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UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMER HOLIDAYS! NO EVENTS IN JULY AND AUGUST SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2006 AT 7:30 P.M. FALL SOCIAL GATHERING & ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW The SSJC and the Lions Club plant a tree for Max Nyveen Jill Kestler-D'Amours The sun shone brightly on Sunday, May 28th, as a group of approximately 30 individuals gathered at the St-Lambert Curling Club for one important purpose: to remember and pay tribute to Max Nyveen. The ceremony, which included the presentation of a newly-planted tree and a plaque, commemorated Max’s numerous contributions to both the South Shore Jewish Community and the St-Lambert Lions Club. Max was a founding member of the SSJC, and an active member of the Lion’s Club for 39 years. “We hope that the tree will grow strong and healthy, and that young people will come sit under the shade,” said Beryl Tovim, who spoke for a few minutes about her relationship with Max.

Kevin Erskin-Henry, one of Max’s good friends, also spoke at the ceremony. “[Max] was a classic gentleman,” Erskin-Henry said. “He loved to travel and meet new people. This is a fitting tribute.” After the speeches, those in attendance were ushered inside the Lions Club to have lunch, where pictures of Max’s travels and some of his personal effects were on display. People were encouraged to sit, socialize, and above all, remember a truly devoted and exemplary member of the community, Max Nyveen.

September social gathering and crafts show We are planning to have a social evening with an art and crafts show on September 9th. We would like to know if anyone would be interested in exhibiting and possibly selling their art or crafts. If so, please let us know and this early notice will give you time to prepare. The event will undoubtedly be advertised in the Canadian Jewish News and local South Shore newspapers. So put this date on your calendar and plan on a fun evening with cakes, deserts, and possibly a short movie. More details will be announced in the September Bulletin. The Bulletin is taking a vacation There will be no edition of The Bulletin in August, to enable our staff to take a much-deserved rest If you want to vote, you need to pay your fees With elections coming up in October, the 30-day nomination period is from September 1 to 30. So if you wish to participate in the election process (vote, nominate, be nominated) you must have paid your member-ship fees on or before August 31st. (You can read our by-laws at our website.) Grocery program - friends can participate As you know, the more grocery certificates we sell, the more funds we raise for the SSJC. Some of our members have successfully approached other family members, friends and neighbours to buy the certificates and participate in our program. Great idea! Anyone can participate. You don't have to be a member of the SSJC. Searching for a leader As Leonard Cohen will not be available to conduct services at the high holidays, we are actively searching for a prospective rabbi or lay leader. In an ideal world, he would be trilingual (English, French and Hebrew) and would conduct services in the conservative tradition. We realize, however, that this is a tall order, and are prepared to consider anyone who has the necessary qualifications. If you have any suggestions, or know anyone who can help, please call Beryl Tovim.

Special bulletin June 2006 SIVAN 5766 SSJC launches grocery fund-raising program