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a non-profit community resource since 1972 funded by our advertisers distributed free by your neighbours volume 39 no 21 february 8 2011 beach bia wants answers the beach bia has a questionnaire they would love you to fill out it s on-line and can be accessed and answered at www.beachbia.com/survey if you prefer a paper copy you can pick it up from and return it to pippins 2098 queen st e near wineva or at the beach metro news office 2196 gerrard st e the results will help the bia determine what the best mix of stores restaurants pubs services and other businesses should be along queen street your input will help it actively identify and entice selected successful businesses to extend their reach to the beach the beach bia covers 23 blocks along queen from neville park to lockwood three blocks west of woodbine they need a big enough sample to make this meaningful so please go directly to your computer access the above address or pick up the paper copy and give it your best shot to thank people who make the effort the bia will have a draw to select one of the replies the sender of which will receive $25 inside photo phil lameira starting down the slippery slope toward fun fun fun fun that was the atmosphere at fairmount park on jan 28 as fairmount park ice masters hosted its annual winterfest ice skating tobogganing music and hot chocolate kept the crowd warm during the afternoon declan kelly 7 takes a spin down the hill enjoying every minute of it for more photos see pages 20/21 proposed edgewood development gets rocky reception by carole stimmell it was almost a network moment you really expected someone to shout i m mad as hell and i m not going to take it anymore the venue for all this anger was the fairmount park community centre for a community consultation meeting about a planning application for the site of the former corpus christi separate school on edgewood avenue about 50 community residents spent the evening of jan 26 trying to express their frustration over the amount of development construction that has taken place in their neighbourhood over the last few years it was quite an initiation for new councillor mary-margaret mcmahon leontine major senior planner told the audience that when the catholic school board put the site up for sale 30 to 40 different developers expressed interest in the location with a wide variety of plans ­ everything from townhouses and condos to a nursing home some of the proposals planned to reuse the school building but the eventual purchaser urbancorp leslieville development inc intends to demolish the school and build 28 detached and semi-detached houses on the property major said the original proposal submitted to the city called for the houses to front onto edgewood and hemlock avenues as well as a newly created cul-de sac off edgewood avenue after a review by city services the cul-de-sac was deemed too small to accommodate city garbage trucks and snow plows so the plan was revised to include a new public road connecting edgewood to hemlock major pointed out that the proposed plan met all the criteria for neighbourhoods under the new official plan in terms of density height parking and setbacks the architect presch jane pointed out that this is as low density [development as you will see in the city however some of the community members in the audience were having none of it we have 79 new homes in a three block radius said one another said that the community was stressed to the breaking point it s not a neighbourhood any more it s a single storey apartment building over the course of the meeting cont d on page 3 foot traffic ­ see page 18 plus police beat 5 deja views 7 community calendar 10 glenn cochrane s corner.13 food and wine 14 money life law 15 open doors 15 the incomer 16 a child s world 17 art scene 19 write on health 25 entertainment beat 26 pet of the month 27

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·02 feb 8.11 2/4/11 1:40 pm page 1 2 beach metro news tuesday february 8 2011 kathryn wright ll.b barrister solicitor family law and mediation from conflict to resolution mediation for a fair resolution of the issues on marriage breakdown without going to court · separation agreements · custody and access · divorce · property · support 2239 queen street east 416-699-8848 kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com www.kathrynwrightlaw.com centre 55 `congraduates its share-achristmas volunteers the hamper s college of christmasology at the university of northern lights held its 2010 convocation at community centre 55 on jan 24 doctorates and certificates of achievement were all handed out to people who helped with cc55 s annual food drive catherine baillie right received her certificate of appreciation from hamper himself this past christmas food was delivered to over 1,200 families photos phil lameira fire on the beach · screens · tool sets · cleaners · wood · gas · electric www.merrymaids.com 2 blocks west of woodbine 2 blocks west of woodbine ro ad proudly canadian www.classicfireplace.ca www.classicfireplace.ca 416-698-3473 kin gs n to woodbine ave 1828 queen street east queen st ®tm trademark of air miles international trading b.v used under license by loyaltyone inc retail media group inc and merry maids 416-686-7784 south east toronto

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tuesday february 8 2011 beach metro news 3 beach your music store locksmith in the beach safe guarding life property and profits in the beach since 1982 takamine~ovation~washburn~hamer residential commercial industrial new guitars slightly blemished eco med prin a· u ass von d · lcn 416-691-6684 ks loc eying s rk ste loser ma r c ars o do wb do win up to 50 off open monday thru thursday `til 8:30 pm friday `til 6 pm saturday `til 5 pm scarboro music 1051 kingston road at victoria park 416.699.8333 email scarboromusic@sympatico.ca fast and friendly service for most musical instruments celebrate beach family day ueen street is the go-to place for fun on family day feb 21 the beach bia has been hosting the event since the holiday was officially declared three years ago and there are lots of things for both kids and adults to enjoy start off in kew gardens where you can enjoy music by dj dominic visit the bowmanville petting zoo and watch an ice sculptor create a life-sized model of a beach icon at the bmo booth there will be free colouring books for the kids and a chance to meet bmo bear who is always happy to greet new friends at noon take in the excitement of the groms rail jam demo at the beach synagogue at kenilworth and queen visit the super science station for spectacular dry ice demonstrations children also have the opportunity of making silly putty with the instructor and taking it beach metro file photo bonded and insured q home at rona s little hammers club kids can have fun building projects made of wood that they can keep at waverley baptist church on waverley north of queen activities include face painting balloon artists and creating dream catchers between 11 and 11:30 a.m enjoy a fun and interactive show with the kids as they get to sing along and share their input to make up fun stories with the performer chris mckhool s earth seas air takes the stage at noon and 2 p.m children join chris on stage to play musical instruments from all around the world at the fox theatre beech and queen at noon and 1 p.m don t miss johnny toronto the hilarious juggling unicycling comedian he juggles objects while on a six-foot unicycle there are many more activities planned so mark your calendar now for private hangings daphne from the sewing basket giving you the same attention to your interior decorating needs · curtains · roman blinds · duvet covers to arrange appointment 416-698-1231 residents raise issues of concern cont d from page 1 people raised three issues of concern the first was a general dissatisfaction that the community would be losing a major green space a number of residents questioned why the city had not purchased the site for parkland major said that the city was given the opportunity to acquire the site but passed one audience member insisted that with the new regime at city hall council should reconsider purchasing the property the new owner quickly put a stop to any possibility the second issue involves the amount of disruption caused by all of the construction projects in the neighbourhood residents immedi ately adjacent to the school site wanted reassurances that any damage to their homes would be compensated and since this is the beach the third issue was parking everyone said that finding street parking in the immediate vicinity of the former school was very difficult major acknowledged that parking is bad everywhere in ward 32 every street has a problem one group of residents objected to the integral garages and driveways planned for the houses on edgewood pointing out that there were none along the rest of the street another resident insisted that the city should pay for road cuts so that everyone could park in their front yards however some residents did have suggestions to ameliorate some of the issues including having all of the houses face on to the new street eliminating the need for driveways on edgewood obviously the final details of the plan are still a work in progress but the community will get another chance to have its say when the project comes up for a vote at a community council meeting later this spring merchants if you saw their ad in beach metro news let them know support our local selected overstocked furniture at wholesale prices 1974 queen st east 416-690-5224 in the beaches 7 days a week www.seagullclassics.com

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·04 feb 8.11· 2/4/11 12:47 pm page 1 4 beach metro news tuesday february 8 2011 beach resident held in iranian prison wife hopes letter writing campaign will help fr him ee by bill maclean sometimes concern for your family trumps concern for your own safety but then again beach resident hamid ghassemi-shall really had no reason to expect any problems when he decided to visit his ill mother in his native country of iran hamid had been back to iran at least once before on the anniversary of his father s death in 2004 his wife antonella mega told me that he had been depressed after not getting to see his father before he died or making the funeral service because of the war in iraq when his mother fell ill hamid felt he must go see her in may of 2008 hamid who is a canadian citizen flew to iran to stay at the family home with his brother alborz while at the hospital visiting his mother the home was ransacked alborz was arrested and all hamid s official travel papers including his canadian and iranian passports were taken hamid immediately went to the canadian consulate in tehran to get his canadian passport replaced but was told there that he would need to get his iranian photo phil lameira passport replaced as well if he planned to leave the country apparently the iranian antonella mega is trying to help free her husband hamid ghassemi-shall from government does not recognize the an iranian jail by raising awareness about his situation concept of dual citizenship and requires passport when he arrived he was arrested and hustled off to that all iranian citizens have an iranian passport hamid contacted the iranian authorities several times and the infamous evin prison the same prison where canadian was eventually told to come to the offices and pick up his photojournalist zahra kazemi was taken to and subsequently died there or was killed as many contend at home antonella mega was frantic she didn t hear from hamid for another 18 months not until november 2009 when he called he tearfully told her that he and his brother were considered spies and that he had been forced to sign his own death sentence in january of 2010 mega was notified that hamid s brother had died while in prison apparently from stomach cancer the phone calls stopped after july 2010 following a prison uprising in section 350 of the prison mega said that hamid was not involved in the uprising but the event had resulted in a stricter lock-down of the facility and restricted all phone calls the family has retained the services of a lawyer in iran a woman named giti pourfazel she has tried with the help of several expert witnesses to convince the courts that the evidence they have against hamid and alborz ­ an apparent email ­ has been fabricated but has had no luck in getting him freed the canadian minister for foreign affairs the honourable lawrence cannon has assured mega that his department as well as the department of consular affairs under the newlyappointed minister honourable diane ablonczy is working on hamid s case but mega is not satisfied with the pace of negotiations i spoke to jeff richardson assistant to minister ablonczy who told me that the iranian government is very closed and that very little communication comes their way from it we are taking these cases very seriously richardson said referring to hamid s case as well as that of saeed malekpour a richmond hill resident who like hamid returned to iran to visit an ill relative and has been imprisoned ever since and sentenced to be hanged and hossein derakhshan another canadian-iranian blogger imprisoned since 2008 we are antonella and hamid in happier times cont d on page 25 buy with zero down discover how to buy with no money down and obtain free computerized listings with pictures of all available homes www.buywithzerodown.info re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage get your dog barking up the right tree teaching dog owners how to communicate with their dog creating an unbreakable bond between 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·05 feb 8.11 2/4/11 3:19 pm page 1 tuesday february 8 2011 beach metro news 5 sheila blinoff s police beat as well as calling the police at the phone numbers listed below you can contact crime stoppers anonymously at 416-222-tips online at www.222tips.com text tor and your message to crimes 274637 or leave a tip on facebook the toronto police request help in an ongoing fraud investigation into a pre-paid snow removal scam targeting seniors in the gta over 60 complaints have been reported so far and it is believed there are more victims a man offered seniors snow removal services for the rest of this winter took advance cash payments varying from $60 to $180 and never came back to do the work elman iakhilaev 30 of toronto has been arrested and charged with eight counts of fraud he will appear in court on feb 14 if you have information contact the police at 416-8083207 police have recovered a painting by the canadian artist j.w morrice 18651924 called `chateau leven it was stolen from pearson international airport upon its arrival from calgary in 1988 anyone with information should contact the major crime unit at 416-808-5306 on oct 20 on a train heading westward from the main street subway station a man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman passenger attempted to assault a second woman then left at the st george station call 416-808-5400 if you have any information on jan 29 a man boarded a westbound subway train at spadina and allegedly sexually assaulted several women when a male passenger intervened the suspect fled at landsdowne arthur mendez-vega 57 of toronto has been charged with two accounts of sexual assault assault mischief interfere with property indecent acts and fail to comply with probation police would like to speak with the man who came to the women s aid and also other victims call 416-8081400 two 14-year-old boys reported that on jan 28 around 3.30 p.m they were at swanwick and osborne avenues when they were approached from behind by two males with a demand for their property the victims complied and the suspects fled a 13-year-old boy reported that on jan 26 around 3:30 p.m in the rhodes and fairford avenues area he was approached by an older male who demanded cash when he refused to hand it over he was punched in the face and money taken from his coat pockets the suspect then fled a 39-year-old woman reported that she was at victoria park and danforth on jan 25 around 8 p.m when two males showed a handgun and grabbed at her purse an altercation ensued and one of the suspects hit her on the head her assailants fled empty handed on jan 30 at about 8 p.m a 23-year-old woman was approached by three men near crescent town road and goodwood park crescent one produced a handgun and demanded her purse and cell phone which they grabbed then fled cash and examination equipment was taken from an optimart at 294 main st during the night of jan 31­feb 1 thieves gained entry by forcing a door the police are concerned for the safety of a missing man arthur hagopian 71 who was last seen on jan 17 in the coxwell/dundas area he is white 5 9 200-225 lbs with brown eyes short brown/grey hair and a full grey beard call 416-808-2200 if you have any information the number one criminal cause of death in canada is drunk driving in ontario almost onequarter of all road fatalities are alcohol-related over 16,000 people in the province are convicted annually for impaired-related criminal offences if you intend to drink choose a responsible alternative to driving options include public transit,designated drivers taxis limousines and hotels walking while inebriated is extremely dangerous many pedestrians have been seriously injured or killed by walking stumbling or falling into traffic toronto traffic services say the best way to combat drinking and driving is for all citizens to take an active role as partners in road safety if you see someone who appears to be or you know is driving or about to drive impaired call 911 you could save lives if you are hosting a party ensure that you have non-alcoholic options available for your guests don t allow anyone to drive away from home if you suspect that they are impaired advertisement 7 deadly mistakes most homesellers make 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 hand dipped truffles for your valentine new this year truffles filled with real grand marnier or real rum or spice up your valentine s day with our new red hot chili chocolate truffles feeling more casual try a box of our famous tortoises or our oreos dipped in belgian chocolate if it s not homemade it s not ed s we re west of beech avenue and half a block west of the fox theatre ed s real scoop 2224 queen street east 416-699-6100

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·06 feb 8.11 2/7/11 10:58 am page 1 6 beach metro news february 8 2011 in my opinion plan to enjoy family day festival in the beach mark monday feb 21 on your calendar for an event that you and your family won t want to miss it s the fourth family day festival in the beach presented by bmo bank of montreal this year s fantastic family day line-up of free activities in the beach include · canada s oldest privately-run zoo bowmanville zoo will bring its llama alpaca and other animals to kew gardens · juno award nominee chris mckhool will be performing at the waverly baptist church where there will be arts crafts face painters balloon sculptors story tellers and more · bring your skates for a family skate at the kew rink thanks to the beaches rec centre · bmo bank of montreal and their lovable bmo bear mascot will be at kew park with a colouring station · beach buddy will wander the street giving high-fives and hugs to adoring fans charles cameron chair beach bia · a courageous stilt walker will make a few appearances way up high · an ice sculptor will create a frosty representation of a `famous local figure · stop by kew gardens at noon for the groms snowboard rail jam demo · the beach synagogue will host a wacky science station and the rona `little kids hammer club · entertainment at the fox theatre including a juggling unicycleriding comedian · watch for rory the gnome at bumbleberry kids and kids at home what some of the stores will be doing on family day family day is not simply about checking out a few cool venues it s also about discovering and rediscovering our neighbourhood businesses many stores are revving up the entire week before the event here are some exciting examples of what our stores will be doing on the day · bark and fitz beaches ­ doggy treat samples · beach glo tanning hair creations ­ `beach glo bella contest · beach valumart ­ free cake and coffee helium balloons for kids · bizzybee playcentre ­ balloons for all visiting children and in-store draw · bmo ­ bmo the bear free colouring book tasty treats and refreshments · boa ­ kids can draw their family or family tree · chocolate by wickerhead ­ demonstrations of belgian chocolate fondue · cobs bread ­ meet breadhead the mascot plus sweet treats and balloons · dufflet pastries ­ sample duf flet s `small indulgence crackle · ed s real scoop ­fudge-making demonstrations and fudge samples · expedia cruise ship centers the beach ­ cookie decorating colouring plus a chance to enter to win disney gift basket · groms ­ free cupcake tasting · juice and java ­ free mini cupcakes for the kids · mira s vintage ­ free face painting · naturalis ­ free tasty samples · nutty chocolatier ­ free tastes of funky chunky and in-store contest · seagull classics ­ live jazz band and count the jelly bean contest · st louis bar and grill ­arts and crafts for the kids · starbucks coffee co ­ free drink and pastry samples all day · the body shop ­ free demonstrations and samples · the remarkable bean ­ come in and get your fair trade pin · titika canada inc ­ free snacks learn more about these and other specials and activities on the beach bia website www.beachbia.com important details we wish to thank all of our generous sponsors bmo bank of montreal td canada trust bellefair condos state farm insurance ­ leane besky agent and all of our gift basket sponsors their generosity and involvement goes a long way to improve our festival and our community every year everything is subject to change so please call or check the beach bia website before you participate go to www.beachbia.com or call 416-693-2242 for more information on the family day festival and more also get in touch with us if you or someone you know would like to volunteer perhaps for student hours follow us on the beach facebook fan page or beach buddy s twitter page ­ links can be found on our website 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 february 22 2011 advertising deadline february 14 the beach metro news office is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m weekdays and until 8 p.m on deadline day circulation 30,000 executive paul m babich president brian mercer vice president mike howarth secretary kelvin francis treasurer david windrim past-president and christina blizzard and don snider 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 offering thanks and praise for good deed sunday jan 23 coldest yet -17°c midday sunday in the parking lot at victoria park avenue and gerrard street i found myself outside my locked running car with the door slightly ajar perplexed i spotted neriks alterations tucked in by mcdonalds mr nerick kindly clipped and bent a wire clothes hanger after 20 minutes of failed unlocking attempts i gave up my technique was evidently flawed it wasn t possible to cab home to get the second set of keys because the spare house keys were in the purse locked on the front seat of the car when i asked a lovely woman in the parking lot for 25 cents she gave me 50 cents reluctantly nodding she didn t think i was the local panhandler while at the phone mr nerik stepped out of his shop to ask how was it going after hearing how the phone ate money he invited me in offering use of his cell phone and glasses next he put on his coat and decided to assess the situation himself he then proceeded to try a variety of methods nearly unlocking the door a second gentleman joined the fray he enthusiastically brought more implements that were modified and tested mr nerik had locked up his shop and the two men worked in the brutal cold for almost an hour when i asked them to stop go get warmed up my husband should be home one gentleman said so what can he do to which i responded so you know him moments later the door opened the two gentlemen wished me well and walked off when i entered mr nerik s shop to thank him he ever so graciously refused my modest gift explaining sincerely his thoughts regarding helping each other arriving home that afternoon i felt a strange calm prior events of the day that may have contributed to some distraction seemed remote and inconsequential still shaking from the severe cold i mulled how were those men feeling as lame as my problem was these people spontaneously gave their time with kindness and total disregard to the elements a week later i still ponder thank you so much mr nerick silvia trei victoria park avenue phil s attempt to quit all the best to phil in his quest to give up smoking especially since he has two very young children also it will be one less smoker employing the disgusting habit of flicking their butts onto the sidewalk or any other space that happens to be convenient is this the method of disposal they employ inside their own homes sandra hanmer park row south hamilton

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·07 feb 8.11 2/4/11 11:58 am page 1 tuesday february 8 2011 beach metro news 7 david van dyke deja views this archival photograph was taken close to the lake on munro park avenue in late winter of 1915 believe me if you ever feel sick and need a doctor this is the street to live on is it not incredible how much a tree grows in 90 years do you have an old photo you d like to share please call me at 416-691-4774 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 cta series 372 it0149 check out beach metro news website www.beachmetro.com maria minna m.p beaches­east york 1912 danforth ave toronto on m4c 1j4 t 416-467-0860 f 416-467-0905 email minnam@parl.gc.ca website www.mariaminna.com ymca we build strong kids strong families strong communities east city ymca upcoming programs preschool programs 3 months to 4 yrs my newborn me music lullabies with baby toddler on the go crawl and play plus many more tour schedules for upcoming spaces and applications for our wait list now being accepted nursery school ­ 18 months to 4 years kindergarten enrichment ­ 4 and 5 years morning and afternoon programs call for appointment and more details nursery school flex stretch tone yoga adult fitness east city ymca 907 kingston road 416-694-1159

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·08 feb.8.11 2/4/11 10:00 am page 1 8 beach metro news tuesday february 8 2011 seniors · home visits adults · foot care problems children · examinations david allison d ch chiropodist corns callous full nail care heel pain warts 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 custom made orthotics 2494 danforth ave #205 above shoppers drug mart west of main street · toronto lady foot care in the comfort of your home · corns · callouses · nails 416 691-4348 open saturdays job stress bryan helen ex nurse u.k 416-699-8134 da r bar r acorn optimal fitness fit for health or fit for performance personalized training to meet your goals call to discuss your training interests visit the studio at personal trainer www.acornoptimal.ca specializing in pilates · managing conflict · improving work performance · developing your career le r or e st s i ol expert legal solutions real estate· estates corporate www.bdale.com i norm spence pts 416 716 2367 norm@acornoptimal.ca studio at victoria park kingston road in-home training available your news your neighbourhood www.beachmetro.com 416-686-4699 2234 queen st e by appointment we have books for sale at the beach metro news office by authors cit ann carson glenn cochrane jean cochrane carolyn day brenda dow ed finstein donal murphy jane smart lorraine o donnell williams m-f 9-5 specializing in financial accounting services bookkeeping cash flow budgeting controllership and financial management nanny monthly remittances and t4 preparation personal corporate tax preparation planning business succession planning consulting services audit assistance financial forecasts projections 2196 gerrard st e 128 balsam ave toronto on m4e 3b7 tel 416-435-7542 info@ilavskyaccounting.ca www.ilavskyaccounting.ca 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 2533 danforth ave at main 416698-5521 www.torontodermatology.com · microdermabrasion · body treatments · facials · aromatherapy massage · spa packages · ear candling · waxing · manicure/pedicure · sunless spray tan · gift certificates linda bronicheski b.mus ll.b barrister and solicitor 47 main street at lyall 416-763-6884 www.beachesfamilylaw.com 2279 queen st e · 416.698.2944 beautyandthebeachspa.net www.mindfulnesstraumatherapy.ca winter 2 second special 1 microdermabrasion $69 juvaderm syringe 40 off · · · · · winter special package of two 1st treatment reg price 2nd treatment 1/2 price $105 reg $140 shiatsu therapy what s so important about feb 14 it s ·botox cosmetic for sweating ·sclerotherapy ·radiotherapy for face veins ·chemical peels neck and back pain sports injuries chronic fatigue muscle pain acupuncture available deadline day at beach metro news don t miss out call advertising manager dr cathy andrew 416-691-1965 quarry plaza marlene gacser cst c ac 416-694-4090 certified shiatsu therapist and acupuncturist 1986 queen st.e suite 206 416-698-1164 x 26 credible competent committed the college of occupational therapists of ontario coto protects ontarians by regulating occupational therapists ots ensuring that they meet established standards and addressing client concerns to confirm that your ot is registered or to make a complaint about the practice of an ot please visit www.coto.org or call 1-800-890-6570 dianne marquardt leukemia research fund 416-661-cure

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tuesday february 8 2011 beachmetronews 9 professio na ldirecto ry self-governing health professions health self-governing health professions health veterinarians houghton veterinary housecall services vaccines examinations diagnostics palliative care and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home lawyers 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 chiropractors animal chiropractic dr mark t garbutt d.c certified animal chiropractor massage therapy registered massage therapists dr karin rummell associates optometrists 1914 queen st e e of woodbine mon sat by appointment physiotherapy at home physiotherapy and rehabilitation services provided in the comfort of your own home treatment covered by most extended health plans garry m cass 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 416-707-2298 www.yourhomephysio.com dr barbara houghton 647-221-5516 1004 coxwell ave o connor 416-423-2289 psychotherapy abina murphy r.i.h.r psychotherapist reiki master spiritual director dr linda chan 951 kingston rd west of victoria park optometrist house calls for pets examinations vaccines diagnostics dental preventatives home euthanasia and aftercare balsara veterinary mobile services glover associates barristers solicitors notaries real estate family litigation wills estates corporate counselling relationships couples finding your strengths peg earle m.a m.div registered marriage family therapist megan conway rmt crhp associates queen hammersmith open 6 days/wk therapy lounge evening weekend appointments available 416-691-1991 www.travellingvet.com 416-565-0477 holistic therapies 416-691-3700 queen and woodbine massage therapy · reflexology 2245 queen st east · 2nd floor free consultation 416-916-7122 medical hypnosis smoking obesity 416-693-5611 wellness david faed covered by ohip dr andrew sorens m.d 2910 kingston rd nancy christie m.t.c mindfullness psychotherapy · depression · trauma · anxiety · relationship · creativity · free initial consultation 416-691-3768 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 criminal lawyer 416-698-9027 peg@pegearle.com urban calm therapeutics stephanie gage rmt cami rahman rmt caitlin mcaulay rmt 1842 queen st east #102 690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca barrister solicitor 416-261-8041 dr david jeong dentist 2107 danforth ave at woodbine subway new patients welcome open saturdays www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca www.leslievillefitness.com 416-709-6654 kathryn wright family law mediation 2239 queen street east www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com child adolescent and family therapy sexual abuse trauma youth in conflict with the law · emotional behavioural issues · siegi a schuler msw rsw children s mental health consultant 416-693-8121 catherine allon bsc med psychotherapy coaching straight talk for clarity and a fulfilling life missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca 416-362-7472 jen goddard r.m.t neville park health group 2455 queen st east 416-699-8848 416-696-1800 416-694-0232 beaches therapy psychotherapist depression · anxiety relationship issues · stress evenings/weekends available 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 paul j cahill personal injury lawyer housecalls for beach residents 220 bay street suite 1400 divorced separated or on that road and don t want to be get over it here 416.694.5800 www.theworkofmen.com life management corporate coaching 416-690-6257 healing hands family chiropractic massage centre jessie schultz rmt evelyn cho rmt 923 kingston rd 2 blocks west of victoria park open monday ­ saturday laura devlin ma ccc colon hydrotherapy now in the beach get relief from bloating indigestion constipation fatigue and more 416-643-3857 pcahill@willbarristers.com adr-mediation 416-699-6336 416-648-7863 www.beachestherapy.ca 2251a queen st east below starbucks dr linda winter psychologist consultations · therapy individuals · couples over 20 years experience located at queen wheeler laura hetherington gestalt psychotherapy creative support for change awareness choice growth www.vitalifeclinic.com 416-849-0004 mpsquared coaching merrill pierce cca icf 416.824.2626 merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com www.thespinaladjuster.com chiropractors dr janet d arcy chiropractor between neville park nursewood 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 kew beach health clinic naturopathy homeopathy · reiki medical intuition bowen therapy 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 preferred rates during practicum 416-691-1071 dr linda iny lempert psychologist · psychologue individuals and couples services disponibles en français 47 main street at lyall 416-317-8277 neville park health group 2455a queen st east 416-690-6257 open saturdays turner catherine associates men s issues anger addictions insurance coverage nigel turner 416-690-3684 individuals and couples nishe catherine 416-698-0370 416-690-6168 www.stephenkingarchitects.com member ontario association of architects 416 694-8181 lawyers dashwood dashwood barristers solicitors dr kelly robazza dr william chan chiropractic acupuncture a.r.t laser 2212 queen st e penny watson md frcpc w morris design architectural and interior design consultants design concepts and permit drawings wesley morris arido idc aato 416-694-4380 individual couple family therapy dr lynn wells psychologist practice restricted to the identification of giftedness and to learning problems and disorders in all ages accounting chartered accountant bert van delft complete financial services for the business owner manager entrepreneur self-employed corporate and personal income tax services geoffrey j dashwood 961 kingston rd tel 416-690-7222 toronto m4e 1s8 fax 416-690-8738 416-693-8614 covered by ohip 416-698-5861 john h bjarnason d.c chiropractor 1906 queen st e 1 block east of woodbine 416-261-9679 post architects · building permits · zoning advice · construction services snider digregorio barristers solicitors notaries 978 kingston road toronto ont m4e 1s9 massage therapy registered massage therapists will hudson oaa 416-690-1236 psychologist becky liddle ph.d · depression · anxiety · trauma · · lgbtq issues · couples · 17 years exp · danforth woodbine bus 416-270-9898 98 scarboro beach blvd advanced therapeutics since 1989 www.postarchitecture.com ph 416 694 2566 www.beckyliddle.ca 647-989-1555 chartered accountant · corporate personal tax · specializing in small to medium business · financial advice 21 st clair avenue east suite 502 william f deneault tel 416-699-0424 fax 416-699-0285 email info@sdlegal.ca 416-694-2868 beaches wellness centre kevin oates r.m.t assoc now magazine 1398 queen st e east of greenwood ave voted best massage therapist taylor design design and working drawings · whole house · additions · renovations permit applications or private use ontario building code advice michael taylor bcin · 416-316-3248 www.taylordesignservices.ca tel 416 962-2186 barristers solicitors notaries public 300 main street o reilly moll forrest dr johanna carlo chiropractor 2277 queen street east at glen manor ample free parking www.advancedtherapeutics.ca 416-469-3879 open 7 days 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 · financial services for owner-managed businesses · personal and corporation tax preparation · located in the heart of the beach chartered accountants kriens larose 416-690-3324 denise m f badley barrister solicitor notary family real estate wills business immigration small claims court 416-698-7070 intuitive touch therapies aveda spa massage therapy total urban body therapies signature aveda facials 1912 queen st e 416-690-7082 www.intuitivetouchtherapies.com curbside appeal design drawings permits building george bobrovskis www.renovatebydesign.com 416-691-3943 · 416-690-6800 · kriens@krienslarose.com www.krienslarose.com degen s health group dr wade whitten d.c associates dr christina carreau n.d at victoria park beside manchester arms renovate by design 1092 kingston rd 2069 danforth ave woodbine physiotherapy athlete s care sports medicine physicians · massage therapy · chiropractic/a.r.t medical acupuncture bracing orthotics melani norman certified management accountant b math cma accounting issues and systems bookkeeping personal and corporate taxes 416-690-6195 416-699-5320 · free parking beaches massage centre zabiullah khaliqi rmt 2212 queen st e at spruce hill 416-831-9735 finance/insurance instant tax refund personal corporation tax · bookkeeping gst/payroll 2481 kingston rd suite 207 carl a brand barrister solicitor notary 961 kingston rd tel 416-699-5100 toronto canada fax 416-690-8738 m4e 1s8 brandlaw@hotmail.com ashbridge s health centre dr emily howell jackie leesun chiropractic acupuncture orthotics registered massage therapy 416-690-5185 1971 queen street east 416.691.6661 call 416-471-0337 veterinarians physiotherapy beaches health group® yvette sedgewick 2212 queen st e 1522 queen st e 416-465-5575 john littlejohn d.v.m and associates timothy i.w patrick barrister solicitor performance care art acupuncture chiropractic graston 313 silver birch ave dr tyrrell ashcroft 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 · manoj@actfinance.ca 416-269-2744 bee exact 416-694-4090 woodbine animal clinic 1905 danforth ave between woodbine coxwell real estate law · p 416-690-0765 · f 416-690-5861 email timothypatrick@bellnet.ca personal income tax bookkeeping services we provide secure accurate timely and personalized income tax and bookkeeping services at reasonable prices 416-690-2076 kew gardens health group massage therapy · physiotherapy osteopathy · naturopathic medicine 416-699-1175 christine kato b sc d.v.m www.doctorty.ca 416.903.3789 www.advanced approachesmassage.com su willson b.mus r.m.t assoc 927 kingston rd w of vic pk now magazine 416-269-4340 www.b-exact.com · hours incl evenings saturdays · bryan r dale barrister solicitor real estate · corporate wills estates dr scott dunham kew gardens health group 2181 queen st east suite 305 at lee chiropractor voted best massage therapist kato animal hospital 2830 danforth ave east of dawes rd 416-694-6767 auto home insurance please call ben free quotes fast service 2181 queen st e suite 305 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com at lee 416-690-2112 2234 queen st east 2nd floor infolaw@bdale.com www.bdale.com dogs cats pocket pets housecalls available 416-686-4699 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com www.beachmetro.com 416-556-6832

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·10 feb 8.11 cal 2/4/11 12:01 pm page 1 10 beach metro news tuesday february 8 2011 community calendar feb 1-28 student group show at ida s art studio 21 madelaine ave victoria pk/danforth welcome to all free admission marvel various styles from students who come from all walks of life info 416-686-7384 www.idatong.com 21 feb 10 piano recital by malvern grad and beacher paul moody at heliconian hall 35 hazelton ave 7:30 p.m $15 info john 416-5586984 21 feb 12 first time buyers seminar at the beaches library 2161 queen st e 1-2:30 p.m industry specialists share valuable information on finances mortgaging legalities home inspection and real estate free seating is limited rsvp 416-575-3854 416-690-4900 21 the beaches library 2161 queen st e 10:30 a.m do you need a better understanding of your finances hear from a certified financial planner on tips and tricks to help you make the most of your well-earned and limited resources info and registration 416-690-4900 21 rd 1-5 p.m transitioning back into the workforce aiming for a promotion need a new career in this workshop you will learn how to build your personal brand write a resume with resonance and get linked into networking practical tools and advice to enhance your career info workshop@careerfitmom.ca jen 416-460-3852 22 march 8 shrove tuesday pancake supper at st aidan s memorial hall silver birch ave and queen st e 5:30-7:30 p.m enjoy pancakes sausages dessert and beverage while supporting our outreach programs for the community adults $6 children $3 everyone in the community is most welcome 22 clenching teeth grinding the effects of tmj disorder tension headaches discomfort in your jaw neck shoulders learn to reduce chronic tension improve the movement of your jaw using the unique gentle movement sequences of the feldenkrais method® discover how to learn to address inter-related jaw neck shoulder tension with movement sequences that are easy to remember so you can do them at home www.yourbodytellsthetruth.ca register marlene kennedy 416-406-0054 r days 7-9 p.m ·speaker s series what disturbs our blood with author james fitzgerald feb 9 7:30 p.m ·taize community vespers feb 27 4 p.m ·jazz vespers mar 5 4:30 p.m info www.beachunitedchurch.com 416-691-8082 21 glen rhodes united church 1470 gerrard st e at rhodes ave in the heart of little india join us sundays 10:30 a.m for creative worship and fellowship and the final wednesday of the month for informal worship and communion 7:30 p.m on feb 20 we celebrate our 15th anniversary as an affirming congregtion we put our belief in social justice into action through our food bank and community dinner on the 4th monday of the month join us as we journey through our second century of service info 416 465-3755 r alice miller group meditation sharing discussion and readings from alice miller s books info 416-694-0101 22 feb 12 free financial planning workshop at second monday of every month beaches laughter club at the beaches recreation centre 6 williamson rd n of queen st e e of lee ave 6:30-7:30 p.m no charge donation appreciated info beverley 416-691-8408 laughteryoga@sympatico.ca fr second tuesday of every month applegrove older adults program 55 ·dine feb 11 5:30-8 p.m dinner and entertainent pay what you can ·euchre tuesdays noon-3 p.m ·coffee/tea social and games wednesdays 10 a.m noon ·computer tutoring thursdays 10 a.m noon ·tax clinic fridays 9:30 a.m 4:30 p.m by appointment only ·bingo fridays 1:30-3 p.m info anna 416-461-8143 21 volunteers needed woodgreen community care and wellness for seniors unit is in desperate need of volunteers to help homebound isolated and frail seniors by providing friendly visiting and escorts to and from medical appointments if you can spare a few hours a week please contact bonnie yeung volunteer services 416-645-6000 ext 1009 or email volunteer@woodgreen.org 21 st john s catholic church 794 kingston rd 3 blocks e of main st ·masses saturday 4:30 p.m contemporary music sunday 9 a.m children s liturgy 11 a.m choir ·weekday masses monday-saturday 8:15 a.m holidays 9 a.m ·reconciliation saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m ·pray the rosary each morning mon sat 20 min before mass all welcome info 416-6981105 www.stjohnsrc.ca r feb 12 free treatment day for new patients of beaches community acupuncture at kingston road united church 975 kingston rd 9 a.m 1 p.m come and experience the benefits of community-style acupuncture space is limited call amy to book an appointment 647-7007466 info www.beachescommunityacupuncture.com 21 al my funny valentine fundraiser at the oakridge legion hall danforth ave danforth rd intersection 8 p.m 1 a.m featuring a comedy show 9 p.m with canadian comedy award nominee anne marie scheffler cash bar light snacks dancing and silent auction tickets $20 all proceeds will go toward new equipment 21 legion br 11 main floor 9 dawes rd 1-4 p.m entertainment by uptown swing band sandwich plates and sweets admission $10 per person info 416-699-1353 21 amnesty international in the beach meets at st john s norway church woodbine ave at kingston rd 7:30 p.m to support amnesty s human rights work through letter-writiing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of human rights actions world-wide new members are most welcome info beachamnesty@gmail.com e/o corpus christi church 16 lockwood rd ·masses tuesday-friday 9 a.m saturday vigil 5 p.m sunday 9 a.m 11 a.m info 416-694-0382 corpuschristi@bellnet.ca r feb 12 toronto premier gym club first annu wednesdays circle of friends a stroke re covery group for seniors presented by neighbourhood link support services at 11 coatsworth ave coxwell and danforth area wednesdays noon-2 p.m gentle and safe exercises stimulating mental aerobics and a chance to make new friends all in a warm and supportive environment info veronica 416-691-7407 ext 624 r feb 13 valentine s dance at royal canadian wednesdays free facial cosmetic acupunc feb 15 ted reeve arena board of directors meeting at the arena earl robertson room 175 main st at gerrard st e 7 p.m 20 school 79 lawlor ave 7:30 p.m following monet in giverny with duncan claudia wood and matthew stevenson new members and guests welcome info lesley spencer 416-690-5740 www.beachgs.ca 21 open house at the beaches recreation centre 6 williamson rd 10 a.m 2 p.m free info 647-3433069 kids@beachesliving.ca www.beachesliving.ca/kids 21 from the early 20th century to the present a talk by historian gene domagala at the beach hebrew institute synagogue 109 kenilworth ave 3 p.m as part of the synagogue s 90th anniversary celebrations free all welcome refreshments info www.beachhebrewinstitute.ca 21 ture demonstrations this hour-long 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 r town hall workshops with councillor mary-margaret mcmahon and guest speaker jutta mason work with your neighbours to plan community gardens tree stewardship public murals beautification ice rinks parks and more ·thursday feb 10 at s h armstrong community centre 56 woodfield rd 7:30 p.m ·tuesday feb 22 at community centre 55 97 main st 7:30 p.m bring your own mug for coffee supplied by red rocket and grinder rsvp councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca 416-392-1376 balmy beach rugby club will be broadcasting the 6 nations rbs rugby games for the community entry fee $20 for a complete list of dates and times visit www.balmybeachrugbyclub.com breakfast will be served during the morning games for $10 1 fallingbrook presbyterian church 35 wood glen road corner of kingston road and wood glen join us sundays at 10:30 a.m for a spiritual service accompanied by an inspiring and joyous music program families always welcome and we offer a sunday school program info www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com r beaches presbyterian church 65 glen manor dr s of queen in the heart of the beach worship in a family-friendly relaxed environment sunday school and nursery coffee and new friendships are free sundays 10:30 a.m minister rev matt mckay info www.beacheschurch.org 416-699-5871 r main street library 137 main st ·feb 12 feb 15 beach garden society at adam beck light up your photographs 2-4 p.m bring your camera and a flash unit no experience necessary registration required ·feb 24 habitat for humanity information session 1:30-3 p.m find out how to qualify for a habitat home info 416393-7700 21 st saviour s anglican church 43 kimberley ave at swanwick ·join us for sunday service 10:30 a.m with church school ·christian meditation centering prayer first thursday of each month 7-8 p.m info 416-699-6512 fr shakespeare for kids library club a feb 19 4th annual beaches kids program feb 20 the jewish presence in the beach free 6-week program for ages 7-12 storytelling coaching and instruction from professional actors from shakespeare in action theatre company learn and play theatre games develop playreading skills create and act in scenes check your local branch for dates and times info shakespeareinaction.org fr beaches annual spring sprint 5km run or walk for adults and seniors 2km run for children 2km walk for seniors registration march 22 23 24 28 29 30 from 7-9 p.m at the beaches rec centre 6 williamson rd $25 adults $20 seniors and children includes t-shirt while supplies last reminder no registration on race day volunteers needed info 416-392-0740 2 spring sprint time saturday april 2 st aidan s church queen st e at silver birch ave ·sunday services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m church school and nursery at 10:30 ·mid-week service wednesdays 10:30 a.m all welcome info 416-691-2222 21 free family skating at ted reeve arena main and gerrard sts saturdays 7-9 p.m 22 toronto united mennonite church 1774 queen st e we warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each sunday with christian education and nursery 10 a.m 12:35 p.m info 416-699-6631 www.tumc.ca r kindergarten registration for children feb 25 friday night forum at birchcliff bluffs united church 33 east rd kingston rd warden 7:30 p.m travel to rome florence assisi and siena with rev cynthia scott wheelchair accessible admission $10 includes decadent desserts tickets available at 416-694-4081 or at the door 21 who will turn 4 years old by dec 31 2011 please bring proof of residence child s birth certificate health card and immunization records ·kimberley jr p.s feb 7-10 mon wed thurs 9:30-11:30 a.m 1:30 -3:30 p.m tues 7:30-11:30 a.m 1:303:30 p.m info 416-393-1450 ·williamson road jr p.s feb 8 9 by appointment only at 416-3931740 for more information visit www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten 21 crafts for you paper crafts hasti notes making and marbling paper needle skills knitting crocheting quilting and sewing skills are enjoyed thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m at beach united church 140 wineva ave enjoy a coffee break with this friendly group no fee since most materials are donated info jean 416-694-5969 21 neighbourhood unitarian universalist congregation 79 hiawatha st s of gerrard w of coxwell our sunday services 10:30 a.m include listening and singing contemporary music the telling of children s stories time for meditation and friendly community involvement ·feb 13 soul play ahna defilice ·feb 20 amazing grace a unitarian field guide rev shawn newton minister of first unitarian congregation of toronto all welcome info fr www.nuuc.ca 416-686-6809 feb 26 beach wedding show at beach united church 140 wineva ave 10 a.m 2 p.m featuring a fashion show live musical entertainment and displays of flowers jewelry cosmetics photography desserts gifts and wedding accessories everything to tie the knot 22 sical contrasts at kingston road united church 975 kingston rd 7:30 p.m choral music of the renaissance contrasts with 20th century music for flute and piano tickets $20 $10 under 18 available at the door or online at www.torontobeachchorale.com 22 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 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 www.etcag.org fr friday from 11 a.m 1 p.m except holiday mondays mondays at corpus christi catholic church tuesdays thursdays at beach united church 140 wineva ave wednesdays at beaches hebrew institute and fridays at kingston road united church in collaboration with st aidan s anglican church info 416-6918082 r beach interfaith outreach lunch and fellowship for adults is held monday through family service toronto offers educational workshops for those caring for aging relatives parents or friends sessions include coping with change and loss healthy caregiving and advocating for your relative info and registration lynne gallagher 416-595-9618 fr kingston road united church 975 feb 27 toronto beach chorale presents mu beaches speeches toastmasters learn the art of public speaking and leadership group meets at community centre 55 sundays 1-2:30 p.m info sheila 416-698-1164 x 24 fr kingston rd 3 blocks w of victoria pk ave sunday worship with church school and nursery 10:30 a.m we warmly welcome you to our affirm united church info 416-699-6091 krucinfo@rogers.com r marijuana anonymous the main hope group of marijuana anonymous will meet thursdays 7:30-8:30 p.m at community centre 55 97 main st ma is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction info www.matoronto.org fr beach united church 140 wineva ave march 7 reinvent your career at st john s norway church 470 woodbine ave at kingston relax your jaw workshop stress-busting holistic solutions to help get relief from jaw the heart of the beach ·worship sundays 10:30 a.m with nursery care ·souliving for highschoolers ·lecture series history of christian theology reformation to today tues a sensitive way to teach art p rou all g sses sm cla art 1853 st john s norway cemetery and crematorium 256 kingston rd at woodbine for children adults seniors special needs are welcome 21 madelaine avenue victoria pk danforth ave check out beach metro news webstie at www.idatong.com 416-686-7384 to local businesses by letting them know you saw their ad in beach metro news and by recommending them to others show your support 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 or call us at 416-691-2965 www.beachmetro.com

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·11 feb 8.11 2/4/11 3:32 pm page 1 tuesday february 8 2011 beach metro news 11 more going wi th c wt v acation club enjoy exclusive travel offers ­ upgrades savings and extras on hundreds of all inclusive resorts cruises and exceptional vacations plus earn up to 3 bonus rbc rewards points per dollar redeemed or spent on your eligible rbc royal bank® credit card see our new online brochure for our extensive collection of exclusive offers at www.cwtvacationclub.ca/rbc or call one of our tico certified agents today and dive into your next trip get photo phil lameira former tv reporter and current bmn columnist glenn cochrane donates his skates to brent deakin who started a `skate library a program where students can checkout skates at their schools for the day or for the season tdsb s skate library needs your old hockey skates by phil lameira n 2008 liam deakin s class at duke of connaught ps was unable to go skating because only six kids in the class had skates liam asked his dad brent deakin if there was something they could do to help his dad gladly donated two pairs of skates to the class but it still wasn t enough after contacting goodwill deakin was able to gather up 100 pair of skates of various sizes which were donated to duke many of those were in desperate need of sharpening so deakin teamed up with play it again sports on gerrard street and got a great deal on the sharpening plus a quick turnaround we called it the skate library because kids could come and sign out a pair of skates for the season said deakin students were now able to go skating as part of gym class as well as enjoy them on evenings and weekends with their friends because of the success of the program at duke deakin introduced it to the toronto district school board s health and physical education department they quickly jumped at the idea and after consultation with all the schools 60 of them submitted request applications for a total of over 3,600 i pairs of skates goodwill once again helped with donating the initial 300 pairs and skate libraries started opening throughout schools in the city with skate sharpening being a big cost at $5 per pair tdsb purchased two skate sharpening machines and had the manufacturer train teachers and students on how to use them one of those machines was installed at birchmount ci now we have many kids that have a pair of skates they can use for the entire season [and the only stipulation is that they return them in march said deakin next season they can sign out another bigger pair each school deals with its own sign in/out procedure duke uses a paper system where students sign their names as a promise to return the skates the program is still in need of hockey skates to fulfill all school requests and deakin is asking for donations of skates sizes 1 to 12 the program is limited to hockey skates at present skates can be dropped off at duke of connaught ps located at 70 woodfield rd or at birchmount collegiate institute contact chris rhora deakin is also willing to pickup the skates from you he can be emailed at skatelibrary@primus.ca police shinny facedown at kew gardens to benefit killed officer t wo teams of toronto s finest will hit the ice of the kew gardens rink on feb 26 at 10 a.m to play for bragging rights but more importantly to help benefit the family of sgt ryan russell who was killed last month in the line of duty for some of the officers from 55 division this will be all the more meaningful because russell s father also a police officer worked out of 55 for many years a number of organizations have stepped up to the plate to make this game possible including maple leaf entertainment however the organizers are still looking for sponsors or anyone wishing to participate financially or otherwise in this special event for further information please call gene domagala 416-691-5229 !

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12 beach metro news tuesday february 8 2011 boaters are told that industrial wind turbines blow no good by phil lameira they love their boats and they love their lake many of them rely on the wind to get out and enjoy the high waters but relying on wind for energy not in my backyard say some of the many boaters at the various yacht clubs at the bluffs on jan 30 the bluffers park yacht club was host to an information session on the facts about industrial wind turbines and their affect on health and the environment about 30 or so `captains and boat enthusiasts from the local yacht clubs attended the meeting which was organised by bpyc s past commodore grace morrison and roy wright president of save the toronto bluffs a group opposing wind farms in lake ontario beach metro was invited to sit in on the presentations but was not allowed to photograph anyone inside guests or presenters the reason given was that it was not a political meeting and politics were to be left out only facts morrison told me wright started things off with various statements suggesting that people should be very afraid of toronto hydro s plans to build a wind farm near the bluffs stating that even though the plan is to start with 60 wind turbines you can be sure that it would soon grow to 500 wright also said that he asked the new beaches councillor marymargaret mcmahon what her position was on the matter he said her position is the same as david miller s who started this thing in secrecy in 2003 that if there s sufficient wind toronto hydro can go ahead and put the wind farm in guests invited to the meeting were then asked to state what they understand about industrial wind turbines and how they can benefit or not benefit society the segment quickly shifted to blaming dalton mcguinty and the liberals for increases in hydro bills and a poor energy policy wind concerns ontario wco president john laforet was next to deliver his views on the matter laforet who recently ran for councillor in ward 43 informed everyone that the lake ontario wind turbine project which was started in 2003 was hidden from tax payers for nearly five years he argued that since no one in the world has been stupid enough to build wind turbines in fresh water the government clearly has no idea what they are doing he continued to focus on what sounded more like a conspiracy theory in which the liberal government and toronto hydro have been working in secret and telling lies to people in order to see the project through without any scientific research on the effects of wind turbines on people or nature nearby he used sentences such as they can do whatever they want and they deny science it s madness since there was no one from toronto hydro or any liberal government officials to rebut the statements i was left wondering about the validity of their assertions we were then treated to a 45 minute university lecture on `noise by dr lu lombardi the infrasound expert dr lombardi presented study after study after study on how noise is bad for people s health especially sub-sonic noise or noise you can t hear i also learned that aero-dynamic modulated noise cannot be shielded which apparently is a very bad thing john mason a volunteer and former campaign manager for laforet then concluded the meeting by having the audience ask questions bob cassidy a member of the bfyc took the opportunity to say that the g ove rnment doesn t give a rat s ass about us a woman sitting next to me did make a very important and valid statement at the end ­ one i was itching to make myself i caution people that you haven t really presented a totally unbiased presentation said cheryl carr a local resident and a member of bpyc she strongly appreciated the presentation by the panelists and is grateful for their efforts but carr admitted she was disappointed that there were no representatives from other organizations to argue the other side morrison did tell everyone in the room that a club member with knowledge of the other side had invited someone to come but they did not respond that is a true statement she assured everyone when asked specifically who was asked to attend morrison did not know as for a non-political presentation i m not sure that continually referring to david miller dalton mcguinty and the liberal party as many times as the panelists and the guests did is in keeping with the spirit on nonpartisanship after attending and reading about a number of meetings on the issue what i would like to see is a comprehensive presentation of facts in layman s terms by activists as well as government officials environment groups and health specialists on both sides a civil and open discussion with no politics whatsoever tell me what good will a wind farm in my lake bring to the people of toronto and ontario and then tell me why it s a bad idea only then can i make a decision on whether or not i approve of it any organization willing to take it on they deny science it s madness john laforet 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·13 feb 8.11 2/7/11 11:07 am page 1 tuesday february 8 2011 neighbourhood glenn cochrane s corner kung hei fat choi it s a brand new year in the lunar calendar and to mark the occasion the matty eckler recreation centre is holding an east toronto lunar new year community fair on saturday feb 12 from noon to 4 p.m performances include dancing singing martial arts and a new year s must-see ­ the lion dance there will also be arts and crafts an information fair and visiting dignitaries and it s all free the matty eckler centre is located at 953 gerrard st e in riverdale birchcliff bluffs united church is rolling out the ping pong tables and dusting off the paddles in preparation for its 8th annual ping pong fundraiser on saturday feb 19 from 9 a.m to 9 p.m the event raises money for the churches by the bluffs community services food bank the event originally began as a way for the church s youth to do something positive for the neighbourhood eight years on and the event is more popular than ever members of the community may sign up to play half hour shifts or make a pledge to support the participants in addition to the ping pong there will be a puzzle to complete great music and refreshments for more information on pledging or participating contact marian martin at 416-6996221 birchcliff bluffs church is located at 33 east rd brides-to-be will want to take in the beach wedding show on saturday feb 26 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m at beach united church 140 wineva ave not only will you find everything to tie the knot but you will be helping raise funds for the beach interfaith lunch program a fashion show will feature gowns by lea-ann belter around beach metro s 13 melinda drake s news in brief bridal and clothing from sweetings hildie s designs titika and bumbleberry kids jazz soul vocalist carolyn t will provide the musical entertainment check out booths featuring displays by frolic flowers jewelry cosmetics photography desserts gifts and wedding accessories woodgreen community care and wellness for seniors unit is putting out a call for volunteers to provide friendly visiting for homebound isolated and frail seniors drivers to and from medical appointments are also desperately needed if you can spare a few hours each week please call bonnie yeung in volunteer services at 416-645-6000 ext 1009 or email bonnie at volunteer@woodgreen.org lorraine o donnell williams author of memories of the beach reflections on a toronto childhood is working on a new book about the mercer reformatory rehabilitation clinic 999 queen w in the 1950s where she was a social worker if you have any information she would like to hear from you at 905-294-9407 or lorwill@sympatico.ca the gull and firkin is about staying local this winter supporting the community it is hosting a month long charity drive for centre 55 on feb 6 it is donating a percentage of tall boys purchased for superbowl there is a raffle for leaf tickets on feb 8 on tuesday feb 22 at 9 p.m it will have a dirty bingo where customers are encouraged to donate for their bingo cards on feb 27 it is holding a charity event with a silent auction 50/50 draw and live music for more info call 416-6939337 hanging up his hockey skates for the last time am parting ways with a companion of long standing and it is proving to be a heart-wrenching experience see story on page 11 i am referring to my old hockey skates which have seen me through many a bleak and unforgiving canadian winter they are the last in a long line of skates i have possessed starting with my first pair which my parents gave me when i was about six years old they were used of course as i suppose every child s first pair was in those days because even second-hand ones cost a few bucks or more depending on the condition but anyway i loved them and that s what counts in matters of this nature at the beginning of this column i referred to my skates as companions of long standing and i believe that description deserves a little clarification it took me several years and dozens of truly spectacular face-first flops before i mastered the act of standing up and moving around on the things in fact those early difficulties directly contributed to my first broken heart back when i was 11-years-old i used to go pleasure skating every saturday afternoon at the local hockey arena and i one of my fellow skaters was a darkhaired charmer named esther i longed with all my pre-pubescent heart to link arms with esther for a romantic twirl around the ice one day she accepted my invitation and soon we were gliding about the ice to the haunting rhythm of the day titled `i ll be with you in apple blossom time that was the only record in the arena s music library but what cared i since i was actually holding the object of my adoration and she didn t seem to mind that one bit then my right skate caught a rut in the ice and down i tumbled taking my dimpled darling with me we were unhurt but after we clambered to our feet she told me in quite loud tones that the fall had torn a hole in her brand new silk stockings so her mother would would never buy her another pair which would automatically condemn her to a lifetime of scorn and social ostracism i took that to mean get lost jerk or some such similar sentiment so i skated away and never saw esther again just to make matters worse her heated condemnation of me and all my oafish ways caused the ice to melt and i was ejected for life from the arena on the grounds that it was all my fault to this day i regard that as a bum rap but it did get me thinking about how thoroughly frozen water has crept into our everyday vocabulary when our activities are such that we are heading toward trouble we are said to be skating on thin ice when we want a mutual friend to introduce us to someone we ask him to break the ice for us and we refer to a person we are fond of as being a good skate a person who cannot make his point is said to be skating in circles the jewellery we lavish upon our loved ones is called ice and just to adopt a lofty note i am pleased to point out that years ago eugene o neill wrote an acclaimed play titled the iceman cometh perhaps this is as good a time as any to introduce a timely note into this communique so here it is we are all doing our best to cope with the bad weather that nature has thrown our way so be nice scrape your ice speaking personally i have already taken a few unscheduled plummets to the pavement this winter and while they were short trips they were not the sort of trips most of us day dream about at this time of year synagogue s 90th anniversary gets historic start the beach synagogue formerly the beach hebrew institute has started celebrating its 90th anniversary on jan 23 dr ellen scheinberg see left director of the ontario jewish archives spoke to a full house on the history of jewish people in toronto particularly in the 1920s the next scheduled event will take place on sunday feb 20 when local historian gene domagala will talk about the jewish presence in the beach from the early 20th century to the present the synagogue is located two blocks east of woodbine avenue just south of queen street east at 109 kenilworth ave and all events are free open to the public and conclude with refreshments see www.beachhebrewinstitute.ca for more information www.artsonkingandqueen.com come and celebrate our fabulous jewellery show as we feature local canadian artists in the month of february the show will headline new additions to our space such as jessie turner shirley park linda weiss and kathryn rebecca hours mon fri 10 a.m to 7 p.m sat 9 to 7 sun 10 to 6 416-699-6127 2198 queen st e.

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14 beach metro news tuesday february 8 2011 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 the main menu valentine s day dinner menu if there was ever a month to entertain ­ it is february why february it s cold jan main and dreary we need the cheer around a dining table to chase away the winter is an author blahs valentine s day gives us one ex cooking instructor cuse now family day gives us another and caterer alternatively you can simply plan an 416-265-8445 evening with friends and inject a sparkle on a winter s night it s amazing how much better you feel once you are sharing food wine and conversation with friends my food friends are always a source of inspiration for menus our latest gathering was no exception although it was a bitter evening the warmth of the gathering more than compensated for the cold i hope these recipes raise your spirits and inspire you to share good food with friends nothing could be better onal about 1/4 inch 6 mm meanwhile in a saucepan melt butter saute pear slices about one minute whisk together wine cornstarch and nutmeg until smooth stir into saucepan simmer two to three minutes or until thickened spoon sauce over sliced pork claudia s quinoa salad 2318 queen street e valentine s special 3 courses for $59.95 open 7 nights a week 5 pm 11 pm 416-699-4656 www.spiaggia.ca as a grain quinoa has more protein than any other grain this makes it a very nutritious base for a salad especially when you add other tempting ingredients if you prefer brown rice could be substituted for the quinoa look for quinoa in health food stores it makes a great salad to tote for lunches or picnics 1 cup 250 ml quinoa or brown rice 2 cups 500 ml low salt chicken stock pork tenderloin with spicy pear sauce 4 green onions sliced noella kyser adapted this recipe from epicurean for pork 1 stalk of celery sliced tenderloin a versatile tender cut it can be served piping hot 1/2 cup 125 ml chopped dried apricots or at room temperature with this tempting sauce if you pre1/2 cup 125 ml toasted natural almonds fer boneless chicken breast could be used 1/4 cup 50 ml fresh chopped parsley meat rub dressing 2 tsp 10 ml dijon mustard 2 tbsp 25 ml each lemon juice and orange juice con1 shallot chopped centrate 1/2 tsp 2 ml ground nutmeg 1 1/2 tbsp 7 ml liquid honey 1/2 tsp 2 ml thyme 2 tbsp 25 ml vegetable oil 1/2 tsp 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp 2 ml each salt and fresh garlic chopped 1/4 tsp 1 ml ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp 1 ml fresh black pepper 1/4 tsp 1 ml black pepper bring the stock to a boil stir in quinoa or rice cover reduce 1 lb 500 g pork tenderloin about 1 or 2 heat to simmer and cook covered about 15 minutes or until pear sauce grain has absorbed all stock let stand meanwhile pour boil1 pear thinly sliced ing water over diced apricots and let stand a few minutes to 3/4 cup 175 ml marsala wine soften drain toast almonds in a 350°f 180°c oven for 10 min2 tsp 10 ml cornstarch utes cool stir into quinoa onions celery apricots toasted al1/4 tsp 1 ml ground nutmeg monds and parsley meanwhile in a food processor combine in a food processor combine mustard lemon juice orange juice concentrate honshallot nutmeg thyme salt cinnamon and sign up now for cooking classes ey vegetable oil salt garlic and pepper pepper rub mixture over outside of pork pour over salad and toss to coat for more information call tenderloin place pork in roasting pan bake visit www.beachmetro.com for a recipe for at 375°f 190°c for 25 to 35 minutes or un416-265-8445 frozen lemon semi-freddo til juices run clear tent meat with foil and janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca let stand 10 minutes then slice on the diag bottoms up support our local merchants if you saw their ad in beach metro news let them know music wine go naturally it is said that music can soothe the savage beast maybe so but if a hungry lion is attacking you i rather doubt whether a little mozart will deter him when it comes to people it s a different story music can definitely affect us sometimes reflecting our mood other times altering it feeling down melancholy music usually fits the bill if elated or excited up-tempo stuff keeps pace if hyper often some soft music can mellow us out actually changing our perspective this is the power of music recent studies now suggest that the type of music you listen to while sipping wine can dramatically affect the taste a few years back heriot watt university psychology professor adrian north tested 250 students and found that the taste of wine changed by up to 60 depending on the vibe of the tune a red and white wine were tasted no type mentioned while four types of music were played carmina burana by orff powerful and heavy waltz of the flowers from the nutcracker by tchaikovsky subtle and refined just can t get enough by nouvelle vague zingy and refreshing and slow breakdown by michael brook mellow and soft the white wine was rated 40 more zingy and refreshing when just can t get enough was played but only 26 more mellow and soft when slow breakdown was heard the red was altered 25 by the playing of slow breakdown yet 60 by carmina burana how does this happen the results were attributed to `cognitive priming theory where the music edward finstein a.k.a the wine doctor wine writer educator judge consultant 416-261-0855 winedoctor@sympatico.ca www.winedoctor.ca homesellers find out what your home is worth in today s real estate market ­ free quick over-the-net evaluation www.quickoverthenetevaluation.com re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage lunch sandwich special with soup or salad monday to friday 11 am 3 pm except holidays only $7.45 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 sets up the brain to respond to the wine in a certain way according to these results it would seem that more bombastic up-tempo music affects the taste of wine more whether this research actually has any validity is questionable because several important criteria are missing from it the first is what exactly were the two wines tasted surely their inherent character alone would play a part in what was perceived i mean a light riesling or gamay is going to have a very different affect even without music on the taster than say a big oaky chardonnay or syrah/shiraz secondly the research never stated how all four types of music affected the wines taste or exactly how the red wines taste was altered only that it was did it make it less sharp more aggressive softer and rounder better balanced etc it didn t even say the proportion of men to women in the test group which might play a part in their reaction these are important issues to be sure 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 gift certificates are always available private and corporate tastings available upon request in some other experimentation earlier on it was discovered that consumers were five times more inclined to purchase a french wine instead of a german one if accordian music was playing at the point of sale assuming the consumer likes both french and german wine this makes some sense the power of association could indeed stimulate a consumer to act in a certain way there s no questioning the power of music to move us and perhaps alter our state of mind somewhat as to whether it can actually affect our perception of wine i m not sure the research results are conclusive enough perhaps what we can conclude is that certain grape varieties and wine styles will probably be enjoyed more with certain types of music because they are somehow similar in nature here are some of my favourite varietals/wine styles and music genre matches keep these in mind while wooing your valentine champagne or bubbly classical sauvignon blanc rap riesling folk chardonnay pop chenin blanc big band gewurztraminer hip hop viognier show tunes or broadway music gamay easy listening malbec spanish or latin merlot jazz cabernet sauvignon red bordeaux rock roll syrah/shiraz rhone reds heavy rock pinot noir red burgundy opera sangiovese blues barbera country nebbiolo soul zinfandel new age copies of the doc s book ask the wine doctor are available at the bmn office for $24.99 each.

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·15 feb 8.11· 2/4/11 4:24 pm page 1 tuesday february 8 2011 beach metro news 15 money life and law bargain shopping requires a little goodwill a new year ­ 2011 new beginnings of these items may still even have their or more resolutions or maybe just jan maclean tags on them because they were somehow do i pay off all these bills from thing that their mother-in-law gave christmas when i spent more money is an experienced and them for christmas that they didn t than i have last year i saw a story educated bargain like or perhaps something that never on television about three sisters who shopper did fit properly after they d gained the made a vow that they would not buy 10 pounds over the holidays whatever anything new for an entire year the the reason there are often high end only exception being makeup and under garments they brand name designer labels at the thrift store i have built were bragging about how they found incredible deals and an elegant wardrobe with them saved all kinds of money throughout the year listing all if this is your first time going to the goodwill here are a their newly discovered finds i thought to myself this was few tips how i shop all the time ·if you need glasses wear them you will need to read the labels start at the bargain bins ·you may be a little overwhelmed the first time so have when my sister and i go shopping both of us invariably a plan perhaps just look for a pair of pants or a top in a cerend up at the back of the store at the bargain bins that is tain colour that way your eyes can focus on just that where you get the real deals after i have rummaged the colour so you don t have to check out every single item on `super reduced clearance racks and am standing in the a rack checkout line with all my incredible deals my husband will ·go to the racks by the dressing rooms first because appear and shake his head saying there weren t any deals someone else has already picked stuff out from the main in his department so i have to go search much to his de racks but found that it just didn t fit them light i inevitably find something for him at a greatly re·also the racks that are in the middle of the store are duced rate new arrivals that haven t been distributed yet some people have called me a good shopper others ·or go to the racks of `higher priced items the higher have said i m frugal but my husband says i am just plain priced clothing has been identified by designer labels and cheap if you have been called any of these names you perhaps still have their retail store tags and don t worry probably don t need to read any further but i thought i higher price just means you might pay $9.99 for a pair of would share some of my tips for saving a few pennies the pants rather than $6.99 old saying that every penny counts is very true because ·lately fridays have been half-price days at the goodthey all add up at the end of the day and it is better that will go early because it is very busy in the afternoon with they add up on the credit side rather than the debit long line-ups if you don t mind paying full price the choices are better on thursday everything will be bought up by goodwill hunting friday so don t bother gomy husband complained the other day that we never ing on saturday shop at regular old retail department stores anymore yes so keep your credit card that s true i find the best deals on craigslist or consign handy remember to pay in ment and thrift stores this is a good time to wander the full each month because goodwill or the salvation army stores many people receive you never know what barnew items at christmas then purge their homes and clos gain you may stumble ets of older or unused items from the previous year many across happy savings give the one valen tizers celebra tes e s tin es ntre e open saturday sunday monday for dinner ing ress yd orn samic s if ream atoe cal bal or nc tom th sh wi r ow fre h ou o r oup wit s lad asil r sa db aesa en e o an t c hick c oma ed c 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heath in their book about change called switch give many examples of seemingly impossible situations where change happened one of those scenarios was a high school classroom that was being disrupted by the late arrival each day of rob and kent the change that mr miller the teacher was trying to bring about was to get rob and kent in their seats before class starts ­ a daunting challenge the teens knew what was expected of them but prolonging the time spent in the hallway with their friends was way more important the hallway was the `cool place to be the classroom not so much mr miller made an inspired change in his classroom he brought in an old couch from home and put it right at the front of the room the couch was now the place to be you could slouch and relax rather than sitting upright in dorky desks suddenly rob and kent started arriving to class early so they could get the best seat genius queen street is a place where we see a lot of change cafés come and go stores move locations and the former bellefair united church is in the process of being turned into condominiums this is a change that beach united church has been instrumental in beach uc was born a little over three years ago when the congregations of bellefair and kew beach made the decision to join together it was the people that came together to form a new spiritual community buildings are not nearly as flexible these people had a vision where the church could be a central part of the community this meant letting go of the idea of a church as an organization that people joined and moving towards the idea of the church being a place nurturing the spiritual yearning that so many of us feel it means being willing to move beyond the walls of our church building and start to form partnerships with groups and individuals that might never step foot inside a church unless they were coming for another activity jesus had a knack for change he went to where people were told stories that people remembered listened to people ­ and even on one occasion changed his mind and healed a woman s child a request he had initially refused he was the `couch because many people wanted to be where he was so what would the equivalent of the couch be at beach united church it could be the solar panels that will fill the roof of our `reduced-footprint newly renovated building on wineva avenue it could be the saturday morning `cooking with soul sessions where `foodies from all walks of life gather who knows but i hope that our couch has wheels because we have no idea where it might end up karen dale is part of the ministry team at beach united church which also includes kwasi kisi douglas brownlee and abigail johnson beach united church is located at 140 wineva ave just north of queen chocolate-dipped strawberries on feb 12 13 only open february 8th to the 14th 9 a.m to 9 p.m join us family day for special treats and contests send us an e-mail at nuttychocolatier@hotmail.com by february 20 with the correct number of years we have been open to receive a coupon for a free treat on family day more in-store specials the nutty chocolatier beaches location 2179 queen street east toronto on 416-698-5548 nuttychocolatier@hotmail.com 10 a.m to 8 p.m everyday

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