Pointe-à-Callière Free Grandparents/Grandkids Sundays

Intergenerational Sundays

A wonderful way for grandparents and grandchildren to spend some special time together:

Every Sunday, Pointe-à-Callière invites grandparents to visit the Museum along with their grandchildren. For the occasion, free admission is offered to grandparents (65 years and older, upon presentation of proper identification), as well as to grandchildren (under the age of 18). And at all times, on a grandparent’s or grandchild’s birthday, admission to the Museum is free for both when they come to the Museum together.

Grandparents and their grandchildren can spend some quality time together, enjoying the multimedia show above the archaeological remains and visiting the Where Montréal Was Born and Montréal Love Stories – The Cultural Connection exhibitions, as well as the current temporary exhibition.

DATE: to December 31, 2011 – Sundays only

TIME: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

INFORMATION:
(514) 872-9150
WEBSITE

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History
350, Place Royale, Old Montréal

Live Music: Perry Pansieri Band, summer 2009

Starting this coming Thursday (July 16, 2009), you can enjoy jazz with the Perry Pansieri Band.

What: The Perry Pansieri Band will perform every Thursday, starting July 16. Every other week, there will be a guest musician or singer.

Where: Bistro Legends (or Legends Bistro), 6440 rue Beaubien Est, Montreal (514) 678-8591

When: July, August, September: Thursday nights, starting at 8 P.M.

Cost: $5.00 includes free drink

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Children Free on ATM Trains, July, Aug 2009

The commuter trains from the Agence metropolitaine de transport (ATM) are already free for children five years and under, but for the months of July and August, children from 6 to to 11 who are accompanied by an adult may also ride for free.

The ATM acknowledges that some parents may have already bought tickets for the upcoming two months and if that is the case, you can get a refund. For information, call 514-287-8726.

Save 50% (or more) on renovation material – and help support Habitat for Humanity, Montreal

The renovation bug is hitting hard – people are choosing to stay in their own little place but turning it into their dream place. But, this means renovating and renovating often means spending a decent amount of money.

What if I told you there was a place where you could buy renovation supplies at really great prices and – at the same time – you’re helping a great cause?

What: The Habitat for Humanity Montreal ReStore

"ReStore merchandise is usually sold at 50% off the retail price (or less!). We receive new merchandise every week. Check our latest arrivals on our blog at: www.restoremontreal.blogspot.com"

(warning – their blog is white print on black background so if you get migraines from this type of set up, don’t click on that link, like I did.)

Where: 7177 Newman Boulevard, LaSalle – close to the ToysRUs store  (514) 907-8991
            restore @habitatmontreal.qc.ca

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
           Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
           Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
           Sunday Closed

Free Meditation Lessons

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate, here’s an opportunity you may want to check out.

I don’t know anything about meditation so I’m just passing on this information – it’s worth what you paid for it!

There are a few different ones here.

What: Sahaja Meditation

Their website says:

Sahaja Meditation is different from other meditations because it begins with Self-realization. It is through experience and inner transformation that you will discover a new dimension, peace, love and harmony.

There is never any charge for the sessions.

All ongoing classes are listed below. Subscribe to our news bulletin and keep informed of site news, upcoming events and workshops.

We have ongoing classes in Longueuil (close to the Longueuil metro station).
Please call us for directions.

Montreal and area: 514-996-1670

Magog & Sherbrooke: 819-868-1939

Toll-free: 1-866-850-9642

Heaven and Earth Institute

Free Meditation sessions the first Sunday of each month:

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
NEW TIME: 11 AM TO 12 PM

This time and space is offered simply as a mutual support for the practice of meditation. There is no fee or affiliation required to participate, though some knowledge and experience of the fundamentals of meditation is recommended as no formal instruction will be offered.*

If you wish to make a donation, simply place it in the basket in the waiting area. This money will be given to organizations dedicated to peace, freedom, and the alleviation of suffering in the world.

There may be short inspirational readings and/or chanting, but most of this time is consecrated for the practice of silent meditation.

Rigpa Canada

Free meditation
• Daily practice week days at 10AM.
• Meditation in the evening, wednesday at 7:30PM.

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Free Hour of Pool at Le Skratch

Want to shoot some pool? Want to shoot some pool for free? Bar le Skratch offers you a coupon for an hour of free pool at any of its locations.

Where:

7809 Boulevard Newman
LaSalle
Tel: (514) 595-7665

965 Curé-Labelle
Chomedy
Tel: (450) 686-7665
Tel: (450) 686-2853

1875 Panama
Brossard
Tel: (450) 466-7903

11829 boulevard Pierrefonds
Pierrefonds
Tel: (514) 683-5000

155 rue Notre Dame
Repentigny
Tel: (450) 657-2345

Where to get coupon: Go on over to Hello Neighbour to find and print out the coupon.

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Last minute tickets for shows and events

If you’re the sort who likes to wait until the last minute to decide how to spend your evening, La Vitrine is a website you might like. According to the website:

Are you scrambling to get tickets to an event that will be held today?

Hey, no worries we have them!

La Vitrine has all of the remaining tickets for most event in the region—often at reduced rates! Launched and managed by the cultural community, La Vitrine receives tickets from ticketing networks and independent ticketing agents for sale to the public. La Vitrine also sells tickets from small cultural companies that, due to a lack of resources or insufficient business volume, do not join existing ticketing networks.

So why not bookmark the site or sign up for their newsletter? You never know what great shows you may stumble upon.

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Bike & Roller blade rentals – great for families and visitors to Montreal too

If you don’t have your own bike or rollerblades to enjoy Montreal’s beautiful outdoors or if you’re visiting from out of town and would like to get outside and get some exercise, here’s a reasonable-cost solution: rent.

In Old Montreal, Ça Roule Montréal (Montreal On Wheels) offers you this option. They have regular bikes, tandem bikes, and even stroller bikes. If you rent blades, you also get the protective equipment. According to their site: "Included : helmet, lock, bike trail map, repair kit, full protective gear for Rollerblades."

You’d best check their grid for pricing, but prices vary depending on the day of the week, how long you want it and what time you’re getting it. There are half day deals that start at 2 pm. For example, a bike during a weekday would be 8.00 for the first hour and 8.00 for each added hour, but 20.00 flat for a half day, starting after 2. A refurbished bike would go for 15.00 for the half day.

Skates are 9.00 for the first hour any day, then 4.00 for each hour after on weekdays or 4.50 on weekends and holidays.

You can also rent for a flat 24 hours, 35.00 for a bike during a weekday, 28 for skates.

Where: 10 minute walk from Champs De Mars or Place D’Armes subway stations or by bus # 55 last stop

27 De La Commune East, Montreal
(514) 866-0633   Toll free 1-877-866-0633

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Great soccer – affordable price (Montreal Impact)

I love watching the Montreal Canadiens play hockey, but there’s no way I can afford decent tickets these days. I’ve long wanted to watch the Montreal Allouettes play football – but even if I could get hold of tickets, they’d be too pricey for me. But, there’s one great sport I can afford to watch and – as luck would have it – it’s one of my favourite sports: Soccer.

The Montreal Impact is a great soccer team that has stayed within reach of the "common folk." General admission tickets go for as little as 10.00 for adults and 5.00 for children. The prices go up according to section, of course, but only go as high as 40.00 for the gold seats.

You may also buy packages of four games or of eight.

Go to their information page to learn more about when the games are and how to get tickets.

Have fun!

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Save $$ at the Montreal Science Centre

Unfortunately, not all fun and educational activities are affordable for all Montrealers, but there are ways to save money. I wrote a post about the Access Montreal card, which gives discounts for some Montreal area events and sites. It’s also always worth checking out the sites of placed you’d like to go to. It’s not unusual for some of us to say we can’t afford an activity, but you’d be surprised at some of the deals that can be had if you just do a bit of digging.

The Montreal Science Centre, located in the Old Port, usually charges from 9.00 to 20.00 depending on the age of the person and the events they are attending. But, if you check further, this is how you can save more, according to their website:

Québec Museum Association Card (QMA)

* Free admission to all exhibition halls only
* Valid for the cardholder only

Montréal Museum Directors Association Pass (MMDA)

* Free admission to all exhibition halls – for VIP annual complimentary card and the Montréal Museums Pass
* Valid for the card holder only
* To obtain the Montréal Museums Pass: www.museesmontreal.org

CAA-Quebec membership card

* Valid at the ticket counter only
* 15% rebate on the regular rate for exhibitions,
1 2D or 3D film or 1 expo + 1 film
* Valid for a maximum of 4 persons
* Effective until December 31, 2009
* Also applies to cardholders of the following: AAA – ARC Europe – Visa or MasterCard CAA/AAA credit card

Chrome Desjardins Card

* $2 rebate on the Exploration package.

ASTC and CCCS

* Reciprocity agreement between Canadian and American (U.S.A.) science centres and museums.

Companion of persons living with a disability or a mental health problem

* Free entrance upon presentation of the Tourist and leisure companion sticker

So, why not check to see if there’s an event you’d like to go to at the Science Centre.

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