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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Community Calendar
proudly presented by Beaches-East During COVID-19, many community events have been cancelled or postponed. Please visit the groups’ websites or connect with organizers to receive the latest information. As events start up again, either virtually or in-person, don’t forget to send your info to calendar@beachmetro.com.
SEPT. 8: Community Centre 55 AGM at 97 Main St., 7 p.m. The Annual General Meeting of the members of Community Centre 55 will be held for the purpose of considering and taking action with respect to the following: to approve the financial statements of Community Centre 55 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019; to receive our Program report; and to fill three vacancies on the Board of Management. For additional information, please contact Debbie Visconti, Executive Director, Community Centre 55 at 416691-1113 ext. 225. Please note we are having a pre AGM barbecue at 6 p.m. sharp and we would love to have you there.
York Councillor Brad Bradford Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2- 7 p.m. Info: 416-778-0923, gerrardartspace@gmail.com, www.gerrardartspace.com GALLERY 888 - big price reductions on artwork by Beach artists & Liz Russ (mostly). Open by chance and by appointment c/o studio888art@gmail.com. BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https:// www.meetup.com/Mental-Wellness-Peer-to-PeerSupport-Groups/. Info: www.mentalwellness.help DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https:// www.meetup.com/Mental-Wellness-Peer-to-PeerSupport-Groups/. Info: www.mentalwellness.help
SEPT. 13: The Leslieville Flea is back in person this summer at Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E., plus a virtual market @leslievilleflea July 13- July 18. Shop from a curated selection of handcrafted, vintage and artisanal items. Stroll 3 acres of Ashbridges Estates grounds, reconnect with your favourite vendors and check out what’s new. Note: To ensure the health and safety of visitors and vendors, we will be implementing physical distancing measures as well as the use of masks and sanitizer. Info: www.leslievilleflea.com
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS. If you or a family member are struggling with gambling, Gamblers Anonymous is there to HELP. Call: 1(855) 222-5542 or visit www.gatoronto.ca
SEPT. 19: SoundWave Online: Sarah Beatty in a Livestream concert 7 p.m. online. Quirky and captivating, songwriter and scientist Sarah Beatty’s latest album, Bandit Queen, peaked at #1 on Canada’s Roots charts. Register on Eventbrite to receive livestream link, $10 donation suggested.
AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues.
SEPT. 29: Annual General Meeting of Ward 9 Community News Inc, publisher of Beach Metro Community News, to be held virtually at 7 p.m. This is a membersonly meeting. Memberships ($2) are available at the newspaper office, 2196 Gerrard St. E., until Sept. 22. For more information, see the story in our Aug. 25 edition. OCT. 3: Jazz & Reflection Online: Steve Hunter, piano. Theme: Reflection for Renewal. Music to include Duke Ellington, Joplin, and other 60’s music interpreted with a jazz flavour. A native of Los Angeles, Steve studied classical piano in Santa Monica before moving to Toronto in 1973 to further his studies in music and arranging. Some of the shows Steve has conducted and played on include Cats, The Phantom of the Opera (with Colm Wilkinson), Joseph (with Donny Osmond), Forever Plaid, Jane Eyre, Tommy, Blood Brothers (with David Cassidy), Rent, The Lion King, Billy Elliot, and Wicked. Register on Eventbrite to receive the video link, a $10 donation suggested. BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCHES for Adults. September 15 - 11 a.m. at Beach United Church. The form of the lunch will depend on the virus situation at the time. Fall schedule to be determined. Info: 416-691-6869 DROP-IN LUNCHES at Royal Canadian Legion, 1577 Kingston Rd., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: www.scarboroughfoodsecurityinitiative.com GRANT-FULL FOOD & FELLOWSHIP. In view of COVID-19, Grant-full Food & Fellowship Soup Kitchen at 2029 Gerrard St. East is open on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 6:00 pm until further notice. Anyone in need of free groceries is welcome. Please line up, respect social distancing and wait until you are invited in to be served. Info: 416-690-5169
AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113
BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Join us online for Sunday sessions via Zoom. Theme: Sanctuary – “Sanctuaries are not escape houses as much as fueling stations.” Sunday Sept.13, 10.30 a.m. Focus: Enough. Sunday Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m, Focus: Refuge. Hosts: Karen Dale & Steven Webb, engaging from the sanctuary of Beach UC. Find the Zoom link on our Website. •Masks for Sale: beautifully handcrafted in washable colourful cottons, adult and child sizes in fitted or pleated styles; $10 donation suggested to cover materials and support Beach United programs like take away meals for the homeless. Call or email church office to arrange pick-up. Info: 416-691-8082, office@beachuc.com, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. ST AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 2423 Queen St. E. at Silver Birch. Our ministries and programs are continuing, with study groups online, service videos on YouTube, opportunities to meet virtually in small groups, and an eco-spirituality theme for action and learning all year. Find out more on our website: staidansinthebeach.com WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Road (N of Queen). This pandemic isn’t keeping us from connecting with one another, even if it’s online, by phone, messaging, or writing cards and letters. So, we welcome you for our Sunday Morning Worship Service! We get together online at www.twitch.tv/waverleyroadbaptist beginning at 11 a.m. For more info: 416-694-3054, info@waverleyroadbaptist.ca, or www.waverleyroad.ca BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.). Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca
BEACH GUILD OF FINE ART Online Art Show at http://bgfajulyshow.format.com. Show runs to Aug. 31. Info: www.beachguildoffineart.com
BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen). Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871
GERRARD ART SPACE, 1475 Gerrard St. E. •Matt Wood: No Idea, September 9 – 27. In lieu of a traditional reception we are having an open house weekend with the artist present: Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12, and
FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.). Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com
