Pair of New Year’s Levees for East Toronto residents slated for Jan. 12

Local residents will have a two opportunities to meet with local politicians and celebrate the New Year later this January.

On Sunday, Jan. 12, New Year’s Levees are planned for both the East York Civic Centre and the Naval Club of Toronto.

Beaches-East York MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon and Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-S mith are teaming up to host their New Year’s Levee from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Naval Club of Toronto, 1910 Gerrard St. E.

Residents are invited to stop by for refreshments, conversation and “good company.”

No doubt some of that converstation will centre around the federal election which will take place at some time this year, and the possibility of a snap provincial election this year as well.

For those looking to talk municipal politics, Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford, Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher and recently elected Don Valley West Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin will be among those attending the annual East York New Year’s Levee at the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave.

The East York levee goes from 2 to 4 p.m. and is presented by the East York Foundation and the East York Hall of Fame. Those attending are asked to bring donations of non-perishable food items for donation to local food banks.

Along with refreshments, conversation and socializing among neighbours, the East York levee will also feature a face painting and colouring table for children.