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First Estonian Language Class Saturday, February 13, 2010 The first of twelve consecutive classes of the Estonian for Beginners Language Course offered by the MES was, by all accounts, a great success. The teacher, who is located in Estonia, connects with the students via video conference calling through Skype. Class materials are e-mailed in advance to each student and the teacher guides the students through a mixture of exercises that gives everyone plenty of opportunity to practice and learn the content through speaking and some writing. The students all agreed that it had gone very well – päris hästi ! |
A Solo Exhibit of Paintings by Elvi Edwards
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GALERIE OLD CHELSEA 10 Chemin Scott / 10 Scott Road Chelsea, Québec (819) 825-4945
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Elvi Edwards Soolo Kunstinäitus
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GALERIE OLD CHELSEA 10 Chemin Scott / 10 Scott Road Chelsea, Québec (819) 825-4945
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Memorial Service for Heino Laaneots – January 31, 2010
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Heino Laaneots * 08 / 26 / 1928 † 11 / 20 / 2009 The Memorial Service for Heino Laaneots, the longtime pastor of St. John’s Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church, took place in Montreal on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:00 am. The well attended service was followed by a wake in the church hall, where a traditional Estonian cold buffet was served. stjohns@mtlmes.ca |
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Õpetaja Heino Laaneotsa Mälestusteenistus – 31. jaanuaril 2010
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Heino Laaneots * 08 / 26 / 1928 † 11 / 20 / 2009 Heino Laaneotsa, kauaaegse Jaani koguduse õpetaja mälestusteenistus toimus pühapäeval, 31. jaanuaril 2010, Jaani kirikus, kell 11. Teenistus täitis kiriku leinajatega, millele järgnesid peied kiriku seltskondlikkudes ruumides traditsioonilise eesti külmlauaga.
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Estonian Language Classes
Live, From Estonia! — Estonian for Beginners Language Course
The Montreal Estonian Society (MES) is sponsoring a new language course targeting those of you who are looking to take the first steps towards having a basic conversational level of Estonian. It is designed for people who range from never having spoken any Estonian to those who can speak some, or who have already taken an introductory course, but need to review the basics.
The course will be taught by an experienced and bilingual Estonian language teacher, directly from Estonia via Skype video conferencing. The students will meet together in the Estonian church hall in NDG for a two-hour class each Saturday. There will be 12 consecutive classes in this session. The teacher will assess the abilities of the students at the outset and adjust the content accordingly.
The course organizers from the MES are Tom Ventser and Monika Dumbrille. Sign up or get more information by contacting Tom at the email address provided below. Hurry — This initial class is limited to only 10 students!
WHEN: Each Saturday for 2 hours (Start time will be between 11 am and 2 pm — exact start time TBD)
WHERE: Church hall of the St. John’s Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church, 4345 Marcil Avenue, Montreal, QC, H4A 2Z9
DURATION: 12 weeks
COST: $75 for lessons and materials, due by first class (amount will be fully refunded if you attend at least 9 classes)
SIGN UP: Contact Tom Ventser at: tom.ventser@gmail.com
St. John’s Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church Council – 2010
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St. John’s Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church Newly Installed Church Council January 24, 2010
Sitting (l-r): Piret Koppel, Mary Männapso, Anne Altosaar (Chairwoman), Pastor Kyllikki Pitts, Hille Viires and Dr. Tiiu Põldma. Standing (l-r): Meeme Sultson, Innar Teose, Victor Vaus, Elmar Ani, Aino Arik and Karl J. Raudsepp (organist). Missing: Arnold Nestra
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Montreali Eesti Ev. Lut. Jaani Koguduse Nõukogu – 2010
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Montreal Eesti Ev. Lut. Jaani Koguduse Nõukogu 24. Jaanuar 2010
Istuvad (vasakult): Piret Koppel, Mary Männapso, Anne Altosaar (Esinaine), Pastor Kyllikki Pitts, Hille Viires ja Dr. Tiiu Põldma Seisavad (vasakult): Meeme Sultson, Innar Teose, Victor Vaus, Elmar Ani, Aino Arik ja Karl J. Raudsepp (Organist). Puudub: Arnold Nestra
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MES Social Gathering A Success
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Friday, January 15, 2010 The first MES social gathering/pub night of the new year was held at the Shaika Café near the Vendôme Métro in NDG. More than fifteen people, many first-timers, came out to meet fellow Estonians. The consensus was that a similar event should be held on the first Friday of each month. Planning is already underway. Keep an eye on the MES Website for further details. Younger Estonians living and studying in Montreal are especially welcome. Spread the word. |
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Õnnestunud MES-i koosviibimine
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Reedel, 15. jaanuaril, 2010 Esimene MES-i koosviibimine/pubnight toimus Vendomi metrojaama läheduses asuvas Shaika kohvikus. Kohale oli tulnud üle 15 inimese, paljud nendest esmakordselt, et hohata teisi kaaseestlasi. Üldine arvamine oli, et samalaadilisi kokkutulekuid võiks korraldada ka edaspidi, näiteks iga kuu esimesel reedel. Eeltööd selleks on juba käigus. Hoidke oma silm MES-i veebilehel, kus avaldame edasist teavet. Nooremad eestlased, kes õpivad ja elavad Montrealis, on eriti teretulnud. Levitage teadet je kutsuge ka teisi kaasa. |
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