & chronic pain. We offer exercise classes (located in Dorval, DDO & Pierrefonds)

; various workshops; support groups; social gatherings; information booths (private and/or public events); tip sheets & educational information; our quarterly newsletter (Joint Effort) which features our Calendar of Events, interesting articles and more! Please join us and become an AWISH member for only $25/year! This gives you preferred rates to many of our services & early access to our quarterly newsletter (Joint Effort). Donating to AWISH helps our community - thank you! If you'd like to get involved (become a member, volunteer your services in various ways, donate, become a board member) or have any questions, please contact us! www.awishmontreal.org | 514-631-3288 | [email protected]

Working or retired, young or old, AWISH helps those with arthritis and chronic pain achieve a better qualify of life by providing the much-needed tools and support with qualified instructors and knowledgeable volunteers. A vital resource to the more than 40,000 West Island citizens affected by one or more of the many forms of arthritis.

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AWISH est un organisme à but non lucratif desservant l'Ouest de l'Íle de Montréal et les communautés environnantes, aidant les personnes affectées par l'arthrite et la douleur chronique. AWISH fournit de l'information, de l'éducation et du soutien à travers ses différents services à la communauté. Nous offrons des classes d'exercices (situées à Dorval, DDO et Pierrefonds); divers ateliers; des groupes de soutien; des rencontres sociales; des kiosques d'information (événements privés et/ou publics); des feuilles de conseils et de l'information éducative; notre bulletin trimestriel (Coude-à-Coude) qui présente notre calendrier d'événements, des articles intéressants et plus encore! Joignez-vous à nous et devenez membre de AWISH pour seulement 25$/année! Cela vous donne des tarifs préférentiels pour plusieurs de nos services et un accès précoce à notre bulletin trimestriel (Coude-à-Coude). Faire un don à AWISH aide notre communauté - merci! Si vous voulez vous impliquer (devenir membre, faire du bénévolat, faire un don, devenir membre du conseil d'administration) ou si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter! www.awishmontreal.org | 514-631-3288 | [email protected]

Au boulot ou retraité, jeune ou âgé, AWISH aide les personnes atteintes d'arthrite et de douleur chronique à parvenir à une meilleure qualité de vie en fournissant les outils et le soutien nécessaire par le biais d'instructeurs qualifiés et de bénévoles bien informés. AWISH est une ressource importante pour les plus de 40,000 citoyens de l'Ouest de l'Ile qui sont touchés par une ou plusieurs formes d'arthrite.

05/29/2026

⭐️AWISH AGM - Monday, June 15 2026 from 4-7pm ⭐️
*français ci-dessous*

Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre (Salon B)
📍1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore Dorval H9S 2E5

- AWISH AGM report at 4:30pm
- Cold buffet (FREE – donations accepted!)
- Special Presentation by AWISH (Arthritis: Living the Best Life)
- Exercise Class Demo with Caroline Halle – join in! (~6pm)
- Local community organizations will have information booths
– AWISH
– West Island CRC
– ABOVAS
– William Timmons
– Répit-Ressource
– Friends for Mental Health
– TQSOIM
– Literacy Unlimited

💜Plan on attending? Let us know! Leave a comment below 😎
Option to register online here:
https://awishmontreal.org/2026/05/11/awish-event-agm-2026/

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⭐️AGA d’ AWISH – Lundi le 15 juin 2026 (16h à 19h)⭐️

Salon B – Centre Communautaire Sarto-Desnoyers
📍1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore Dorval H9S 2E5

- AWISH rapport d’aga/agenda à 16h30
- Buffet froid (GRATUIT, dons acceptés)
- Présentation spéciale d’AWISH: « Arthrite: vivre pleinement sa vie »
- Demo d’un cours d’exercise avec Caroline Halle - participez ! (~18h)
- Les organisations communautaires locales tiendront des kiosques d'information
– AWISH
– CRC de l’Ouest-de-l’Île
– ABOVAS
– William Timmons
– Répit-Ressource
– Amis de la santé mentale
– TQSOIM
– Alphabétisastion sans limites

💜Vous comptez venir ? Faites-le-nous savoir !
Vous pouvez vous inscrire en ligne ici :
https://awishmontreal.org/fr/2026/05/11/aga-dawish-2026/

05/22/2026

⭐️ Visit the AWISH information kiosk ⭐️ TOMORROW Saturday, May 23 2026 at the Kirkland Sports Complex.

Event: Together for Mental Health 2026 - by PCSM-CPMH
https://awishmontreal.org/.../awish-info-booth-may-23-2026/

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💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.
We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

Support AWISH:
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE

- Currently offering low-cost, low-intensity exercise classes in DDO, Dorval and Pierrefonds. Visit the Services page of our website to learn more & option to register online.

Visit the AWISH information booth – we can’t wait to see you!

05/21/2026

Register for this great event happening on May 24 2026 in Montreal & learn more about Cassie + Friends Society "the only charity in Canada dedicated 100% to the pediatric rheumatic disease community."

05/17/2026

TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE
Thank you Dorval Oldtimers for supporting AWISH & our community!

https://awishmontreal.org/2026/05/12/thank-you-dorval-oldtimers/

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ENSEMBLE, NOUS POUVONS FAIRE PLUS
Merci à Les anciens de Dorval de soutenir AWISH et notre communauté !

TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE Thank you for supporting AWISH & our community!

05/13/2026

Anyone else feel the same way?
Some days are like... it takes one big step to do one small task.

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💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

Support AWISH www.awishmontreal.org/get-involved
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE

05/08/2026

05/04/2026

Uh oh... Rain is coming!

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💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

Support AWISH & get involved:
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE

www.awishmontreal.org

04/25/2026

⭐️NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK ⭐️ AWISH would like to thank all of its volunteers! Interested to learn more about how
you can help? Contact us today! * français ci-dessous *

💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

Support AWISH & get involved:
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE

www.awishmontreal.org

⭐️LA SEMAINE DE L'ACTION BÉNÉVOLE ⭐️ AWISH tient à remercier tous ses bénévoles ! Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la manière dont vous pouvez nous aider ? Contactez-nous dès aujourd'hui ! * English above *

💜 En tant qu'organisme à but non lucratif, AWISH vient en aide aux personnes atteintes d'arthrite et de douleur chronique dans la communauté de l'Ouest-de-l'Île de Montréal et ses environs.

Nous fournissons: INFORMATION | ÉDUCATION | SOUTIEN

Soutenez AWISH et impliquez-vous :
BÉNÉVOLE | DEVENEZ MEMBRE (30 $ / an) | FAIRE UN DON

04/23/2026

04/11/2026

Saturday April 18 2026 🍝 SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
Want to support a good cause? Why, yes you do! 😎
So, best buy your tickets ASAP and show up at this great event!

Join Lakeshore Kiwanis - Montreal & members of our community for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 🕠 5:30pm to 9:00pm
📍 Arthur-E.-Séguin Chalet, 365 av. Saint-Louis, Pointe-Claire
$30 per person · Smart casual dress code · Limited seating

🎟 TICKETS & FULL EVENT INFORMATION + LEARN ABOUT KIWANIS HERE: https://www.lakeshorekiwanis.ca/en/spaghetti-dinner-2026

✦ Your ticket covers our operating costs so our bigger fundraisers can keep giving $75,000 to kids and youth. ✦

Did you purchase your tickets yet? Limited seating!

MENU & WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS SPECIAL EVENT
- Salad, buns & fixings
- Spaghetti & meatballs
- Dessert & drinks
- Cash bar available
- Live entertainment
- 50/50 draw and door prizes

5:30 PM Doors open
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Live entertainment & 50/50 draw
8:30 PM Door prize draw and word of thanks
9:00 PM Evening concludes

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AWISH supports what the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Montreal does for our community - please join several of our own members as they attend this wonderful fundraiser on April 18th 🥰 THANK YOU!

Who are we? 💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas. We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

Support AWISH & get involved:
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE

Contact AWISH If you'd like to learn more about us!
www.awishmontreal.org/contact
514-631-3288

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Address

640 Lakeshore, #103
Dorval, QC
H9S2B6

Telephone

514-631-3288

Website

http://www.awishmontreal.org/

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