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Listings from our August issue
July & August: Cool Art for Hot Summer Sundays at Gallery 888, 888 Queen St. E. (at Logan). Celine Cimon & Liz Russ - July 6-Aug. 24, Sundays noon-3 p.m. except Aug. 3. Also open by chance and always by appointment at your convenience. Info: 416-462-9930, www.gallery888.com
Aug. 16: Olympic Celebration at Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club, Lakeshore Blvd. & Coxwell Ave., 5-7 p.m. 40th anniversary Olympic celebration of “Canada’s Mighty Mouse” Elaine Tanner (1968-2008). All welcome. Info: jwatt@elainetanner.ca, 905-464-7922
Aug. 17: Soul-Painting at the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (Coxwell & Gerrard area), 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free, but donations accepted. Info: Ida 416-275-0565
Aug. 21: The Taste of the Woods Feast-ival! at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Court, 3-8 p.m. Food sampling, cultural music and dancing, cooking demonstrations, a photo challenge and more. Volunteers needed to make cultural dishes. Arts and crafts vendors also needed. Info: Rebecca 416-694-1138
Sept. 7: Beach Lakefront Neighbourhood Association Concert and Rally at Kew Gardens, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., to raise awareness regarding the proposed condominium development on the lakefront between Neville Park and Munro Park, and the effect of waterfront development in the Beach neighbourhoods generally. Info: Harold Tabone, Communications Director BLNA Inc., htabone@northafind.com
Sept. 17: 35th/37th Scouting Group Kick-off BBQ at St. John’s Norway Anglican Church, 470 Kingston Rd., 6:30 p.m., welcoming back returning Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rovers and Venturers and those who would like to join us. Meet our parent volunteers and discover what Scouts Canada has to offer your son or daughter.
Oct. 17, 18: 50th Anniversary Reunion of W. A. Porter C.I. / SATEC @ Porter. Info; www.waporteralumni.com, info@waporteralumni.com, 416-396-3365: Option 5
Mondays: 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
Tuesdays: Toronto Beach Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting at the Balmy Beach Club (foot of Beech Ave.), 7:15 a.m. Info: Barb Dingle 416-698-0971
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
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.
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.
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.
Family Resource Connection has moved to 184 Main St. (just beyond the NE corner of Main & Gerrard). A drop-in for adults with children birth to six years. Playrooms, childcare registry, childcare library. A good place to meet other adults with children. Info: 416-690-0102
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 416-691-6735
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.
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
Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or www.torontona.org
Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. •Monday Night at the Movies, 6 p.m. Aug. 11 - Mr. Bean’s Holiday. •Laugh Out Loud Summer Reading Club, Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Silly stories, goofy games, puppet shows and clowns, for ages 4 and up. •Beaches Book Club, first Thursday of every month, 7-8:15 p.m. Aug. 7: Ines of my Soul by Isabel Allende. Info: 416-393-7703
Blood Donor Clinics •Aug. 18, 19: Eglinton Square, 2-6:30 p.m. Info: 1-888-236-6283, www.bloodservices.ca
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
Friday Night Basketball at Notre Dame High School, 12 Malvern Ave., Fridays 7-9 p.m. for players aged 18-70. New players welcome. Info: Bill 416-691-0699, Jim 416-699-2986
Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club is celebrating 100 years of bowling and fellowship. We welcome new members. Free lessons. Info: Fay 416-466-6598
East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market at Danforth Ave. just W of Woodbine Ave., Thursdays 3-7 p.m. from June 5 to Oct. 30. This Certified Farmers’ Market will offer local fruits, vegetables, Angus beef, organic eggs, chef demonstrations and local musicians.
Community Care East York Adult Day Program offers social, recreational and therapeutic activities for cognitively impaired or frail seniors in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Volunteers are needed to escort clients in the van, work directly with clients or assist with meals at 840 Coxwell Ave. Info: Madeline 416-422-2026
Chinese speaking volunteer needed to be part of a senior’s life by sharing a smile, memories and a cup of tea. If you are a warm individual who wishes to connect with a senior living at home, please call Philomena Lee at Community Care East York, 416-422-2026.
Historic Walks with Gene Domagala •Aug. 4: Village of East Toronto beginning at Main & Danforth, 1 p.m. •Sept. 6: Kew Gardens neighbourhood beginning at Beaches Library, 1 p.m. •Sept. 7: Beginning at Ashbridge House, 1444 Queen St. E., 1 p.m. All are free.
Save Us From Our House! reality TV show (W Network) is looking for exuberant, outgoing, outspoken and frustrated couples and families to appear on their show with Relationship Strategist Hina Khan and Contractor Dylan Marcel, to tackle the emotional and physical issues in your home that are tearing your family apart. Tell your story at saveusfromourhouse@gmail.com
Canadian Tai Chi Academy, located at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Ave. •Sept. 3: Open House, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Discover Tai Chi, a whole-body exercise for your health. •Sept. 10: Beginner and Regular Tai Chi classes begin, 8:30-10 p.m. Info: 416-226-2111, www.canadiantaichiacademy.org
Beach United Church, the Heart of the Beach, 2 Bellefair Ave. (July and August). Join us for lively, open-minded, spiritual exploration through meaningful worship, relevant preaching, genuine community. •Morning Worship, Sundays, 10:30 a.m. •Interfaith Lunch Program, Mondays at 140 Wineva. All welcome. •Eco-Challenge in the beach has begun! Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com, 416-691-8082, discussion at www.wondercafe.ca
Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.) Summer Worship Services with Special Musical Programs, Sundays in August at 9:30 a.m. •Aug. 3: Roy Runions, piano •Aug. 10: Cathy Farintosh, Deborah Motton, sopranos •Aug. 17: Zachary Fejes, piano •Aug. 24: David Brownstone, viola •Aug. 31: Gerry Dimnik, piano. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.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
Hope United Church - Rebuilding and Renewing, corner of Danforth Ave. and Main St. (across from the Main St. subway station). You are warmly welcome to join us for Sunday Service, 11:30 a.m., and fellowship afterwards. Info: 416-691-9682
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
St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. •Sept. 13, 14: 100th Anniversary Celebrations. Saturday - historic walk, church tours, flower festival and afternoon tea. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Eucharist and celebration lunch. Info: 416-691-2222, staidan@eol.ca
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