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Listings from our May 6 issue
May 9: Oneg Shabbat (Friday evening service) at the Beach Synagogue, 109 Kenilworth Ave., 6 p.m. potluck dinner, Oneg to follow. Please bring a vegetarian main dish or dessert. This all-music service is led by Susan Litchen and Karen Gold whose powerful, harmonic voices bring a new direction to the familiar, beautiful prayers. Info: 416-694-7942, beachsynagogue.com, info@beachsynagogue.com
May 9-11: Small Paintings for Small Spaces at The Gardener’s Cottage, foot of Lee Ave., Friday 1-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 40 artists exhibiting new original paintings at affordable prices. Note cards and a lucky draw, too. Free admission. Sponsored by The Beach Guild of Fine Art. Info: Shirley Jones 416-699-7215, Patrice Carmichael patriceis@sympatico.ca
May 10: Rummage Sale at St. John the Baptist Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 10 a.m. Good used clothing, jewelry and household items. Info: 416-691-4560
May 10: Spring Bazaar at Dentonia Park United Church, 107 Dawes Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tea room, Sunday School table, Barbara’s hand-painting table, bake table, gift table.
May 10: Spring Book Sale at Albert Campbell Library, 496 Birchmount Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A variety of withdrawn children’s and adult materials for sale. Info: 416-396-8890
May 10: Rummage Sale at Beach United Church West, 2000 Queen St. E. (at Bellefair Ave.), 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Good clothing, household items, books, fabrics.
May 10: An afternoon on the patio at Murphy’s Law, Queen St. E. & Kingston Rd., 1-7 p.m., with BBQ and live music. A fundraiser to sponsor a cycling tour in August in support of Camp Quality, Camp Oochigeas and Camp Trillium.
May 10: Pink Cocktails presents A Spring Fashion Show at H.E.S. Designs, 982 Kingston Rd. (W of Victoria Pk.), 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with guest of honour Diane Verity. This is a no charge, meet and greet event to benefit women living with cancer. No sales conducted during this event, please. Info: 416-686-8096
May 10: “Eat Play Love” Fundraiser at the Children’s Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes Rd., 1-4 p.m. This Mother’s Day event features a musical performance by Ken Whiteley, plants for sale, pots hand-decorated by Toronto artists, a silent auction and light fare. Adults $25, students $20, children under 12 free. Info: 416-752-1550, info@childrenspeacetheatre.org
May 11: Sutherland Studio Spring Sale of Fine Art at 1 Ledge Rd., Scarborough, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Up to 50% off unframed work. Info: 416-269-5335
May 13: SPA Night (Spring Pampering for Applegrove) at 42 Edgewood Ave. (Dundas and Kingston Rd. area), 5:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy nurturing yourself with massage, reflexology, manicures, henna, hair cuts and more, while raising money to support Applegrove’s work with young children and families. A limited number of $50 tickets will be sold so that each purchaser can enjoy 4 individual services and 2 classes. Info: Applegrove Community Complex 416-461-8143
May 17: Lawn and Bake Sale at Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club, foot of Lee Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club. Many bargains!
May 19: Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay, 9:30 p.m.
May 20: Beach Garden Society Meeting at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Peter Keeping will give a presentation on Growing Old and New Varieties of Clematis in Ontario. May flower show after presentation. Guests welcome. Info: www.beachgs.ca
May 20: Ted Reeve Arena Board of Management Meeting at the arena, Gerrard St. E. and Main St., 7 p.m. Open to the public. Info: 416-694-6893
May 21: Scarborough Central Lions Live Charity Auction at Scarborough Arena, 93 Birchmount Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m. Items: Broil King gas barbecue, gift certificates, Ontario Place/Science Centre/ROM passes, dinners, jackets and much more.
May 23-25: Theology Through the Arts - Arts Festival 2008 “Faith, Hope, Love” at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St. (at Benlamond Ave.), Friday 7-9 p.m. (with opening), Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-7 p.m. (with closing). Celebrate faith through the arts with works presented by various local artists. Live music throughout the festival to complete your experience.
May 24: Spring Clean-up Day at Maple Cottage Garden, 62 Laing St., 10 a.m. Gloves, tools and refreshments provided. Info: J. Ferguson maplecottagegardenclub@yahoo.ca
May 24: Vendors Wanted for Flea Market and Bake Sale at R.C.L. Branch 1/42, 243 Coxwell Ave. Tables $15. Info: Cathy 416-699-2130
May 24: Community Festival at Earl Haig Junior P. S, 15 Earl Haig Ave. (Coxwell and Danforth), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine. Live local talent, tasty food, marketplace, games arcade, raffle, silent auction, crafts. $5 per child, adults free.
May 24: Beach Party at Kew Beach Junior P.S., 101 Kippendavie Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes a Bicycle Tune-up with all proceeds to support Fred Roberts’ ride across Canada for children’s cancer charities.
May 24: Doors Open at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick), 1-4 p.m. The church will be open for visitors to learn about the cultural, social and architectural history of our church with interesting sites, performances, light refreshments and more. All welcome to this free event.
May 24: Musical Show at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m., to celebrate our centennial year. Tickets $10 at the door or email tickets@kruc.ca or phone 416-699-6091
May 25: Open House at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave., 2-6 p.m. Featuring “Sons of the Beach”. Stroll down to the Boardwalk and inquire about the different levels of membership. There is no place like the Balmy Beach Club!
May 25: Open House Art Show and Sale at Ida Tong’s Art Studio, 21 Madelaine Ave. (Victoria Pk. and Danforth Ave.), 1-6 p.m. Any child who brings a complete colour drawing will receive a prize. Info: 416-275-0565, www.idatong.com
May 26: Free Information Night at The Beach School Cooperative, 42 Edgewood Ave. (Dundas St. E. & Kingston Rd.), 7-10 p.m. The school, for ages 4-19, follows an education system (The Sudbury School) that is built on democratic governance, self-initiated learning, trust, age-mixing and community. All welcome. Info:416-693-0110, www.thebeachschool.org
May 31: Huge Yard Sale at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd. (Queen St. E. and Lee Ave.), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. rain or shine. BBQ, kids’ toys, clothes, jewelry, household items, Crosby/Ovechkin hockey cards, and more. Help us support “Yard Sale for the Cure.” Info: 416-392-0740
May 31: Giant Yard Sale at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Road (Kingston Rd. and Warden Ave.), 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Great stuff, plants, clothing, baked goods, BBQ. Vendor tables available. Call 416-694-4081.
June 1: Jan Benham School of Holistic Studies presents Homeless Youth Awareness Day at 1968 Queen St. E. (behind the Green Eggplant restaurant), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Holistic health treatments all day, fee by donation. Reflexology, aromatherapy massage, Thai yoga massage, lectures about nutrition and herbs, and refreshments. All proceeds to Horizons for Youth. Info: 416-698-5850, www.aromashoppe.com
June 4: Beaches BCX Bonanza Business Networking Event at the Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club, 6 p.m. Meet success oriented people to generate business connections and help to support Community Centre 55. To register: Doug 416-831-9881, www.business-connection-exchange.ca
Saturdays: Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® Your Body Tells the Truth® at Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., 3rd fl. •Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Gentle, mindful movement explorations to reconnect your senses, recreate yourself & reclaim your energy. Rediscover balance & support. Experience joy & creativity! Be sensible. Listen to Yourself for a Change! Suggested Donation $15 or PWYC. Info: Marlene Kennedy 416-406-0054, www.RubenfeldSynergy.com, www.Feldenkrais.com.
Kripalu Yoga Classes, led by Kirsten Hildebrandt, certified Kripalu yoga teacher (1992). This meditative practice focuses on breathing, movement, balancing flexibility with strength and developing clear awareness of moment to moment thoughts and physical sensations. You are guided to move at your own pace, honouring your body’s needs in each moment, in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. All levels welcome. $85 for 6 classes or $16 drop in •Tuesdays at Beach United Church West, Kerley Hall, 2000 Queen St. E., 7-8:30 p.m., May 13-June 17 •Thursdays at St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave., lower gym, 6:30-8 p.m., May 15-June 19. Info: 416-699-8324
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: Cameron 416-469-3033.
Beaches Speeches Toastmasters. Learn the art of public speaking and leadership. Group meets at Community Centre 55 Sundays 1-2:30 p.m. Info: Sheila 416-698-1164 x 24
Informal French Conversation Group meets at Calvary Baptist Church Hall, Main St. and Benlamond Ave., Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. All welcome, beginners and up. Info: Diana 416-698-6537
Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or www.torontona.org
Alcoholism affecting your family? We invite you to recovery in Al-Anon. •Main Street Fellowship Family Group meets Wednesdays 7:15-8:45 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. (corner of Swanwick Ave.) •Beach ‘Read & Recover’ Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Beach United Church, 2 Bellefair Ave., Kerley Hall, downstairs (north of the main church entrance). Info: 416-410-3809 (answering service) or www.al-anon.alateen.org
Blood Donor Clinics •May 16: St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave., 3-7:30 p.m. •May 21: Toronto East General Hospital, 825 Coxwell Ave., noon-4 p.m. Info: 1-888-236-6283, www.bloodservices.ca
Bereavement Support Group. If you recently lost a loved one and would like to talk with others who are in the same situation, you are invited to attend this informative, supportive group offered by Community Care East York, 840 Coxwell Ave., Suite 101, Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. from Apr. 8-May 20. Info and registration: 416-422-2026
Yorkshire Rose Quilter’s Guild welcomes new members and beginning quilters. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave. (E of Woodbine Ave.), 7 p.m. social, library, block of the month, 7:30 p.m. meeting, guest speakers, show and share, charity quilting bees. Next meeting May 8. Tea coffee and sweets included. Info: 416-690-0897
Avondale Retirement Residence, 1238 Queen St. E. •Community Bridge and Open House, May 8, 1-4 p.m. •Community Bingo and Open House, May 9. Call Glenn 416-778-2101 for times. •Community Euchre and Open House, May 16, 1-4 p.m. •Coach Houses of Toronto Event with Margot Salnek, May 31, 10-11:15 a.m. RSVP Glenn 416-778-2101. •Open House, May 31, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: 416-778-2101
Elder Tales Connections Storytelling Program. Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships is looking for seniors who would like to be trained in the art of storytelling. Our “Elder Tales” storytellers will share life experiences in classrooms at Secondary Schools in the GTA. Training is provided. Info: Elisa 416-531-8447 x 3, elisa@tigp.org
Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club is celebrating 100 years of bowling and fellowship. We welcome new members. Free lessons. Info: Fay 416-466-6598
Community Centre 55 has a limited number of meeting spaces available for charities or non-profit groups. For availability, please contact Cameron 416-691-1113 or cameron.cc55@bellnet.ca
Balmy Beach Club is holding its spring social membership special. For more information on membership, contact Kathy 416-691-9962, Kathy.bbc@bellnet.ca
Highfield Road Gospel Hall, 33 Highfield Rd. (Dundas St. E between Coxwell and Greenwood) •Sundays: Come Hear the World’s Greatest Message - The Gospel, 7 p.m. Hear and your soul shall live - Isaiah 55:3. All welcome. Info: 416-469-8069
Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (Kingston Rd., 4 blks. E. of Victoria Park.) Join us Sundays at 10:30 am for worship services and a glorious musical program. Children are welcome and invited to attend. Church School and Nursery are provided. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com, 416-699-3084
Atisha Buddhist Centre offers classes in Buddhist philosophy and meditation Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at 2181 Queen St. E., Suite 304. Suggested donation $10. Everyone welcome. Info: 416-694-5300
St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. (1 block E of Warden). Nurturing, relevant, challenging. All welcome! •May 11: We welcome the Right Reverend Taylor Price •Weekly services: Sundays 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (with Children’s and Youth Programs at 10:30 a.m.) and Wednesday mornings 10 a.m. Morning Prayer, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:45 a.m. Info: 416-691-0449, www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com
St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Church School and Nursery care at 10:30 •Mid-week Service Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. •”Living the Gospel” Bible study Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222
Beaches Worship Centre, 129 Waverley Rd. •Worship Sundays with our friendly congregation. Church School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m. All welcome. Childcare available. •May 11: Pentecost - Communion, plus Mother’s Day celebration, 11 a.m. •May 17: Marriage Seminar, 3 p.m. Info: 416-698-2766, www.beachesworship.com
Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (at Queen). A relaxed, kid-friendly environment for learners and justice-seekers of all ages. Sundays 10:30 a.m. with church school and nursery available. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871
Beach United Church, the heart of the Beach, 140 Wineva Ave. (April-June). Join us for lively, open-minded, spiritual exploration through meaningful worship, relevant preaching, genuine community. •Morning Worship and events for children and youth, Sundays, 10:30 a.m. “Praise” the musical for kids, in rehearsal. Contact alison@beachuc.com to get involved. •New members welcome for Senior Choir, Bell Choir or Youth or Junior Choirs •May 11: Anniversary Celebration Lunch •May 25: Peace Sunday •June 1: Jazz Vespers, 4:30 p.m. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com, 416-691-8082, discussion at www.wondercafe.ca
Beach Interfaith Outreach Lunch and Fellowship for Adults is held Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., until May 16 (except holiday Mondays). Mondays at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Tuesdays at Beach United Church West, Wednesdays at Beaches Hebrew Institute, Thursdays at Beach United Church East (Wineva Ave.), and Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (in collaboration with St. Aidan’s Anglican Church). Info: 416-691-8082
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