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a non-profit community resource since 1972 funded by our advertisers distributed free by your neighbours volume 40 no 16 november 15 2011 royal canadian legion branch #1/42 held its annual remembrance day ceremony at the kew gardens cenotaph hundreds of people joined them for the hour long service members of the first special service force re-enactors group helped to recall the sacrifices of soldiers during the first world war more remembrance day photos on page 20 illustration phil lameira ttc reveals its landscaping plans some of the attendees were concerned about the wall being an eye-sore especially in the winter time when the leaves no longer block the view on nov 9 the toronto transit commission along ward 32 councillor mary-margaret mcmahon with brown and storey architects held a public also suggested adding windows or transparent meeting to inform people on the progress of the panels to the wall to allow curious passerbys to landscape design that will surround the future observe the activity inside the facility particularstreetcar storage facility and leslie and lake ly children shore the main inbrown and tent by the destorey architects signers is to won the landattract wildlife scape design comsuch as birds petition held last and insects as year well as people on display were in addition to art renderings of the martin how they plan to goodman beautify both the trail there leslie street side will be a walkof the facility and ing path the lakeshore through the boulevard side leslie side of a variety of tree the park with species were careresting areas fully selected to be ttc s seplanted in certain nior project patterns as well as manager tall grasses and akram yoanperennials it will be a park nis said the in its own right project is exsaid jocelyn hirtes pected to be completed by of scott torrace the end of 2013 landscape archior beginning tects during the artist concept of the leslie street view of the new streetcar storage facility of 2014 presentation by phil lameira the design illustrations show a wall surrounding the streetcar yard panelled and red in colour james brown of brown and storey architects explained how the wall will also have `green sections which will have plants and vines growing on its surface it will be rhythmically tied together said brown adding that it will play with light and shadow looks who s in town see page 20 plus police beat 4 deja views 7 community calendar 10 glenn cochrane s corner.11 food and wine 12 eye on business 13 on the child side 14 write on health 15 entertainment beat 16 art beat 17 on the wild side 17 reel beach 21

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·02 nov 15 2011 11/11/11 11:07 am page 1 2 beach metro news tuesday november 15 2011 fire on the beach · screens · tool sets · cleaners · wood · gas · electric a close shave for superintendent bergen 55 police division s new superintendent frank bergen shaved his mustache off for the first time in 15 years on hand to help with the trimming were many of his colleagues as well as ward 32 councillor mary-margaret mcmahon below ­ sporting her own `stache and local historian gene domagala money was raised during the event for bergen s movember fundraising effort a yearly event that raises funds for research and awareness of prostate cancer 2 blocks west of woodbine 2 blocks west of woodbine proudly canadian www.classicfireplace.ca www.classicfireplace.ca 416-698-3473 kin t gs on ro ad queen st woodbine ave 1828 queen street east our local merchants if you saw their ad in beach metro news let them know support to support the efforts of superintendent bergen as well as beach metro news bill maclean or any number of volunteers trying to put hair on their upper lip to raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness go to the website for movember http ca.movember.com photos phil lameira gly risin surp e dabl affor we offer the best value in retirement living full-service retirement living including full nursing services compare our rates with other retirement homes they do not compare monthl y rates u nder $2,000 liberty place retirement residence 500 kingston road toronto ontario 416 699-6622 www.libertyplace.ws

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tuesday november 15 2011 beach metro news 3 your music store in the beach for private hangings kits accessories a rs g ui t mps &a keyboards effects drums daphne from the sewing basket giving you the same attention to your interior decorating needs · curtains · roman blinds · duvet covers to arrange appointment dig uk ital les ule pia nos 416-698-1231 beatles music lessons to beethoven we teach it all monday to friday 12:00 to 9 p.m saturday 9:30 a.m to 5 p.m beaches alpine ski club 2012 ski season ·wed jan 11 blue mountain ·wed jan 25 osler bluffs ·wed feb 8 alpine ·wed feb 22 osler bluffs ·wed march 7 craigleith price 5 bus trips $165 if paid before dec 1/11 price after dec 1 $180 spares $45 departure time ashbridges bay 8 a.m ski hills 4 p.m new members welcome ann morgan 416-694-6676 or by email scarboro music 1051 kingston road at victoria park 416.699.8333 email scarboromusic@sympatico.ca fast and friendly service for most musical instruments beachesalpineskiclub@rogers.com beach metro arts and entertainment writer bill maclean gets into the spirit of christmas at last year s christmas parade along kingston road window coverings inside out factory direct · factory pricing · santa comes to kingston road by melinda drake t he 6th annual village of east toronto christmas parade gets underway at 1 p.m on sunday nov 27 and parade marshals are needed to help guide participants on their merry way the parade travels kingston road from victoria park avenue to walter street then winds along residential streets over to community centre 55 students can use marshalling time as community service hours this year s grand marshal is beach metro news editor carole stimmell who will be retiring in january for more information call nancy at 416-6911113 ext 224 or email nancy@centre55.com centre 55 also has other holiday activities planned the annual 12 cheers of christmas pub night a fundraiser for community centre 55 will be held on thursday dec 1 getting underway at cc55 at 7 p.m a free shuttle bus will pick you up deliver you to the green dragon the fill station and manchester arms and drop you back at cc55 by 11:30 p.m tickets are $20 per person and include light appetizers at each pub cc55 is located at 97 main st for more information call 416-691-1113 another fundraiser for the share-a-christmas program is one of santa s favourite locations for a pre-christmas visit in the beach on saturday dec 10 he will be stopping by the gardener s cottage in kew gardens from 11 a.m until 3 p.m the rotary club sponsors of the event invite you to come in and sip hot chocolate in the cottage s warm and cheerful victorian christmas setting bring your camera and snap a photo of your kids chatting with santa donations of non-perishable food items for community centre 55 s share-a-christmas will be gratefully accepted blinds factory showroom · repairs 32 mobile drive commercial residential since 1985 416 694-0060 free measure entertainment unit sale 599 reg $699 solid rosewood entertainment unit with 2 spacious draws and mat lacquer finish 52 x 18 x 24 h 1974 queen st east 416-690-5224 in the beaches 7 days a week www.seagullclassics.com

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·04 nov 15 2011 11/11/11 3:40 pm page 1 4 beach metro news tuesday november 15 2011 east toronto s only coin operated car wash pet wash at quarry beach your partners in grime 2 dog wash stations car wash only $2 7 dog wash only $5 self serve car wash bays victoria park ave mcdonalds danforth ave cl quarry plaza newly restored malvern cenotaph vandalized by phil lameira police were called to malvern avenue on nov 6 after a resident found the newly restored first world war memorial statue and cenotaph wrapped in blue duct tape the statue had been the centre of attention only two days earlier as a large ceremony took place to unveil the newly restored monument the original monument had been vandalized many times before leaving it with missing letters and a broken right hand and missing sword that triggered a community effort to restore it which cost nearly $45,000 damage is estimated to be $2,000 the tape caused damage to the surface of the statue and some of the letters were broken off the four culprits were caught on a surveillance camera and police are appealing to the public to identify them and bring them to justice anyone with information is asked to call 55 division at 416-808-5500 or crime stoppers anonymously at 416222-tips 8477 online at www.222tips.com text tor and your message to crimes 274637 or leave a tip on facebook at http www.facebook.com/torontopolice shampoo and conditioner included warden ave always spray the foam brush with the power spray wash gun for 5 seconds before using reason this will eliminate the grime and dirt on the foam brush from the last customer quarry car wash tip re mo on dr x gerrard st e 150 clonmore drive 150 clonmore dr quarrycarwash@bell.net sheila blinoff s police beat there has now been an arrest in a series of robberies at pharmacies on the danforth as well as around the gta between july and november in each case the accused was disguised and armed with a firearm and demanded narcotics on nov.7 he was arrested entering a danforth avenue pharmacy and charged he was carrying a loaded handgun he had previously been convicted of robbery and was in violation of a weapons prohibition order shawn samuel 32 of no fixed address has been charged with various offences police are warning families to be diligent and do thorough research before hiring private caregivers or companions for elderly or vulnerable family members they are advised to closely moni tor bank accounts and obtain police background checks dakila calicdan 33 has been charged with a fraud from an 84-year-old alzheimer patient for whom he was employed as a personal livein caregiver it is alleged that he defrauded the elderly man of more than $100,000 police believe there are more victims and ask anyone with information to contact them at 416-8081300 a handgun who ordered him downstairs but he managed to close the door while his friends called the police the suspect identified himself as a police officer and demanded that the victim open the door he refused and the suspect fled a 14-year-old youth reported that on nov 2 around 11:30 p.m he was at the warden subway station when two males approached one armed with a firearm one suspect demanded the victim s backpack cell phone jacket and hat the victim handed them over and the suspects fled get your dog barking up the right tree 3198 danforth avenue danforth pharmacy teaching dog owners how to communicate with their dog creating an unbreakable bond between them and their 4-legged companions open house saturday december 3rd 2:00pm ­ 7:00pm sunday december 4th 12:00pm ­ 5 :00pm 416-690-2793 www.doggoneright.ca info@doggoneright.ca helping people and their dogs since 2003 a 31-yearold man reported that on oct 27 at 11:10 p.m he was at his home in the kingston and warden area with four friends when he answered a knock at photo phil lameira the door a woman was rescued after dropping some 30 metres from the top of the bluffs he saw a at rosetta mcclain gardens on nov 5 the rescue effort took approximately one male with hour and the woman was uninjured deb s hair salon i am hiring 2 hair stylists who are professional career minded personable and are team players my salon is geared to empowering the staff and creating a relaxing peaceful positive and cheerful environment for our clients inquire about space rental or commissions i am located at self storage your neighbourhood storage centre 4500 chesswood dr north york on 6 dawes rd toronto on 416-739-0000 416-690-8585 870 kingston road beech ave toronto interested candidates please call www.centronstorage.com www.beachmetro.com deb 416-690-4247 to local businesses by letting them know you saw their ad in beach metro news and by recommending them to others show your support

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·05 nov 15 2011· 11/11/11 3:59 pm page 1 tuesday november 15 2011 beach metro news 5 in 1986 beach loses many old businesses and gets first condo by sheila blinoff hen i look through the old issues of this paper to write its history i marvel at how young and how thin everyone looks including me and so it was in 1986 at the agm in june barbara phillips became president tom howat vice president judy campbell secretary and kelvin francis was in the early stages of his 26 years so far as treasurer kelvin reported that for the fifth consecutive year the paper had increased the size of its publication by may of that year all the display advertising space had been pre-sold until september how we wish those days would come back it was decided to increase the newspaper s board to include two special advisors when an officer has been involved for at least four years and has a area of expertise which would be beneficial on an ongoing basis he or she could be invited to stay on currently our special advisors are david windrim and christina blizzard who bring 19 years of experience on the board to the paper like the other board members they are not paid in january two columnists began their long run with the paper ­ 26 years and still going strong gene domagala started his history columns commencing with one about the first bell telephone exchange in the beach which opened on the northeast corner of queen and lee 83 years earlier advertisement w jan main became our food columnist and began her tenure with soup recipes ­ a boon to new year dieters lorie murdoch also began freelancing with features on paternity leave and increasing the role of midwives both avant guard ideas at the time times were changing drivers licences would now include a photograph the canadian divorce laws were amended to make splitting up easier cheaper and faster ­ the main change was a reduction in waiting time from three years to one year it also allowed for a reconciliation period of up to 90 days the family law act changed the way property would be divided between spouses when a marriage ended at city hall the term `aldermen was considered too sexist and those elected voted to call themselves `councillors the local landscape was in transformation too the bethel bible church on the northeast corner of kingston and kingswood roads closed the kippendavie cobbler at 1919 queen hung up his last todd s furniture at woodbine and gerrard sold its final bedroom suite after 56 years in business the price block stores built in 1911 on the south side of queen between leuty and lee was slated for demolition new stores with two storeys of office space above and underground parking replaced it across the road wooworths which had been on the northeast corner of queen and cont d on page 23 which of these costly homeseller mistakes will you make when you sell your home toronto a new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home and a 9 step system that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money this industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today s market the fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don t get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and ­ worse ­ financially disadvantaged when they put their home on the market as this report uncovers most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars the good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable in answer to this issue industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled the 9 step system to get your home sold fast and for top dollar to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your free copy of this report call 1-800-694-7010 and enter id 1000 you can call anytime 24 hours a day 7 days a week call now to find out how you can get the most money for your home courtesy of henry bliss sales rep re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage not intended to solicit properties listed for sale swap your desk chair for a deck chair get more for your vacation with the cwt vacation club get the best offers on a huge selection of ships and sailing dates plus with exclusive member pricing and cwt vacation club bonuses such as exclusive amenities and shipboard credits you ll see there s never been a better time to enjoy a cruise vacation the 1986-7 board of directors for ward nine news l-r kelvin francis judy campbell barbara phillips and tom howat early bird specials milk dark ginger biscuits ­ $4.00 reg $6.99 cadbury biscuit tins ­ $15.00 reg $20.00 thorntons toffee boxes ­ $8.00 reg $12.00 original chocolate smothered licorice fruit and nut brazil nut treacle and assorted real men buy coronation street ­ $5.00 off t-shirts mugs hats etc belgian chocolate letters ­ $6.00 reg $7.99 november 15th to november 25th don t forget we carry marks spencer products the nutty chocolatier funky chunky is back beaches location 2179 queen street east toronto on 416-698-5548 nuttychocolatier@hotmail.com rogers chocolates are in try our hand made solid chocolate christmas trees made from dark milk or white callebaut belgian chocolate and hand decorated with a white chocolate garland and sugar decorations only $14.95 each including box and christmas ribbon ed s real scoop come in and watch us make everything in front of you if it s not homemade it s not ed s 2224 queen street east 416-699-6100 we re west of beech avenue and half a block west of the fox theatre ~

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·06 nov 15 2011 11/14/11 10:43 am page 1 6 beach metro news tuesday november 15 2011 in my opinion power to our park people who make green space better can you say lucky now say it again 24 more times because that s exactly how many parks and parkettes we have in our beautiful ward and it s our goal to empower our neighbours to form community stewardship groups for each and every park why not jump on the green-space bandwagon and lend a hand in early november we hosted our first-ever park summit at malvern collegiate institute for a couple of our newly forming park groups and what a treat to have the incomparable dave harvey toronto s new `park king and founder of park people www.parkpeople.ca there to energize us a lively discussion ensued about campfires clay ovens toboggan hills skating rinks trees community gardens playscapes and native botanicals to date here are the keen park groups in ward 32 moncur park lead dynamo dawn chapman mary-margaret mcmahon ward 32 councillor contact dawn.hurley@virgin.net of moncur park on facebook location coxwell between dundas and gerrard activities to date designed park plan with city hosted movie under the stars night last summer undertook a small fundraising campaign future plans obtain not-for-profit status find financial partners spread the word improve playscape build an outdoor ice rink this winter taxi cab alley lead go getters josh and verena besso of upper middle gainsborough residents association umgra contact catherd@primus.ca location gainsborough north of eastwood this little patch of land lies between the no frills parking lot and a wide laneway where taxis park activities to date in the process of determining who owns the land and if it can be transformed into a community parkette future plans plant trees shrubs and flowers add some benches sit and smell the roses josh is also a member of the infamous ice masters of fairmount park skating rink this fabulous outdoor rink is 60 years young and the park is oozing with camaraderie and community spirit especially in the winter anyone else wishing to build an outdoor park ice rink should contact josh william hancox park we re not even sure if this is the official name for the big empty field in the middle of the ted reeve sub division parks staff is checking into this for us and we ll keep you posted lead terrific tony corindia contact councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca location william hancox north of gerrard activities to date organizing community meetings spreading the word requesting trees from parks staff future plans finalize park name and work with parks staff to create an eco-friendly landscape design with input from the whole community build an outdoor ice rink cassels park cassels park was unable to attend our park summit but is keen to form a community group ideas of beautification community gardens and playscape improvements have been tossed around if you live in the immediate area of cassels park and are eager to help make it all a reality please contact councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca love crescent parkette love crescent parkette visitors enjoyed a homemade outdoor skating rink last winter but this year it s the real mccoy as parks staff is installing an irrigation system look out dorothy hamill east lynn park one of our veteran groups is east lynn park what a shining example of exactly what community stewardship can achieve with a generous helping of dedication moxie and good old-fashioned team spirit lead awesome alison mcmurray contact danforth east community association deca http danfortheastcommunityassociation.co m cont d on page 22 beach metro community news published by ward 9 community news inc is a non-profit non-partisan community newspaper founded in 1972 and published 22 times a year it is distributed free by volunteers in east toronto and west scarborough and paid for by our advertisers general manager sheila blinoff ext 24 admin@beachmetro.com editor carole stimmell ext 23 editor@beachmetro.com advertising manager dianne marquardt ext 26 ads@beachmetro.com editorial assistant and ad rep bill maclean ext 22 arts@beachmetro.com reporter/photographer phil lameira ext 25 photo@beachmetro.com classifieds webmaster melinda drake ext 27 classifieds@beachmetro.com accounting assistant judy doucette ext 21 accounts@beachmetro.com office 2196 gerrard st e toronto m4e 2c7 phone 416 698-1164 fax 416 698-1253 website www.beachmetro.com next issue november 29 advertising deadline november 21 at 8 p.m the beach metro news office is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m weekdays and until 8 p.m on monday deadline days circulation 30,000 executive brian mercer president mike howarth vice president julie digregorio secretary kelvin francis treasurer paul m babich past-president and christina blizzard and david windrim advisors this newspaper accepts advertising in good faith but does not endorse advertisers or advertisements all submitted editorial material is subject to editing issn #0838-2956 letters to the editor mystery first world war soldier was a beacher i found your article about bill wright very interesting a first world war mystery nov 1 issues page 7 a quick check of the library and archives canada website shows a william wright born 06/01/1890 regimental number 514433 living at 89 wheeler ave in toronto when he signed his attestation papers william was born in ireland and listed his occupation as chauffeur this would explain why he was serving with the casc or canadian army service corps when he wrote the letters he must have survived the war because he is not listed on the commonwealth war graves site anyone interested in acquiring his war records can request them from the archives by listing the following r.g.150 access 199293/166 box 10611-51 ken cox letter is wrong ravine contains public land you recently printed a letter from a benlamond resident criticizing efforts to keep our ravine from being trampled by development it incorrectly stated that the ravine is privately owned that is wrong my lovely 200 ft lot ends in the ravine before anyone else s begins moreover we are all subject to the ravine bylaw that the kingston road development is being exempted from i cannot take down a tree on the ravine let alone build a parking garage into the protected area we are fighting hard and do not need mistruths circulating against us ingrid philipp dead or alive i sincerely hope that this caption has caught your interest to read on i am sure it will resonate with you and awaken your awareness to giftgiving at its greatest i work with a nurse who used to work with kidney transplant donors and recipients `used to because ironically she has been on a waiting list for a kidney for a number of years when i found that her life depended on her having a kidney transplant i offered her one of mine to end her grueling wait for that `someone who has recently died and has consented to kidney donation however my children made me aware that they may need one of my kidneys so i didn t pursue it i watched over the years as she waited for a cadaver donor her health and spirits declining until recently a potential donor came forward yes a living donor what joy ­ and a match ­ thanks to a brother s love a gift second to none ­ priceless i didn t want to be simply a spectator so i m writing this to share with you this joyous act of humanity which i find to be heart-warming and uplifting ­ a gift of a kidney right from the heart today both patients are doing very well i hope that while the holiday season approaches we can give thanks to those dead and alive who have given the ultimate gift ­ life name withheld by request

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·07 nov 15 2011 11/11/11 1:21 pm page 1 tuesday november 15 2011 beach metro news 7 david van dyke deja views well speaking personally i must say that i m a little overwhelmed by what these views on wheeler avenue reveal who could have foreseen such a transformation in three short years they say change is good and i must accept the fact the my son is growing into a fine young man shown on the right ymca we build strong kids strong families strong communities east city ymca nursery school program 2 years to 4 years ymca playing to learn curriculum indoor and outdoor activities nutritious snacks mornings 9:00 a.m 12:00 p.m afternoons 1:00 p.m 4:00 p.m call for appointment and more details east city ymca 907 kingston road 416-694-1159 check out beach metro news website www.beachmetro.com constituency office 1821 danforth avenue toronto on m4c 1j2 tel 416-690-1032 fax 416-690-8420 web www.michaelprue.com e-mail mprue-co@ndp.on.ca matthew kellway m.p beaches­east york 155 main street toronto on m4e 2v9 t 416-467-0860 f 416-467-0905 email matthew.kellway@parl.gc.ca office hours · monday 10am-5pm · tuesday 1-8pm · wednesday closed · thursday 10am-5pm · friday 10am-4:30pm pre-christmas special no hst call maria 416-469-2300 1814 danforth avenue in business since 1979 www.mariasdrapery.com

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·08 nov 15 2011 11/11/11 11:16 am page 1 8 beach metro news tuesday november 15 2011 bryan da r bar r le r te or s s i ol expert legal solutions real estate· estates corporate www.bdale.com entertainment beat continues cont d from page 16 tickets for the littlest angel are $10 for adults and teens and $5 for seniors and children there is limited seating so get your tickets in advance by calling susan at 647-341-5613 or emailing spw@rogers.com you are also invited to join everyone at fallingbrook presbyterian church for some christmas carolling dec 11 from 3 to 4 p.m at the church it s a great way for the community to get together and celebrate the season refreshments will be served so come on along and join the fun for more information call either 647-3415613 or 416-699-3084 i 416-686-4699 2234 queen st e by appointment cit the cantemus singers presents nowell sing we nov 27 at 3 p.m at hope united church 2550 danforth ave at main street seniors adults · foot care problems children · examinations david allison d ch chiropodist · microdermabrasion · body treatments · facials · aromatherapy massage · spa packages · ear candling · waxing · manicure/pedicure · sunless spray tan · gift certificates corns callous full nail care heel pain warts custom made orthotics 2494 danforth ave #205 above shoppers drug mart west of main street · toronto 416 691-4348 open saturdays 2279 queen st e · 416.698.2944 beautyandthebeachspa.net linda bronicheski b.mus ll.b barrister and solicitor 47 main street at lyall 416-763-6884 www.beachesfamilylaw.com acorn personal fitness because fitness is personal holiday promotion ­ buy 5 sessions get a sixth for free applicable to gift certificates call to discuss your fitness interests holiday gift certificates available norm spence personal trainer specializing in pilates 416 716 2367 norm@acornpersonalfitness.ca visit the studio at www.acornpersonalfitness.ca studio at victoria park kingston road in-home training available job stress · managing conflict · improving work performance · developing your career learning problems gifted child assessment of strengths and needs behaviour problems in distress or bereaved counselling to help you gain control for children adolescents and adults insurance coverage possible beaches location 416-433-9726 reaching your achievement potential dr a lynne beal ­ psychologist norman shiffman m.d f.r.c.p cosmetic dermatologist facial rejuvenation botox restylane acne treatment removal of unwanted spots laser hair removal experience makes the difference botox-2000 treatments laser hair removal-4000 treatments leukemia research fund 416-661-cure shiatsu therapy one hour treatment $60 reg $75 2533 danforth ave at main 416698-5521 www.torontodermatology.com fall special 1 microdermabrasion 2 juvaderm fall special $69 $100 off second syringe feather extensions now available rita ­ 416-805-5031 1899 queen street east please come in and meet trish our esthetician and learn of our new services 130 main street 416-691-7086 · neck and back pain · sports injuries · muscle pain · pre/post menopausal problems · acupuncture available ·botox cosmetic for sweating ·sclerotherapy ·radiotherapy for face veins ·chemical peels marlene gacser cst c ac 416-694-4090 certified shiatsu therapist and acupuncturist 1986 queen st.e suite 206 dr cathy andrew 416-691-1965 quarry plaza your news your neighbourhood www.beachmetro.com

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tuesday november 15 2011 beachmetronews 9 professio na ldirecto ry self-governing health professions health holistic therapies wellness psychotherapy abina murphy r.i.h.r spiritual psychotherapist past life regression reiki master lawyers glover associates barristers solicitors notaries real estate family litigation wills estates corporate chiropractors ashbridge s health centre dr emily howell jackie leesun chiropractic acupuncture orthotics registered massage therapy massage therapy registered massage therapists dr karin rummell associates optometrists 1914 queen st e e of woodbine mon sat by appointment personal training private fully-equipped studio achieve your fitness goals today andrew walmsley b.p.e leslieville personal training 20 leslie st free parking qualified and experienced dragonfly therapeutics intuitive reiki treatments workshops sharon madsen hsc rmt woodbine gerrard call 416-737-7717 registered massage therapy 416-691-5757 beaches optometry clinic www.leslievillefitness.com 416-709-6654 416-693-5611 416-691-3700 queen and woodbine 1522 queen st e 416-465-5575 dr linda chan 951 kingston rd west of victoria park optometrist missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca nancy christie m.t.c mindfullness psychotherapy · depression · trauma · anxiety · relationship · creativity · free initial consultation 416-691-3768 david faed criminal lawyer performance care art acupuncture chiropractic graston 313 silver birch ave dr tyrrell ashcroft megan conway rmt crhp associates queen hammersmith open 6 days/wk therapy lounge evening weekend appointments available 416-691-1991 690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca barrister solicitor massage therapy · reflexology 2245 queen st east · 2nd floor www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca www.doctorty.ca 416.903.3789 416-916-7122 medical hypnosis smoking cessation covered by ohip dr andrew sorens m.d 2910 kingston rd kew beach health clinic naturopathy · homeopathy clinical nutrition · tcm esthetics · facials · manicures bowen therapy catherine allon bsc med psychotherapist personal coach kathryn wright family law mediation 2239 queen street east www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com dr scott dunham kew gardens health group 2181 queen st east suite 305 at lee chiropractor urban calm therapeutics stephanie gage rmt cami rahman rmt caitlin mcaulay rmt 1842 queen st east #102 416-261-8041 awaken to your soul s journey and a more meaningful fulfilling life 416-699-8848 dr david jeong dentist 2107 danforth ave at woodbine subway new patients welcome open saturdays 416-690-6168 416-694-0232 turner catherine associates men s issues anger addictions insurance coverage nigel turner 416-690-3684 individuals and couples nishe catherine 416-698-0370 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com 416-693-8121 416-696-1800 dr d caplan family dentistry open 6 days a week new patients always welcome 2200 queen st east at balsam 416-691-8555 www.balsamdental.com balsam dental · stress reduction · psychotherapy · tai chi gentle approaches to change 416-264-8669 www.shirleyruss.com shirley russ bsc ma paul j cahill personal injury lawyer housecalls for beach residents 220 bay street suite 1400 animal chiropractic dr mark t garbutt d.c certified animal chiropractor jen goddard r.m.t neville park health group 2455a queen st east 416-643-3857 pcahill@willbarristers.com 1004 coxwell ave o connor 416-423-2289 416-690-6257 architecture/design stephen g king architect b arch oaa mraic serving the beach since 1987 residential restorations home inspections commercial interiors landscapes complete project services from design through construction judy gould ph.d experienced psychotherapist relationship difficulties · anxiety depression · body image concerns physical illness · free consultation veterinarians john littlejohn d.v.m and associates linda bronicheski lawyer beaches family law effective resolution of family law matters counselling relationships couples finding your strengths peg earle m.a m.div registered marriage family therapist dr linda winter psychologist consultations · therapy individuals · couples over 20 years experience located at queen wheeler 816 pape ave at danforth 647-991-4225 www.judygould.com 47 main street toronto 416-763-6884 linda@beachesfamilylaw.com insurance covered woodbine animal clinic 1905 danforth ave between woodbine coxwell lawyers dashwood dashwood barristers solicitors the law office of shaunna kelly criminal lawyer shaunnakelly.com phone 647-340-6651 fax 416-203-2332 shaunnakelly@gmail.com 416-698-9027 peg@pegearle.com www.stephenkingarchitect.com member ontario association of architects 416 694-8181 416-699-1175 christine kato b sc d.v.m 416-691-1071 dr linda iny lempert psychologist · psychologue individuals and couples services disponibles en français 47 main street at lyall kato animal hospital 2830 danforth ave east of dawes rd geoffrey j dashwood 961 kingston rd tel 416-690-7222 toronto m4e 1s8 fax 416-690-8738 child adolescent and family therapy father-son conflict trauma sexual/physical abuse youth in conflict with the law child and adolescent mental health w morris design architectural and interior design consultants design concepts and permit drawings wesley morris arido idc aato siegi a schuler ph.d candidate rsw 416-690-2112 416-694-4380 dogs cats pocket pets housecalls available family law lawyer susan t dixon 416-362-7472 siegischuler@aol.com 416-261-9679 snider digregorio barristers solicitors notaries 978 kingston road toronto ont m4e 1s9 dr lynn wells psychologist practice restricted to the identification of giftedness and to learning problems and disorders in all ages houghton veterinary housecall services vaccines examinations diagnostics palliative care and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home 416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca barrister solicitor notary wills ­ real estate business ­ environmental elders ­ consent capacity 2120 queen street east hammersmith life management corporate coaching adr-mediation post architects · building permits · zoning advice · construction services mpsquared coaching merrill pierce cca icf 416.824.2626 merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com will hudson oaa dr barbara houghton tel 416-699-0424 fax 416-699-0285 email info@sdlegal.ca a.h macskimming www.postarchitecture.com ph 416 694 2566 416-690-1236 647-221-5516 dr jody levenbach psychologist children and young adolescents assessment · cbt social skills · parent coaching accounting chartered accountant bert van delft complete financial services for the business owner manager entrepreneur self-employed corporate and personal income tax services barristers solicitors notaries public 300 main street o reilly moll forrest do you think differently gifted/adhd support coaching school/workplace performance children/adults mary lynn trotter msw rsw 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com ask about insurance coverage taylor design architectural and structural design drawings for building permit applications residential commercial and light industrial renovations additions new buildings and tenant works 647-966-6218 michael taylor p eng · 416-316-3248 insured and bcin fully qualified www.taylordesignservices.ca www.tokidservices.com 647-891-2603 416-690-3324 denise m f badleycostello family real estate wills business immigration small claims court 2069 danforth ave woodbine chiropractors dr janet d arcy chiropractor massage therapy registered massage therapists professional engineering services renovations additions structural design · building permit east toronto orthopaedic sports injury clinic david evans r.p.t f.c.a.m.t danny kuzmich b sc f.c.a.m.t and associates 1577 danforth unit 4 at coxwell bus 416-270-9898 98 scarboro beach blvd barrister solicitor notary advanced therapeutics since 1989 416-691-3943 physiotherapy beaches health group® yvette sedgewick 2212 queen st e chartered accountant · corporate personal tax · specializing in small to medium business · financial advice 21 st clair avenue east suite 502 william f deneault neville park health group 2455a queen st east kevin oates r.m.t assoc 416-690-6195 416-690-6257 open saturdays now magazine 1398 queen st e east of greenwood ave voted best massage therapist local · affordable 416-200-6300 www.wintaco.com carl a brand barrister solicitor notary 961 kingston rd toronto canada m4e 1s8 tel 416-699-5100 fax 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca dr kelly robazza dr william chan chiropractic acupuncture a.r.t laser 2212 queen st e www.advancedtherapeutics.ca 416-469-3879 open 7 days finance/insurance instant tax refund personal corporation tax · bookkeeping gst/payroll 2481 kingston rd suite 207 tel 416 962-2186 chartered accountants intuitive touch therapies aveda spa massage therapy total urban body therapies signature aveda facials 1912 queen st e 416-690-7082 www.intuitivetouchtherapies.com kriens larose 416-690-2076 kew gardens health group massage therapy · physiotherapy osteopathy · naturopathic medicine · financial services for owner-managed businesses · personal and corporation tax preparation · located in the heart of the beach 416-698-5861 john h bjarnason d.c chiropractor 1906 queen st e 1 block east of woodbine manoj@actfinance.ca 416-269-2744 2181 queen st e suite 305 · 416-690-6800 · kriens@krienslarose.com www.krienslarose.com timothy i.w patrick barrister solicitor real estate law · p 416-690-0765 · f 416-690-5861 email timothypatrick@bellnet.ca beaches massage centre zabiullah khaliqi rmt 2212 queen st e at spruce hill auto home insurance please call ben free quotes fast service 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com at lee melani norman certified management accountant b math cma accounting issues and systems bookkeeping personal and corporate taxes 416-694-2868 beaches wellness centre 416-556-6832 physiotherapy at home physiotherapy and rehabilitation services provided in the comfort of your own home treatment covered by most extended health plans 416-690-5185 bryan r dale barrister solicitor real estate · corporate wills estates call 416-471-0337 certified general accountant an accountant with an affinity for those in the arts and entertainment industry call 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com local in the beach dr johanna carlo chiropractor 2277 queen street east at glen manor 416-707-2298 www.yourhomephysio.com 2234 queen st east 2nd floor emily c larimer mediation separation divorce custody access property support infolaw@bdale.com www.bdale.com 416-686-4699 dolores wootton r.m.t marlene gascer c.s.t john barnet r.m.t trish lavers r.m.t 1986 queen st east suite 206 · essence · resource one specializing in small business since 1980 corporate/sole proprietor tax returns bookkeeping services · tax planning financial loan strategies 416-698-7070 degen s health group dr wade whitten d.c associates dr christina carreau n.d at victoria park beside manchester arms 416-694-4090 roland 416-698-7976 digibiz2007@yahoo.ca family mediation susan bellan 416-999-1727 susanbellanmediator@gmail.com fair agreements · affordable rates www.beachmetro.com barrister solicitor estate planning/real estate/business house calls 416-767-cass 2277 x 207 416-795-4899 cell 416-491-0273 fax garrycass@sympatico.ca garry m cass www.advanced approachesmassage.com su willson b.mus r.m.t assoc 927 kingston rd w of vic pk now magazine 1092 kingston rd · hours incl evenings saturdays · voted best massage therapist 416-699-5320 · free parking 416-694-6767 a listing this size in the professional directory is available for only $111 for six issues.

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·10 nov 15 2011· 11/11/11 4:01 pm page 1 10 beach metro news tuesday november 15 2011 community calendar juice java 2102 queen st e at wineva 7:30 p.m bahadur is the author of the pirates of somalia inside their hidden world presented by beach united church a goodwill offering will be accepted for the interfaith lunch program 16 nov 18 outing club of east york information night at s walter stewart library 170 memorial park dr coxwell mortimer 7 p.m learn about our extensive winter program of cross-country skiing snowshoeing skating hiking and social events as well as other year-round outdoor activities an expert from mec will provide info and answer questions refreshments door prizes free all welcome info info@ocey.org 16 nov 19 1960s/70s get back at the grover 676 kingston rd e of main st 8 p.m motown memory lane dj flashbacks to all the classic 60s/70s hits all welcome especially those who grew up in the beach during this magical era $10 cover limited capacity downstairs at the grover so arrive early all welcome info jwatt@elainetanner.ca 905517-7595 16 nov 19 christmas bazaar at chester village 3555 danforth ave at warden 10 a.m.3 p.m vendors welcome please call norman macinnes 416-466-2173 ext 222 15 nov 19 bazaar at royal canadian legion br 11 9 dawes rd 10 a.m 2 p.m 15 nov 19 holly bazaar at church of the resurrection 1100 woodbine ave 10 a.m 2 p.m home baking jams preserves victorian room linens lace fine china hand knit baby sets books tea room and more info 416-425-8383 16 nov 19 candy cane magic sale and lunch at community care east york s senior centre 1108 greenwood ave at cosburn ave 11 a.m 3 p.m lunch room home baking crafts jewelry knitwear special treasures silent auction raffle for hand-crafted articles info 416-467-1166 16 nov 19 annual bazaar at immaculate heart of mary church 131 birchmount rd at danforth ave 9 a.m 2 p.m crafts baked goods nearly new boutique white elephant videos toys jewelry raffles excellent snack bar nov 20 sutherland studio show at 1 ledge rd scarborough bluffs 10 a.m 4 p.m new watercolours and oils by artist barbara sutherland aocad osa cspwc at her studio/gallery info www.barbarasutherland.com 16 nov 21 flu shot clinic at community centre 55 97 main st 1-4 p.m one vaccination containing h1n1 and two other strains info evonne 416-691-1113 ext 222 16 nov 23 older adults seniors focus group at albert campbell library 496 birchmount rd 2-3:30 p.m toronto public library wants to hear you thoughts about programs and services for older adults and seniors to register call 416-396-8890 16 nov 24 air quality info action night at s h armstrong community centre 56 woodfield rd 7:30 p.m hosted by councillor mary-margaret mcmahon learn about recent air quality study results wards 31 32 and what you can do to help mitigate poor air quality info 416-392-1376 16 nov 24 toronto parks plan public consultation at wellesley cc 495 sherbourne st 79 p.m or complete a survey at toronto.ca/parks/parksplan rsvp 416-3386608 parksplan@toronto.ca info 311 16 nov 24 from scarcity to success welcoming a wealthier mentality for your business and life 6-7 p.m hosted by sonia byrne business career coach as part of business coaching series for alternative entrepreneurs register at 416-703-3535 info www.soniabyrne.com 16 nov 26 craft sale at st john the baptist norway church 470 woodbine ave at kingston rd 9:30 a.m 2 p.m local artisans will have crafts and gifts for the home and for the holidays lunch and home baking too for inquiries regarding vending tables contact genny stock gordonandgenny@hotmail.com 16 nov 26 pj s pillows presents molly put the kettle on it s mr bear s birthday cd/dvd launch concert for children their families and friends at pegasus studios 361 glebeholme blvd danforth coxwell 6:30-7:30 p.m with storytellers carol ashton sally jaeger erika webster music with kelly hood the miss mccarthy s $5 per person info 416-699-2608 nov 26 toronto beach chorale presents sounds of yule at kingston road united church 975 kingston rd 7:30 p.m featuring music from the movie home alone the lyrical the world at the manger a christmas cantata and timeless carols tickets $20 general admission $10 youth 7-18 free for kids 6 and under tickets available at door or at www.torontobeachchorale.com nov 26 christmas bazaar at faith presbyterian community church 140 dawes rd 11 a.m 1 p.m tea treats bake table filipino food white elephant table books crafts and 16 more byob bring your own bags nov 26 the bach children s choir and bach chamber youth orchestra at st john the baptist norway church 470 woodbine ave 7:30 p.m tickets $15 adults $5 youth 16 and under all proceeds go to support the work of the east end refugee committee tickets available at door or call 416-691-4560 nov 26 flea market bake sale at royal canadian legion br 1/42 243 coxwell ave 9 a.m 2 p.m table rentals $10 info 416-4650120 16 nov 16 meet the author jay bahadur at a sunday afternoon concert a collection of christmas carols love songs gift of love sunday november 27 2011 2:00 p.m glen rhodes united church 1470 gerrard street east silent auction refreshments $20 or pay what you can all are welcome a sensitive way to teach art mas hristrt c a show for children adults seniors special needs are welcome www.idatong.com 416-686-7384 21 madelaine avenue victoria pk danforth ave show your support to local businesses by letting them know you saw their ad in beach metro news and by recommending them to others michael erdman present nowell sing we at hope united church 2550 danforth ave at main st 3 p.m a concert of renaissance carols motets and telemann s magnificat in g with the community baroque orchestra of toronto tickets adults $20 seniors/students $15 info 416-578-6602 www.cantemus.ca 16 nov 27 anniversary service at birchcliff bluffs united church 33 east rd 10:30 a.m guest speaker is rev paul wilson from university of toronto whose field of study is homiletics the art of preaching wheelchair accessible 16 nov 27 gift of love a sunday afternoon concert at glen rhodes united church 1470 gerrard st e 2 p.m a collection of christmas carols and love songs silent auction and refreshments $20 or pay what you can all welcome 16 nov 27 dec 4 model train show at 17 jeavons ave birchmount rd danforth rd 11 a.m to 4 p.m two floors of operating model railroads 1,500 sq ft ho scale layout and 1,000 sq ft n scale layout snack bar good family fun adults $5 children $2 seniors $3 family rate $12 info www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org 16 nov 28 evening with paul bedford former chief planner for city of toronto at malvern collegiate library 7:30 p.m hosted by councillor mary-margaret mcmahon discussions about the official plan urban design guidelines and development in ward 32 info 416392-1376 16 nov 28 osteoporosis support group at scarborough village recreation centre 3600 kingston rd at markham rd 10 a.m.noon please join us for our christmas party admission and parking free info 416-3964051 16 nov 30 free zumba class at titika active wear 2012 queen st e 7-8 p.m exercise in disguise call to reserve your spot 416-6931688 16 dec 3 4 open house at doggone right 3198 danforth ave e of victoria park saturday 2-7 p.m sunday noon-5 p.m teaching dog owners how to communicate with their dog info 416-690-2793 www.doggoneright.ca info@doggoneright.ca 16 dec 9-11 karen franzen and friends 12th annual holiday show at 3 wembley dr friday 6-9 p.m saturday and sunday 10 a.m 5 p.m featuring artists lara bazant kim baker louise dixon karen franzen and leslie songer terry each artist will donate a piece of work for a gift basket raffle proceeds to our local food bank free admission and refreshments info 416-465-7477 www.karenfranzen.com 17 dec 12 east york concert band presents christmas festival at qssis banquet hall 3474 kingston rd at markham rd 7:30 p.m annual holiday concert cash bar free parking handicap accessible tickets $12.50 children 12 and under free to order 416-4393542 416-266-1958 tickets@eastyorkconcertband.ca www.eastyorkconcertband.ca 17 dec 31 new year s eve party at the balmy beach club foot of beech ave 8 p.m 2 a.m dj mike harding party favours champagne and snack buffet at midnight $40 per person tickets available at the bar dec 1 18 tuesdays sept to may support group east york chapter schizophrenia society of ontario at toronto east general hospital 825 coxwell ave 7 p.m for families and friends of people with schizophrenia info 416-691-1740 www.schizophrenia.on.ca r wednesdays free facial cosmetic acupuncture demonstrations this hourlong treatment will show good results immediately please call marlene or heather at 416-694-4090 essence therapeutics for living to book for yourself or a small group beach interfaith outreach lunch and fellowship for adults is held monday through friday from 11 a.m 1 p.m beginning thanksgiving monday oct 10 and finishing friday may 18 mondays at corpus christi catholic church tuesdays at st john s norway anglican church hosted by st john s and st nicholas anglican church wednesdays at beaches hebrew institute thursdays at st aidan s anglican church hosted by beach united church and fridays at kingston road united church co-hosted with st aidan s anglican church info 416691-6869 r nov 27 cantemus singers directed by from his action adventure novel based in morocco 7 p.m ·nov 16 knitting drop-in all levels 1:30 p.m ·nov 22 where do i start 6:45 p.m learn how to reach financial goals info 416-396-8939 16 al-anon alateen family groups info 416-410-3809 1-888-425-2666 www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca fr relaxation workshops relax your jaw relax your arms monthly stress-busting holistic solutions for tmj or rsi repetitive strain issues weekly classes to learn to find dynamic support from the whole skeleton to support inter-related movements of the jaw neck shoulders hands arms attending to how you move effort comfort direction ease helps improve your action whatever it is learn to address stress strain fatigued over-use with feldenkrais® movement sequences that are easy to remember so you can do them at home www.yourbodytellsthetruth.ca register marlene kennedy 416-406-0054 r radiant relationships a relationship skills support group for singles and couples who would like to enhance their relationships to achieve a deeper more functional and joyful connection includes meditation readings sharing and learning powerful practices for authentic relating if interested please call 416-694-0101 17 lawrence ave e 9 a.m 2:30 p.m daily levels 1 to 7 childminding and transportation assistance available registration and info 416-750-2070 16 garden spotters needed for the 2012 beach garden tour let the beach garden society know about a remarkable garden you have seen gardens should be interesting but not necessarily professionally designed email your choices and photos too to beachgs.ca@gmail.com 16 beaches alpine ski club 2012 excursions departing ashbridges bay 8 a.m sharp ·jan 11 blue mountain ·jan 25 osler bluffs ·feb 8 alpine ·feb 22 osler bluffs ·march 7 craigleith five bus trips $165 if paid on or before dec 1 after dec 1 $180 new members welcome info 416-694-6676 beachesalpineskiclub@rogers.com 17 learn to type in 5 weeks at st columba all hallows 2723 st clair ave e tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m assistance with school homework discover your catechism bring a friend info yvette 416-698-2508 office 416755-0301 17 afterschool lego club at gerrard/ashdale public library 1432 gerrard st e is in need of donations of new or use lego sets 16 call 416-393-7717 of december anyone children or adults may enter deadline is nov 26 great prizes info ida tong 416-686-7384 www.idatong.com 16 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 fr www.etcag.org powering up your neighbourhood town hall meetings with toronto hydro 6-8 p.m find out what toronto hydro is doing in your community ·nov 15 at toronto city hall 100 queen st w ·nov 17 at north york civic centre 5100 yonge st ·nov 28 at etobicoke civic centre 399 the west mall ·nov 30 at scarborough civic centre 150 borough dr info torontohydro.com/townhallsessions 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 r 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 16 beach united church the heart of the beach ·new location st aidan s church memorial hall entrance off silver birch ave at queen st all are welcome to worship nursery care sundays 10:30 a.m ·youth act out bible stories ·singers and instrumentalists are invited to contact the music director to participate in our music program join advent choir to sing christmas music ·speaker series nov 16 7:30 p.m jay bahadur author of the pirates of somalia at juice and java corner of queen and wineva ·nov 27 taize service info www.beachunitedchurch.com 416-691-8082 16 free english classes for permanent residents at aldebrain linc centre 2155 call for submissions for `christmas art show at ida s art studio for the month calvary grace pascoe care centre st john s norway cemetery and crematorium 256 kingston rd at woodbine visit our office for assistance in pre-planning cemetery services monday to friday 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m saturday 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m 1853 now available west columbarium wall niches or call us at 416-691-2965 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 416-6912899 e/o 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 r/fr beaches library 2161 queen st e ·wednesdays 2 p.m at the movies contemporary and classic films free drop-in ·nov 22 meet the author jonathan alderson author of challenging the myths of autism 7 p.m free drop-in ·nov 29 poetry out loud 6:30 p.m read or recite a poem in 5 minutes or less free drop-in info 416-393-7703 taylor memorial library 1440 kingston rd ·nov 15 author georges benay reads neighbourhood unitarian universalist congregation 79 hiawatha st s of ger rard w of coxwell our sunday services 10:30 a.m are for setting aside time and space for reflection and inspiration searching for wisdom and inspiration wherever it may be found sharing what is common between us ­ the human condition listening for the unique truths of each individual visitors and inquirers always welcome ·nov 20 does where we come from help determine who we are beverly carr and rev wayne walder ·nov 27 family systems rev wayne walder info www.nuuc.ca 416-6866809 16

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·11 nov 15 2011· 11/11/11 2:54 pm page 1 tuesday november 15 2011 neighbourhood glenn cochrane s corner beach metro news congratulates grade 12 malvern students taylor aitken and casey pope the two are the recipients of the beach metro news award recognizing skill imagination and delight in the use of the english language in written work each received a cheque for $300 at the malvern commencement on nov 11 toronto hydro will hold a series of town hall meetings during the next two weeks to give residents an opportunity to ask questions about any work that may be going on in their communities hydro staff will be on hand at the `powering up your neighbourhood sessions to answer questions about construction projects power outages smart meters billing time-ofuse rates and conservation programs and workforce renewal you have four opportunities city-wide to attend but the closest ones to the east end are being held tonight nov 15 at toronto city hall 100 queen st w and wednesday nov 30 at the scarborough civic centre 150 borough drive hours are from 6 to 8 p.m for more information visit torontohydro.com/townhallsessions around beach metro s 11 melinda drake s news in brief the toronto parks department will hold a public consultation session for toronto east york on thursday nov 24 at wellesley community centre 495 sherbourne st from 7 to 9 p.m if you wish to attend rsvp to 416-338-6608 or email parksplan@toronto.ca as space is limited you may also complete a survey online at toronto.ca/parks/parksplan for more information call 311 or councillor mary-margaret mcmahon at 416-3921376 an air quality information action night hosted by councillor mcmahon will be held on thursday nov 24 at the s h armstrong community centre 56 woodfield rd at 7:30 p.m get the results of the recently-completed ward 31 and 32 air quality study and find out what you can do to improve the situation then on monday nov 28 spend an evening with councillor mcmahon and former chief planner for the city of toronto paul bedford at malvern collegiate where the official plan urban design and development will be up for discussion the event begins at 7:30 p.m in the malvern library cont d on page 34 sturdy gert gets into town ­ and trouble turdy gert mccurdy is back in town and the sturdy one s many friends will no doubt be interested in learning that she has brought her latest love with her his name is earmuff billy sanderson and that s all i know about the chap because his jaw has been wired shut as the result of a set-to he had with the sturdy one last week over whose turn it was to pay the bar bill usually i steer clear of any fracas involving sturdy but i m on her side in this one because she does not drink however i am still going cautiously on the grounds that if she should happen to change her mind this would automatically place me in the enemy camp thus incurring her wrath if that occurs i will have to begin looking for a new place to live as soon as my wounds heal however there is a gentle side to my old friend and it was on display recently when she was guest of honor at the annual flower show she was at her charming best saying nice things about the flowers she liked and quietly trashing the ones that did not meet her high standards at the end of the event sturdy was guest of honor at eddie s bar and grill which in truth is not the classiest joint in town but it is the only establishment in town with enough chairs to accom s modate the large crowd attracted by the opportunity to chat with my popular friend the chair shortage by the way was caused during celebrations observing the epic triumph by the lightly-regarded munro park minstrels over an overwhelming squad from buffalo which according to rumors which persist to this day was stocked with 14 well-paid professional ringers in any event the local squad carried the day and the triumph is observed by proud inhabitants to this very day unfortunately with every action there is a reaction and in this case the reaction has been a severe shortage of chairback rungs which means that visitors unaware of the rich traditions we all enjoy tend to fall over backwards when they first sit down i have tried posting a sign which read beware of backless chairs but people pay them no heed and the end result is that any public gathering is quite often disrupted by the sound of people sitting down then suddenly toppling over backwards for some reason people seem to find this funny but as a proud resident i am distressed by the situation and i am currently pressing sturdy gert to take up the cause if this should occur i can guarantee that change will indeed happen but getting back to the sturdy one i am pleased to report that she is happy and recovering quite nicely from injuries suffered when a malamute attacked her the owner was very apologetic and offered to pay for any expenses she incurred as a result of the incident but sturdy waved him off saying it was only a dog and didn t know any better the dog s owner took exception to this and started to scuffle with sturdy and that s when the dog sprung into action i believe it is incidents like this that lead to the uncertain tenor of our times events then unfolded in lightning fashion first sturdy threw a threepound steak which she found in her purse to the dog then she squared off against the owner and delivered a thunderous blow to the jaw which rendered him unconscious once the dust had settled sturdy led a group of admirers to the nearest bar and stood them all to a round of milk shakes but that s just the kind of girl that sturdy is she is generous to her friends and you can always tell her enemies because they are the ones sporting shiners and with their arms in casts sturdy is going to be around in these parts for a while something about a warrant for her arrest up north so i shall be filing more information as it becomes available bill maclean s 5 minutes ­ 5 questions our 5 minutes 5 questionsspot is proving to be very popular people have emailed me arts@beachmetro.com with their responses and i think we may have to take it to a wider audience while prowling the aisles of st john s norway during the all candidates meeting back in september i happened across toronto sun queen s park columnist ­ and beach metro news board member ­ christina blizzard we chatted briefly i could see she was looking over my shoulder hoping to get a word with one of the candidates it s her job after all and sprung the 5 questions on her that stopped her in her tracks 1 your favourite place in the beach ­ either at the foot of brimley or down at the waterworks ­ especially during a storm 2 hat or not ­ a fascinator christina was over in london to cover the royal wedding of prince william and kate middleton and probably had a great fascinator 3 beer wine or whiskey ­ chardonnay 4 car truck bike or ttc ­ car and the ttc 5 cat or dog ­ cat and a dog i have my son s dog for the time being 6 heels or flats ­ heels scott lyall as well as being a busy sales rep with re/max hallmark realty ltd has been twice the past-president of the beaches rotary club scott is also an avid golfer and member of the toronto hunt club he once did a charity event where he played 24 hours of golf 1 your favourite place in the beach ­ the toronto hunt club where else 2 hat or not ­ no hat with hair like mine you want to show it off 3 beer wine or whiskey ­ red wine specifically cabernet sauvignon 4 car truck bike or ttc ­ i like my convertible 5 cat or dog ­ dog definitely stay tuned for the next edition of 5 minutes ­ 5 questions i hope to make a few phone calls to beachers across the spectrum i might even go out onto the street and buttonhole someone it may even be you miele s4 special edition free one-year supply of bags mini hand turbo floor brush and more limited quantity 5-year warranty vacuum cleaner new reduced rates for central vacuum repairs we fix all makes of vacuum cleaners and sewing machines annual warehouse sale puffin gear® 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12 beach metro news tuesday november 15 2011 the main menu lunch sandwich special with soup or salad monday to friday 11 am 3 pm except holidays try some gluten free receipes gluten is increasingly causing problems these days more people complain about being sensitive to the gluten con jan main tained in wheat reporting a number of is an author medical conditions from mild discomfort cooking instructor to a full celiac condition there are also and caterer people who are allergic to gluten which 416-265-8445 causes an anaphylactic reaction when they eat products containing it for these sensitive people removal of gluten from the diet is essential gluten is the protein in flour which gives flour its strength it allows bread to rise and maintain a beautiful full volume it allows cakes to rise and stay risen canada produces the best high gluten flour in the world ideal for making bread and pasta however it is this gluten which can cause havoc rice flour corn flour potato flour chick pea flour nut flours quinoa flour and bean flours are all low in gluten these flours may be used in combination usually two or three in a recipe to make up the amount of wheat flour called for for instance a cake calling for 2 cups of wheat flour could have 1 1/2 cups of chick pea flour and 3/4 cup of rice flour to mak up the 2 cups of e wheat flour the substitution of lesser gluten flours will not produce the same texture or taste as wheat flour the gluten in flour is critical in producing a nicely raised cake of even texture whereas flours of lesser gluten content produces a cake of less volume and a somewhat different taste however by using this substitution it does mean someone who is sensitive to gluten can have a cake bread a muffin or a cookie otherwise denied to them the following recipes are from friends who have had to remove gluten from their diet and have experimented with a variety of non-wheat flours to produce baked goods they enjoyed pancakes noella kyser who is gluten sensitive and an excellent cook has experimented with a variety of flours to find a combination which works for her in recipes these flours are available in health food stores and the bulk barn noella finds these crepe-like pancakes delicious for breakfast or snacks snacks are often hard to find for the gluten sensitive and she enjoys these with a little honey or hazelnut butter 2/3 cup 150 ml almond milk 1 egg 1/2 tsp 5 ml vanilla 2 tbsp 25 ml arrowroot flour 3 tbsp 45 ml each brown rice flour and quinoa flour in a measuring cup whisk together milk egg and vanilla in a separate bowl stir together arrowroot flour brown rice flour and quinoa flour stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients just until moistened spray a non-stick pan with baking spray and heat over medium-high heat until a drop of water on the pan sizzles pour half the batter onto pan to make one pancake repeat to make second pancakes when bubbles appear on surface of pancake and when edges are a deep golden brown gently flip pancake and cook until the other side is golden brown serve immediately apple walnut cake with caramel glaze barb betts has experimented with a variety of low gluten flours to find some that work well she makes this apple cake batter into a bundt cake or into muffins yummy 1 cup 250 ml each brown and granulated sugars 1 cup 250 ml vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 tsp 10 ml vanilla 1 3/4 cups 425 ml chick pea flour 1 1/2 cups 375 ml rice flour 2 tsp 10 ml ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp 2 ml nutmeg 1/2 tsp 2 ml powdered gelatin 1 tsp 5 ml salt 1 tsp 5 l baking soda 2 cups 500 ml peeled quartered thinly sliced apples 1/2 cup 125 ml chopped walnuts optional caramel frosting 1 cup 250 ml brown sugar 1/2 cup 125 ml butter 1/4 cup 60 ml light cream or milk preheat oven to 350°f 180°c spray 9 inch 23 cm bundt pan with baking spray using an electric mixer beat brown and granulated sugars with vegetable oil and eggs until thick and light in colour in a separate bowl stir together chick pea flour cinnamon nutmeg gelatin salt and baking soda together until well mixed gradually beat flour mixture into liquid mixture until well combined fold in apples and walnuts spoon batter into prepared pan bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean meanwhile in a saucepan bring brown sugar butter and cream to the boil boil four minutes remove from heat once cake has cooled unmold and pour frosting over cake variation to make muffins preheat oven to 375°f 190°c line 20 muffin cups with muffin papers and spoon batter into muffin cups 3/4 full bake 15 to 20 minutes or until firm to the touch only $7.95 10 discount for seniors and their family on monday nights from 3 pm to 9 pm excluding alcohol and holidays daily lunch dinner specials weekend brunch all day breakfast 2560 gerrard st east east of victoria park dine-in take-out catering · 416.690.2098 mon-sat 7 am 9 pm · sunday 8 am 5 pm michelle rogers catering services 647-501-5016 www.michellerogerscatering.com complimentary hors d oeuvre for new clients serving the beach gta and beyond for 10 years specializing in hors d oeuvres and party platters www.beachmetro.com buy with zero down discover how to buy with no money down and obtain free computerized listings with pictures of all available homes bottoms up chilean wines offer good value there s no arguing with the popularity of chilean wines today they re always juicy well-made and very indicative of their terroir furthermore they represent great value for the dollar are extremely enjoyable and infinitely food-friendly two of this country s famous wineries that have been a mainstay in this market for years and have helped catapult chilean wines to its notoriety here in ontario are concha y toro and casillero del diablo recently long time chief winemaker for both marcelo papa came to town to introduce some new premium wines from these houses to our market it had been quite a few years since i last met with marcelo in chile so it was great to catch up with him over lunch and taste his new selections all the wines spent some time aging in french oak barrels anywhere from 11 to 18 months first up was the 2009 marques de casa concha chardonnay 17.95 vintages from the newer cool limari valley near the ocean pear fig melon and toasted hazelnut abound in this vibrant silky sipper the 2009 maycas del limari reserva especial chardonnay 19.95 vintages followed this special winery owned by concha y toro is actually located in the limari valley and the wine showed lots of toasted mineral apple and zest with a buttery finish fresh and juicy a super pinot noir the 2010 marques de casa concha 19.95 from the limari valley was delightful with its toasted red fruit dill spice earthiness good struc www.buywithzerodown.info re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage edward finstein a.k.a the wine doctor wine writer educator judge consultant 416-269-7963 winedoctor@sympatico.ca www.winedoctor.ca ture and great length i really liked this savory little number and would love to see it in this market up next was the 2008 marques de casa concha reserva syrah 19.95 vintages from the maipo valley just outside santiago full of smoky bright dark fruit licorice spice and chocolate it was pretty tasty the 2009 maycas del limari reserva especial syrah 19.95 2008 vintage vintages june 9 2012 from the rapel valley was explosive with chewy dark fruit smoke pepper licorice tobacco and soft-grained tannins toasted sweet dark fruit plum chocolate spice and coffee oozed out of the 2009 marques de casa concha merlot 19.95 vintages june 9 2012 from the rapel valley a little tannic at the moment but this will soften over time the 2009 marques de casa concha carmenere 19.95 vintages from the limari valley was all about toasted dark fruit chocolate dried herbs and coffee with good acidity and some firmish tan gift certificates are always available private and corporate tastings available upon request nins marcelo did a fine job of managing to avoid any of the green vegetative notes often found in this varietal an interesting blend of cabernet and syrah was evident in the 2009 casillero del diablo reserva privada 15.95 not available with fruit from both the maipo and rapel vallies toast smoke black fruit chocolate leather tar coffee round tannins light spice and good acidity came together in this easier-drinking red two cabernet sauvignons finished off the tasting the 2009 marques de casa concha 19.95 vintages essential from the maipo valley containing a little cabernet franc and petit verdot came across like a red bordeaux blend exuding smoky cassis cherry black licorice tobacco cedar and cigar box it s approachable and infinitely quaffable note that this wine is reduced $2 from nov 27 to the end of the year the 2007 maycas del limari reserva especial 19.95 vintages feb 4 2012 from the limari valley was a gorgeous offering chock full of vanilla sweet cassis plum cherry pipe tobacco spice chocolate coffee and mineral this baby is rich and luscious yet elegant a real winner so stock up when it s released it won t last long in the $15 to $20 price range you d be hard-pressed to find better wines marcelo s offerings always score in the 90s proof of his ability to make quality wines with great personality and character indulge yourself you won t be sorry agent in ontario is select wines spirits www.selectwines.ca 416-367-5600.

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·13 nov 15 2011 food 11/11/11 1:11 pm page 1 tuesday november 15 2011 beach metro news 13 bill maclean s eye on business oward chang president of top drawer creative has been called a kind and gentle entrepreneur the kind who likes to find a good balance between work and life the kind most of us would like to work for from humble beginnings as the owner of bikeenergy in the beach back in the 1980s chang has established a 40-person advertising agency that specializes in promoting the active lifestyle with firms such as callaway golf fitness depot and wholesome foods under his guidance chang is putting his energies and beliefs behind them this past august chang moved his business from leslieville to the beach ­ 2216 queen st e ­ into a building a few doors down the street from ed s real scoop ironically his previous digs were near ed s new facility in leslieville i tell people i moved from ed s to ed s said chang the staff have absolutely fallen in love with the beach many have moved into the neighbourhood to live they jog for lunch or walk along the boardwalk it s like they ve discovered this amazing secret not only do the staff of top drawer creative enjoy the active lifestyle the beach offers they also like to shop and dine in the area on oct 21 chang and members of the top drawer staff were down on the beach with litter bags doing their part to pick up litter and generally give back to the community top drawer is also a member of smart commute an organization which encourages carpooling and cycling to work in 2005 the company won a toronto bike friendly award and chang said that for the few employees who live outside the city he gives them a work-at-home day every so often so they can save on gas chang is a member of les domestiques cycling club a cycling group that last year raised $8 million dollars through its charity rides if you see howard chang or members of top drawer creative down on the beach along the boardwalk or hanging out in ed s for a cone say hi and be glad that such a community-minded group of people have chosen to call the beach their home for more information call top h strength endurance and resistance training core and flexibility conditioning ­ and interactive games for the dogs working out with your dog is a unique time for both of you helping to offset the stress of leaving your pet train with your pooch at woof-fit with a sitter drawer creative at 416-462-1570 or or at home while making time for visit www.topdrawercreative.com exercising · everyone leaves the classes joanne cooper has just opened feeling refreshed and energetic up the first boutique fitness studio said cooper even the dogs are in the beach where you can bring tired your dog along to your workout for more information or to regisit s called woof-fit and can be ter for one of their many class found at 2491 queen st e near the times call woof-fit at 416-726-2836 r.c harris filtration plant in the or visit www.woof-fit.com good weather woof-fit members · will train outside with their pets grace maccall operates an onparticipating in some of the exerline boyswear boutique called cises when it s inclement there is tykethreads from her home in indoor studio space available the upper beach she offers hip woof-fit classes offer a full body unique quality clothing for boys workout which include cardio from such name brands as appaman coccoli goorin brothers knuckleheads morgan milo and wonderboy ­ the brands that are hard to find in the stores we were the typical toronto family maccall explained we didn t have family in town and didn t have a lot of free time to devote to shopping it was difficult to find clothes that her son wanted to wear so she began to explore some of the online options when she realized that there was a lot out there tykethreads was born storefront space is at a premium these days and one of the ways smaller home-based online businesses do to market themselves to the general public is to hold `popup sales maccall and tykethreads has teamed up with so young another home-based online company that specializes in designing modern lunch boxes and unisex diaper bags for a three-day pop-up sale at the cool east market 1390 danforth ave just east of pop up to tykethreads greenwood nov 18 to 20 this is your opportunity to see items in person and scoop up unique gift ideas for the holidays before going to the sale visit vince alexander can care for your dog www.tykethreads.com or call 416937-7197 and pick out something for your little guy · vince alexander has recently opened a new business looking after your dog when you can t beach dog care fitness offers half-day adventures and personalized home care for puppies elderly dogs and dogs with special needs vince has been living caring and walking dogs in the beach for the past 25 years his knowledge and understanding of beach dogs dog owners dog walkers veterinarians groomers obedience trainers city workers and the numerous special dog-friendly places in the beach are quite extensive and thorough he has developed a real beach dog reputation within the community he and his staff will provide fun and exercise for your dog behaviour coaching visits to the vet puppy care and visits to the groomer there is even a special beach dog b&b where your pet stays in a private dog boutique while you are away if you are looking for reliable safe and professional care for your precious pet give vince a call at beach dog 647286-5600 or visit his website at www.beachdog.ca · dawn chapman is the owner of a new fantastic farm fresh local café called lazy daisy s café at 1515 gerrard st at the corner of coxwell chapman whose grandparents had a farm in midhurst ontario named the café after one of the dairy cows her family kept growing up on the farm eating fresh `organic veggies was a way of life said chapman i m trying to bring a piece of the country here cont d on page 24 photo phil lameira judy mckenna picks up garbage from the sand near balsam avenue staff members and friends of top drawer creative along with community residents spent most of the morning of oct 21 cleaning up debris at balmy beach.

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·14 nov 15 2011 child 11/11/11 1:37 pm page 1 14 beach metro news tuesday november 15 2011 beaches suzuki school of music the internationally successful suzuki method allows children to experience the joy of music making in a caring environment we offer piano violin cello new toddler and parent class on the child side christine s fantasy life as jason bourne t s hard as a mom as your boys grow into men to continue to be connected to them i have found that playing the same sports or trying new things with them helps which brings me to the story of my single day as jason bourne to stay connected i agree from time to time to participate in sports that any normal 45-year-old woman with questionable fitness ability should likely decline while i have my posse of women with whom i work out infrequently and i dabble in women s hockey in the winter time i m no high performance athlete i m more of a high performance romance novel reader but we ll save that story for another day on this particular weekend my boys really really wanted to play a big game of shoot `em up at the cottage ­ them versus the rational one and me we don t disturb anyone secluded on our little patch of the canadian shield we just run around pretending we re someone cool and dangerous with full goggles long sleeved shirts and pants and more guns and paint pellets than any canadian tire franchisee ever imagined he d sell in a summer and we go full out recognizing the inherent inequality that teaming the two old slow parents against the young nimble teenagers would represent they agreed that we could have the tree fort for our home base and simply defend our fort from their attack the rational one and i reasoned that age and wisdom would be our advantage we had a classic military strategy ­ stay in the tree fort stick together and communicate where the attackers were ­ then shoot them dead which in this case meant put a paint marker on their chest with a green beret-style high five we were ready game on boys now i m not proud of the fact that i am highly competitive by nature i like to win and i ll sacrifice the lives of my own children in a metaphoric paintball game in order to reach my goals although the game started out civilly enough i could see that the boys were intent on defeating the rational one and me by any means necessary i d i christine yerrill never been prouder our base the tree fort was a sophisticated treetop lair ­ with shuttered windows from behind which one can strafe the countryside and eliminate all invaders through the door the rational one could see the high land and quickly realized that the boys were trying to flank us approach us from the water side to scale a long rope ladder for a full on assault anticipating the assault we decided to quickly reload our guns for the battle to the finish like bonnie and clyde of the tundra the rational one tossed me his gun and i refilled it while he kept me covered when i went to return it to him he said charmingly you keep it it s fully loaded from behind my battle goggles i smiled sweetly at him thinking gosh i love him and turned to shoot out of my window again only to find out that this gun lacked a little something what was it oh yes power frustrated that he d duped me into using an inferior weapon i turned from my post to complain to him i found only an open door and an empty tree fort clearly our plan of stay in the fort stick together had undergone a minor adjustment along with the part about communicating with each other geez that guy just did not know how to follow orders after a slightly panicked moment i caught a glimpse of him racing across open ground chasing our 14-year-old into the bushes out of the corner of my eye i also saw my youngest dodge around behind the cottage out of sight ­ my god they had set up a trap it was brilliant and the rational one who i had very recently renamed the gullible one had fallen right into it knowing the only chance for a win would be to have the boys think that i was still in the tree fort i became ja please contact ines pagliari director 416-726-5729 musically enriching lives in the beach since 1994 french montessori school · broadview and mortimer 416-467-1618 · kingston road and fallingbrook 416-690-9305 part time and full time programs available planting the seed for the future broad view 18 month-old to 5 1/2 year old learning through play 18 mo 2.5 years old ­ tues thurs am 2.5-3.5 years old ­ mon wed fri am 975 kingston road kingston road united church 3.5-5 years old ­ mon wed fri pm 416-690-9935 now accepting enrollment for 2011-2012 www.beachesco-op.com become a part of your child s preschool journey medicalert always on call 1·866·848·3259 ­ www.medicalert.ca son bourne seeing a slim window of opportunity i decided i needed to move move move to get into a hiding place that would allow me to shoot them as they approached the tree fort but remain unseen until they were close to it i was convinced my partner the gullible one would be dead paintball dead very shortly it was up to me to save our tree fort our pride and our reputations while my youngest was still circling behind the cottage i leapt from the tree fort to the ground and spying a wood shed that was unoccupied but with a good sight line to the tree fort took off at a run up the hill legs pumping lungs straining i knew that if i could get to the shed before the youngest came out from behind the cottage i would be in the best position possible to win the game the problem with these games is that you do imagine and heck actually believe while you re in it that you really are jason bourne with immense physical prowess and acute reflexes unfortunately as i mentioned i am just a 45-year-old with marginal fitness levels i tripped and fell over a smallish rock and went flying into the dusty path landing with a grunt of pain and dropping my gun into the dirt my youngest came around the corner of the cottage to find me lying unarmed at his feet he was so shocked that for a moment he forgot to shoot me in that moment it got a little worse ­the rational one came out of the bushes concerned that i was hurt at which point the youngest shot both of us at point blank range winning the game and becoming the legend now known as the `sniper of the century on lake kasshabog as i nursed my bruised arms knees and ego for the next two weeks i remembered that winning hadn t been the objective but the connection had every time the story of my fantastic flying fall is told and the youngest s fantastic plot to win is rehashed i see that connection was achieved still wish i had jason bourne s moves though www.easttorontovillage.com register now for winter ward 9 co-operative playschool · preschool children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age · monday to friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm · registered early childhood educators · walks to st denis and balmy beach schools 70 silver birch avenue church of st aidan 416-698-4179 www.ward9playschool.ca spaces available photo phil lameira cc55 s nancy culver stands with malvern students mary doucette emily cotsomitis and hayley oleksiak with her mom joyce the students halloween for hunger effort resulted in a total of 966 cans of food which they donated to community centre 55 s share-a-christmas program.

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·15 nov 15 2011 child 11/11/11 1:43 pm page 1 tuesday november 15 2011 beach metro news 15 write on health enjoy life now but plan for the future here s a story to help inspire special when we realized he had not brought his christmas memories for your family christina marshall pyjamas like dominos our smiles disaplast year i was flipping through an apr bscn peared and there was a collective groan of online catalogue when an idea for is a health communications disappointment christmas jumped to mind the inspira specialist in the beach then suddenly i noticed a green stripe tion was a photo of an entire family inside his collar he s wearing them unwearing matching festive pyjamas ­ inderneath his clothes i announced to the cluding the family dog jumping delight of the children the event was back on and enthe scene sparked my imagination i promptly clicked joyed by all `print and then looked for photos of members of my immediwhen the holidays were over my sister and i gave each othate family printed these out and cut and pasted the heads of er a huge hug and high-five before she got in her car to drive my sister parents and so forth onto the heads of the people in back to ohio we were on a roll a surprise 80th birthday celthe catalogue photo ebration and scholarship we stealthily organized for our father the result looked hilarious just two months prior had been profoundly memorable i scanned the retouched catalogue photo and sent it to my the context of this story may help you understand the point sister with the caption christmas present idea for the fami yesterday i learned my father has lung cancer ly along with a message saying what do you think he has been in the hospital for two weeks getting a multia reply came quickly she loved it tude of tests to figure out why his heart rate and his breathing my sister s children are twins they turned six years old at rate were so elevated during this time we have been able to the beginning of this november for years they have looked focus on the present because we lived the past to fullest and forward to and enjoyed dance parties with their auntie chris planned for the future and birthday parties and dressing up together for halloween i think these are some of the steps we took that have been a pyjama party was a natural extension of this party theme helpful we hatched a plan to give each family member one of the · prepare a will in advance when your life is calm my father three styles of matching pyjamas along with an invitation to not only prepared a will in advance he even asked for our ina pyjama party on boxing day put fast-forward to christmas eve which we celebrate with my · pre-plan your funeral arrangements about 10 years ago father and his partner at his house he and i chose his cremation plot together even though the my father opened his present to find a pair of bright white view from the site obviously doesn t matter we picked a good and green-stripped pyjamas along with an invitation to a py one anyway laughing about the irony of this silly considerajama party not a typical gift an 80-year-old retired scientist ex tion that was important to both of us pects to receive he was clearly puzzled · think about what you would regret not knowing about on christmas day my father joined the rest of our family as your loved one and then take the time to hear the stories over we opened more presents lots of laughter ensued as more the years i have listened to dad s experiences during the secstriking festive sleep wear and pyjama party invitations where ond world war and the hungarian revolution i know how he unwrapped while dad still seemed puzzled the twins were met my mother clever jokes he played on family and friends immediately excited at the idea and could hardly wait until the and sentimental details including that he made my crib himnext evening self i took care to write these stories down for what seemed like an eternity for the kids and my sister · record the sound of your loved one s voice i have saved who was asked over and over again is it time now for the py some of my father s special phone messages over the years so jama party the evening of boxing day finally arrived i will always be able to hear his voice when we finished and cleared away dinner the twins insisted i hope sharing this story helps you make the most of your it was time for the pyjama party to start one-by-one we precious family time together at christmas and throughout emerged looking like candy canes it was a hilarious sight the year we were laughing in the hallway when my father arrived christina marshall apr is a strategic communications consultant specializing in health and lifestyle markets who lives in the beach she can be reached at info@vivantcommunications.ca and blogs at www.vivantcommunications.ca/wp beaches i 2191 queen street east i 416.686.1430 danforth i 784 broadview avenue i 416.849.1476 leroux froebel bilingual school · programs for children 18 months to 12 years · early reading math french · music and creative activities · children walked to/from adam beck williamson rd st johns and kimberley schools 72 main street in calvary baptist church at main st benlamond www.lerouxfroebel.com 416-698-1923 kids help phone ­ 1-800-668-6868 or kidshelpphone.ca national eating disorder information centre 416-340-4156 or nedic.ca healthy earth visit us at www.healthyearthschool.com respect · resourcefulness · responsibility 416.690.5969 k thanu yo e-mail healthyearthschool@rogers.com services · nursery school · junior kindergarten · senior kindergarten · grade 1 · after school tutoring grades k-6 now accepting registrations · one to six ratio · individual guided reading program · writing skills · math · science · global awareness · theatre and music fully accredited montessori program full-day casa 2 years 8 months ­ 5 years elementary grades 1 ­ 6 extended childcare extracurricular programs now accepting applications for 2012/13 with your support we 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