The West Montreal Social Singles 40 plus Meetup Group cover photo

Wed, Oct 9, 2024, 10:40 AM EDTWeekly Wednesday Golf
CAUGHNAWAGA GOLF CLUB, CAUGHNAWAGA, QC
Caughnawaga this week

Three tee times starting at 10:40 am

Michael______Jeff_____Malcolm_____Kip

David_______Brian_______Janet

Groups may be altered if there are cancellations

Brian

Brian Nicholson
Organizer
514 756 7044
6 attendees+1
Wed, Oct 9, 2024, 7:00 PM EDTPickleball - Montreal & Area Locations
Various Locations, Montréal, QC
Pickleball Canada
Website: https://pickleballcanada.org/

Pickleball Québec
Website: https://pickleballquebec.ca/

Playtime Scheduler
Website: https://playtimescheduler.com/regions/region.php?r=montreal-quebec

Global Pickleball Network
Website: www.GlobalPickleballNetwork.com
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What Is Pickleball
Pickleball you ask?
It's an OVERSIZED ping pong! Played on a badminton sized court with a tennis sized net.
Seniors love the social aspects and the ability to stay active and fit in towns and retirement villages in every state.

Pickleball rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTvPYdKZqO0

> Pickleball scoring (Traditional)
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoheCHp6IDw

> Rally Scoring (Unofficial)
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3KpgzO-Jk

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Pickleball Clubs/Associations:
Pickleball Québec has a list of clubs and associations that are available
on its web page. Information on them can be found by selecting any
one of the map pointers on their map.

https://pickleballquebec.ca/clubs/

Some of the main associations and clubs in the Montreal region are
listed below. Will add new locations when advised - If anyone has
knowledge of other pickleball locations, just let us know.

West Island Pickleball Club
Web: https://www.pickleballwestisland.com/accueil-home
Email: pickleballwestisland@gmail.com
Notes:
the West Island Pickleball Club includes court locations for the
boroughs, towns and cities of Baie-D'Urfe, Beaconsfield, DDO,
Dorval, Kirkland , Pierrefonds, Pointe Claire, Roxboro and
Senneville.

Club de Pickleball Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Address: 12001 boul. de Salaberry
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, H9B 2A7
Web: https://pickleballddo.ca/
Email: president@pickleballddo.ca
Tel: 514.973.8824

Club de Pickleball St-Laurent (Borough St-Laurent)
Address: 2385, boul. Thimens
St-Laurent (Québec) H4R 1T4
Web: https://www.pickleballquebec.com/stl/
Email: pickleball.stl1@gmail.com
Tel: 438 504-8087

St. Laurent (Parc Noel)
Address: 2900 rue Baker near Toupin & Henri Bourassa
St-Laurent (Québec)
Tel: 514-462-8087 (Contact Jean Claude Lavoie to confirm)

Association Régionale de Pickleball de Laval
Web: https://pickleballlaval.ca/
Email: contact@pickleballlaval.ca

Lachine Borough
Parc Lasalle (1500 Rue Remembrance) in Lachine has 4 Pickleball
courts that have been leased to a number of local groups for a
number of hours per week.
Reservation of a pickleball court for public access is available if
you have a valid library card or recreation card. Reservations
available only 2 days in advance. Getting a reservation is very
difficult because of the number of players and lack of courts.
Web: https://montreal.ca/en/places/centre-de-tennis-parc-lasalle

Pickleball Lasalle Ld
8700 rue Hardy, Ville Lasalle
Parc Lefebvre
Tel: 514 364 5510
email: pickleball@loisirs-ld.org
Web: https://pbclublasalle.ca/

Dorval
Location: Aquatic & Sports Complex - 1295 Dawson
Call: 514-633-4205 to confirm
Tel: 514 633-4040
Email: dorval@city.dorval.qc.ca

NDG Sports center
6445 Monkland ave
information: 514-481-4634 press 0

Club de Pickleball de VAUDREUIL-DORION
Address: 2555 rue Dutrisac
Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 7E6
Email: rodogran@hotmail.com
Tel: 514-886-6424
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Pickleball News
If a member, club or association is willing to share any pickleball
newsworthy event or information, you are more than welcome to
provide the information under the comments section.
You can use the title "Pickleball News" to headline the information
(other suitable titles can also be used).

How do You Rate as a Pickleball Player
Ever wonder how you rate yourself as a Pickleball Player.
Pickleball Canada has prepared a 2-digit rating system used
to self-rate players who have never played in a tournament before.
Take a look and see how you rate.
https://pickleballcanada.org/ratings/2-digit-ratings/

Looking for a Pickleball Paddle
If you are thinking of upgrading your pickleball paddle or are new to the game and looking for your first buy,
you might want to look at this link to determine your final choice.
https://www.pickleballportal.com/gear/paddles/pickleball-paddles-the-complete-buyers-guide/
1 attendee
Thu, Oct 10, 2024, 9:30 AM EDTThursday Morning Drop-In Tennis - 09:30 am - Lasalle
Jacques Lemaire arena, lasalle, QC
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/6/4/c/600_449382572.jpeg
NOTE; Not all players are from the meetup groups - a average of 8 to 12 players are usually in attendance!
Courts are located next to the hockey arena - near the Lasalle Hospital -
This is social tennis - Novice plus to Intermediate plus - Doubles
Prerequisite: participants must have SOME tennis skillsets - have had at least one season of tennis play and know how to count score - no lessons offered -
Note: For those new to Tennis - As much as possible, practice off a wall to develop your eye/hand co-ordination. Learn to score - see following:
POINT SYSTEM

0 points= Love.

1 point = 15.

2 points= 30.

3 points= 40.

Tied score= All.

40-40 = Deuce.

Server wins deuce point = Ad-In.

Receiver wins deuce point = Ad-Out.

No Cost - please bring your own racquet & tennis balls -

Add your name to our Tennis group's email list for updates, new events and rescheduling of games due to rainouts. Just send a email to James at spasource@bell.net with your full name please.

WILL POST by 8:00 am if event is cancelled due to rain!

Bring Water - Sunscreen and a SMILE
8 attendees+3
Thu, Oct 10, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT5pm Start…Walk and Talk Centennial Park
Centennial Park in DDO, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
We will walk around the lake twice. If will take about one hour and the distance is approximately 5k. A great way to get some exercise and make some new friends! I would like to make this a regular event…

Nous ferons deux fois le tour du lac. Cela prendra environ une heure et la distance est d'environ 5 km. Une excellente façon de faire de l'exercice et de se faire de nouveaux amis ! J’aimerais en faire un événement régulier…
4 attendees
Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 6:30 PM EDTChalk is Cheap Billard and Social Mixer-No Meet Up Fee.
Billard Shooters, Pierrefonds, QC
Friday night at Shooters Mingle and Play, or just Mingle!

Show up any time after 6:00 as this event is not structured, we just play pool , mix and mingle.

We have reserved 5 tables for our group. We are permitted to bring our own snacks while we play pool, air hockey!!, foosball and/or mingle.
The music is great and the staff are so accomodating.
You must buy a drink throughout the evening to keep the FREE tables.
There will be a table set up for any snacks you would like to bring. There are restaurants close by where you can order in or pick up take out
**NO MEET UP **

See you soon!
Kimberley
15 attendees+10
Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT🎤BIG SCREEN KARAOKE🎤- FREE
Duffy's Bar, Dorval, QC
🎤BIG SCREEN KARAOKE🎤-FREE

Come and join us for the state of the art karaoke mean machine!

A catalog of thousands of songs past and present.

*No fees of any kind.

*Bar food served

chicken wings recommended

Earl Your Karaoke master for the evening!
1 attendee
Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 1:00 PM EDTLet's have LUNCH @ Scarolies Pasta Emporium
Scarolies Pasta Emporium, Pointe-Claire, QC
Old-school Italian menu, with homestyle takeaway, in a spacious interior with rustic Tuscan scenery.

Scarolie's is known for its fine cuisine and traditional Italian atmosphere. We invite you for a unique and warm culinary experience.
Scarolie's offers you a menu filled with classic Italian recipes, house specialties, irresistible desserts, as well as a large selection of wines.
Scarolie's is the perfect location for all special occasions, from an intimate dinner to a group party, including a business meal.
You just have to bring your appetite! The name Scarolie's is synonymous with quality, value, family and friends…

Menu: scarolies.com

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COME FOR THE LOVE FOR FOOD STAY FOR THE FRIENDS

Come enjoy the small joys of life..

There is a $3 contribution per person requested at the table.

******** Dress Casually - Bring a SMILE *******
9 attendees+4
Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTCURLING Clinic - No Cost - Re-scheduled to Sunday, October 13th-
Montreal West Curling Club, Montréal-Ouest, QC
Good Morning
I have been advised by the Curling Club that the main dehumidifier for the curling ICE is not working properly, and the ice is in very bad shape, and just too dangerous to play on. So, the board of directors of the club have made the decision to cancel , for safety concerns, all curling events, over this weekend and perhaps into the week. They will be opening the club on Sunday , October 13th, and have advised we can re-schedule our curling clinic to that date, if we so wish. I realize its a holiday weekend , but we are squeezed for dates , and we need to start our season on October 20th.
Therefore the clinic will be held on Sunday , October 13th , from 11am to 1pm. I will update all the postings for this event on the meetup groups!
Apologies for any inconvenience incurred
James - Player/spare coordinator
West Montreal Sunday Curling league

THE WEST MONTREAL SUNDAY CURLING LEAGUE WILL BE HOLDING A MEET&GREET CURLING CLINIC ON SUNDAY October 06th at 11am - Everyone is very welcome to attend - but you must register with James, as we need a attendance count, at spasource@bell.net - there is no cost!

The Sunday mixed curling league - NOVICES are very welcome in this league - We will teach you how to curl! If you are coming to the clinic , please be at the curling club for 10:45am. On ice instruction will be given & after the clinic , if you wish, you can be added to the league's sparelist or be placed as a regular player when spots are available.
We curl from early October to mid April - 11am and 1pm - no Holidays - Cost for the entire season will be $320. Spares are charged $10 for every game played. Bar facilities and food is served after every match. As of now , the league has 10 full teams - 40 players
What to wear to a curling clinic - wear jogging or sweat pants ( No Jeans - too constrictive ) , a light sweater or jacket - bring with you to the curling club, in a bag, a clean soled pair of running shoes.
Interested - need more information , email James at spasource@bell.net
We will teach you the amazing game of CURLING!

Important Note:
Most individuals joining our league from the meetup groups are novices, and we are very pleased to have you in our Sunday League. So here is a suggestion to get you started , and to improve your game QUICKLY!
Join the Sunday league spare list, and we will bring you in to spare as much as possible. When spots open up in the league you will be brought in as a regular player, if you so wish. Want to ACCELERATE your curling skillsets quickly? Join the Monday night inhouse instructional league for beginners. The instructors will teach you how to play the game properly, avoiding all the usual mistakes, that plague many of the curlers today. I highly recommend joining this instructional league. You will not regret it! See following for more information on this excellent league.
Members looking to join the Instructional League on Monday nights at the Montreal West Curling Club should contact Jim Doyle (jdoyle@enviromark.ca) or Debra Bruman (debra.bruman@gmail.com) to sign up. The price for the Instructional league for the year is $430.21 and allows players to spare, once they are ready, within the regular MWCC leagues. Classes start on October 21st at 6:30 pm at the club and continue weekly.
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43 attendees+38
Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 12:30 PM EDTSunday Afternoon SOCIAL Tennis in Lasalle 12:30 sharp - No Cost
Aréna Jacques-Lemaire, LaSalle, QC
WELCOME to our no-cost drop-in Tennis events!
Add your name to our Tennis group's email list for updates, new events and rescheduling of games due to rainouts. Just send a email to James at spasource@bell.net with your full name please.

Sunday 2024 Afternoon Tennis in Lasalle - 12:30 pm sharp
Courts are located next to the hockey arena - near the Lasalle Hospital -
This is SOCIAL tennis - Novice plus to Intermediate plus - Doubles
Prerequisite: participants should have some tennis skillsets - have had at least one season of tennis play and know how to count score - no lessons offered - Rotation of players if numbers exceed 16!
Thanks to everyone for adhering to our oncourt rules.
Note: For those new to Tennis - As much as possible, practice off a wall to develop your eye/hand co-ordination. Learn to score - see following:
POINT SYSTEM

0 points= Love.

1 point = 15.

2 points= 30.

3 points= 40.

Tied score= All.

40-40 = Deuce.

Server wins deuce point = Ad-In.

Receiver wins deuce point = Ad-Out.

NO Cost - but please bring your own tennis balls and racquet
Spots are limited - Please be there for 12:30pm
Every Sunday until late October
Bring Water - Sunscreen and a SMILE
Please Note: PARTICIPANTS are not just from the Meetup groups!
Most Sundays approx 20 + players in attendance
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Please Note - For the Sunday events only - due to the increased Turn-out!

***OUR TENNIS PLAY STRATEGY AND GUIDELINES***

WHEN EXTRA PLAYERS ARE AWAITING THEIR TRUN, THE GAME IS OVER AS SOON AS THE DEUCE IS WON., WITH A MAXIMUM OF 3 (three) DEUCES. THEN THE PLAYER OPPOSITE THE SERVER

WILL LEAVE THE COURT. THEREAFTER, THE REMAINING 3 PLAYERS WILL ROTATE CLOCKWISE, CREATING AN EMPTY SPOT FOR THE PLAYER AWAITING HIS/HER TURN TO JOIN IN TO START
A NEW GAME, NOT A SET.

ALSO, DURING EVERY PLAY, THE SERVER/SERVING SIDE SHOULD SHOUT OUT THE SCORE AFTER EACH POINT, LOUND ENOUGH FOR THE OPPOSITE SIDE PLAYERS TO HEAR.

THIS STRATEGY WILL GIVE EVERY WAITING PLAYER TO PLAY 4 (FOUR) GAMES BEFORE VACATING THE COURT.

EXECEPTION: IF NO PLAYERS ARE WAITING TO PLAY, THEN THE PLAYERS WILL PLAY GAMES OR SETS, BUT WILL STOP AT THE END OF 20 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY THE WINNERS OF

ONE COURT WILL PLAY WITH WINNERS OF THE OTHER COURT AND AT THE SAME TIME SWITCH PARTNERS., AND THE SAME FUNCTION FOR THE LOSING PLAYERS.

AWAITING PLAYERS WILL FILL THE EMPTY SPOT OF WHICHEVER COURT IS AWAITING NEW PLAYER. THERE IS NO PICK-AND-CHOOSE WHICH COURT. THIS IS FAIR AND SQUARE.

YOUR CO-OPERATION WITH THE DESIGNATED CO-ORDINATORS WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED. HORRAY!! Thanks - KRIS
16 attendees+11
Tue, Oct 15, 2024, 9:30 AM EDTTuesday Morning DROP-IN Tennis - 09:30 am - Lasalle
Jacques Lemaire arena, lasalle, QC
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/6/4/c/600_449382572.jpeg
NOTE; Not all players are from the meetup groups - a average of 8 to 12 players are usually in attendance!
Courts are located next to the hockey arena - near the Lasalle Hospital -
This is social tennis - Novice plus to Intermediate plus - Doubles
Prerequisite: participants must have some tennis skillsets - have had at least one season of tennis play and know how to count score - no lessons offered -
Note: For those new to Tennis - As much as possible, practice off a wall to develop your eye/hand co-ordination. Learn to score - see following:
POINT SYSTEM

0 points= Love.

1 point = 15.

2 points= 30.

3 points= 40.

Tied score= All.

40-40 = Deuce.

Server wins deuce point = Ad-In.

Receiver wins deuce point = Ad-Out.

No Cost - please bring your own racquet & tennis balls -

Any questions or concerns contact James , at spasource@bell.net

Every Tuesday until Late October
Will advise 2 hours prior if event is cancelled due to rain!

Bring Water - Sunscreen and a SMILE
1 attendee

The West Montreal Social Singles 40 plus Meetup Group