Breakfasts with Santa slated for Beaches Recreation Centre, and Legion Branch 22 this coming weekend

By AUNALYA TURNER

East Toronto residents will have a number of opportunities to enjoy a breakfast with Santa this coming weekend.

On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Beaches Recreation Centre hosts its Pancake Breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The event will feature a visit from Santa and activities for kids.

There is no charge to attend but a donation of a non-perishable food item for distribution to a local food bank will be appreciated.

The Beaches Recreation Centre is located at 6 Williamson Rd. The Pancake Breakfast is hosted by the Beaches Recreation Advisory Council.

On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22 and Branch 11 will host a Breakfast with Santa. It will take place at the Branch 22 Legion, 1240 Woodbine Ave.

The breakfast will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until noon, with the last seating at 11:30 a.m. Those attending can expect pancakes, bacon or sausages, coffee or tea for the adults, and juice for the kids Cost is $5. The organizers are reminding those coming out for the event that the cost is for one serving, and the event is not an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet.

Kids attending will have the chance to win a prize for the best ugly Christmas sweater as well the opportunity to have a photo taken with Santa.

There will also be a jar full of candies and for $1, those attending can guess how many candies there are inside. Exact or closest guess will win the jar of candies.

Tickets to the Breakfast with Santa at Legion Branch 22 will be sold at the door.