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Volume 46 No. 12

September 5, 2017

S.H. Armstrong pool back in action By Anna Killen

WHEN SCHOOL let out for the summer, the fate of S.H. Armstrong’s pool was murky. A decision by council during last year’s budgetary process saw $162,000 of city programming money pulled from the pool, located inside the Toronto District School Board’s Duke of Connaught Public School, where the Beach meets Leslieville. The city cited low usage numbers and other city swimming options nearby as reasons to relocate the funding, but the community pushed back, determined to show the city that the pool was a neighbourhood asset. And show them they did. Heading into the school year, the pool’s future, while not out of the water just yet, is looking bright. “Had the utilization rate fallen, there wouldn’t have been a chance for this pool,” said Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher, who worked closely with the community she represents to keep the pool open. “But I call it the ‘Little Pool That Could’... People have really taken ownership of the pool and gone out to make sure people are taking advantage of that pool.” Positive developments began in June when, following word that pool usage had shot from 69 per cent to 89 per cent after a push on social media, and aided by money from two local developers who want the pool to remain open, council voted to reconsider its decision. The pool would open for afterschool and weekend programs and lessons in the fall. a community Meanwhile, working group – formed following a motion put forward by Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon as other council members voted to cut the pool’s

funding – spent the summer working on a plan to increase the number of people and groups using the pool. The working group is unique, said Fletcher, in that it is cochaired by a community member and the city, and involves representatives from the TDSB, Toronto Community Housing, and local shelters Red Door and Hope Shelter. “It’s very community-based,” said Fletcher, noting she anticipates full programs when the fall season starts Oct. 2, in part because of the ideas brought forward by the working group. “It’s a great model... Usually we do these things in response to a crisis, but maybe we should be doing them here and there, looking at how to make better use of the facilities that we have.” Community organizer and cochair Sara Ehrhardt agrees. “People have come together from different walks of life ... what’s happening is pretty exciting,” she said. “You wouldn’t normally have this much focus on any one pool, and I think it’s bringing to light issues and a better understanding of community needs.” Now, there will be a targeted women and girls night at the pool, more lessons for toddlers to address the growing community, as well as more adult lane swims. Practical things like the temperature of the pool have also been addressed, as well as steps to streamline the process to rent the pool for parties. “There’s still work to be done,” said Ehrhardt, noting the importance of outreach and community involvement to make sure the pool gets funding in the future. Continued on Page 9

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Danforth Taps Tap dancer Travis Knights performs with the Kristian Podlacha Trio at the final Danforth Rocks event at Stephenson Park Aug. 30. The Danforth Village BIA and Friends of Stephenson Park hosted the family-friendly concert series Wednesday nights in August, and the community got in on the fun.

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DOUG FERGUSON was fortunate enough to be born in the Beach in 1940. Mary Ferguson, then called Mary Starr, moved to the Beach in the mid-fifties. Shortly thereafter they met for the first time in the halls of Malvern Collegiate. They had no idea what lay ahead. The couple’s 60-year adventure recently came to an end, when Mary passed on July 7 of this year. What an adventure they shared! The Beach community was the better for it. In 1964, their first son Dean arrived. Kent followed in 1966. Mary’s 40-year commitment and contribution to the Beach continued. Dean and Kent, encouraged by their parents, did all of the things expected of youngsters in the Beach – Cubs, Balmy Beach School, Glen Ames, Malvern Collegiate, house league hockey at Ted Reeve, paddling at the Balmy Beach Canoe Club and more were on the agenda. At each step of the way, Mary was there not only to encourage her boys, but also to support the greater group in fundraising activities, attending parents’ meetings, and helping out whenever and wherever possible. The busiest times were the years spent helping out at Balmy Beach School. Because she had access to a “van”, her service was frequently requested, from picking up a donated refrigerator or a 40-year collection of National Geographic or Reader’s Digest

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magazines, to providing outdoor music at the annual School Fun Fair. Once, the principal expressed concern about Mary and the crew being outside on the hot parking lot while everybody else was inside in air conditioned comfort. Somehow they managed to survive. The crew – Mary, Marg, Lori and Gloria – were kept busy around the school. The “Fab Four” were everywhere. When Doug was with the Beaches Lion’s Club from 1996 to 2008, Mary was

there as well. Since she wasn’t an “official” Lion, the club got two for the price of one. She and her volunteers were often found serving food and refreshments to hundreds of people at the Lions events in Kew Gardens. During the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Mary was at Coxwell and Lakeshore cheering on the runners. She sent out hundreds of emails to the participants in the annual Easter Parade. She was always on a mission, ranging from picking up glasses from local optometrists for a Lions program to shopping for decorations for the Lions’ clubhouse. Events at the Jonathan Ashbridge Community Centre provided further opportunities for Mary to support her community. No event was too big or too small. If someone needed help, Mary was there. When the Fergusons moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 2008, Mary often commented on how much she missed the community feeling, the spirit of the Beach. “It was a great place to be!” she frequently observed. She set a great example for others in the Beach. She will be missed. Friends and family are invited to drop into Skwish at Willow and Queen somewhere between 2 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 to spend some time with the family, share some refreshments and tell their favourite Mary story.

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East Ender Views

Bike-lane debate comes full cycle Parking added north of Woodbine is part of an attempt to revive a long-suffering retail strip.

Stephen Wickens is a life-long East End resident and a semi-retired journalist

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oing the Macarena, snapping up shares of Bre-X and dot-com companies, touting the primacy of palm pilots and DVDs while bracing for Y2K: It all once made so much sense, till it didn’t – much like protesting new bike lanes. In the 1990s, I commuted by car from a Beach-area home to downtown jobs, and why not? I had access to free parking and the thought of having to rely on the streetcar was more than I could bear. So it shouldn’t surprise you that I once was “one of those”, predicting the worst should cycling activists win their fight to have bike lanes installed on Dundas, between Broadview and Kingston Road. Looking back, I’ve had to laugh at myself, especially since becoming a year-round bike commuter on those very lanes over the past six years. The Dundas bike-lane idea surfaced in earnest in the late 1990s and became reality in 2003 after intense debate. Reread the media coverage from that era and you’ll be struck by how opponents’ arguments are indistinguishable from the ones now being made regarding new bike lanes on Woodbine, between Queen and O’Connor. Then as now, amplified by alarmist headlines, the gist is that traffic will become a nightmare, prompting drivers to spill into and speed on residential streets, endangering kids. Congestion already is a night-

mare for the car-dependent (and for those trying to run transit systems). It always will be as long as the city remains a magnet. Widening roads only makes things worse in the mid-to-medium term. We’ve proved repeatedly that peak-hour traffic always fills, or slightly overloads, available road space – especially if it’s free. It happens whether or not bike lanes are added to the mix. Reckless and negligent drivers on side streets are already creating big danger all over (including on the street where I now live, near Danforth and Coxwell, nowhere near any bike lanes). Frustrated drivers who are willing to endanger kids on your street are criminals, even if the law still treats speeding largely as a peccadillo. It’s a crime of opportunity and the criminals’ potential presence highlights the need for more speed humps and turn restrictions, especially since police will never have the resources to properly enforce such essential laws. It’s true that the Bloor bike-lane

pilot project has forced the city to address perceived and possibly real concerns about traffic spilling into side streets in the west end’s Seaton Village neighbourhood. There will undoubtedly be an adjustment period near Woodbine (last week, Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon told Metroland that there could be “tweaks”), but it’s not a reasonable argument for denying safe options to cyclists and, more important, would-be cyclists who could be leaving cars at home, freeing up space on roads and in overloaded subway cars. A long-time resident of a street near Greenwood Park told me a few years back that she erroneously feared the Dundas lane proposal while raising kids. Now, as an empty nester, she has a bike and has come to see the lanes as “a civilizing influence in Leslieville.” Surprisingly – as someone who still sometimes drives in the city – I’ve found Dundas a better thoroughfare with bike lanes, even when I’m in my car. Travel-time

increases (and I once kept detailed records) turned out to be insignificant, while the left-turn lanes added along with bike infrastructure have reduced the need for drivers to constantly switch lanes. Note that on Woodbine, longoverdue left-turn lanes are being added as part of the cycle-lane project. I’ve heard complaints that existing bike lanes on Dundas and across the city aren’t being used enough, but that says more about the overwhelming abundance of destinations still beyond Toronto’s piddling bike-infrastructure offerings; cities the world over, including many that get real winter, have shown bike-lane usage grows exponentially the more the lanes create a true network. Woodbine’s lanes (along with access created by changes at Corley and Norway) will give residents from deep in eastern East York and the old city’s East End access to the Dundas route right into the core, where, admittedly, a shortage of bike parking is a burgeoning

problem (even sometimes when the weather’s not that nice). Woodbine was never the ideal; most cyclists would prefer to ride quieter north-south side streets. Alas, in our area, none of them cross GO’s rail corridor. Even the major streets that do are few and far between. Coxwell, the only other option, has streetcar tracks that left the city little choice. Potential cyclists fearful of Woodbine’s hill might be amazed how quickly their legs, lungs and outlook strengthen. There will be reduced car parking on some stretches, but increases north of Danforth, where the project is part of an attempt to revitalize retail spaces that suffered for decades as cars sped past. More opportunities to lock up bikes should make it easier for residents to make use of main streets for more than transportation. There will be an adjustment period, tweaks may be needed, and the traffic-evaporation process may take months, but the world’s most livable cities are all moving in this direction for good reason. As Brian Ashton, former councillor for Ward 36 (Scarborough Southwest) and once a prominent critic of the Dundas lanes, told me recently via Twitter message: “Time changes all things. Bikes as a mode of transportation have increased dramatically. Safety has become paramount in sharing of limited public space. Even Henry Ford would promote bike lanes today!” This column is part of a recurring series tackling urban issues through an east-end lens. Connect with Stephen Wickens on Twitter @StephenWickens1.

Queen and Coxwell intersection closed for most of September By Anna Killen

SCHOOL MIGHT be starting and summer hours might be ending, but construction season is still out in full force and local residents should expect delays. The latest from the city: the intersection at Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue will be closed for most of September so that the city can complete track and road work. From the morning of Monday, Sept. 4 through the evening of Sept. 29, the busy intersection will be closed in all directions “to allow for streetcar-track replacement, road and sidewalk repairs, and water

distribution improvements. This work will reduce the risk of watermain breaks,” according to a notice posted by the city Aug. 30. “Work on the project will take place seven days a week from 7 a.m. to midnight and some of the work will occur on a 24/7 basis to complete the project faster,” reads the notice. “The first few days of work will be the most disruptive as they involve breaking and removing concrete in the streetcar-track areas. The work to break up the concrete will stop at 11 p.m.” Eastbound traffic on Queen Street will be detoured at Greenwood Avenue and all westbound traffic will

be detoured at Kingston Road. Southbound traffic on Coxwell Avenue will be detoured at Dundas Street East and northbound traffic will be detoured at Eastern Avenue, with only local traffic allowed, where permitted. The city says it will be increasing signage in the area, and make changes to the signal timing on parallel roads to help manage traffic. Regardless, “road users should expect to encounter some delays and increased traffic on nearby roads.” Nearby roads include Woodbine Ave., where bike lanes have just been installed. Some residents

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along that corridor are already worried about what the bike lanes will do to traffic on residential side streets. Some TTC routes will see changes during the Queen and Coxwell closure, including the return of streetcars for a portion of the 501 route. According to the TTC website: 501/301 Queen route: Buses will operate on Queen Street between Neville Park Loop and the Queen/River Streets area (diverting both ways around the closed intersection via Eastern Avenue and Woodward Avenue). Streetcars will operate on Queen

Street between Connaught Avenue and Roncesvalles Avenue. Queen service in the west end of the route will continue to operate with buses between Roncesvalles and Long Branch Loop due to other track work. 502 Downtowner and 503 Kingston routes: Buses will replace streetcars and will divert around the closed intersection both ways via Eastern Avenue and Woodward Avenue. Bus routes: The 22A, 22B and 322 Coxwell routes that operate from Coxwell Station will be diverted a short distance via Dundas Street.

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Local dancers run with the Wolfpack By Lara O’Keefe

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The Toronto Wolfpack Junior Dancers from the Toronto Dance Company, which has a studio at Main and Danforth.

sion for each of the sports, Gleeson didn’t believe her career was headed in that direction. Instead, she attended business school and later law school. After spending a number of years practising law, Glee-

son finally found her way back to dance. “I was on mat leave with my kids and I got back into teaching just as a creative outlet. I was teaching the acro program [at VPDC],” she explained. “When they asked me to start teaching

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Beach lacrosse players rep Team Ontario at nationals By Anna Killen

JACOB HICKEY and Malcolm Warcholak live a few minutes away from each other in the Upper Beach, attend the same school, and have been playing on sports teams together since they were little. And now, a decade after making their first lacrosse team together, the Neil McNeil students are marking another milestone as the two Beach players to qualify for Team Ontario’s U15 Field Lacrosse Team. While most students were enjoying their last moments of summer freedom over Labour Day weekend, Hickey and Warcholak travelled to Saskatchewan to compete against some of the best up-and-coming lacrosse players in the country at this year’s national tournament. The goal: to start school Sept. 5 with a couple of gold medals around their necks. The midfielders earned coveted spots on the 22-person team following a weeks-long

selection process in Oshawa that began with about 80-90 hopefuls. “A lot of the best players in Ontario go out,” said Hickey. To prepare for the tryouts, Hickey said he “got a good night’s sleep” and “practised a lot with my Beaches club team.” Ontario is a top contender at nationals, he said, but faces growing competition from the western teams in B.C. and Alberta. “Their programs are getting a lot better,” he said. “But we’re hoping to win.” The pair have played various sports together, often on the same lines, for over 10 years. That familiarity and friendship has proven to be an asset, and they are hopeful it will help the team at nationals. “We’ve been playing so long together,” said Warcholak, this opportunity to take their game to the next level “is super exciting.” PHOTO: ANNA KILLEN

To see how the boys did, visit www.beachmetro.com or see the Sept. 19 issue; the tournament concluded after our press deadline.

Upper Beach athletes Malcolm Warcholak, 14, and Jacob Hickey, 15, outside Ted Reeve Arena ahead of their trip to the U15 Field Lacrosse Nationals in Saskatchewan with Team Ontario.

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There are plenty of ways for parents to connect Jennifer Story Trustee, Ward 15 Toronto District School Board

BACK TO school! It’s hard to believe that the day is here. In honour, here are some back to school tips to help the new school year get off to a smooth start. Make sure to check out the many great “Tips for Back to School” on the TDSB website (http://www.tdsb.on.ca/). All that Paperwork: One common frustration parents feel at this time of year is all the back to school paperwork. I’m happy to report that as a result of a motion I brought to the Board last year, you should be

seeing a significant reduction in duplication – and paper – this year. Next year we plan to move some of this documentation online. Bussing Woes be Gone: TDSB parents/guardians whose children are transported by school bus can now access transportation information online and receive email notifications if there are cancellations or delays, thanks to the launch of the now online “transportation portal. For more information and to register visit www.torontoschoolbus.org and select “Parents” from the dropdown menu. Walking to School: Research shows that students who use active transportation to get to and from school experience better physical

and mental health, are better prepared to learn and work, and are more connected to their communities. Traffic in and around our schools seems to be getting worse every year. If you don’t have an alternative to driving, please use the designated pick up and drop off zones and respect their rules and limits. To increase safety and decrease congestion, please consider parking legally a block or two away and walking the remainder. Everyone Belongs: Every day the TDSB works to support the uniqueness and diversity of our student population. We want all of our students to feel welcome, accepted, supported and engaged.

For more on how equity is practised at the school level, talk to your Principal, and check out the Board’s web resources under such headings as “Equity Foundation Statement”, “Human Rights Policy and Procedure” “Gender Based Violence Prevention” “Caring and Safe Schools” and “Guidelines for Religious Accommodation.” Get Involved: Our children benefit when parents/guardians actively engage with their learning and their schools. There are many ways to do this. One very important way is by getting involved in your School Council. Even a few hours a year of volunteer time for your school can make a difference and build community. For more on how

to get involved, contact the school office or look out for info in the back to school package that comes home with your child. Mark Your Calendars: The complete school year calendar, from Sept. 5 to June 30 and Days of Significance can be found on the TDSB website. Our first PA Day is Oct. 6 and schools will be closed for Thanksgiving on Oct. 9. Jennifer Story is the elected Trustee with the Toronto District School Board for residents of Ward 15, Toronto Danforth. In addition to serving on the Board, she is a Communications Consultant and lives in Leslieville with her husband and their two school-aged sons.

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Rentals make it easier for all to enjoy the water I JUST finished reading, “Letters To The Editor”, in your Aug. 22 issue of Beach Metro News. I am sure this topic is exhausted, but I wanted to add my two cents. We are so thankful that the new paddleboard and kayak rental services are available to us. We are a family of three who live in a small condo in the Beach proper and have limited or no storage at all. The Silver Birch boathouse is full of boats that haven’t been used in years making it impossible to access for boat storage. Therefore, we are unable to own a paddle board or kayak. My family has rented kayaks three times so far this summer and counting. It is fantastic and a service that contributes to making this city and neighbourhood fantastic.

Plus, we are able to provide an alternate activity for our daughter when playgrounds or bike riding are not of interest. Just wanted to put a positive slant on what appears to be a common complaint. Michele Macdonald

Readers riff on Jazz Fest concerns FRIENDS, The annual Jazz Fest began as a community affair but has, over the decades, become something very different. It’s more a music fest with some jazz than the jazz fest that was its original focus. Attendee numbers have grown exponentially. So too, as reporter Lara O’Keefe points out (Aug. 22, “Police

looking into Jazz Fest concerns”) have the problems. The last night of the street fest has always been the most problematic. A simple answer is to turn the three-evening into a two-evening event. Another possibility would be to change the times for the Saturday festival to earlier hours. Indeed the whole area might benefit from an earlier starting time which would diminish the number of after 11 p.m. drunks who roam the neighbourhoods each night. And, too, there needs to be some way to lower to decibel level of the bands. This year and last I measured noise levels along Queen Street from Glen Manor to Kippendavie. In some places the volume was over 120 decibels, a volume level poten-

tially injurious and certainly not conducive to music listening. So, yes: It’s time to take a hard look at the festival, both its timing and the limits that might be placed on groups who think music is a high volume base level and ear plugs. Tom Koch

AS A lifelong waterfront Beach resident, I have watched the beach parties start as Malvern students celebrating after prom to now teenagers from across the city engaging in criminal activities, like those we’ve seen reported this year. All of these activities come to a head at Jazz Fest but are not excluded just at that time. I caught kids urinating in the laneway between my own and my neighbour’s house. These kids told

me it was OK because “...we live in the Beach.” If your kids tell you they are “just hanging around on the Boardwalk”, and you allow this, I believe you are complicit with the above activities and worse still you are exposing them to victimization to the above activities. We could to some degree remedy these problems by forbidding our kids from the area after hours. (It’s 1 a.m. – Do you know where your kids are?) Dennis Beal

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Kitchi Blanket Exercise teaches about colonization By Anna Killen

A UNIQUE way of learning about the lasting effects of colonization is coming to the East End. For 20 years, the Kairos Kitchi Blanket Exercise, described as “a visual and experiential way to represent colonization in Canada and its impact on Indigenous peoples” has been teaching Canadians about the loss of life and land during the colonization of Indigenous peoples. The public event sees blankets arranged on the ground, representing land, with participants stepping into the roles of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. As the exercise goes forward, the devastation of colonization becomes apparent as the

parcels of land disappear and become disconnected from each other. This helps people visualize “why the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is often broken and how we can take action together.” In June, more than 800 people participated in a large blanket exercise ceremony on Parliament Hill, marking the second anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. The exercise is one way to build reconciliation, and organizers note its importance in bringing a different focus to Canada 150 celebrations. Join as a participant or a witness, Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave.

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Danforth planning meeting THE CITY is holding a community meeting on the Danforth Avenue Planning Study Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. This is the third community meeting for the visioning study which looks at the area of Danforth Avenue between Coxwell and Victoria Park Avenues as it is experiencing development interest. The aim of the study, which has been ongoing for over a year, is to provide “a local framework to guide and manage growth as needed at this time,” according to study materials. While the meeting is an opportunity for the city to present the planning work they

and the Stakeholder Advisory Committee have done to date (the presentation considers the built form of the neighbourhood, building heights, scales, massing, etc., parks and other community needs and amenities), Metrolinx will also be in attendance to provide an update on the work and plans for the Danforth GO transit station. In June, around 70 people attended a Metrolinx meeting about the planned Lakeshore East rail corridor expansion, where Main Street, Ted Reeve Park and Dawes Road were presented as three main potential connectivity entry points. In July, a proposal for a 30-storey tower at Main and Danforth was revealed.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Community Calendar SEPT. 6-OCT. 1: A Different View – Beach Artists Gail Williams and Marlene Pape at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (foot of Spruce Hill). Opening reception Saturday, Sept 9, from 2-4:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 2-6 p.m. / Saturdays & Sundays noon-4 p.m. and also by chance (open lots) & appointment. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca SEPT. 7: Back to School Barbecue & School Supplies Drive at Jeff Sloan Parkette, 137 Kingston Rd. (Beaches Triangle), 4-6 p.m. Help support the Red Door Family Shelter by donating a filled backpack for children in need. Sponsored by Welbanks Mortgage Group and Barrett Inward Group. SEPT. 7-9: Toronto Beaches Film Festival at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. All premier screenings. Tickets $12 each or two for $20. Info: www.torontobeachesfilmfest.com, @TOBeachFilmFest SEPT. 9: Miles for Smiles Bike-a-thon in support of the Noah John Winston Miles Foundation at Duke of Connaught P.S., 70 Woodfield Rd., 1 p.m. For kids ages 2-12. The Foundation is a legacy to honour the life of a pre-schooler who died suddenly in 2015, and its objective is to raise funds to support anti-bullying initiatives. Parents and caregivers can get more info and register their kids at www.noahfoundation.ca SEPT. 9: Fall Rummage Sale at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rummage sale, bake sale, BBQ, raffle and lots of fun. All proceeds to Resident Benefit Account. Info: Lori 416-690-3001 ext. 227 SEPT. 9, 10: Beach Celtic Festival at Kew Gardens, Queen St. E. & Lee Ave., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission, free music, vendors. A ceilidh celebration of all things celtic. Info: www.thecelticfestical.com SEPT. 10: Beaches British Meet Up ‘Picnic in the Park’ at Woodbine Beach picnic shelter 2, on the boardwalk between Kew tennis courts and the kids’ playground at the foot of Kippendavie and Kew Beach Ave., 2-6 p.m. Bring your picnic blanket, picnics, kids, grandkids, footballs, Frisbees and lawn chairs (no alcohol). Info: Beaches British Meet Up Facebook group SEPT. 10: Leslieville Flea at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors selling vintage, salvage, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Free admission. Info: www.leslievilleflea.com SEPT. 10: Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope at Woodbine Park, registration 9:30 a.m., walk/run 11 a.m. rain or shine. This family-friendly event is in support of women, families and friends affected by ovarian cancer. Route distance: 2.5km or 5km with a 5K Fun Run option. All proceeds support Ovarian Cancer Canada. Info: www.ovariancanada.org SEPT. 10: Westie Walk & Fun Day at Mississauga Valley Park, Mississauga. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The Westie Walk is followed by Parade of Rescues, races, contests, silent auction, shopping, BBQ, and cake. Prizes for all events with special prize for Westie who collects the most pledges. Funds raised go to Westies in Need. SEPT. 12: Beaches Amnesty Group has moved! Now meeting at Taylor Memorial Library, 1440 Kingston Rd. (at Warden Ave.), 7-8:15 p.m. Meetings for the 2017-18 year are still on Tuesdays – Sept. 12, Nov. 14, Feb. 13, April 12. New members always welcome. Info: ttgtrenholm@hotmail.com SEPT. 13: Kairos Kitchi Blanket Exercise at East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave., 5:30 p.m. Please join co-hosts, MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MPP Arthur Potts & City Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon for a Kitchi Blanket Exercise, a visual and experiential way to represent colonization in Canada and its impact on Indigenous peoples. This public event is a coming together to help improve awareness of our Indigenous peoples and history, and to build reconciliation based on justice for Indigenous peoples. SEPT. 16: Butterfly Way Parade and Pollinator Party at Kew Gardens, Queen

St. E. & Lee Ave., 1-5 p.m. Parade starts on the boardwalk 1 p.m. followed by party in Kew Gardens at 2 p.m. SEPT. 16: Beaches Festival at Woodbine Beach, noon-8 p.m. 40+ local eastside food and drink vendors. All proceeds from the purchase of $10 souvenir glasses will support Michael Garron Hospital. Free admission. Info: www.beachfestival.ca SEPT. 18-22: Legion Week at RCL Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., Mon-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrating Canada 150! This free event is open to the public and features a Canadian history learning experience, memorabilia of veterans past and present, uniforms to try on, and veterans on hand to talk with. Teachers invited to bring students for a special tour. Info: Helen Pearce 416-690-6388 or June Smith youth-ed@rcl11.com, www.rcl11.com SEPT. 21-23: Project Future – Languages of the Land Festival at Children’s Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes Rd. Project Future is a land-based artistic mentorship for Indigenous and Black Youth Artists on Dish With One Spoon Treaty Territory that began on the Spring Equinox and culminates on the Fall Equinox. Event features permaculture workshops, performances and story weaving. Info: childrenspeacetheatre.org SEPT. 22-24: Art in the Beach at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: beachguildoffineart.com SEPT. 23: Giant Used Book & A/V Sale (no text books or magazines) at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 9-11:30 a.m. Here’s your chance to stock up for an entire winter of literary or viewing enjoyment. You’ll find hard cover, soft cover, coffee table books, cookbooks, children’s, teens, romance, fiction, nonfiction, hobbies & crafts books, etc. as well as audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes. SEPT. 28: St. Aidan’s Celebrating “Life in the Beach” an Authors’ Dinner, at the Balmy Beach Club, 6 p.m. Featured speakers are: Peter Robinson famed author of the Inspector Banks Mysteries, who reveals a bit about the latest Banksian episode (October release). Mike Downie, award-winning documentary filmmaker, co-creator Secret Path and co-founder Chanie Wenjack Fund, describes the experience of working with his brother Gord , to bring Chanie’s story to life. Lisa Denikolits & Cathy Dunphy, the local ladies of the Mesdames of Mayhem, treat us to more murderous charm from their latest release, 13 Claws. Join us to meet and mingle with the authors. Dinner, music, book sales and book signings. Tickets $75 must be purchased in advance. Please call the Church Office at 416-691-2222 or email staidan@eol.ca. SEPT. 30: Wanderlust in Leslieville, between Vancouver and Booth Aves., noon-6 p.m. This customer appreciation event, hosted by Leslieville BIA, features food, music, and art en plein air. Info: www.leslievillebia.com OCTOBER 1: Fall Ravine Cleanup starting at the Beech Ave. entrance to the Glen Stewart Ravine, 10 a.m. The Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine invite the community to volunteer to clean the ravine. Bring gloves and dress to get dirty. Supported by Beaches Bakeshop, Courage Foods, and Tori’s Bakeshop. Info: Friendsofglenstewart@gmail.com or on Facebook. TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS Group at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com TUESDAYS: ‘DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S’ Dance Class at Beach United Church (Meeting Room 1 – fully accessible facility), 140 Wineva Ave., 1-2 p.m., Sept. 19-Dec. 5. This Toronto-based dance class helps those with Parkinson’s disease explore the potential of their own movement through choreography and improvisation. No dance experience necessary. Caregivers/spouses are welcome but it is not necessary to bring a dance partner. $10/class. Instructor: Claire Wootten, long-time Beacher and Associate Professor in Dept. of Dance, York University.

First Class FREE

Info and registration: Sarah Robichaud 647-217-9252, register@dancingwithparkinsons.com or clairefwootten@gmail.com ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary. org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416-686-2906 BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com SUMMER LUNCHES – BEACH INTERFAITH Outreach Committee will host this summer program for adults as an opportunity for friends to gather for fellowship and a very light lunch once per month, Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The regular program will begin again after Thanksgiving. •Sept. 28 at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.). Info: 416-691-6869 TORONTO BEACH CHORALE SINGERS WANTED. All voices. TBC is a concert choir of 65 members that partners with soloists, orchestras and actors to present quality performances. We rehearse and perform in the Beach and East End. Enhance your vocal skills in a friendly atmosphere. The ability to read music is strongly recommended. 2017/18 season: Handel’s Messiah and Messiah for the City, Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, Beethoven’s Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra. Rehearsals begin Wednesday evenings in September. Info: David 416-699-6634, dgarde20@ gmail.com, torontobeachchorale.com, facebook.com/torontobeachchorale THE PSYCHIC IS IN! at Juice & Java Café, 2102 Queen St. E., third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.-ish. Live entertainment and great food plus great shops to walk-about in Toronto Beach! Info: text 647-449-5920, email ThePsychicInn@ gmail.com, www.ThePsychicInn.com PEER CO-COUNSELLING COMMUNITY. We are creating & growing a community of friends who are willing to learn to listen & support each other safely & empathetically. Ironically, the age of the internet has left many people feeling isolated, lonely & without adequate emotional support. If you would like more information about this free local training and mutual support initiative, please call 416-694-0101 EAST END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 1619 Queen St. E. •1st & 3rd Monday of each month: Board Games Drop-In, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy some board games and snacks and connect with other community members. Some board games available - feel free to bring your own! Free. Info: Joanne Gallagher 416-778-5805 x 218 •Sept. 12-Oct. 17: Craving Change, Tuesdays, 2:15-4:15 p.m. Find out what can affect your eating behaviours and how to change your relationship with food. Registration required. Free. Info: Olivia O’Young 416-778-5805 x 208 •Sept. 13-Oct. 4: Feel Better with Less Pressure, Tuesdays, 2:15-4:15 p.m. Program for individuals with high blood pressure. Learn to manage your blood pressure through healthy living. The sessions will focus on hypertension, nutrition, physical activity, and medications. Registration is required. Free. Info: Shirin Yilmaz 416-778-5805 x 208 •Sept. 14-June 28: Creative Play, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon. For children 18 months to 4 years and their parents. Participate in child-centered and age appropriate activities. Learn about parenting and child development. Free. Info: Sudha Ellie 416-778-5805 x 224. Centre info: www.eastendchc.on.ca ELLAMINNOW CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE, 991 Kingston Rd. •Sept. 10: Author James Alan Ross with his debut novel, Forevergreen, 1-3 p.m. •Sept. 17: Author Donna White – Bullets, Blood & Stones, 1-3 p.m. •Sept. 24: Word On The Street - Harbourfront - come and visit our booth in the children’s pavilion. Info: www.ellaminnow.ca LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new

Balance and Coordination Classes Beach United Church 140 Wineva Ave.

Fridays 9:30 am

starting September 8th

416-450-0892 to register

releases, foreign films and documentaries. Sept. 6: The Imitation Game (2014); Sept. 13 – Room (2015) •Sept. 12: Senior Scams, 2-3 p.m. Learn from a 55 Division TPS officer about common scams and how to recognize them, tips on avoiding fraud, and steps to take if you have been scammed. •Sept. 16: Shakespeare Readers, 2-4 p.m. Have fun reading Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ aloud. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Sept. 12 & 19: Pop-up Learning Lab – 3D Certification Course, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. •Sept. 16: Pop-up Learning Lab – Family Tech Day, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn about basic coding, learning apps, 3D printer demos, and maker technologies, for families with children 6+ years. Registration required. •Fridays: Baby Time, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, bounces and rhymes for babies under 19 months and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •Sept. 27: Income Tax, Benefits and Credits, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about personal tax credits and how to claim them, how to apply for benefits, and more. Offered in partnership with WoodGreen Community Services Financial Empowerment Program. Info: 416-393-7700 CHURCHES ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Midweek service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays •Bible Study, 7:30 p.m Wednesdays. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Sunday Worship Service. 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Crafters Group, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. •Enjoy singing? Our Sunday choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Contact music@beachuc.com for more information. •Knitting Circle for Shivering Children welcomes new members including beginners, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-noon •SoundWave Café, Sept. 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m. featuring Brooklyn Doran (traditional folk and contemporary pop). New music series in a relaxed coffee shop atmosphere with complimentary coffee and tea, courtesy of Juice & Java and Pippins Tea Company. •Children at BUC: The Sharing Circle, Sundays 10:30 a.m., Sept. 10-Oct. 15 inclusive. A new program for children ages 5-10 in which we will explore the culture and spiritual practices of First Nations Peoples. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m. •September 9: Gospel, Blues, and Praise Service, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Join us for a service featuring inspirational music that will touch the soul and lift the spirit. •September 13: Music @ 12:15, 12:15-1 p.m. Elysian Duo. Music concert featuring trumpeter Dylan Rook Maddix and classical guitarist James Renwick. •September 20: Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. All-ages family event with crafts, activities, music and a story, and a great meal. •September 23: Jazz Vespers, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Jazz concert series featuring jazz musician Jim Clayton. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca

Arthur Potts Potts Arthur MPP Beaches–East York MPP Beaches-East York Constituency Office 1821 Danforth Avenue Toronto M4C 1J2 416.690.1032 apotts.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.arthurpotts.onmpp.ca @apottsmpp

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

AUTUMN SHOWS

Pool programming grows Continued from Page 1 “People still don’t really know the pool is coming back this fall,” she said. “As a person that’s trying to champion the pool, what I really want is overwhelming demand for all the programs. But what I also want is to hear back from people about if what we’re doing is working.” The committee is presenting their findings and recommendations to city council later in October. Councillor Fletcher believes that “on Oct. 2, when those classes start, and if those classes are all full, there will be no question [that the pool will be funded next year].” “One thing I know is that in our neighbourhood there is demand for aquatics programming and recreation programming, both for adults and for kids,” said Ehrhardt. “With the census data coming in, we’re really starting to see that there is growth of the under-five population.” And the community is poised for more growth. “It’s a growing community,” said Fletcher. “Besides the people and families mov-

Sept 6 - Oct 8

Gail Williams + Marlene Pape

Oct 14 - 29

Linda Kristin Blix, Pat Leary Liz Russ & Gerry Withey

Nov 9 - 26

Rhonda Svarich Kosowan, Anne-Marie Olczak Felicity Somerset

Nov 30 - Dec 17

Festive Group Show

STUDIO 888

2359 Queen St. E., just east of Balsam | 416.200.5551

PHOTO: ANNA KILLEN

studio888art@gmail.com | www.studio888.ca

Community organizer Sara Ehrhardt, son Clarence, and spouse Glenn Gustafson plan to make good use of the S.H. Armstrong pool, which Ehrhardt says she didn’t realize was open for community use when she first moved to the neighbourhood. ing in, there are a fair number of new condos that are being built on Queen East. One of the things is, how can you have that number of new condos, the city approving them, and then the city closing the swimming part of a community centre facility? I’m really thankful that we were able to turn this around.” To see the returning and new programs visit https:// www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/ facilities/complex/267/ or see the S.H. Armstrong insert in the city’s Fun Guide.

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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION We hope you will join us at the following local events to better understand what reconciliation can and should mean.

KAIROS KITCHI BLANKET EXERCISE Co-Hosted by MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MPP Arthur Potts & City Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon

Wednesday, September 13th, East Lynn Park, 5:30 pm The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is a visual and experiential way to represent colonization in Canada and its impact on Indigenous peoples. Participants step onto blankets representing the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. Facilitators read the script and assume the role of Europeans explorers and settlers. This mass public event is a coming together of hearts and minds in a collective commitment to help improve awareness of our Indigenous peoples and history and to build reconciliation based on justice for Indigenous peoples. This event will last approximately 2 hours.

TOWN HALL ON RECONCILIATION Sunday, September 24th, Beach United Church, 3:00 pm Save the Date

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Our Town

Toastmasters helped me find my voice By Jerako Wendt

B St. Aidan’s Celebrating

Life in the Beach - An Authors’ Dinner at the Balmy Beach Club | Thursday, Sept. 28th at 6:00 pm

Peter Robinson author of the Inspector Banks Mysteries, reveals a bit about the latest Banksian episode (October release) Mike Downie co-creator Secret Path; co-founder Chanie Wenjack Fund describes the experience of working with his brother Gord to bring Chanie’s story to life. Lisa de Nikolits & Cathy Dunphy The local ladies of the Mesdames of Mayhem treat us to more murderous charm from their latest release, 13 Claws. Tickets - $75 must be purchased in advance Call the Church Oﬃce at 416-691-2222 or email staidan@eol.ca

efore Toastmasters, I was shy. I could not speak in front of more than two people. If asked to stand up in front of a room full of people, I would refuse. I felt uncomfortable being in front of large groups, even if I didn’t have to speak. If I was called up to the front of a group of people – even just to stand there – I would feel sick to my stomach. Now, I have been a Toastmaster for three years. In that time I have delivered over 60 speeches. I have become a Distinguished Toastmaster. I have been a member of the leadership team at the Division Level and I am always stepping up to fill one of the executive member roles at the club level. My friends call on me to be the MC at weddings, funerals, fundraisers, birthday parties. I have built my business because now I can deliver workshops and deliver professional keynote speeches to help my brand. Not only have I become a better speaker, I have become a better writer and a better person. You see, at Toastmasters, members receive two manuals upon joining: the Competent Communicator manual and the Competent Leader manual. In these manuals there are projects. For example, the Competent Communicator manual, also known as the CC, has speeches that require you to work on trying to incorporate vocal variety in your speeches. Now you may be asking yourself, “What is vocal variety?” Vocal variety is the ability to easily transition or change either

the volume of your voice, the tone, the speed in which you speak, executing a completely different sounding voice from your own to enhance your speech. Vocal variety is one of the main techniques to engaging an audience. But that’s just one amazing technique out of say 12 that anyone is able to learn at Toastmasters. I have made some great friendships at Toastmasters. The experience as a toastmaster is unique. It involves adult learning but it really is about working at your own pace and at your own level. We’re always learning. Beaches Speeches Toastmasters has an eclectic group which makes up its interesting membership. We have writers, artists, actors, comedians, musicians, project managers, legal professionals, health professionals, IT professionals, teachers, real estate agents, business people and government staff who make up a large portion from the career side of things. We have people of different racial backgrounds, religions, cultures, people who speak multiple languages, people who are trying to learn multiple languages. It’s truly wonderful. I could go on and on about what being a Toastmaster has done for me but until you see it for yourself, I don’t know if you could imagine it. For more information feel free to visit our website: www.beachesspeeches.org, contact our public relations person, Albert by emailing vppr@beachesspeeches.org, and check out the Toastmasters International website, www.toastmasters.org. We meet on Sundays, 12:15 p.m., 79 Main St., Toronto, near Main and Gerrard.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

BEACH METRO NEWS

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

Join a class in the East End! Two East End Locations:

Beach United Church

Woodgreen Seniors’ Centre

Tuesdays 1-2pm

Thursdays 11am-12pm

140 Wineva Ave.

721 Broadview Ave.

•Explore your potential for movement through choreography & improvisation •No dance experience necessary •Caregivers and spouses are welcome, but it’s not necessary to bring a dance partner

REGISTRATION Sarah Robichaud 647.217.9252 & INFO register@dancingwithparkinsons.com

www.dancingwithparkinsons.com

SUMMER IN SEPTEMBER ART SHOW AND SALE Saturday and Sunday Setptember 9 & 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Chantal Fry’s Glisse on Ice brings ice skating to unexpected places.

at the Gardener’s Cottage in Kew Gardens, 30 Lee Avenue, South of Queen St E., Toronto, ON

For Chantal, fake ice brings real success By Lara O’Keefe

COMPETITIVE FIGURE skater Chantal Fry didn’t think she would end up spending her career skating on synthetic materials. But, as the founder of Glisse on Ice, a for-hire skating show that brings the rink on the road, that’s exactly where life has led her – and it’s a route she’s happy to have taken. “I was a competitive figure skater in Canada and then I went to Europe for a competition,” said Fry in an interview last month. Recognizing that she wanted to continue her career overseas, she began auditioning for shows after finishing her competitions. Fry was accepted into Holiday on Ice – a world-renowned figure skating show that travels around Europe and has performed for more than 300 million visitors. It was then she decided to settle in Marseille and start her own performance company “I started Glisse [on Ice] just to bring skating out of the context,” explained Fry. While doing shows on city rinks, a politician mentioned the city had a plastic ice surface that they were giving away. “This politician said, ‘Oh we have this plastic ice surface and we’re going to take it apart,’” she said. “He asked if we

wanted some of the pieces.” It wasn’t long before Fry was hired to perform a show in Cannes on her new fake ice surface and the concept snowballed from there. She began getting regular gigs bringing the faux skating rinks to unexpected places, like beachside pavilions, around Europe. But despite her success overseas, Fry and her husband decided that after eight years in Marseille, it was time to move back to Canada. The pair moved back to the Beach initially and have since taken up residence in the Bluffs area. Fry said she and her husband knew they wanted to be near the water. “I wasn’t sure how [the concept of Glisse on Ice] would go over in Canada but I launched it in the event industry and it really took off,” she said. Fry began performing at corporate events, weddings and galas and now does an average of 150 shows per year. “We pop up where you wouldn’t expect to see it, which I think is interesting for Canadians [who are used to a traditional ice rink],” said Fry. But it’s not just viewers who are experiencing the delight of this sport. Fry explained that many figure skaters look to take on another art form once they’ve finished touring and competing professionally. Many are drawn to circus arts because of the acrobatics aspect of it.

Glisse on Ice combines elements of skating, dance, theatre and acrobatics to provide athletes with a full range of artistic expression. And it’s something they have fun doing, she explained. “We do fashion shoots or we’ll set up the ice in the middle of nowhere just to see where we can take it. When we do little shows in the warehouse it’s like the Andy Warhol’ish of skating. All the skaters come in and they bring their new ideas and it’s like little workshops,” she said. Now, she’s taking those workshops to the public. Fry, who has two 19-year-old daughters, explained that she was always looking for creative ways for her kids to get active and try new things, especially in the fall. Her new workshops focus not only on children between the ages of five and 10-years-old but some will also incorporate the parents. “The trend of families going out to skate is so huge, so I really wanted it to be like mom needs a refresher course, dad played hockey but he hasn’t done it in a long time. How do you make sure the whole family is comfortable and then make fun workshops for kids?” The first open house, which involves costumes, dance, skating and circus, will be held September 16 at the group’s Warden Avenue warehouse.

DO YOU ever wonder if your memory is normal? Baycrest, a memory and aging research institute, is coming to Community Centre 55 to administer brain health assessments this September. The computer-based tests provide brain health scores and personalized

reports to explain what the scores mean. The workshop also includes steps to keep your brain healthy. The workshop is free, but registration is recommended. Contact Evonne at Centre 55 by calling 416-691-1113 or emailing evonne@centre55.com. Very basic computer skills needed. There will be two hour-long sessions on Monday, Sept. 18 starting at 11 a.m. and at 12 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

MILES FOR Smiles Bike-a-thon in support of the Noah John Winston Miles Foundation at Duke of Connaught P.S., 70 Woodfield Rd., 1 p.m. For kids ages 2-12. The Foundation is a legacy to honour the life of a pre-schooler who died suddenly in 2015, and its objective is to raise funds to support anti-bullying initiatives. Parents and caregivers can get more information as well as register their kids at www.noahfoundation.ca.

September 22, 23 and 24

Friday Opening Reception: 6 pm to 9 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm

Beach United Church

140 Wineva Ave. (just north of Queen St. E.) 14TH ANNUAL FALL SHOW

Original art for sale Boutique, Raffle

www.beachguildoffineart.com

On Golden Pond

News Briefs A NEW Beach festival and fundraiser is on the scene, with a focus on all things local. The Toronto Beaches Festival, a fundraiser for Michael Garron Hospital, takes over Woodbine Beach on Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 8 p.m. The rain or shine event features over 40 local businesses in a beachside marketplace with plenty of options for food and drink. Admission is free, although space is limited (a souvenir glass, with proceeds to the hospital’s revitalization project, can be purchased to ensure entrance). Volunteers are still needed. More information at www. beachesfestival.ca.

Art in the Beach

by Ernest Thompson

Scarborough Village Theatre 3600 Kingston Road (at Markham Road)

Sept. 8 - 9, 14 - 16, 21 - 22 at 8pm Sept. 10, 17 and 23 at 2pm

FREE PARKING Reserved Seats Wheelchair Accessible

directed by Joseph van Veen

Subscribe to our eNewsletter email: SP_Publicity@TheatreScarborough.com

Tickets

$24

discounts for Students & Seniors

Box Office: 416-267-9292 or www.theatrescarborough.com produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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Culture and community b It’s summertime and the living’s been pretty easy here in the East End, particularly for those who love getting outside and enjoying arts, culture and community. Clockwise from right: A bumblebee takes advantage of the ButterflyWay Garden at the Balmy Beach Club Aug. 30; Main and Danforth was home to nine days of public art and performances, including from the Bangladesh Centre and Community Services, for the Main Squared festival, presented by East End Arts and the city’s Cultural Hotspot initiative; Contemporary for the festival, like this piece “Let’s All Meet Here!” by artist Erika James, was curated by Labspace Studio; Historian Gene Domagala leads a talk in the Main and Danforth area Aug. 27; Henry and grandpa Mike enjoy some live music at the final Danforth Rocks event, Aug. 30 at Stephenson Park; Kerri O’Neill, Julia Guzman, Erin Currie, Aubrey Sanham, and Victoria Paspalofski, members of the Leaside Meraki Intermediate Sychronized Skating Team have some fun during the team’s annual pool party, which this year included a scavenger hunt and fun race along the waterfront Aug. 30. PHOTOS: ANNA KILLEN

Orthotics • Nail Care • Foot Care • Corns Callous • Warts • Laser Therapy & More

LEGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 18-22

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MON.-THURS. 10am-8pm, FRI. 10am-3pm at RCL #11 (main floor), 9 Dawes Rd. NOTE: Calling all Teachers to bring their students for an everlasting Canadian history learning experience. Make appointment with Helen Pearce at 416-690-6388 or email June Smith at youth-ed@rcl11.com.

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Employment Opportunity

COMPUTER COACH

Boardwalk Montessori School Positions: 1. Lunch coordinator – Immediate Start

2. Register Early Childhood Educator - Immediate Start

Does your computer puzzle you??

Boardwalk Montessori School is a long-term CCMA Accredited school located in the Beaches of Toronto and is seeking 2 new employees: an individual that is willing to manage the lunch program and an RECE position to support the classroom program.

I can help!

I offer friendly private lessons and technical support in your home at a reasonable rate. I can help you with: • Emailing • Organizing files and photos • Connecting devices such as cameras and printers

Alex Webster B.A., B.F.A. Professional IT Technician and Photographer

Gift Certificates now available! • Using your new phone, tablet, or camera to the fullest • Computer repairs • Much more!

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416-550-7873

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Both positions would require the following Qualifications and attributes:

• A demonstrated passion for working with children • The ability to collaborate and contribute as a team player • An understanding of the Montessori philosophy or a willingness to explore and learn about the methodology and philosophy • A proven professional approach and work ethic • Current Standard First Aid with CPR C + AED • A current Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check • Updated immunization record Interested candidates are asked to call Jo-Anne Sexton directly at: 647-400-2845 or email their resumes to:

Attn: Jo-Anne Sexton, Email: office@boardwalkmontessori.com

We thank all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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FALL REGISTRATION SEPT. 7 & 8 • 5-8pm For ages 3 and up

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Offering Classes In Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Yoga, Tango, Belly Dancing, Flamenco & Salsa, Soca Jam, Ballet Fit Adult Dance classes available info@beachdanceschool.com 2495 Queen Street East

Sharing our love of music with families for over 20 years! Accepting students in

Violin • Piano • Guitar • Cello Students of all ages are welcome. Classes held at

Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church 35 Wood Glen Rd.

(3 blocks E of Victoria Park Ave. and Kingston Rd.) For more information contact Ines Pagliari, Director 416-726-5729 | www.beachessuzukimusic.com

Licensed non-profit day care for ages 2 1/2 to 12 Subsidy spaces available

Stimulating creative programs Children walked to/from: St. John, Kimberley, Adam Beck, Beaches Alternative Nutritious cooked meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks) Friendly, caring ECE staff Part-time, full-time & nursery school spaces available

43 Kimberley Ave. (near Main & Gerrard)

416-694-1733

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Healthy Earth Celebrating our

25th year

Thank you!

2206 Queen Street East

Classes • Nursery (am or pm) • Half-day Kindergarten • Full-day Kindergarten

NEW THIS FALL! After-school Program 2, 3, or 5-Day Sessions (you choose) • 3-6pm • For Kindergarten to Grade 3

Proudly serving The Beach since 1992

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Barry Noble, D.P.M. — Podiatrist Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

On the Wild Side

Find beauty close to home

Heel Pain ♦ Heel Spurs ♦ Orthotics ♦ Custom Shoes Infected Nails ♦ Ingrown Nails ♦ Fungal Nail Infections Skin Infections ♦ Warts ♦ Callouses ♦ Corns Diabetic Foot Care Partial OHIP Coverage

Ann Brokelman

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eople sometimes ask me how I decide what to write my articles about. I think most of my stories are inspired while I’m looking through the thousands of photos I’ve taken and one of them sparks a memory of who I was with, where the picture was taken, and of something special that happened that day. I hope that as you’ve been reading my articles over the years (or if this is the first one you’ve picked up) that they have given you an opportunity to share these experiences with me. Here is one of those simple but beautiful experiences. The other day, I took my best friend Carol Lapointe out to see the butterflies on the flowers at Rosetta McClain Gardens. We started our day by picking up our coffees, Timmy’s double double for me, because, while I love nature, I love it a lot more after a hot cup of caffeine. Once at the park we found a peaceful shady spot with a view of the butterfly bushes and waterfall. We sat, opened our drinks, and just watched these tiny, beautiful, and fragile creatures as they fluttered from flower to flower. At this time of year, lots of monarch butterflies (large orange wings are veined and outlined in black, with white dots decorating the black outer edges of each wing), and special common buckeyes (medium-sized butterfly with several large, conspicuous round eyespots) are making their rounds in the park. Here’s a question for you: What makes us appreciate butterflies more than other insects? Now consider what you would do if you found a butterfly

PHOTOS: ANN BROKELMAN

You don’t have to go far to find beauty in nature. Clockwise from top: A common buckeye butterfly; a male hummingbird; a cedar waxwing enjoys a berry; a monarch butterfly perched on Mexican Sunflowers.

in your house? Would you carefully catch it and gently let it back outside? I think that’s what I would do… but why? Is it their colour, the gracefulness of their flight, or do we instinctively know they are helping to keep our food supply alive? (While bees get the most attention for their pollination efforts, we can’t forget that butterflies do their fair share, too: As they flit and flutter from plant to plant they are helping to ensure the survival of the next generation of flowers and other plants.) Whatever the answer, it was keeping Carol and me enthralled that quiet summer morning. As is also the case with most of my experiences with nature, though I went to see one animal, I was also able to

enjoy the appearance of several others. Keeping the butterflies company on the flowers are innumerable bees and moths. Nearby in the berry bushes are dozens of cedar waxwings and robins. While the trees hold thousands of berries each, the birds will have picked them all clean by end of September. As we get up to walk and stretch our weary bones, we walked passed several Mexican Sunflowers. I had never noticed these beautiful flowers before, though the monarchs and bees were all over them. As we stood there admiring both the insect and the flower, a quick glance to the right revealed a hummingbird preening on a branch. We continued our walk and ended up talking to some of the other park goers who all seem to appreciate that Rosetta is a no dogs/picnics/bike park, which makes it a true nature watcher’s paradise. If you need to get out and take a walk, the East End is full of great parks. Rosetta has free parking and is 10 minutes from the Beach. Take an hour and go and discover what beauty is in your area.

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy to give up the freedom and pleasures of summer. However, one way to make summer linger is to use the fruits of the harvest to prepare easy September dinners. Any leftovers can be packed into lunch bags for the next day. Here are just two edible memories to make the transition from summer to fall easier and tastier! Each mouthful is a reminder of sun and leisure.

Caponata This Sicilian vegetable dish is a versatile mixture of late summer vegetables cooked up to a flavourful stew. It can be used as topping for pasta or an accompaniment to grilled Italian sausages, served chilled as a salad or spooned into tart shells or sliced bread as an appetizer. 8 cups (2 L) peeled eggplant, 1 unpeeled zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil 2 cups (500 mL) (about 4 stalks) celery, diced 1 cup (250 mL) onion, diced (about 1 large) 2 cloves crushed garlic 1/4 cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar 4 large tomatoes, skinned, seeded and finely chopped (see note below on preparing tomatoes) 1/2 cup (125 mL) green olives, sliced 2 tbsp (25 mL) capers 2 tbsp (25 mL) pine nuts 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper To prepare tomatoes: Place tomatoes in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand 30 seconds. Drain; rinse with cold water and skin tomatoes. Skin should come away easily. Cut tomatoes in half and seed by placing fingers inside the tomato and scooping out seeds or squeeze tomatoes in hands to remove seeds and liquid. Chop tomatoes into dice. In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the diced eggplants or mixture of eggplant and zucchini with salt. Stir carefully and set aside. Meanwhile in Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook celery, onions and garlic covered about 10 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from pan. Pour in remaining oil and cook eggplant over medium-high

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Caponata can be served as a topping for pasta, an accompaniment to grilled meats, chilled as a salad or with bread or tarts as an appetizer.

heat for about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Return celery and onion to pan with vinegar, sugar, tomatoes, olives and capers. Bring to the boil; reduce heat and cook uncovered about 15 minutes stirring frequently: mixture will be thick. Stir in pine nuts. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot as a pasta sauce and sprinkle with cheese or cover and refrigerate for up to one week to use as a salad or appetizer. Makes about 8 cups (2 L).

Layered Mediterranean Salad My neighbour Emily Grant made this tantalizing salad for a book club luncheon recently. It met with rave reviews. The salad is quick to prepare, full of flavour and leftovers make a tasty lunch the next day. 4 cups (1 L) arugula 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup (250 mL) each, marinated sliced artichokes 1/2 cup (125 mL) each, sliced green or black olives and thinly sliced sweet onion such as a Vidalia 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 cups (500 mL) ciabatta bread cut into 1/2 inch (1 mL) dice 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled feta

cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced basil leaves 1/2 cup (125 mL) herbed vinaigrette (more if required) Tarragon Vinaigrette 1 clove crushed garlic 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) cider vinegar or white wine vinegar 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, Dijon mustard and liquid honey 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh tarragon leaves chopped On a platter, sprinkle arugula evenly. In a mixing bowl, stir together chickpeas, artichokes and olives. Sprinkle mixture evenly over arugula. In same bowl, toss together bread cubes, feta cheese and tomato. Sprinkle evenly over chickpea layer and sprinkle basil leaves over this layer. Drizzle vinaigrette evenly over all. Taste and add more dressing if necessary. Serve salad immediately or cover and refrigerate up to one day ahead. If making ahead, omit dressing and add just before serving. Makes 4 servings. To make dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, salt and pepper until garlic is chopped. With motor running add oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and tarragon. Puree until smooth. Pour into jar and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Makes 2 cups/500 mL.

A pillar in the Beach community for decades Tel: 416 357 8008 Fax: 416 457 6005 Email: joe@sextonworks.com www.sextonworks.com

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH

VETERINARIANS

DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES

CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.

OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment

416-691-5757

BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician

951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

416-691-1991

KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)

416-690-2112

Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.

HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.

Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516

BALSAM DENTAL Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)

416-691-8555

www.balsamdental.com

DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist

Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler

416-691-1071

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Tara Shannon M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, RP

Registered Psychotherapist Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main)

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

Beatriz Mendez B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP

Registered Psychotherapist

Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

Low Fee - High Value Therapy Danforth Avenue at Main Street

416-690-2417

Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)

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CRYSTAL BEACH OPTICAL

2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)

OPTOMETRIST & EYEWEAR Dr. Sam Baraam & Associates Ted Grzymski, Optician Accepting new patients

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DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults

9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca

416-433-9726

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST reg. CASLPO All ages: early language, speech, L.D., reading, accent reduction

LESLIE RENNIE 416-469-2722 leslierennie@gmail.com

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Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com

Jane Delamere, M.Sc.

Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience

~Discovering A Better Way Together~ www.janedelamere.com Email: delamerej@gmail.com Phone/Text: 647-971-4739

Noah Mugenyi, M.Div., RP

@ Beaches Health Group® Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076

KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP

Caroline Duetz

Jungian Analyst Registered Psychotherapist 29 years in Private Practice

duetz@rogers.com 416-469-2423

COUNSELLING Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Spiritual Counsellor since 1998 Life & Relationship Issues

416-694-0232

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ACCOUNTING Bert van Delft

personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca

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David Faed

CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes

Call 416-471-0337

Emily C. Larimer

CPA, CGA • Bookkeeping • Personal tax services • Accounting services for the self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com

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CRIMINAL LAWYER

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KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com

Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca

Patrick Ruiz CPA, CA

Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION

Partner, Campanella McDonald LLP

Specializing in accounting & tax planning for:

Small Business Owners Rental Property Investors Incorporated Professionals

647-300-4062 • patrick@cmllp.com

Linda Bronicheski, J.D.

47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

Susan T. Dixon

Family Law Lawyer

INSURANCE Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM Auto, Home, Life, Critical Illness, Disability, Financial Services

2243 Queen St. E. 416-690-7900 www.leanebesky.com

2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

416-693-2733

www.dixonslaw.ca

Shellyann Pereira

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

647-693-6221

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

LAWYERS/LEGAL

Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP

Barristers & Solicitors

Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

William F. Deneault

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

Tel: (416) 962-2186

961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738

Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.

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Blake Chapman, J.D., LL.M., S.J.D.

647-360-9519

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)

MIZON PARALEGAL

CARL A. BRAND

mizonparalegal.com 647-290-0279

Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca

GARRY M. CASS

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

416-690-6257

House Calls

Mobile Legal Services

Human Rights • Employment Landlord/Tenant

CHIROPRACTORS

Janet D’Arcy

DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East

416 690-6257

Open Saturdays

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

John H.

BJARNASON, D.C. Chiropractor

1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

416-694-2868 DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)

416-699-5320 • Free Parking Beaches Wellness Centre

Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor

NEW LOCATION 2130 Queen Street East

416-698-7070

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

647-317-6017

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Animal Chiropractor Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.

Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor

416-423-2289

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

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

Member Ontario Association of Architects

W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO

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BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

Family Law & Estate Planning

300 Main Street 416-690-3324

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Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan

Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer

ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

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WELLNESS

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

Melani Norman

info@torontoeastpsychotherapy.ca

2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305 www.kewgardenshealth.com

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

Queen and Hammersmith

Dashwood & Dashwood

416-893-3917

Glover & Associates

416-690-6800

Mental Health Wellness: Trauma & Addiction Specialist - Adolescents, Individual, Couples & Family Therapy.

Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine

416-907-0103

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Registered Psychotherapist

PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSIOTHERAPY

• Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations

Christina Connell Registered Psychotherapist

Kriens LaRose, LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants

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Advanced Therapeutics (Since 1989)

Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc. Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)

416-469-3879 (open 7 days)

FUNERAL SERVICES

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BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT

eco Cremation & Burial Services Inc.

Life Celebrations. Done Differently. In Service with St. John’s Norway Cemetery & Crematorium.

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URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

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Bottoms Up

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f you’re a wine drinker I’m sure you’ve come across the term “Old Vines” when shopping for bottles. Sometimes the varietal will follow on some labels such as “Old Vine Zinfandel” or “Old Vine Grenache”. Other times there’s a subheading on the label stating the wine was made from “Old Vines”. You’ll see the term “Vieilles Vignes” on French wines, “Alte Reben” on German bottles, “Vinhas Velhas” on Portuguese samples and “Viñas Viejas” on Spanish ones. You’ll also find that any wine that states it’s made from “old vines” is usually more expensive. So, what exactly does this mean? Very simply put, the wine was made from grapes from “old vines”. However, understanding what exactly this entails, whether it is better, why it costs more and if it is worth the extra price tag is the key. Let’s start with what is considered an “old vine”. The term is not legally defined or policed. Some producers believe 50 years qualifies as old, while others say 75. With proper care, grapevines can live 100 years or more, however, for most winemakers, anything over 20-30 years of age is usually considered old. This is when the vine starts producing less fruit. Although they produce less, the quality of that fruit is far superior, resulting in wines that are better balanced, more concentrated, and with more structure, depth, intensity and complexity. Overall, more complete! Much of this has to do with the fact that they have a stronger, deeper root structure and system that can reach different nutrients in the soil that can alter a wine’s flavor. Why do they cost more? Most producers will pull out vines that are over 30 or so years of age because they don’t see the economic value in keeping them going for what they get out of them. Generally, they are a lot more work

and expense to maintain presenting many challenges to the winegrower. As one winemaker put it “they need to be treated like old people, with lots of care, respect and nurturing, and like older folks, they may not produce as much, but have wisdom and balance instead.” Some old vines are gnarly, mean-looking things, so pruning them is more like sculpting as each one develops it own unique personality with its own individual problems. They dislike weeds more so than younger vines and require more vineyard management to control them. They tend to deplete the soil of nutrients making it harder to plant something else in its place when they finally die. So if they are so much more work for so little in return and cost more to keep up, one would have to wonder why producers keep them around even though they make better wines. One phrase says it all…”old vine love”. Most producers really cherish them. Some say it’s like having a reliable, old pet that’s always there for you. Old vines also deliver more consistency every

year, which can’t be said for younger ones. Are they worth the extra price tag? If you like drinking wine with more complexity, intensity and depth, then the answer is yes. A wine bottle saying “old vines” should say their age somewhere else on the label (front or back). If not from a reliable producer, I’d be a little skeptical that maybe the term is merely there as a marketing tool and the wine not really made from old vines at all. Be cautious when purchasing these.

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TORONTO-BASED ARTIST Carmela Casuccio, whose work has focused on textured, complex cityscapes debuts a new body of work at Kingston Road’s Yellow House Gallery and Framing this month. Opening Sept. 15, Seen From Within: Entering the City has the artist “moving into the imagined city” and exploring “vibrant architectural abstractions on a large scale.” The show runs through Oct. 14, with an opening reception, with refreshments and artists in attendance, Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. RSVP to yhexhibits@gmail.com. THIS WEEKEND, Sept. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Summer in September Art Show takes place at the Gardener’s Cottage in Kew Gardens, 30 Lee Ave., south

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THE 6TH Annual Toronto Beaches Film Festival takes place this weekend, Sept. 7 to 9, at the Beach United Church Performance Hall at 140 Wineva Ave. The festival prides itself on choosing films that mean something to people who live in the Beach neighbourhood. Take the opening film, An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch, a Ted Danson-narrated documentary about a group of fisheries scientists trying to figure out, by the numbers, what is happening with the world’s fish population. Friday, Sept. 8 sees the Toronto premiere of Accidental Parkland, featuring a pre-show discussion about Toronto and its green spaces with local filmmaker Dan Merman, who directed the film, and Toronto Star columnist Shawn Micallef. Other features in the thoughtful programme include SACA – The Story of Tiago Pires, a film about Portugal’s star surfer Tiago Pires, Résonances, a gorgeous journey to the worlds of two atypical farmers in Korea and France, and the Finnish film The Reindeer Belong To The Wind, which gives voice to the Sami People’s concerns about the threats to traditional Sami reindeer herding. Short and experimental films are also given screen time, and Saturday afternoon and early evening sees a special kids-centric zone and screening, with a family-friendly zone featuring games and snacks beginning at 4 p.m. and kid-friendly films at 6:45 p.m. (Think: A film about a vegetarian kid called Elias and his notso-vegetarian brother, and 300 Tires And An Old Sofa, which focuses on a summer

jobs program that ‘rids two scenic rivers in Virginia of unsightly trash’.) For more information, including showtimes and tickets, visit http://torontobeachesfilmfest.com/.

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THE BEACH Celtic Festival returns to Kew Gardens Sept. 9 and 10. Now in its 14th year, founder and festival organizer Sandy Graham launched the celebrated festival as a tribute to her late mother, Jemima Blackie Sutherland, a highland dancer from Edinburgh, Scotland. The free weekend festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, rain or shine (obviously, considering its geographical roots). Toronto’s only outdoor ceilidh, the event is familyfriendly and features kilted bagpipers, highland dancers, musical entertainment and a Celtic marketplace, complete with treats. Children’s activities this year include the teaching of ceilidh and Celtic themed face painting. It usually draws between 750 to 1,000 people per day, says Graham. “Rumour is some Vikings are going to come as well,” she said. This year’s entertainment includes: Don Graham, Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost, Lisa Hartt, Gary Richardson, Syd Simkins, Bold Step Highland Dancers, Caledon County Piper Rory Sinclair and The Butler-FearonO’Connor School of Irish Dance. One of those long-time performers, Steve Lamb, one of the founding members of Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost, will be awarded Beach Celt of the Year at a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 9. “Steve is instrumental every year in helping us get the stage, equipment and talent organized and also promotes

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SCARBOROUGH PLAYERS opens its 2017/2018 season with On Golden Pond, a thriller by Ernst Thompson, opening Sept. 8 through Sept. 23. Directed by Joseph van Veen in his directorial debut with the company, the play follows a retired couple who have spent their summers on Golden Pond for nearly 50 years. Norman and Ethel’s lives change when their grandson is left in their care for the summer. Featuring Chris Hardess, Kathy Tomlinson, Kerrie Lamb, Greg Nowlan, Will van der Zyl, and Fraser Schaffer. Showtimes are Sept. 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 at 8:00 p.m. and Sept. 10, 17 and 23 at 2 p.m. A wine and cheese reception follows the community theatre’s Sept. 8 opening performance, with an audience talk back scheduled for the Sept. 21 showing. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd.

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KOLIN STEWART returns to the Robinson Hall stage Saturday, Sept. 16 with So Long Seven for the launch of Acoustic Harvest’s 21st year. Stewart, after several years of successful co-writing and performing, is set to showcase some of his own music now. A lifelong student and explorer of music, Stewart’s sounds reflect his eclectic background and desire to put his own spin on traditional and experimental genres. Acoustic group So Long Seven blends composition and improvisation to create a distinctly Canadian show. Using “guitar, violin, fivestring banjo, and tablas, the group draws from folk, bluegrass, and world music, but with a strong jazz and improvisational focus.” Acoustic Harvest’s Sept. 16 show starts at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. (@ Manderley Drive, one block east of Warden Ave.) The venue is wheelchair accessible and parking is free. For tickets and more information call 416-729-7564 or visit www.acousticharvest.com.

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ome strange things landed in Toronto last year: creepy clowns, zombies, lizard creatures from beneath the sea. Don’t worry, it’s all fantasy from the dark imaginations of writers like Stephen King and Guillermo del Toro. Movies and television shows with supernatural themes have become very popular these days and Toronto is front and centre in the horror and science fiction genres with connections to a dozen TV series and some highlyanticipated feature films. When Hollywood comes calling, Toronto is ready with diverse locations, skilled crews and talented local actors like Leslieville’s Ari Cohen (It) and Beacher Steve Byers (Flatliners) who loves filming close to home and family in Toronto. Here’s a spoiler-free look at some upcoming films. Hold onto your popcorn, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! ‘It’ (opens Sept. 8) Tagline: “What are you afraid of?” A huge box office is predicted for the new screen adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling 1986 novel that terrified a generation. The evil clown Pennywise returns to the small, fictional town of Derry, Maine. Spooky scenes were filmed in Port Hope, Oshawa and at Riverdale’s historic Cranfield House (circa 1902, 450 Pape Avenue) which has been used for many productions, including Orphan Black. Filming caused quite a media stir when neighbours complained about constant noise, lights and parking problems. It was even dubbed “The Nightmare on Pape Avenue”. Clowns and clones, oh my! ‘Flatliners’ (opens Sept. 29) Tagline: “Some lines shouldn’t be crossed.” Kiefer Sutherland is back for another crack at life after death in this reboot of the 1990 paranormal thriller. Toronto’s Nina Dobrev and Halifaxborn Ellen Page star as medical

students fascinated with near-death experiences. Watch for Jones Ave. south of Gerrard St. E. and the Humber Bay arch-bridge. So many questions: What happens to us after we die? Isn’t that the CN Tower behind Ellen Page in the Port Lands? Is that the Hearn Plant and Flatiron building in the trailer? Will this remake die at the box office or find new life? ‘The Shape of Water’ (premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sept. 11 and opens Dec. 8) Sally Hawkins might be an Oscarcontender with this role, playing a mute janitor who discovers an amphibious creature while working at a secret government lab in 1962 at the height of the Cold War era. Look for stunning visual art, magic realism and a dark, surreal style in an other-worldly fairy tale from writer/director Guillermo del Toro. The master filmmaker will be featured in an AGO exhibition “Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters” opening Sept. 30. Who else would set a beautiful scene at the Don River below the Gardiner Expressway? ‘Downsizing’ (premieres at TIFF on Sept. 11 and opens Dec. 22) While del Toro spends most of his time in Toronto (and loves the Sunrise Grill on Queen St. E.), Matt Damon

was only here (and living on Silver Birch Ave.) during filming of the new social satire from two-time Oscar-winning writer and director Alexander Payne (Sideways, The Descendants). Damon will be back on the TIFF red carpet Sept. 11 at the Elgin Theatre. Go small or stay home: When Beachers muse about “downsizing”, they imagine moving from their house to a smaller condo. Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig find a way more drastic solution to making their lives “smaller”. Little do they know the consequences. Filming took place at York University, Eastern Ave. and City Place. The actual house is near Bayview in Leaside. It’s a small world after all! If you are watching on smaller screens, you can beam up to Star Trek: Discovery on Sept. 24 (Space TV). The world’s best-selling author, Stephen King, turns 70 on Sept. 21 and will appear in Toronto as part of a book tour on Oct. 5 (sold out, sorry). Age has not dampened his wit. King tweeted that he has blocked US President Donald Trump from seeing It… “No clowns for you, Donald.” King has said, “That this guy has fingers on the nuclear trigger is worse than any terror story I wrote.” Yes, it’s much better to be scared out of your wits in the movie theatre than while watching the news. Pass the popcorn, please!

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MATH SPECIALIST

• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics • Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses

Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.

(14r)

Marvelous Touch Cleaning - basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup

647-673-8461 marvelous2touch@hotmail.com (13r)

Windows & Eavestrough; Cleaning/ Repairs; Mandatory downspout; Disconnection Bylaw; Roof Tune-ups; Chimney Tuckpointing; Power-washing; Stones & Deck. Jay 416-633-2862; 416-330-3066 (12)

(16)

Math Tutor in East York/Beaches area. Effective math tutoring for all grades with use of math software. Call/text (13) 647-608-4225

General Instruction UCANDOIT RENO CLASSES

Hand Tools - Fasteners - Safety - Powertools - Framing Demolition - Drywall Painting $45 per 2.5 hour class 25 Waterman Ave., East York

416-466-8686

416-825-9705

416-856-2007

416-875-1883 math.avopticom.ca

CLEVER DISPOSAL

416-820-1527

(r)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

MR. FIX-IT

info@danielmehdizadeh.com www.danielmehdizadeh.com

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

(r)

IN YOUR HOME

• Classical • Casual • Kids & Adults • Theory • Song-writing • Ear-training •

INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (13r)

(13r)

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

416-265-7979

PIANO LESSONS

416-567-3205

416 421-5758

SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service

joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (12)

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

rileyswindowcleaning.com

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION

Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more

• NEW TERM CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •

WAYNE’S

(12)

JOY OF MUSIC

call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for

416-729-2077 cell

RUBBISH REMOVAL

(19)

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (14r)

General Services

PIANO TUNING & REPAIRS

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH

Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

(r)

ULTRA

*Bonded*

For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

TIM O’MEARA

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(r)

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

EXACT TAX SERVICES

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

Call 416-783-3434

647-899-9074

Scarboro Music

416 699 3772

Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References

(r)

416-624-3837

(r)

(19r)

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-698-9000

We teach it all!

416-699-8333

Pet Services

416 389 9234

Music

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

FULLY INSURED

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

(12)

Cleaning Services

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

647-646-1996

Bach to ROCK

Cheap Junk Removal Same Day Service Demolition Local Beach Business

(14)

(12)

Computer Services

Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

BEDBUGS?

& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 (6/18r) inno.dubelaar@gmail.com

416-691-7556

416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

Home Decor

Wanted

416-694-6241

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

James 416-953-1466

Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

CAT CARE SERVICE

Summer Savings $175/room Free Delivery, Set up, pickup

RECORDS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, LAWN MOWERS, TOYS, CHRISTMAS ITEMS, MANY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS STILL IN PACKAGING.

WANTED SEAMSTRESS / PATTERN MAKER CALL 416-230-3849

(r)

KLEEN WINDOWS

Rain Date: Sunday, Sep. 17

B&W DISPOSAL

GARBAGEGONE.CA

416-691-6893

180 Beech Ave Sept. 16, 8 a.m.

McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

Commercial Space for Rent

OFFICE SPACE

Volunteers

Antonella 416-464-2766

www.regsappliance.com

Ads must be paid for at time of placement classifieds@beachmetro.com * 416-698-1164 x 22 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7

NATURE’S FOOTWEAR

A la carte services. Affordable rates.

REG’S APPLIANCE

Garage Sale

(includes HST)

Announcement

specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,

BEACH METRO NEWS

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Child Care Available

LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School

•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.

416-698-1923

www.lerouxfroebel.com

(r)

BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

(r)

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions. Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net

(r)

BEACH METRO NEWS

EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r ad o n page 13

(r)

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S

• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena

416-690-0102

(r)

Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Spring Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching

416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(12r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

MAN WITH CARGO VAN

Landscapers

- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items

Green Apple Landscaping

Call Andre: cell:

Award Winning Design & Build 25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces

416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

Green Apple Landscaping Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 (r)

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)

KIM PRICE

GARDEN CARE & ADVICE cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation

Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca

(15)

Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.

437-345-9858

(12)

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees, hedges. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, raking, weeding, planting, low maintenance butterfly gardens, organic soil. Carpentry/raised beds. Interlock repairs. Energetic & environmentally friendly!

Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com

(12)

TREEAGE

FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank

647 898-8733

(19)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(12r)

STONE WORX Specializing in all stonework • RETAINING WALLS • PATIOS • PARKING PADS • STEPS • REPAIRS 647 679 3282 (12)

Scotstone

Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (14)

IDEAL

LANDSCAPING

LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

416-439-6639

(13)

(18)

LAWN / GARDEN

Professional Arborist

james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (13r)

Hilly Bee

(16)

Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.

Excellent weeding • planting • mulching • shrub pruning • cleanup

416-406-6575 GardenChickgc@gmail.com

(12)

Karen for the Garden Garden clean-ups, planting, pruning, weeding and ongoing maintenance.

Call Karen or Lisa 416 691 5978 karenforthegarden@primus.ca (12)

(r)

PROWAY

25 yrs experience

Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding (12)

Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com

647-545-9561

(15)

Movers “Always on Time and on Budget”

• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (12)

BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

416.797.6731

proway.painting@gmail.com

Free Estimates & References Available (19)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

Call Franz 416-690-8722

SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates

(14)

‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates ***

647 401 7970

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

(12.)

416-694-2470

Repair and painting needs No job too small (12r) Interior & Exterior

WALLPAPER 42 yrs

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7/18)

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622

(18r)

All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs

Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

(19)

Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

(12.r)

Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453

25 years • Free estimates

(13r)

PLUMBING SERVICES

No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (16)

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

WG PAINTING

CEJA ELECTRIC

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

INTERIOR PAINTING

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

All Season Movers

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate (13)

(16)

(12r)

Carpenters ROBINSON CARPENTRY Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com

Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

(r)

CITY WIDE ROOFING

For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (13)

COXWELL ROOFING

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

(r)

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:

416-910-8033

(12r)

J. BROW ROOFING Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020

(18)

416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com(13r)

BERGERON ROOFING

Bill Watson 647-283-0095 (17)

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience

416-466-9025

Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.

(18)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

(19)

G. LOCKE

Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

(19)

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS (13)

CUSTOM CARPENTRY DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES

Mario 416-690-1315

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103

Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.

Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)

Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.

Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984 Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

(14)

Trades (12)

KEN’S CARPENTRY Decks Porches • Gazebos Kitchens • Bathrooms Call 647-573-3322 (12)

HANDYMAN SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

Marc 416-617-7205

(r)

THE GURU

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

Fence & Deck Connoisseur

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios

Call for a free estimate 647-880-0958 (14)

416-875-4023

(r)

THOSE ROOFERS

Lic# B16393

HOME REPAIRS

free estimates

CARL 647-787-5818

Lic# 7009221

Basement Renovations Decks and fences All types of home repairs All types of renovations

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

(16r)

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

A.S.M. MOVERS

dave@beachhillpainting.com (17r)

Electrical

COMPANY

Glenn 416 837 9298

MARTIN PETROV

ESA LIC# 7002668

POWER

(14r)

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES

Call Marc 416-910-1235

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

Electricians

PAINTING

Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations

Call: 416.939.7833

TOM DAY

(14)

BEACH HILL

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

MBX ELECTRIC LTD. (r)

CELL 416-875-5781

416-690-1356

(12.r)

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

Dave 416 694 4369

REASONABLE RATES

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

NEED A PLUMBER

HARM’S PAINTING

INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com

LTD

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR (19)

(13)

Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

MASTER PLUMBER

We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

(r)

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

416-833-3006

Big or small we do them all

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

416 691-3555

Cascade Plumbing GTA

(12r)

ELECTRICIAN

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

24 hr. - lic# P1624

Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.

(2/18)

Lic: 7006786

50 years in the Beach

(r)

Don’t call them, call those roofers

Cell 416-529-5426

Lic. #P-15099

PAINTING & DECORATING

STONESCAPE

(12)

GARDEN CHICK

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

WRITTEN IN STONE

647-222-4277 hillybeeug@gmail.com

416-690-3890

416-569-2181

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

(r)

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

FREE ESTIMATES! www.laniganscontracting.ca

416-690-0173

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

(r)

Knob & tube • No job too small

MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

416-690-1630

ECRA/ESA#7004508

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

Painters

Roofing & Aluminum

ELECTRIC

690-8533

Roofers

LANIGAN’S

Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton

MASTER

MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! * (14r)

Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

(7/18)

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

rickscape@hotmail.com

Design. Installation. Maintenance. Clean Up.

www.abbamovers.ca

CLAYTON ELECTRIC

MURPHY

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

416-858-6683

freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (16)

416-821-4065

Urban Gardens

HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER

Dianne 416 699 5070

Shane 647 606 0970

James Clarke

ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS.

Steve 647-853-6420

Fresh Green

Mr Tree Man

437-345-9858

Landscape Design 647-545-5143

• Design and Construction •

(12)

(12r)

(12)

Plumbers

CARTAGE & STORAGE

$39 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $49/hr 2-$59 • 3-$75 • 4-$95 7 days Dan 647-763-5257

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

647 679 3282

416-824-2957

(19)

Working Man’s Prices!

info@blpm.ca

SODDING

416-422-4864 416-346-9994

416-830-8183

Creating Award Winning Gardens

(12r)

All about painting!

Residential • Interior • Exterior

2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883

27 yrs. experience

STUDIO 1

(r)

www.greenapple.ca

HUGO’S PAINTING

Universal Contracting & Trades

(12.)

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

(r)

WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

416-659-7003

www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971

(r)

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

MR.

Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

(r)

STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

416-467-6735

www.stonehengefoundations.com (r)

Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”

(r)

MASONRY CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (14) Free Estimates

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

(14)

PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed (13r)

YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104

15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca

(15r)

owering

asement

Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains (16)

416-917-5990

(r)

TILE INSTALLATION

SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates (12.)

416-558-8453

Deja Views By David Van Dyke

Did you know that the Beach was used as a backdrop in the classic movie ‘The Black Stallion’? In this scene, the stallion escapes from a barn and runs through the neighbourhood – Kenilworth Avenue to be more precise. The critically-acclaimed movie was released in 1979, so my guess would be that this scene was shot the year before. Would you like to share an old photograph with our readers? Please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com.

416-738-2119

(13r)

CANPRO MECHANICAL Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

free estimates Lic & Ins (12)

647-235-6690

(13r)

(12.)

& AIR CONDITIONING • Fall furnace inspection & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured

(416) 871-4608

Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small

Jack 416-278-5328

(12.)

UNDERPINNING BASEMENT LOWERING Complete Basement Renovation Designer & Architect (Supplied) Engineer, Plans & Permits (ALL Supplied) Fully licensed with underpinning insurance BILD Member & Reno Mark contractor

416-625-2851 cggcconstruction.com

(22)

35 YEARS EXP. DRY WALL - PLUMBING ROOFING - EAVESTROUGH SIDING, CARPENTRY + MORE

SMART HEATING

www.smartgta.com

Jack of All Trades

* ALL JOBS *

Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (12.) Free Estimates

Free estimates!

(12.r)

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

CONCRETE WORK L B

AT HOME CANADA

JOHN CLARKE

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.

Marc 416 419 4281

(12..)

647 - 712 - 7663

(12)

Creative Construction

We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc. Call Chris

416 903 4120

(12)

Licensed

416-419-6631

WWW.ATHOMECAN.COM

(12)

Insured

PROPERTY-PLUS

NATURAL GAS EXPERTS

FURNACES, WATER HEATERS, FIREPLACES GAS LINES, BBQ’S, STOVES, DRYERS UNDERGROUNDS, LEAK TESTING, SERVICE

JDB MASONRY

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS

SERVICES

Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (12r)

416-606-4719

Call today for free estimate

MARCANGELO INTERIORS

(15r)

www.jdbuild.ca

HEY HANDYMAN

BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)

MANUEL 416-727-1900

Restoration & Build

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

416-999-2333

FLOORS

• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging

by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate

416 660 4721

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A seasoned professional, Kate Craig majored in housing and real estate management and completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours at the University of Guelph. Her spirited yet relaxed attitude, detailed oriented nature and passion for the business provides a trustworthy and rewarding experience for her clients. Kate has been actively selling real estate with DeClute for 13 lucky years, and is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of the business. She greatly looks forward to meeting all of your future real estate needs.

Sales Representative 32 Years Experience

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2014

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