| May 17: Ward 32 Environment Day at Ted Reeve Arena parking lot, Gerrard & Main Sts., 4-8 p.m. Drop off old paint cans, pick up compost, learn about green groups, listen to great tunes by homegrown band The Lost Boys, get a bike tune-up, and enjoy hot dogs cooked up by Community Centre 55 crew. Info: councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca, 416-392-1376 |
| May 17: Balmy Beach Lawn Bowling Club Open House, 7 p.m. Email kwcmarley@aim.com if you would like to join us for a fun introduction to the game. |
| May 17: Applegrove’s 8th Annual Spa Night at Applegrove Community Complex, 60 Woodfield Rd., 6-9 p.m. A spa sampler fundraising evening of relaxation in support of families with young children. Healty nibbles and beverages, a chocolate fountain, and retail therapy at the Silent Auction. Bring your friends. Info: Susan Fletcher, Executive Director, 416-461-8143 |
| May 19: Fundraising Street Sale for the Fung Loy Kok - Taoist Tai Chi Society at 1430 Kingston Rd. (just west of Warden), 8 a.m.-noon. Info: 416-461-1043 |
| May 19-21: Cantemus Singers’ Plant Sale at 14 Lyall Ave., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,annual fundraiser to support the Food Bank at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Regent Park. Two thousand beautifully grown garden perennials at reasonable prices. |
| May 20-June 10: Art of the Danforth along Danforth Ave. from Woodbine to Greenwood. Art in stores, community workshops, street performers. Info: www.artofthedanforth.com |
| May 21: Giant Yard Sale & BBQ at Wanstead United Church, 3340 Danforth Ave. (at Danforth Rd.), 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 30 tables of bargains. Hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon on a bun. Vendors and donations welcome. Call 416-698-3381. |
| May 21: Fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay, foot of Coxwell Ave. at Lakeshore Blvd., 9:45 p.m. |
| May 22: Canadian European Trade Agreement Information and Discussion Session at Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Beaches-East York MP Matthew Kellway. Guest speakers: Beaches-East York MPP Michael Prue and Ward 31 Councillor Janet Davis. Info: 416-467-0860, matthew.kellway.c1a@parl.gc.ca |
| May 24: Housing Forum, hosted by MP Matthew Kellway, at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., 6:30 p.m. Information tables and light snacks. Info: 416-467-0860, matthew.kellway.c1a@parl.gc.ca |
| May 24: Scotiabank Open House at 2080 Queen St. E. (at Wineva), 2-6 p.m. Meet our new management team. Light snacks and refreshments served. |
| May 25-May 27: 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. The Beach Guild of Fine Art’s annual spring show and sale of paintings by over 40 local artists. No painting over $250. Notecards, gift basket, lucky draw. Free admission. |
| May 26: Community Centre 55 Slobberfest at Leuty Pavillion, foot of Lee Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Events and prizes for dogs and their owners. Info: Evonne 416-691-1113 ext 222 |
| May 26: Courcelette Public School 100th Birthday Celebration at the school, 100 Fallingbrook Rd., 1-3 p.m. Do you have old photos or memorabilia? Info: www.courcelette100.com |
| May 26: Spring Sale (Indoor/Outdoor) at Faith Presbyterian Community Church, 140 Dawes Rd. (at Secord Ave.), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Baked items, famous Filipino food, appliances, furniture, dishes & accessories, toys, jewelry, raw materials for sewing. Lots more. |
| May 26: St. Nicholas Anglican Church Annual Plant Sale at 115 Cornell Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Lots of perennials, shade-loving plants, gardening tools, books, etc. Proceeds will be donated to Haiti via the Primate’s World Relief Development Fund. |
| May 26: Glen Stewart Ravine Improvements Grand Opening at the Glen Manor Drive entrance, 11 a.m. |
| May 26, 27: Doors Open Toronto featuring several East End locations. New this year: Painter Doris McCarthy’s home ‘Fool’s Paradise’ and Corpus Christi Church. Info: toronto.ca/doorsopen |
| May 27: Magic of Mayfair 2012 at Adam Beck Public School, 400 Scarborough Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fantastic fun for the whole family. Bouncy castles, circus performers, games and activities, refreshments, prizes and draws, and some magical surprises. Info: Connie Harding 416-559-6312, connieharding@rogers.com |
| May 27: Sunday Funday at Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 2-6 p.m. Entertainment. Info: 416-699-1353 |
| May 28: Bike Month Group Commute and Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. Riders get free t-shirt and complimentary breakfast at City Hall (while supplies last). Organised by the City of Toronto and Toronto Cyclists Union (Cycle Toronto). Local start points: Danforth and Woodbine 7 a.m., Dundas and Kingston Rd. 7:30 a.m. |
| May 28: Osteoporosis Support Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-noon. Admission and parking free. Info: 416-396-4051 |
| May 30: Gerrard Woodbine Neighbourhood Association (GWNA) Information Night at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 7:30 p.m. Find out more about the group at this gathering for area residents. Info: www.gerrardwoodbine.com |
| June 2: Balmy Beach Canoe Club Open House & Registration at the Lions Club Boat House, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd., 9 a.m.-noon. Fun & Fitness On the Water for you or your kids. Come out and try Canoe and Kayaking. Learn about our Spring and Summer Canoe/Kayak Programs and Camps. Meet some of the athletes. Info: Kim (Registrar) bbccregistrar@gmail.com, 416-284-7314 |
| June 2: Mom To Mom Spring/Summer Sale at St. John’s Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Buy or sell gently used baby/children’s clothing, books and toys. $3 admission, children free. Free parking. Tables available, $40 per table. Contact beachesmomtomomsale@hotmail.com |
| June 2: Kingston Road Village Business SpringFest along Kingston Rd. from Hannaford St. to Blantyre Ave. including Henley Gardens. Live music. Great food. Fire truck, bouncy castle, face painting and the Robot “Mike on a Bike”. |
| June 2: Quilt Show & Tea at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., presented by the KRUC Choir and Quilters. $5 admission, tour of church building free. Prizes include hand-quilted quilt, winter coat and gift certificates. Raffle, too. Event is part of the Kingston Road Village “Springfest”. Info: 416-699-6091, info@kruc.ca |
| June 2: Annual Parking Lot Sale at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 904 Coxwell Ave. (at Cosburn), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Spaces still available $20. Call 416-467-8696 or leave message at church 416-421-6878 ext 21 |
| June 2: Bells on Danforth, 1-3 p.m. A family-friendly bike ride along Danforth Ave. and Bloor St. to Queen’s Park. Start at East Lynn Park. Info: www.bellsondanforth.ca |
| June 3: The Woman Who Changed Her Brain at North York Central Library, Meeting Rm 2, 5120 Yonge St. (Mel Lastman Square), 2 p.m. Barbara Arrowsmith-Young developed brain exercises to conquer her own neurological deficits and went on to create a program of brain building exercises. Her talk follows a meeting of The Funeral Advisory and Memorial Society. Q&A. Refreshments. All welcome. Info: 416-241-6274 |
| June 3: Festal Jubilee Choral Evensong at St. John the Baptist Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave., 4 p.m., in Thanksgiving for the 60th year of the Queen’s reign. |
| June 5: Grand Launch of Business Network International, Beach Biz Chapter, at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 7:15-9:30 a.m., the newest chapter to join the GTA team of buisiness builders. Info: Cameron Hillmer 647-476-3556 ext 222, Andy Kovacs 416-342-7460 |
| June 6: East End Vegetarian Group Meeting at Mumbai House, 1698 Queen St. E. (at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m. A group, part of the Toronto Vegetarian Association, for vegetarians, vegans and veg. curious living in the Beach, Upper Beach and Leslieville. Meet and network with like-minded people in the area. RSVP by June 4 to eastend@veg.ca |
| June 7: Toronto Field Hockey Club Free Introduction to Field Hockey Clinic for Girls and Boys (ages 6-10) at Birchmount Stadium, 93 Birchmount Rd., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Come out and try this non-contact Olympic sport. Info and registration for 2012 season:development@torontofield.com, 416-417-9391, www.torontofield.com |
| June 9: Official Kick-off of Gerrard Woodbine Neighbourhood Association (GWNA) ‘I’m A Local’ Initiative at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E. Music by the Bread Boys, popcorn and face painting plus two brief Walking Tours led by a ‘local’ along with special guest, historian Gene Domagala, at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Learn the history of the Gerrard Woodbine neighbourhood. Purchase your own numbered ‘I’m A Local’ membership card. Info: www.gerrardwoodbine.com |
| June 9, 10: St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff, 100th Anniversary Celebrations at 1512 Kingston Rd. •Saturday: Gala Dinner and Dance at Ella’s Banquet Hall, 35 Danforth Rd. Tickets $40 must be purchased by May 27. No tickets will be sold at the door. •Sunday: Centennial Homecoming Services with the Primate of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-691-0449, www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com |
| June 9, 10: Beaches Arts & Crafts Show at Kew Gardens, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. rain or shine. 150 of Canada’s leading artists, artisans and designers. The show will benefit Neighbourhood Link Support Services. Free admission. Info: www.beachesartsandcraftsshow.ca, www.facebook.com/BeachesArtsCraftsShow |
| June 12: Community Centre 55 Annual General Meeting at 97 Main St., 7 p.m. Agenda includes financial statements, program reports, election of 2 Directors. Info: Debbie Visconti, Executive Director, 416-691-1113 ext 225 |
| June 16: Cantemus Singers, directed by Michael Erdman, present “My Spirit Sang All Day!” at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (at Queen St. E.), 7:30 p.m. A concert of Victorian and Edwardian songs and anthems in the Renaissance style, featuring works by Elgar, Willan, and Gilbert & Sullivan. Tickets $20 adults, $15 S/S, available at door or call 416-578-6602. |
| Book Group. We focus on authors who “think outside the box”. If interested, please call 416-694-0101 |
| 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 |
| Applegrove Community Complex, 60 Woodfield Rd. •Helping Our Babies Grow is a free program for women who are pregnant and need some additional support from a Toronto Public Health Nurse, Dietician, and lactation specialist. Workshops, healthy snacks, childcare available. Fridays 1:30-3:30 p.m. •Over the Rainbow is a free therapeutic play program/support group for parents and their children aged 3-5 who are experiencing behavioural and/or emotional difficulties, facilitated by parent worker, child therapist and program worker. Mondays 2-3 p.m. Info: 416-461-8143 |
| Taylor Memorial Library, 1440 Kingston Rd. •May 16: Knitting Drop-in, 1:30 p.m. •May 17: A talk on the culture of Afghanistan with an opportunity to sample Afghan dishes, 7 p.m. Registration required. •May 18, 25: Pre-school Story Time, 10:15 a.m. •May 22: Movie - “Act of Dishonor”, 2 p.m. •June 5: Book Club, 2 & 7 p.m. •June 7: Book Club, 7 p.m. Info: 416-396-8939 |
| Trivia players needed for Beach pub trivia league. A team of five players is needed at Salty Dog (Queen St. E.) and individual players are always welcome. League meets Monday evenings. Info: trivia44@hotmail.com, www.trivialeague.com |
| Weight Loss Challenge at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Tuesdays 7 p.m. It is not too late to join our Weight Loss Challenge and start your new year resolution. Just $40 for the program. Info: 416-879-2512, www.shapeuptoronto.com |
| Art Exhibition at Ida’s Art Studio, 21 Madelaine Ave. (Victoria Pk. & Danforth), featuring the excellent art expression of Madeleine Phipps and Grace Leong. Free admission. Info: 416-686-7384, www.idatong.com |
| If drinking has become a problem, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous 416-487-5591, www.aa.org, www.aatoronto.org |
| St. John’s Catholic Church Choir welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 |
| 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 (e/o) |
| Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship & experience our caring, extended family. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Nursery, Sunday School & twice monthly Youth. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot off Benlamond. Pastor: Alan Roberts. Info: Pastor 416-691-4721, calvaryonmain@bellnet.ca, www.calvary-baptist-church.ca |
| Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a family-friendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10:30 a.m. Minister: Rev. Matt McKay. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 |
| Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. for a spiritual service accompanied by an inspiring and joyous music program. Families always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com |
| Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship, Church School and Nursery, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 |
| Beach United Church, “The Heart of the Beach”, located in St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Rd. All are welcome to Worship (+ nursery care). •May 16, 30: Neighbourhood Link/BUC sponsored Community Lunches. Call 416-691-7407 (intake) •May 27: Taize Music and Reflections, 4 p.m. •”Act Out” - Planning, May 20; Presenting, May 27, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com, 416-691-8082 |
| St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Church School & Nursery at 10:30). Mid-week service - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. 416-691-2222 |
| Corpus Christi Church, 16 Lockwood Rd. •Masses: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m., Saturday Vigil 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. with children’s liturgy. Info: 416-694-0382, corpuschristi@bellnet.ca |
