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Listings from our August, 2010 issue
Aug. 2: Walking Tour in St. John’s Cemetery with historian Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at the corner of Kingston Rd. and Woodbine. Free. All welcome.
Aug. 12: Lupus Support Group at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Group meets once a month. Info: Melissa Herod 647-588-3409
Aug. 14: Festival in the Park at Oakridge Park (Danforth Ave. and Danforth Rd.), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bouncing castle, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, martial arts demo, face painting, air brush tattoos, antique fire truck and ambulance, great food and more. Free. Info: 416-693-8300, www.crossroadsofthedanforthbia.ca
Aug. 17: Scrabble Anyone? Join the friendly Scrabble Club that meets one Tuesday evening a month at Taylor Memorial Library, corner Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd., 6 p.m. All levels welcome. Bring a board, timer and dictionary if you have them. Info: 416-396-8939
Aug. 18: Canning Demonstration Class (plums and pears) at Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave., 7:30-9 p.m., with Emerie Brine from Bernardin. $5. RSVP: spargy@rogers.com
Sept. 6: Walking Tour in the Village of East Toronto with historian Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at the corner of Main St. and Danforth Ave. near Hope United Church. Free. All welcome.
Sept. 11: 9/11 Remembrance Service at the Millennium Gardens, Eastern and Coxwell Aves., 1 p.m. Chairperson Gene Domagala invites all to attend. Info: Nancy 416-691-1113
Sept. 23: Municipal Election 2010 Debate with candidates for Councillor in Ward 32 at St. John’s Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave., 7-9:30 p.m. Hosted by Beach Metro News and Community Centre 55.
Second Monday of every month: Beaches Laughter Club at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd. (N of Queen St. E., E of Lee Ave.), 6:30-7:30 p.m. No charge, donation appreciated. Info: Beverley 416-691-8408, laughteryoga@sympatico.ca
Wednesdays: Circle of Friends - A Stroke Recovery Group for Seniors presented by Neighbourhood Link Support Services at 11 Coatsworth Ave. (Coxwell and Danforth area), Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m. Gentle and safe exercises, stimulating mental aerobics, and a chance to make new friends, all in a warm and supportive environment. Info: Veronica 416-691-7407 ext 624
Wednesdays: French Conversation Group for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681
Beach Photo Club meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from September to June, at St. Aidan’s, 70 Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. The only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts.
Auditions for Cantemus Singers. Beach-based 16-voice amateur choir is seeking soprano and alto. Renaissance repertoire. Call Michael 416-578-6602.
Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. •Beaches Book Club, first Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. Aug. 5-Kanata by Don Gillmor; Sept. 2-Disappeared by Kim Echlin •Aug. 2: Walking Tour of St. John’s Cemetery with historian Gene Domagala, 1 p.m., beginning at the corner of Kingston Rd. & Woodbine Ave. Info: 416-393-7703
East Toronto Climate Action Group are citizens who are concerned about smog, climate change and other environmental issues as they impact the city and particularly East Toronto. We meet monthly, and welcome your involvement and support. Info: www.etcag.org
Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club. Have fun this summer. A sport for families, couples and singles. Free lessons. Info: Fay 416-466-6598, KewBeachLawnBowling@bell.net
Family Service Toronto offers educational workshops for those caring for aging relatives, parents or friends. Sessions include: Coping with Change and Loss, Healthy Caregiving, and Advocating for Your Relative. Info and registration: Lynne Gallagher 416-595-9618
Vision*Aries Think Tank. A group is forming, to meet on Sundays, hoping to synergize our talents in projects to help awaken and enlighten people, as well as offer options, concerning social, political and ecological issues. Artists, writers, film makers and administrative types welcome. Ideas for a medium for the project include documentaries and/or television show. Please leave a number at V_A@37.com
Family Resource Connection. Changes at the “Drop In” at 184 Main St. (across from Ted Reeve Arena). We were once at 140 Wineva (17 years) and at 21 Swanwick. Both Janet and Irene are leaving, Janet at the end of July and Irene in October. Greetings may be sent to 416-690-0102. Thanks to everyone over these years! Family Resource Connection is a resource centre for families with children birth to six years. Summer hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open in July, closed in August. Info: 416-690-0102
Applegrove Community Complex August Programs •Computer Training, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon •Out and About Walking Club, Thursdays 10 a.m.-noon •Bingo, Fridays, 1-3 p.m. Info: Anna 416-461-8143
Your Body Tells The Truth® Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement®. Reduce stress & relieve chronic tension. Regain flexibility & freedom of movement. Experience support from within. This transformative bodywork inspires deep relaxation, physical, emotional & spiritual awareness. Discover the joy of new possibility! Listen to yourself for a change! •Wednesdays: Room To Move Studio, 662 Broadview Ave. (S of subway), 6:30-7:30 p.m. •Saturdays & Fridays: Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., 3rd fl., 10:30-11:30 a.m. •Age with Grace, Mondays 3-4:30 at Better Living Centre. Register: Marlene Kennedy 416.406.0054, www.Feldenkrais.com, www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth.ca. $15 suggested donation.
Is Your Life in Balance yet? Simple changes can bring more meaning to your life. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. at 1254 Danforth Ave. (at Greenwood subway). Info: 1-877-566-9849, www.santmat.net
Help make a difference in the life of a child. If you would like more information on becoming a Foster Parent, call the Homes For Kids hotline at 1-877-567-KIDS. Help Foster a Future.
Calvary “Grace Pascoe” Care Centre in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food and clothing to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food and clean clothing accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Susan 416-691-2899
Beach Interfaith Outreach Lunch and Fellowship for Adults is held Mondays (except holidays) through the summer until Thanksgiving at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 416-691-8082
Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Summer worship services, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. with a special musical component each week •Aug. 3 - Joan Masterson, piano and jazz singer Mae Cromwell •Aug. 10 - Lori Ransom, piano and soloist •Aug. 17 - Rev. Harry Klassen, piano and special singers •Aug. 24 - Rev. Will Ingram, piano and special singers •Aug. 31 - Rev. Alex Wilson, special jazz theme. Info: 416-699-3084, www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com
St. John’s Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks E of Main St.) •Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Contemporary Music), Sunday 9 a.m. (Children’s Liturgy), 11 a.m. (Choir) •Weekday Masses: Monday-Saturday 8:15 a.m., Holidays 9 a.m. •Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m. •Pray the Rosary each morning Mon.-Sat. 20 min. before Mass. All welcome. Info: 416-698-1105, www.stjohnsrc.ca
St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Summer Sunday Service (through Sept. 5) is at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a fire-pit sing-along Saturday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., on the Church lawn. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222
Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Sunday Worship with Church School and Nursery, 10:30 a.m. We warmly welcome you to our Affirm United Church. Info: 416-699-6091, krucinfo@rogers.com
Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., “Making Waves in the Beach” •All Ages Summer Worship: Sundays 10:30 a.m. with nursery care •Adult Baptism Conversations start Aug. 26. Contact Karen. •Summer Seminar Series “Roots of Religion” Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. All welcome. Info: 416-698-8614 •Cooking Classes for Children ages 6-15, Aug. 9-13 & Aug. 16-20. Info: www.kitchenwizards.ca. •Info: 416-691-8082, Website and subscribe to eNewsletter: www.beachunitedchurch.com
St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. •AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) groups meet Mondays, Wednesdays evenings, Fridays, as well as AlAnon and Alateen group on Mondays and Women’s Discussion Group on Sundays. •Scouting and Guiding, various week nights and times •Senior Support and Gentle Exercises, Thursdays, 1:30-2:45 p.m. Gentle exercises and fellowship plus yoga for all ages. Info: 416-261-4222
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick). •Join us for Sunday service, 10:30 a.m., with Church school. •Christian Meditation (centering prayer), first Thursday of each month, 7-8 p.m. Info: 416-699-6512
Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha St. (S of Gerrard, W of Coxwell) Our Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m., are for setting aside time and space for reflection and inspiration; searching for wisdom and inspiration wherever it may be found; involving heart and mind, body and spirit. Children join in at the beginning of the service. Coffee and light snacks after. Visitors and inquirers always welcome. •Aug. 1: Summer Dreams - Rev. Wayne Walder •Aug. 8: Labyrinths - Moira MacDonald •Aug. 15: Building Your Own Theology - Gillian Benson •Aug. 22: Does Freedom Need Form? - Rev. Wayne Walder •Aug. 29: Take a Breath - Rev. Wayne Walder. Info: www.nuuc.ca
Corpus Christi Church, 16 Lockwood Rd. •Masses: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m., Saturday Vigil 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Info: 416-694-0382, corpuschristi@bellnet.ca
Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (at Queen). Meet new minister Rev. Matt McKay and worship in a relaxed, kid-friendly environment of learners and peace-seekers. Sundays 10:30 a.m. with church school and nursery available. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871
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