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NOTRE DAME High School presents its annual Christmas show on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 12. This year’s show, Artmas, will feature music, dance, drama, visual arts and technology. Show time is 7 p.m. and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Notre Dame High School is located at 12 Malvern Ave. For more information, call the school at 416-393-5501.
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Police offer tips to stop holiday thefts By Nina Rafeek
TORONTO POLICE are warning local residents to be “extra vigilant” with their shopping and package deliveries at this time of the year. As residents are taking advantage of deals online, neighbourhood thieves are taking advantage of the increase in delivered packages sitting unattended at front doors. “The week approaching Black Friday and continuing through to Cyber Monday, there is a rise in online shopping which means there are more packages being delivered and left on porches. This increases the opportunity for thefts as there are more potential victims,” said Const. Jon Morrice of Toronto police’s 55 Division. Increased thefts are also occurring in parked cars, Morrice said. Morrice said that thieves survey parked cars in malls or residential parking lots to see if they have shopping bags or packages in them. Also, they often follow courier trucks and wait to see if the delivered package sits on the doorstep unattended. “If they like it, they try to sell it, if not, they toss it,” he said. Although he could not provide details on how many arrests were made in the Beaches—East York area, Morrice said that in-home surveillance cameras are “very good” for identifying suspects. Recently, a theft victim submitted footage on a high-quality surveillance camera which led to an arrest, he said. Continued on Page 2
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Loghan and Connor Scotland with some of the many Christmas decorations that light up their home on Kingston Road, just east of Fallingbrook Avenue. Their mom Natasha has been decorating the home for years with bright and colourful decorations and lights, and the house has become a bit of a tourist attraction not just at Christmas but other holidays as well.
Volunteers do their part to Share A Christmas By Alan Shackleton
LOCAL RESIDENTS are invited to come out and volunteer to help Community Centre 55’s annual Share A Christmas campaign starting next week. Packing and sorting dates for the more than 800 hampers that will be going out to residents in need over the holiday season begins on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the centre which is located at 97 Main St. “We get approximately 100 volunteers a night and over the whole week including delivery day, it’s about 1,000 volunteers helping out,” said Jade Maitland, Special
Events and Volunteer Coordinator at Community Centre 55. This is the 37th year for Share A Christmas and its impact in the community is huge, said Maitland. The hampers include food donations for not only a Christmas dinner, but also enough food to last most recipients well into the new year. The hampers delivered to families also include presents for children. “I think the hampers are pretty crucial to the people who get them,” said Maitland. “Some people literally have nothing, so to be able to have food for a Christmas dinner is special. It also means the kids can get Christmas presents, which
Volunteers are also asked to dress in layers as the temperature can vary in the building. “Bring your muscles as the food boxes can get heavy. Bring your patience as lots of elves come out to help,” said Community Centre 55’s website. Maitland pointed out that many of the volunteers come out as a family and supporting Share A Christmas has become a holiday tradition for a large number of residents in the east Toronto area. “A lot of people say it’s a tradition for them and they want to give back to the community,” she said. “They also want their kids to learn that it’s important to help out those Continued on Page 4
would otherwise be impossible for these families.” Along with the toys and fixings for a Christmas dinner, the hampers are also packed full of food staples which are much needed by those receiving the donations. “This is really important to the people who receive them because it is a large amount of food items that will last them a long time,” said Maitland. She said everyone is welcome to come out and volunteer, but pointed out the packing and sorting is a busy procedure and if young children are coming to help, their families need to be aware that it can be a hectic environment.
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Carolling in the Park takes place tonight THE ANNUAL Carolling in the Park event at Glen Stewart Park is slated for tonight. The singing session goes from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cider. The Salvation Army band will be performing to accompany the carols. Proceeds from the event will go to the Salvation Army Band. Glen Stewart Park is located on Queen Street East at Glen Manor Drive.
Nature Walk planned for Glen Stewart Ravine THE FRIENDS of the Glen Stewart Ravine will host a Nature Walk on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 27. Joanne Doucette of Toronto Field Naturalists will lead the 1.5 kilometre walk through the ravine. The event meetup is on the southwest corner of Beech Avenue and Kingston Road at 1:30 p.m. The walk will end at Queen Street East at 3:30 p.m. Participants can enjoy the outdoors and learn about many wild creatures including deer, coyotes, cottontail rabbits, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, mink and mice, and how they leave their tracks, scat, and bite marks behind. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy this winter event, though ice cleats may be
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Winter weather clothing sought by St. John’s Mission ST. JOHN’S Mission is asking the people of the east Toronto community to donate extreme weather supplies for the homeless, under housed, children, and seniors. St John’s Mission on Broadview Avenue is looking for new or gently used items such as winter gloves, coats, boots/shoes, long johns, socks, sleeping bags, and backpacks to be donated to protect the health and safety of St John’s Mission guests this winter. Winter can be an uncomfortable and dangerous time for some, and to help support the community St John’s distributes weather appropriate clothing and basic necessities to those in need. In instances where a surplus of items are received, these items go to St John’s Thrift store and proceeds go back into supporting the St John’s Mission’s lifechanging programs and services. St John’s Mission’s top priority is to always get appropriate items in the hands of those who need them most. To drop off items please visit St John’s Thrift Store at 2155 Danforth Ave., near Woodbine Avenue. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info, call 416-698-9848.
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Continued from Page 1 Morrice said that there are a number of precautionary measures residents can take to protect their purchases: • When purchasing an order, as an option tick, “Don’t leave package on doorstep”. If there is no one to collect the delivery, it will be sent to
the nearest depot for pick-up • Track your deliveries online so you have an idea of the time and date of the delivery • Give a trusted neighbour the delivery info and ask them to look out for your package if you know you will not be home • Park your car in well-lit
and busy areas of mall parking lots. Avoid leaving your shopping bags in the car and always keep your car doors locked • If purchases must be left in the car, lock them in the trunk, so they will be out of sight. • If you see a suspicious person or someone in the
act, do not approach them. Get a description and call the police. Anyone who has information on thefts of items from homes or cars can contact Toronto police’s 55 Division at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
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Author Sanderson shares his stories of growing up in Balmy Beach By Kasy Pertab
AFTER ENJOYING his childhood growing up in the Beach, an author set out to share his life with the world through his newest book, Life in Balmy Beach. Jim Sanderson, 66, spent the majority of his younger years in Toronto’s Beach district during the 1950s and 1960s. Although the memories happened long ago, Sanderson recalls almost every detail. After telling the stories to friends and peers, he realized that more and more people related to the tales, and this inspired his motivation to write the book. The book is a sequel to his past work Toronto Island Summers. Sanderson explained that the times from then to now are very different, but that it’s important to recognize the growth and change. “We had a lot of freedom. We could basically jump on our bikes and ride all over
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Author Jim Sanderson’s most recent book is Life in Balmy Beach. the place whenever we wanted and go down to our forts on the ravine. We could go and eat lunch at somebody’s house and go play hockey,” Sanderson said. “It was very loose and casual. There was very little
fear.” The book features a variety of stories from good and playful ones to even intense and stressful memories. Sanderson touched upon the effects of the Second World War and The Korean
Beaches-East York NDP set to host Annual General Meeting Thursday THE BEACHES-EAST York NDP holds its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 13 at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. The meeting goes from 7 to 9 p.m., and the doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for registration and snacks. The meeting will include a guest speaker and an update from Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown. Also, the riding’s executive, both federal and provincial, will be elected at the meeting. In order to vote at the meeting, you must be a member of the NDP in good standing and a member in Beaches-East York.
Membership renewals can be done at Thursday’s meeting or by going online to the Ontario NDP’s website. For more information on Thursday’s meeting, please send an email to info@beyndp.ca
Variety Village Christmas party slated VARIETY VILLAGE in southwest Scarborough hosts The World’s Greatest Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 16. The annual event features games, inflatables, snacks, crafts vendors and a visit from Santa Claus. The party runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and admission is $8 at the door.
Variety Village is located at 3701 Danforth Ave., just east of Birchmount Road.
Balmy Beach Club cabaret planned THE BALMY Beach Club will host its Cocktails and Candy Canes Cabaret in support of Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas campaign on Monday, Dec. 17. The event begins at 8 p.m. and will feature entertainment by Toronto Musical Concerts. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the club’s bar for $25. Cost for seniors, students and artists is $20. The Balmy Beach Club is located at 360 Lake Front.
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War during those years as well. This added to the fact that not all the memories were happy ones. However, most of them were. Sanderson described one of his favourite memories – ‘firecracker day,’ which is also featured in the book. “Firecracker day was the greatest holiday of the whole season – of the whole year!” he said. “We would go and buy firecrackers and we would walk around with the pockets of our shorts filled with firecrackers. We would throw them all over the place. We’d go down to the peer and throw them in the water. It was just amazing.” Sanderson also has a background in writing. Besides books, he formerly wrote for the Fast Forward section in the Toronto Star, and writes screenplays in his spare time. Books will be available to purchase at Coles and local bookstores by early this month. They can also be ordered on Amazon and other online sellers, or at www.torontoislandstories.com
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Packing, delivery dates set Continued from Page 1 who are less fortunate.” Packing and sorting nights for non-perishable food items will be Dec. 18, 19 and 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. toys will be sorted and packed. Organizers ask that children not volunteer for the Dec. 21 session. On Saturday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the packing and sorting of perishable food items and the loading of trucks will take place. Deliveries will then be made to community members from 1 p.m. on. Maitland said many volunteers come with their own cars to help with deliveries. Also, a number of trucks are packed to go to residences such as apartment buildings “We have teen elves meet the trucks at the buildings to help deliver,” said Maitland. To volunteer as a teen elf or driver to deliver hampers, please contact Maitland at 416-691-1113, ext. 224 or by email at jade@centre55.com To make a donation, contact Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113 or visit www. centre55.com
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Editor’s Notebook
Support your community, volunteer over the holidays Alan Shackleton Beach Metro News Editor
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ell, here we are, it’s exactly two weeks until Christmas Day and while many may have had their shopping done weeks ago, there are others who are only just now starting to think about what presents they need to buy. I’ll admit, I’m one of those people who has yet to seriously get started on the shopping. But that’s fine. I always felt I did my best work under pressure and I haven’t missed a Christmas so
far. Santa always seems to find a way to get to where he needs to be, though not necessarily with much time to spare. That being said, I’d like to encourage everyone who’s still on the hunt for presents to make an extra effort to shop locally. Our newspaper is full of information (in our ads, calendar listings and stories) letting you know about the great people, places and businesses in our community. Get out from behind that computer screen and go meet the people who run the stores, the art galleries, the craft shops, pubs, coffee shops and restaurants in your neighbourhood. There’s no better time than the holidays to get together with fam-
ily and friends, whether it be for a drink, a meal or going out to enjoy a family event. There’s certainly no shortage of opportunities to do that in your very own neighbourhood. There are concerts and performances galore slated locally for the holiday season, many of them featured in this edition of the Beach Metro News. Take the time to find something that interests you, and make a plan to attend. Doing so helps build a sense of community; and it gets you and the rest of the family out meeting with other human beings instead of just hiding inside the house with your technology. Much is being made these days
of the need for everyone, but especially kids, to unplug and decrease their screen time. I couldn’t agree more. And this is the absolute best time of year for everybody to slow down, take a breath and reflect on what is really important. A great way to do that is to volunteer or make a donation that will help others who may not be as fortunate as you and your family are this Christmas. In our paper today we have a story on St. John’s Mission on Broadview Avenue looking for donations of winter gear to help those in need as the cold weather really starts to dig in at this time of year. Also, Community Centre 55 will
be looking for lots of volunteers come next week to help with the packing and sorting of their Share A Christmas hampers. This program is vitally important to hundreds of local families. As Jade Maitland of Community Centre 55 told me, there are many children who it would have been “impossible” for them to have Christmas gifts if not for these hampers. Now that’s a worthy cause we can all get behind. Since we will not be printing another editon of the paper until Jan. 8 of next year, I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of all of us here at the Beach Metro News to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
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Lack of outdoor winter tennis opportunities has readers sounding off Re: “No winter tennis access at Kew Gardens club due to safety, insurance concerns’, Beach Metro News, Nov. 27.
WITH REGARDS to your recent article, there are a couple of points which I feel require clarification for the community. First, the off-season tennis playing members, on behalf of the public, have strong concerns about these publicly owned courts not being made available because of a decision by the Kew board. To cite safety and liability concerns, when 40 years of usage have shown nary a single incident, is baffling. If safety was truly an issue, the city should be stepping in to immediately shut down all skateboard parks, playgrounds, and our cherished beach boardwalk, all of which
are available to the public 365 days a year. We have offered to step up as volunteer monitors to assuage this safety concern, yet this has also been rebuffed by the board, referencing that we lack the proper training. In requesting the training guide for summer monitors, so that we can be trained…none could be produced. All that is really required is a “Use at Own Risk” sign to be placed by the gates. How can this be acceptable for public ice rinks….yet not for tennis. Perhaps tennis is more dangerous than playing on ice. Second, I feel the suggestion of the courts being used by dog owners, skateboarders, and ice skaters is extremely misleading. In my 15 winters of using and observing the courts from 2001, the only real
usage of the tennis courts….was in fact from tennis players! I can recall seeing a dog only once (and that was one that somehow snuck through the gate to chase a ball), but never did I see a skateboarder, let alone an ice skater. This can be attested by other players as well. So to even mention this as an issue is in my opinion erroneous. Publicly owned facilities such as Kew Gardens need to be used. We have paid for them with our taxes. The city is open to making this happen at Kew. To have them idle for months at a time when the public has proven to want to use them, is tragic. This applies to not only the Kew Gardens courts, but to all other truly public courts that the city has decided to idle. Norm McGlaughlin
Work together for tennis
KEW GARDENS Tennis Club (KGTC) is a community club operating under city permits on city property. Both the city and the club should encourage tennis play to promote healthy lifestyles. As stated in your article, tennis in the off-season (November to March) is no less safe than other unsupervised city activities such as playgrounds, skateboard parks and the boardwalk. The city dictates the terms of the permit for KGTC so if the permit is preventing off-season tennis, the city could change the terms or, better still, not require a permit for the courts to be open to the public in the offseason, as is the case for playgrounds, skateboard parks, etc. Lately the city has closed other public tennis courts previously open in the off season. Why does
the city limit outdoor tennis activity? Every month of the year has great sunny days. Since 1987 I have played on the Kew hard courts in spring, summer, fall and winter (until two years ago when they were closed). I have also jogged by the courts regularly for 30 years. Many times in the off-season I have seen tennis players, both adults and juniors, taking advantage of the outdoor play in good weather there were lineups to play. Only once have I seen someone use the courts as a dog run. I have never seen skateboarding or ice skating. The visibility of KGTC adjacent to the boardwalk encourages outdoor tennis, as people walk by, see tennis and want to play. Let’s work together to encourage tennis year round. Linda Gregory
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A look back at some of our city’s more interesting mayors Gene Domagala
ONE MIGHT think that our last municipal election was one of the most controversial we’ve ever had, what with the Premier of Ontario taking over the City of Toronto’s ability to think for itself – chopping down 47 elected councillors to 25. Most of those who were to be elected in the Oct. 22 municipal election had to scramble to get elected again because of this edict from on high. Nearly three million Torontonians were to be governed by 25 councillors – a ratio of about 115,000 people to one elected official. Surely this was one of the worst examples of chicanery in Toronto’s history? Oh no, dear readers, it was nothing compared to what our city had to contend with during the beginning of Toronto. You might think some of our Toronto politicians were different – nothing like what we have had over the years – whether they were aldermen, mayor, councillors or on the board of control, but I think you will be surprised by the hard and true facts of our city. In our first year as a city in 1834, we had William Lyon Mackenzie as our first mayor – the little rebel with a cause. In that first year, the mayor was elected by his fellow members of city council, they comprised 10 aldermen and 10 councilmen for a total of 20 elected officials. In 1834, the population of Toronto was approximately 30,000. So do the math – it appears one elected official represented 1,500 people. Compare that to today. What a difference between then and now. That fact, dear readers, is only one of many about elected officials and elections in our city. Another is that the mayor was always elected by members of council, not the entire population of the city, for our first 25 years as a city. Residents didn’t get to elect the mayor until 1859. That mayor was Adam Wilson, who had a connection to the Beach area. By the way, Toronto was once called
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a “holy city” because we had five wards and they were St. Andrew, St. David, St. George, St. Lawrence and St. Patrick. I’ve written several articles about our mayors, aldermen and councillors so I try not to get repetitive. Our mayors, for example, quite a number of them, were lawyers and a lot of them were quite young when they assumed office. We had quite a few colourful mayors, and one of the first mayors who was called Mayor of All The People was Nathan Phillips. He was mayor from 1955 to 1962. The square in front of City Hall is named after him. We also had John Sewell, our Beach activist who was mayor from 1978 to 1980. He was one of the best mayors and still to this day he keeps council on its toes. Donald Summerville was one of our sports mayors, and our local swimming pool at Woodbine and Lake Shore was named after him. He died in office of a heart attack in 1963 while taking part in a charity hockey game. Allan Lamport, mayor from 1951 to 1955, really brought sports to the city as mayor, especially on Sundays; though he assaulted the English language. There are so many stories about all of our different mayors, such as one who shook hands with 25,000 soldiers and the mayor who survived the longest, but all that’s for another issue of Beach Memories. Here are some more facts about our city and the wards. You may think we have problems in 2018 with our elected officials, but it’s been going back to 1834. Let me take you to the year 1888, when we had 12 wards (all of them still named after saints) and we had 30 aldermen. One might also wonder about the naming of our elected officials as at different times they were called aldermen or councillors and sometimes there were both at the same time – very confusing. By the time we stopped being Saints in the City and went to numbers for Wards many were even more confused. And now that you, dear reader, are totally confused – wait until next issue. I will be doing a talk on our mayors, some of the places they lived, and anecdotes about our elected officials on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library presented by the Beach and East Toronto Historical Society. Also, on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, the society will present historian and author Joanne Doucette who will be talking about The Kingston Road Tramway 1872 – 1885 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library. Those attending will learn about the old tramway/streetcar system. For more information, about either of the talks, please visit www.tbeths.com
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DEC. 11: Carolling in the Park at Glen Stewart Park, Queen St. E. (at Glen Manor Drive), 7:30-8:30 p.m. Carol singing, hot chocolate and cider, Santa Claus, Salvation Army Band. Proceeds to Salvation Army Band. Info: David Breech 416-759-9997 ext. 0 DEC. 11: Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents Gene Domagala “Mayors of Toronto 1834-1978” at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7 p.m. DEC. 11: Juno-winning artist Adam Solomon performs his unique blend of blues and traditional Kenyan music at Michael Garron Hospital as part of the World of Music concert series from noon-12:45 PM in the Mortimer lobby. Free event. DEC. 12, 19: Advent Mini Retreat at St. John’s Catholic Parish, 794 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. This free Advent mini retreat series is based on Bishop Baron’s Catholicism DVD series. Space is limited so if interested in attending please contact Deacon Paul at rpm@paulmccourt.com DEC. 13: Community Carol Sing at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 7 p.m. Gather together for hot chocolate and a traditional carol sing! Free event; Food Bank donations are encouraged. Info: 416-261-4222 DEC. 13: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” starring Melissa McCarthy, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 9 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Police Division 55. DEC. 14-16: Karen Franzen and Friends Annual Holiday Show, Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ceramics by Karen Franzen, jewellery by Sylvia Summers, and paintings by Fred Franzen. Info: 416-465-7477, karen.franzen@sympatico.ca, www.karenfranzen.com DEC. 15: “Christmas Miracles: A Celebration of Unexpected Gifts” at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Seasonal stories read by Lloyd Robertson, Avis Favaro, Don Gray, and Rev. Christine Smaller. Christmas music. Refreshments. Ticket proceeds support Bluffs Food Bank. Tickets $15 at www.bbuc. ca or church office 416-694-4081 DEC. 15: Cadence Holiday Concert at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:30 p.m. (doors/bar 6:45 p.m.), featuring Cadence Vocal Band. $20 adults, $10 kids under 10, available at church office (weekday mornings), door or Eventbrite.ca DEC. 15, 16: Usui Reiki (Usui/Tibetan System) Level 1 (Saturday), Level 2 (Sunday) Introduction at Sweet Hollows Designs Studio, 2 Wheeler Ave., #201, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Life force energy system includes attunement, practice, impact of Reiki on chakras. Info and registration: info@sweethollows.ca, 647-688-9795 DEC. 16: Christmas in Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E. (at Lee Ave.), 1-3 p.m. Presented by Beach Village BIA. Hot chocolate, holiday treats, pictures with Santa or his elves, and an elf dance party! Free. All ages. Info: thebeachvillage.com DEC. 16: Pancake Breakfast at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 10-11:30 a.m. Hosted by the Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council. There will be a collection for non-perishable food in support of CC55. DEC. 18: Senior’s Luncheon at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., noon. All seniors are welcome! Free event, donations welcome. Info: 416-261-4222 DEC. 18: What is Craniosacral Therapy? An informal drop in conversation with Renee Long, RMT, Craniosacral
Therapist at Starbucks, 1842 Queen St. E., 5:15-5:45 p.m. Info: 416-876-1910 DEC. 18-22: Share A Christmas at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. Info: centre55.com DEC. 22: Community Bingo at Beach Arms Retirement Residence, 505 Kingston Rd., 1:15 p.m. Light refreshments, snacks. $1.50 per card. Info: Kathy 461-698-0414 DEC. 24: Christmas Eve at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd., 7 p.m. Please join us for a family friendly candlelight worship service with Christmas lessons and carols as we celebrate the joy of the Christ Child’s birth. Info: 416-699-3084 or www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com DEC. 25: Traditional Christmas Dinner at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St. (at Benlamond), 3 p.m. Join family and community for a traditional Christmas dinner. ALL, adults and children, are welcome. FREE, and donations accepted with gratitude. DEC. 27: Reading Nature’s Signs in Winter: A Guided Walk in Glen Stewart Ravine, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Meet at SW corner of Beech Ave. & Kingston Rd. The whole family is welcome and service animals, but no pets please. Info: office@torontofieldnaturalists.org or friendsofglenstewartravine@gmail.com DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Dance at Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., dinner 7 p.m. Live entertainment. $35/person. No tickets sold past Dec. 21. Info: 416-699-1353 DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Dance Party at the Balmy Beach Club. Open to the public. DJ-JJ spinning tunes from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Party favours plus snack buffet at midnight. Tickets $30 + HST, available at the bar Dec. 1. No minors, no refunds. 10 or more people – call and reserve a table. DEC. 31: Rock in the New Year at the R.C.L. Oakridge Branch 73, 2 Robinson Ave., doors open 8 p.m. and featuring The Addiction 9:30 p.m. Sing and dance to your favorite 90’s rock songs. Tickets $25 each, available at branch or door. Info: 416-461-4763 JAN. 1: Hair of the Dog Fun Run, 9K or 3K routes along the Martin Goodman trail, walkers 11:30 a.m., runners 12 noon. Chip timed. Hot lunch served following race. $40 for adults, $15 for youth under 19. Money raised goes to support canoe/kayak programs in the community. Registration on-line at https://balmybeachcanoeclub.sportical.com/events/4260 or day of starting at 10:30 a.m. TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30 -3 p.m. Hot swinging jazz you can dance to! Closed December 25 and January 1. Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 WEDNESDAYS: BASIC BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 9-Feb. 27. $65. Info and registration: 416-691-1113 GRANT-FULL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., will be closed Dec. 21 and 28. Reopening Jan. 4, 2019. Info: 416-690-5169 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays, to May 13 (no lunch Dec. 24) at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) – Dec. 11, Jan. 8 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) – Dec. 18 (no lunch Jan. 1), Jan. 15 •Wednesdays, to May 15 (no lunch Dec. 26) at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays, to May 16 at Beach
United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays, to May 17 at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) •Christmas Day Dinners Dec. 25: St. Aidan’s 1 p.m., Calvary Baptist 3 p.m. Info: 416-691-6869 THE PSYCHIC IS IN! at Juice & Java Café, 2102 Queen St. E., third Friday and last Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.-ish. Great food, great shops to walk-about. Kid-friendly. Text or vx 647-4495920, email thepsychicinn@gmail. com, www.thepsychicinn.com YASODHARA YOGA TORONTO CENTRE OFFERINGS •Hidden Language Hatha Yoga, Tuesdays 7-8:15 p.m. (Dec. 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15) •Hatha Yoga, Thursdays 1:15-2:15 p.m. (Dec. 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17) •Gentle Hatha Yoga, Thursdays 2:45-3:30 p.m. (Dec. 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17) •A Time for Quiet, Jan. 12. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. All offerings are drop in and pay as you choose. Info: www.yasodharayoga.org/toronto, 416-566-7510 CHURCHES ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick). Join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m., with Church school. •Christmas Carol sing-along, Dec.15, 7:30 p.m. Free event but contributions gratefully accepted for our Grocery gift card program. •Christmas Eve Service: Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m. Info: www. stsaviours.ca, 416-699-6512, www. facebook.com/churchwithreddoor/ ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. All are welcome to join us for Christmas Services •Dec. 16: Creative Space Art Studio Open House and Sale 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Candlelight Christmas Carol Service, 4:30 p.m. •Dec. 19: Zipline Community program for young families, 5:45 p.m. Includes a warm meal, crafts, songs, and stories •Dec. 24: Family Christmas Eve Service with Pageant, 4:30 p.m.; Carols and Communion, 7:30 p.m.; Midnight Mass, 11 p.m. •Dec. 25: Eucharist, 10:30 a.m., Outreach Christmas Dinner, 1 p.m. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Mid-week Service, 10:30 a.m. Info: Church Office 416691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a family-friendly, relaxed environment. Sunday school available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 am. •Dec. 16 - 10am Light for the Nations •Dec. 21 - Longest Night Service 7:30pm •Dec. 23 - 10am Joy in Jesus, God is Near, Christmas Carol Reading 3:30pm •Dec. 24 Lessons & Carols 6:30pm, Late night communion 10pm. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •A Noel Celebration, 10:30 am, Dec.16. The choir, directed by Steven Webb, presents sounds and stories of Christmas through this Cantata created by Lloyd Larson. •Longest Night Service, 7:30 pm, Dec. 21. Sometimes the loads we carry are heavy. Come and find comfort through music, prayer, words & candle-lighting. •Blood Donor Clinic, 1:30-7:30 pm, Dec. 22 •“Come In Out of the Cold” Christmas Eve, 8 pm, Dec. 24. Join us for a shared service with guests of Out of the Cold program and the wider community. •Words & Carols, accompanied by acoustic guitars, 10:30 am, Dec. 30. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Team Canada volleyballers visit Bowmore P.S. By Nina Rafeek
STUDENTS AT Bowmore Road Public School had a special surprise at gym class recently. Team Canada Volleyball members Sophie Bukovec, Julie Godon, Sam Pedlow and Sam Schachter served up some fun and games with the students on Nov. 21. The Team Canada members were there on behalf of the Titans Volleyball Association (TVA) to promote the sport in Toronto schools. The National Team players facilitated group clinics and activities with students from grades 1 to 8. Students participated in games and fun drills designed to introduce them to basic volleyball skills such as passing, volleying, spiking, and hitting the ball with proper form. “It was really cool because I got to meet Olympic athletes,” said Bowmore Road student, Kelly Pascoe. “I learned how to bump using the inside of my arms instead of my thumbs.” The Titans Volleyball Association is a volunteer-based youth volleyball organization operating across the GTA. Starting in January, the Titans Volleyball Association will be running volleyball programs in the Beach area for youth ages three to 17.
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Team Canada volleyball team members Sam Pedlow and Sophie Bukovec run through some drills with Bowmore students. Bukovec said she is “super humbled” to volunteer for the TVA. Bukovec, who is getting ready to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo with the National Team, said that it feels amazing to give back. She is volunteering because she was inspired by a coach that introduced her to the sport when she was in school. “You never know who you will inspire,” she said. “If I reach one kid in all the schools I visit, that’s enough for me.” “The Titans Volleyball Association, with the support of the Ontario Vol-
leyball Association, has vowed to open Grassroots Volleyball Programs across Toronto,” said Danny Masters, TVA Director of Community Outreach and Prospects Academy. The TVA offers programs and camps for youth and teenagers from ages 4 to 17. They teach basic-skills programs and provide opportunities for players to compete in rep teams and in the Titans league. They also have Parent and Player programs for parents of kids ages four to seven. For more info, visit www. titansvolleyball.ca
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Football hall of fame media honours for Paul Graham By Mary Beth Denomy
THERE WAS lots to celebrate both on and off the field during Grey Cup weekend recently. Long-time Balmy Beach Club member Paul Graham was inducted into the media wing of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame at a pre-game ceremony in Edmonton. Known as “PG” to his friends, this Vice President and Executive Producer of Live Events with TSN is one of Canada’s most talented television producers. He has spent more than 30 years delivering upwards of 5,000 events – some
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It starts with putting yourself in someone else's shoes. Figuratively. Literally. For Laura, that meant recently donating a pair of cherished boots to Haven Toronto, knowing they would help someone though the cold winter days and nights, homeless on the streets of Toronto. With the boots, Laura included a note that starts out, “I gave these to my Dad to wear on my wedding day. And from that day on, he loved them for the months he had them." "He would be so honoured for someone to have them," Laura adds. "For these shoes tell many stories of love, highs and lows, loss and luck, giving, courage, and beauty." When you are donating to any one of the over 170,000 registered charities and nonprofits in Canada, why you give is very personal. Your choice reflects your life; what you have been through and what you are going through. Helping those less fortunate often means helping ourselves. For some, like Laura, it is part of the grieving process. It can be cleansing, fulfilling and even uplifting during a time of great sorrow. The memories and love live-on, for instance, through donating clothes of a lost loved one. In the GTA, helping the homeless means helping Haven Toronto. The drop-in centre is the only facility in Canada dedicated to serving elder men age 50+ who have been impacted by poverty and homelessness. In the last year, Haven Toronto has distributed over 11,000 articles of clothing. Most of it donated. Some from purchases in the charity's online store, shophaventoronto.ca.
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SANTA CLAUS and Mrs. Claus came to visit young Beach residents anxiously waiting to see them despite rainy weather at Kew Gardens on a recent Saturday evening for the Christmas In The Park Tree Lighting celebration. The annual event was held on Dec. 1 and presented by the Toronto Beaches Lions Club and hosted by former city councillor, Tom Jakobek. The hourlong celebration was full of cheer as residents sang along with a choir to Christmas classics such as Jingle Bells and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town. Silvie Blanchette brought her oneyear-old twins, Cecelia and Alice, along with her son Gabriel, 4, whose favourite Christmas carol is Jingle Bells. Charlotte, 9 had just finished her third cup of hot chocolate as she proudly showed off her empty cup. “The sing-
ing was the most fun part of the night,” she said. “It just feels like a community event. You have your local politicians coming up, people from the community and it’s small and very festive,” said Charlotte’s mother, and long-time supporter of the Lions Club, Alicia Farrow. Beaches—East York MP, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and MPP Rima BernsMcGown mingled and took photos with the children and residents. They also went on stage and spoke of the importance of the Toronto and Beaches Lions Club to the surrounding community. Beaches resident Natalie Shivgulam came with her son Cole, 4 whose favourite part of the evening was dancing with the Beach Buddy teddy bear mascot. “We’re here to celebrate the season of Christmas and we’re really excited that it’s December 1st and thought this would be a great way to kick off Decem-
ber,” she said. As the rain started to fall towards the latter part of the event, children grew anxious as they waited for Santa. “I think Santa might be lost, who has a phone?” Jakobek asked the crowd. “Hold it up with the screen light on, so we can show Santa where we are!” Moments later, children’s faces lit up along with the Christmas Tree when Santa and Mrs. Claus joined the festivities. “It’s a really worthwhile organization, it’s a great community event and I’ve been doing this for about 15 years now,” said Maria Dawson, who is one of the event volunteers and organizers. She said donations collected at the event will go towards members of the community in need of financial or medical assistance. The money raised also funds the entertainment for events like this and the Easter Parade.
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Celebration in Leslie Grove Park Left, a tree lighting ceremony was held in Leslie Grove Park recently hosted by Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher and the Leslieville BIA. Below, Ella Stacey and Wren Gooderham were happy to visit with Santa at the Leslie Grove Park tree lighting. PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON
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to be in the pantomime. Keaney, who lives in the Coxwell and Gerrard area, loves her community and is looking forward to making the audience happy. “I was super excited because I know all the parents and children in the neighbourhood loved the pantomime,” she said. Ticket prices range from $25 to $35 and are available by visitin www.torrentproductions.com. Tickets can also be purchased at a number of local stores including Furballs, The Pantry, The Swag Sisters Toy Store and Victoria Whole Foods.
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TORRENT PRODUCTIONS is returning to the east Toronto community for the holidays with its third annual production, Cinderella: A Merry Magical Pantomime. The production will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42, at 243 Coxwell Ave. Performances are from Friday Dec. 21 through to Sunday, Dec. 30, with 12 shows slated. The pantomime was written and directed by Rob Torr. He said the story is based on the original children’s fairytale; the only difference is the evil step-mother who will not be included in this production. However, Cinderella’s step-sisters will be incorporated. “I used the original as the model and then worked in bits of creativity so that it’ll have as many jokes and laughs as possible,” Torr said. Pantomime should be interesting and fun for the audience, so that was at the forefront of his mind as he put this production together. It is recommended for audiences age five and up. “The only thing I’m concerned about is making the point that good is always above evil. There’s more good in the world than bad so that is what I’m trying to focus on from a director’s point of view,” Torr said. Cinderella’s charm is that she’s a good character, he
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The cast and production team of Cinderella: A Merry Magical Pantomime which will be performed Dec. 21 to 30 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42. said. “She’s really helped out within the musical because she has such a kind nature.” The set is a humble one, nothing too grand, Torr said. There will be a few locations from the story such as Cinderella’s kitchen, the forest and the ballroom. “Its not a children’s show per say, it’s a family show. It’s really created for everybody,” Torr said. Stephanie Graham of Torrent Productions produced the show alongside Torr. She is also a choreographer who contributed by creating moves to enhance the energy of the pantomime. Graham said the energy of the show is very high, and there’s lots of fun and singing. “I choreograph the piece depending on the style of the music or what we’re trying to say in the storyline,” Graham said. “There’s lots of different twists and turns. Pantomimes are set in sort of a fairytale land.”
There’s usually two or three-minute dance numbers for each song, and she’s looking forward to the reactions of the audiences once this show takes the stage. “The audiences have been great over the last couple years. I think they’ll be in for a treat,” Graham said. Cinderella: A Merry Magical Pantomime has a cast of eight. Dancer Erin Keaney will be playing the fairy, the substitute sister of the Fairy Godmother. Keaney said the only reason the fairy is a substitute is because the godmother was banned by the villain. She describes her character as fun, loveable and a bit forgetful. “She is sort of the understudy. She’s still a fairy in her own right, but she is called upon last minute,” Keaney said. Kearney said she knew Torr from doing standup shows, and she is excited
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Rose’s career is still going strong By Fiona Bramzell
THE PHRASE ‘gig economy’ is a relatively new term that describes the way many people work these days but local, actor and entertainer Patrick Rose has been living that way his whole life and loving every minute. Born in Manitoba and growing up in Vancouver, Rose was introduced to music at an early age – his mother was an accomplished classical pianist and there was always music playing in the home. However, it wasn’t until he was in Grade 9 and saw The Kingston Trio at a local theatre where he ushered part time, that the idea of making music his life really gripped him. “That was a life-changing night,” remembered Rose, who went out the next day to buy a ukulele and immediately formed a band with a bunch of like-minded school friends including Alan Scarfe, who went on to become a renowned Stratford Festival actor and director. University followed and, after graduating with a BA in Theatre, Rose began what would become a pattern of going from gig to gig, “basically doing anything anyone would hire me for,” he said. Playing folk music in cof-
PATRICK ROSE fee houses, acting in a touring production of The Fantasticks and appearing on the very first CTV Canada-wide broadcast with his band The Clansmen, Rose continued honing his craft, eventually deciding to go to London, England where his sister was living at the time. For a young Canadian in his twenties, late 1960s London was a heady time. “There was so much going on there. From theatre and television to radio and pub gigs, the opportunities were endless.” One of these opportunities was working on The Magus, a movie with Michael Caine and Edward G. Robinson which was filming in Majorca where Rose just happened to be ‘bumming around’ as he describes it. Gigs in working men’s clubs in the north of England
were particularly memorable, he recalled of those days, where his style of folk music wasn’t always welcomed by those hard-drinking Northerners who wouldn’t think twice about showing their disapproval by throwing objects at the stage! But, never one to be discouraged, he persevered and finally landed a role as the juvenile lead in the West End run of Gershwin’s Lady Be Good, where he made what was, back in those days, a decent wage of £40 per week. Back in Canada and now married to his long-time girlfriend Susan, Rose continued to work, never once feeling he should pack it in and get a ‘real’ job. “I always knew I could get work one way or another, whatever happened, whether it was a one-night gig in a club, voice-over work or a commercial,” he said. However, with a growing family – daughter Mary and son Jordan - and a home now in the Beach, Rose also knew that making a steady income was important. It was with this in mind that, in addition to his continuing television work, he and Susan started their company producing and performing murder mysteries, a successful business that benefitted from the popularity of
dinner theatre in the 1980s. With such a long and impressive resume, which also includes 25 years at the Avenue Road Art School conducting a weekly sing-a-long and his popular barbershop quartet The Retro Ramblers (who regularly perform in churches and seniors’ homes) one might think it would be hard to choose one achievement that really stands out. For Rose, however, there’s no doubt that it’s his creation of the 1974 musical Jubalay. “To start from absolutely nothing and create a whole show, that’s the one thing I’m most proud of,” he said. With lyrics by Merv Campone, Jubalay’s original cast included Rose along with Brent Carver and Diane Stapley and the 60-minute revue-style show is still being enjoyed by audiences to this day. While life in the entertainment business can be risky, Rose stressed that it is the support of his ‘voice of reason’ Susan and that he has always jumped in and never placed limitations on himself that have contributed to a career that is now in it’s 60th year. “As long as I can get up in front of people with my guitar, I’ll just keep going,” he said with a chuckle. Book an estimate today!
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flying sleigh? A rugged Santa who looks like he just stepped out of a Quentin Tarantino western? Yes, there were some strange sightings reported from the Leslieville area last winter. Santa was the talk of the neighbourhood around Coady Avenue and Queen Street East. A wisecracking Santa (Kurt Russell) came to town “live and in person, one night only” for the new Netflix family film The Christmas Chronicles. It’s the story of a naughty brother and nice sister trying to catch Santa Claus in the act and going for quite an adventurous ride on Christmas Eve. People are loving a mischievous Russell, but critics have not been so kind. One review in the Guardian complained of “painfully obvious Toronto for America locations”. Ouch! It’s not the first time a cinematic Santa has come crashing down here and Christmas has to be saved in the St. Nick of time. In The Santa Clause (1994) Tim Allen had to deal with the consequences of the jolly fellow falling off his roof. Most of the reindeer were CGI, but some animal scenes were courtesy of the Toronto Zoo (polar bears, caribou). In The Silent Partner
Kurt Russell, above, was getting to know the neighbours during the filming of The Christmas Chronicles on Coady Avenue in Leslieville last winter. Below, Toronto actor Zach Ward played bully Scut Farkas in 1983’s A Christmas Story, much of which was shot in east Toronto.
(1978), Christopher Plummer tried to rob a bank disguised as Santa. At the time my mother wondered why extras were wearing winter coats in the summer at the newly-opened Eaton Centre. Key scenes took place at Kew Gardens and Kew Beach. Toronto has seen its share of holiday films. In Black Christmas (1974) we can see Community Centre 55 as the police station it once was. Jan Rubes plays Santa in One Magic Christmas (1985) with the family home on Ellendale Drive in Scarborough. Ontario has become the go-to location for Hallmark Christmas films like Christmas Next Door (2017) which filmed on Crescentwood Road near the Hunt Club. There is the usual handsome Prince Charming (Jesse Metcalfe) who needs to learn the true meaning of Christmas. These made-for-TV films may be ho ho hokum fairy tales for adults, but they are popular and keep the makers of fake snow in business. Like most seasonal movies, Christmas Next Door filmed when there wasn’t any snow on the ground (October) and used rolls of white cotton and spray foam on the lawns. In a skating scene at Nathan Phillips Square, you can see water covering the actual rink in the background. The Christmas Chronicles did film in freezing temperatures, but there wasn’t any white stuff around and an elaborate snowscape was set up at St. James Park using white foam. Just after
the crew packed up their equipment, it snowed for days. There’s movie magic, but nobody can control the weather, not even Santa Claus. “Oh Fudge!” I can’t forget the made-in-Toronto classic A Christmas Story (1983) which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Interior scenes were filmed at Magder Studios on Pharmacy Avenue in Scarborough. Ralphie gets soap in the mouth for his bad words (on Cherry Street) and fights in the alleys near the Queen Street East Connaught streetcar barns. You can spot the old yellow and red P.C.C. streetcars. Who can forget Ralphie’s nemesis, the red-haired bully Scut Farkas, played by Zach Ward. The Torontoborn actor recently told Entertainment Tonight: “It’s a gift that keeps on giving. Every single year I become that long-lost family member that everyone likes seeing again and they laugh and they smile and then give me a hug. And I’ve never met these people, but they spent their entire lives watching this film and they keep enjoying watching me get beat up and bleeding on the ground.” A Christmas Story has helped Ward have a long career as a character actor, but there were lean years. He tells the story about meeting a family in a restaurant. The father went on and on about how much they loved watching the film together every year. Finally Ward had to say, “Now can I take your order.”
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Pet of the Month presented by Pet Valu (Queen/Coxwell)
Norman delivers an inspiring story Marna Gale
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his is Norman. He was a collaborative effort. Two dog rescue groups raising him up so he can stand on mountains! All that up-raising has resulted in an impressive fan club, a wardrobe to die for, and too many toys to mention…even if he doesn’t quite understand what he’s supposed to do with them. Norman’s age is approximately 11 years. We saw him for the first time just a month ago. He was a stray so his real past remains a mystery. Norman sought refuge at an animal shelter in Hamilton in late summer. Adorable as he is, he didn’t fit the criteria for general adoption. He’s old and has a mouthful of teeth requiring restorative work at the very least. Lastly, Norman is sporting the lumps and bumps of a beagle past his prime. Luckily, they all appear to be sublimely benign! Aside from the health issues, Norman has confidence issues. He’s painfully shy with only his tail to support him. It never stops wagging. It’s a hopeful tail and he’s always hoping for
Norman is an approximately 11-year-old beagle making daily deliveries at Big On Beagles (BOB) Rescue, www.bigonbeagles.ca , facebook. com/BigonBeaglesRescue! the best. The shelter contacted Speaking of Dogs Rescue (“SOD”) about Norman and that’s when things started looking up. I’ve written about this awesome rescue organization before. Founder Lorraine Houston is my mentor. She figured I could act as Guidance Counsellor to owners at the end of their leash. I founded Big On Beagles (BOB) Rescue shortly after that. Norman was gradually building confidence in his foster home with SOD. He’d grown attached to their two dogs and was coming into
his own as a true beagle! In other words, his expert nose soon led him to the kitchen cupboards and the wonders within! He especially loved pulling out packages of flour and pasta. Dog toys will suffice, however. He’s easily re-directed. As long as he can take something and run with it, Norman is delighted. Rest assured his foster family loved him despite the Beagle Prime Directive. It was a sudden family emergency that changed his course. Lorraine called us and it’s been a month now since Norman moved in with Deanna and Andrew. He shares his home with two other beagles and about a million toys. Deanna is convinced he worked for UPS in a previous life! He loves to transport toys to other regions of the house. He’ll transport any toy any time but he especially loves the chicken with the blue pants. This holiday season, we’re celebrating Norman and the teamwork that helped him. Maybe you’d like to join us? Do you have a favourite animal rescue organization? Consider a donation to them in your name or as a gift to a fellow animal lover! There’s no such thing as a small donation. If it’s enough to buy a stuffed toy chicken with blue pants, it’s enough… take it from Norman.
Season’s Greetings! from the
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Arts and Entertainment
Winter Solstice concert planned BEACHES COMPOSER and guitarist Mark Battenberg will host Love Beneath the Moon: A Musical Meditation for the Winter Solstice on Friday, Dec. 21. Everyone is invited to this annual presentation which celebrates the Winter Solstice and features composer /guitarist Mark Battenberg and his guests, Shakuhachi flute Master Debbie Danbrook, former TSO Cellist Ed Hayes, broadcast Narrator Pep Duhaime, and multi award winning Beaches producer Mark Korven. This year’s production will feature first readings of Battenberg’s latest poetry collection as well as new music composed especially for the Winter Solstice show, including the latest work from Danbrook, who will offer music from her collection of more than 25 CDs The concert takes place at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but those attending are asked to please bring non-perishable food items for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Last year’s event brought in almost 500 pounds of food donations.
Mark Battenberg hosts Love Beneath the Moon: A Musical Meditation for the Winter Solstice on Dec. 21 at Kingston Road United Church.
Artist Bui hosts show at Newfoundlander pub By Shanell Simmister
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TORONTO ARTIST, Tak Bui drove his camper across Newfoundland to do pen and ink drawings of the different landscapes. The trip was organized in the summer of 2017, when Bui made the decision to travel through Newfoundland to capture the province’s beautiful scenery. He started from eastern Ontario making his way to Newfoundland where he stopped at villages, fishing ports and lighthouses. “I would stop very often and draw what attracts me. Sometimes I’ll even take a series of photos and draw from them later,” Bui said. He draws in only black and white. He said that he uses a special kind of ink called “Envy Ink’ to work with. In addition to the work he has created, he said he’s really interested in the landscape and the people living in Newfoundland. “I’ve known quite a bit about the history of Newfoundland before I travelled there.” Bue said he was aware of the history which led Newfoundland to join Canada in 1949, and also of the impact of the oil industry on the province.
He has also done art work in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. As an immigrant to Canada, Bui said it is very important to him to get to know the country. He isn’t trying to glorify or be sentimental about Newfoundland, and said he drew what interested him. When he draws on locations, he sometimes gets annoyed by the weather and other conditions, but fortunately he does not have to spend long hours at site doing a drawing. “My medium is vey simple, I just do my work fast,” Bui said. In the past, Bui’s drawings always had a political, social angle. Now when he draws, he reflects on the people and how he feels about the landscape. Bui has worked as a graphic artist for most of his life. He started off doing designs for magazines and newspapers in Toronto such as the Toronto Star and Maclean’s magazine. He drew comic strip designs for the Washington Post, and he also taught at Inner City Angels -- an arts organization in Toronto. He will be hosting an exhibition at The Newfoundlander Tavern,, 472 Danforth Rd, near Birchmount Road, on Sunday, Dec 16, to showcase 60 of his drawings. There will be Newfoundlandbased music played at the event.
After this, he has no specific plan other than to continue travelling and capturing the beauty of places he goes to.
Franzen and Friends Annual Holiday Show The annual Karen Franzen and Friends Holiday Show goes from Dec. 14 to 16 at 3 Wembley Dr., near Coxwell and Gerrard streets. The show will feature ceramics by Karen Franzen, paintings by Fred Franzen, and beaded jewelry and accessories by Sylvia Summers. The show allows shoppers to visit a cozy home studio where they can browse once-of-a-kind gifts made by local artisans and artists. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 14; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 16. For more info, visit www. karenfranzen.com or call 416-465-7477.
Studio 888’s festive show features local artists STUDIO 888 hosts a festive group show until Dec. 20 at 2359 Queen St. E. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 1-5 p.m. The show includes local artists such as Marley Adams, Linda Kristin Blix, Cherie Daly, and Svarich Kosowan. For more info, visit www.studio888.ca or call at 416-200-5551.
Open Doors: Spiritual Matters
Faith put into action during the Christmas season Rev. Katherine McCloskey Minister, Beaches Presbyterian Church
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eaches Presbyterian Church is a warm and affirming place to be, especially during Advent and Christmas as we journey together toward Bethlehem. It as a time when we, at Beaches, are especially aware of how we might bring the warmth of this season to others. Taking time to pause for a cup of coffee or tea with people who are genuinely interested about how you are is something that we love to do. The first Tuesday of each month is the day when we host our Outreach Coffees. We added some Christmas treats to our Outreach Coffee in December. It has been good to spend time together with people whose lives have been less
fortunate than our own. As we journey through Advent we watch and we wait for God’s love to break through against the darkness and the cold. Please join us on this journey. We will be hosting a Tuesday evening Communion service on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Our Longest Night Service will be held on Friday Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. These evening services are inteneded to offer a time of quiet reflection. All who are weary and in need of rest are welcome to attend. During our Sunday worship, the Advent Promises that we will be celebrating are Hope in the Dark, Peace in the Storm, Light for the Nations and the Joy that is found in Jesus. It is a busy time. It is a time of putting our faith in action in the following ways; On Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. we will be sharing light with those who walk in
darkness. This is a Women’s Christmas dessert/coffee and concert, featuring Hugh Donnelly and David Linderman of the Lost Pilgrims. Money will be raised in support of ARISE ministry to street involved women. On Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m. we will be sharing joy with others as we host A Christmas Carol, with CBC’s Tom Allen, and special guests Richard Waugh and Barbara Croall. Musicians Wes Allen, bass, Evan Cartwright, drums, Aaron Comeau, guitar, Barbara Croall, pipigwan, and Lori Gemmell, harp. Tickets are $25 for this performance. On Dec. 24 we will be celebrating that all of the hope, peace and light that we could ever need can be found in Jesus. Our family Service of Scripture and Carols is at 6:30 p.m. and our Christmas Eve Communion Service will take place at 10 p.m.
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The Main Menu
A simple menu works best as we count down to Christmas Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca
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radition plays a large part in planning Christmas menus. Every family has their favourite. For me, the anticipation and family time of Christmas Eve is the best celebration. Because many people have to work on Christmas Eve, a simple menu works best. In fact, it is so simple it can be organized in an hour and be ready for that magic time. It consists of smoked salmon with all the embellishments: great bread, lemon wedges, dill sauce, cream cheese, sliced onions and capers and this wonderful salad followed by a homemade Yule log. Even if you do not follow all the menu, you may feel inspired to try some of the following recipes for your festivities.
Spiced Nuts It’s amazing how many of these nuts can be consumed! Make a large batch of spiced nuts because they have a number of tasty uses: great simply to
nibble from a bowl with a drink, as a crunchy salad ingredient (suggested here) or jarred with a festive lid for a hostess gift. You will find your own ways to use this addictive ingredient. 2 cups (500 mL) walnut or pecan halves 2 tbsp (25 mL) melted butter 2 tsp (10 mL) curry powder 2 tsp (10 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl combine walnut or pecan halves with melted butter to coat lightly. In separate bowl, combine curry powder, sugar and salt. Sprinkle over nuts and toss to coat evenly. Arrange nuts on baking sheet in single layer. Bake 10 – 12 minutes or until fragrant. Watch carefully because nuts burn quickly. Cool on a rack. Place them in freezer bags or jars and use within one to two weeks.
Christmas Salad You can use this salad throughout the holiday season. However, it is my favourite for Christmas Eve. It is particularly good to add freshness to rich menus. For a more dramatic presentation, try serving this salad on a large platter. The salad may be prepared ahead, covered and refrigerated until
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ready to serve (may be done the day before.) Just before serving toss with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves (about ½ cup/ 125 mL). This salad serves six. People will love it! 1 box (large 283 g) mixed greens (check the expiry date) 1 red pepper cut into thin slivers 4 clementine oranges, peeled and separated into segments 1 cup (250 mL) fennel, cut into very thin slices 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (250 mL) thin slices of English cucumber, halved or steamed broccoli florets or green beans 1 cup (250 mL) spiced nuts Basic Vinaigrette 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp ( 2 mL) fresh black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) vegetable oil (canola or sunflower) 1/2 cup (125 mL) cider vinegar 2 tbsp (25 mL) liquid honey 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, salt and pepper. Combine until garlic is finely chopped. With motor running, pour in oil, vinegar, honey and mustard. Pour into jar. Makes 2 ½ cups (625 mL). Keeps well covered in the refrigerator for two weeks.
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May the peace and blessings of Christmas be yours And may the coming year be filled with happiness.
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Lost / Found LOST: Silver Charm Bracelet
with over 40 charms. Great sentimental value! It includes a baby photo charm and a Carrie charm, plus a variety of different charms. It fell out of the car on Monday, October 9 on the south-east side of Woodbine Ave, south of Queen Street. I am offering a $100 reward for its return.
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Personal Care Cosmetic Botox Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins.
Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (r) 416-698-5861
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Employment Opportunities On call Casual/Supply staff
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Part time property maintenance
person required for buildings in the Beach. Duties to include: snow removal (shovelling/snow blower), salting, common area cleaning, general repair, other odd jobs. ASHBRIDGES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
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OFFICE SPACE
Individual offices to rent in newly renovated landmark building, suitable for professional, medical or commercial use. Bay windows, recessed lighting, hardwood floors. Great visibility, close to TTC, GO. Can also be combined into larger suites. Total available floor space 1785 sq ft.
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HALL AVAILABLE for New Year’s Eve 2 Robinson Ave.
Please contact us at 416-691-4763 for details.
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McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St. pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
485 Kingston Road High-Rise -VIEWS - Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds. Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C,Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep.liv.& din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen! PARKG. From $985.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. (r) 416-699-7110 Vlad
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Bsmt Studio Apt. Avail. Jan. 15th Quiet street with separate entrance suitable for one person. Incl. new washer/dryer, new stove, all utilities, high speed internet, cable and a/c. $1200/ month
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Wanted to Rent Quiet professional, long time Beach(es) resident, seeks apartment in this great neighbourhood. I’m a non smoker who loves the lake and vicinity. 416-526-2125 (voicemail) or bhaldane7@gmail.com (19) ** Thank you **
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Construction labourer/Carpenter’s helper/Painter/Mover/Landscaper/ Cleaning, etc. PT/Ft. Brad, own tools. 416-466-1649 (19)
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Do you own a plot at St. John’s Norway Cemetery you’ll never use? We can buy this privately from you. Email or call today
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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 inno.dubelaar@gmail.com (7r)
Computer Services In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
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BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. (r)
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General Services
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EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA TAX ACCOUNTANT
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SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION 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
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Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (21) Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766 (23r)
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Household Services REG’S APPLIANCE 416-691-6893
•Fast friendly service for 40 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
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Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding 416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
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- Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (19r)
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (20)
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• Consistent high quality house cleaning services for a healthy, non-toxic home environment • Well-trained cleaning professionals • Reasonable rates
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JOY OF MUSIC Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more
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TRUCK ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SMALL PICKUP & DELIVERY
Some holiday bookings still available.
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
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Beaches-based band for your party or event Rock, roots, R&B, blues, country, & more
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HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • NEW TERM CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (20r)
THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (22r)
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Child Care Available
LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
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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
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B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
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HOME DAYCARE
Loving, caring and reliable. Close to library, parks, drop-incenter, Beaches Rec Center, beach. Daily reading, stories, & crafts. Over 20 yrs experience. Excellent references.
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BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching
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One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12
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Pet Services
Please contact: 647-406-4681
Ted Reeve Arena
Scarboro Music
&
(Beach area) by high school teacher. 14+ years experience in Public School Board, including AP French. German can be taught as well (native speaker)
416-690-0102
Bach to ROCK
Piano Tuning 416-699-3772
TUTOR FOR FRENCH & FI
184 MAIN ST. across from
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DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (20)
Call Kevin 647 282 8375
Deidre 647-299-5490
Marlene 416-698-5668
I provide excellent cleaning services for residential homes and condos.
(20r)
Cleaning Services
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We teach it all!
- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured www.beachpuppylove.com
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
Music
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
A family business since 1956
(19)
CAT CARE SERVICE
KLEEN WINDOWS
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
squeakygreen.ca • 647-453-1744
Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
www.regsappliance.com
416-729-2077 cell
Keeping Your Home Naturally Spotless
For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
SQUEAKY GREEN CLEANERS
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK 416-820-1527
Tutoring for the struggling reader/ writer. OCT, Special Education Specialist, Reading Specialist. Orton Gillingham Trained. Experienced and Local.
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
CLEANING SERVICE
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
HELLARRA SERVICES INC.
READING SPECIALIST
416 421-5758
“Eco friendly” *Burns up to 50% longer than paraffin wax *Amazing “paraben free” scents *Buy more, save more!
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
*Insured*
EUROPEAN CLEAN
rileyswindowcleaning.com
(r)
A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at
416-884-1402. References avail. (20r)
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (21r)
For estimate call
647-899-9074
HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS
(22)
Call 416-783-3434
(w. of Midland)
MR. FIX-IT
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting
416-425-8698
2358 Kingston Rd.
416-265-7979
Financial Services
Lic. & Ins. (19)
Vienna Upholstery
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair
Call 416-648-4410
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
Handmade Soy Candles
Looking for vintage clothing, bone china cups & saucers, silver, jewelry, crystal and much more. Please call Mary Anne to discuss a house call.
416-699-3535
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
(r)
WILLIAM PEST CONTROL
On rims (4”). Lots of tread. $150 firm, cash
416-691-8621
St. John’s Norway Cemetery
Pest Control
(19)
Employment Wanted
Burial Plots
DOWNSIZING?
OFFICE SPACE
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
(r)
info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056
Commercial Space for Rent
HEALTHY HOME
Home Decor
416-698-9000
We buy! - We pay cash!
(includes HST)
Volunteers
(19v)
Wanted
19.00
(includes HST) For 20 words or less 35¢ each extra word
BEACHMETRO.COM
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(19r)
BEACHES LUXURY LANDSCAPES
Upgrade the value of your home Steps • Patios • Driveways Fences/Decks • Garden Design
647 679 3282
(19)
Mr Tree Man James Clarke
Professional Arborist
james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (20r)
TREEAGE
FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank
647 898-8733
(19)
www.beachmetro.com
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Green Apple Landscaping
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
Award Winning Design & Build
Call Franz 416-690-8722
25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces www.greenapple.ca
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STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD www.stonehengedesignbuild.com
KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143
*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (19)
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
647 401 7970
Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (1)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883
(19)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
RETAINING WALLS 647 679 3282
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647 679 3282
(19)
Beach
Fully Insured
Mike: 416-835-1269(19)
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (20)
A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.
416-690-1356 All Season Movers
(19)
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries (23r)
(19r)
PAINTING
(20)
BEACHCOMBERS PAINTING Call Jeff today for free estimate.
beachcombersgc.com
info@beachcombersgc.com (19.)
WG PAINTING
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING
416.797.6731
Free Estimates & References Available
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All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
(19r)
NEW BRIGHT PAINTING NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
(2)
PAINTER GIRLS Interior/Exterior Straight Painting/Faux Finishes Venetial Plaster/Plaster Repairs Wallpaper/Staining
DEPENDABILITY•AFFORDABILITY QUALITY•ATTENTION TO DETAIL Call now for free quote 416-833-5874
When you want the job done right, call a girl! (23)
mapmtoronto@gmail.com
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 ESA LIC# 7002668
(17/19)
CEJA ELECTRIC
Johnny: 437-777-0104 Steve: 647-966-4658
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
416-690-1630
Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration
Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
Kevin 647 282 8375
(20)
DMSR FRAMING CARPENTER - BASEMENTS - REC ROOMS -ADDITIONS - CUSTOM HOMES
ECRA/ESA#7004508
Knob & tube • No job too small
416-690-0173
416-833-3006
THOSE ROOFERS - Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 (r)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
(2)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (19.r)
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
(r)
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
(r)
Cable & Telephone Wiring
(r)
FOUNDATION
WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed
stonehengefoundations.com (r)
Basement Lowering Underpinning Specialists
(22)
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
(19r)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (5/19) Fax 647-341-6104
(19...)
Hardwood Flooring Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
416-375-5191
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (19) Free Estimates
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic
416 824-7901
(19...)
JUST DRYWALL + TAPING Call 416 876-4986 Sam Capetano (19..)
FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
(19)
416-691-7166
(19.)
Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 (Bus) 647.344.4557 mayfairHEATINGandcooling.com (19)
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CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA
416-999-2333
Restoration Brick • Block • Chimneys Parging • Brick Replacement and more
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
MASONRY
MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
(20r)
WATERPROOFING CASCADE COMPANY
Keep your basement dry. Interior & exterior waterproofing. We offer low rates. Free estimates. Contact Paul 416 602 2128 (20r)
JASON THE MASON
SERVICES
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
GENERAL CONTRACTING
(11/19)
HEY HANDYMAN
416-824-7901
KEW BEACH
416 759-8878
KEW BEACH Serving the Beach 25 years
(22)
classicrestoration@outlook.com
Call today for free estimate
Metro Lic
We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc.
38 Years experience
torontoroofingindustries.com (20r)
Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more
Creative Construction
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
GENERAL CONTRACTING
(19)
(r)
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small
Call Chris
HARDWOOD
J. BROW ROOFING
Jack of All Trades
416 903 4120
416 467 6735
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (20) Free Estimates
Free estimates!
SILVERBIRCH
(r)
JOHN CLARKE
Jack 416-278-5328
YOUR STUCCO
COXWELL ROOFING
Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
Marc 416 419 4281
ED GODFREY
416-264-8517
(19.)
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (19r)
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
“Reclaim Your Basement”
CITY WIDE ROOFING
416-910-8033
(r)
www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
416 694 0906
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
MARCANGELO INTERIORS
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
(1)
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205
LANIGAN’S
(r)
(20r)
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
416-569-2181
www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
Telephone Systems
www.laniganscontracting.ca
(22r)
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
Roofers
Gus:
Cell 416-529-5426
HANDYMAN
Serving Your Community Since 1971
(2/19)
416-738-2119
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
www.webuildit.ca
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
ELECTRICIAN
(r)
by Kevin
(r)
ELECTRIC
Lic: 7006786
(19)
CARPENTRY
Lic# B16393
Plumbers
Lic. #P-15099
Mario 416-690-1315 www.friedrichbuilds.com
Restoration & Build
416-606-4719 (1/19)
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
Big or small we do them all
690-8533
FINE CARPENTRY, INTERIORS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS GENERAL, PLUMBING DECKS • FENCES
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
MASTER (20)
in the Beach
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
MURPHY
PAINTERS
CUSTOM CARPENTRY
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19)
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC CELL 416-875-5781
(19)
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available
Trades
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
Family owned Call today for your free estimate 10% Senior Discount (20)
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com
JDB MASONRY
CANPRO MECHANICAL
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
(19.)
Steve 416-285-0440
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
ALL - CITY PAINTING & RENOS
416-270-0879
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
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www.jdbuild.ca
416-466-9025
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
Don’t call them, call those roofers
(19)
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
(23)
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
(21r)
Carpenters
Dave 905 260 5584
BERGERON ROOFING 35 yrs. experience
Roofing & Aluminum
Mark The Plumber
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
INTERIOR - EXTERIOR
Call Marc 416-910-1235
(19.r)
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
proway.painting@gmail.com
(19r)
Electricians
INT./EXT.
(r)
24 hr. - lic# P1624
No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692
Larry’s Painting & Repairs 416-690-3890
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
PLUMBING SERVICES
CUSTOM PRO
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
TOM DAY
MARTIN PETROV
Painters
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
WAYNE’S
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
“Always on Time and on Budget”
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
INTERIOR PAINTING
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
Movers
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
MASTER PLUMBER
416-910-6302
Eavestrough Cleaning
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
WG PAINTING
416-826-3269
***SNOW CONTRACTS***
LTD
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (20r)
clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident
BEACHES SNOW REMOVAL
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
dave@beachhillpainting.com (1r)
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
BRICK & WOOD
(r)
Cascade Plumbing GTA
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
(19r)
50 years in the Beach
(r)
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
(r)
416 691-3555
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537
Dianne 416 699 5070
416-467-6059
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
(22)
‘As Promised’ Painting
www.greenapple.ca
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
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
Steve 647-853-6420
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
416-830-8183
(20r)
SERENITY PAINTING
416-288-1499
info@blpm.ca
BEACH PLUMBING MBX ELECTRIC
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Landscapers
BEACH METRO NEWS
(22r)
TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell
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TOP 1% IN CANADA Of Royal LePage
May your wisest wishes come true this Christmas. (I wish to spot a snowy owl!)
oh what fun
Happy
Kerry Jackson Direct 416.571.2181 | Office 416.690.5100 Royal LePage Estate Realty, 2301 Queen St. E. Kerryjackson@gmail.com
Holidays
May your homes be filled with warmth. May your hearts be filled with joy. All the best in 2019!
PATTI TANNER Sales Representative
Dianne, Brian & Colette Chaput
MERRY
416.690.5100 | ChaputLiving.com
416-690-5100 ptanner@royallepage.ca pattitanner.ca
Great service comes from the heart!
CHRISTMAS AND
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Happy Holidays!
FROM US TO YOU!
MIKE BARBIERI DANIELA
DESMOND
JENNIFER
CHANEL
HEATHER
Desmond Brown Real Estate Team
LIFE IN THE 6IX 416.568.1242 416.690.5100 InThe6ixRealEstate.com Info@InThe6ixRealEstate.com Proud Supporter of Woodbinepark.net
*Sales Representative
2014
Always here for you! Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca $629,000 Stunning 2 bedroom unit overlooking Blantyre Park and pool, in the beautiful Fallingbrook Lofts at 160 Fallingbrook Rd. Open concept design. Balcony with gas hook up for gas BBQ. Gas fireplace, high ceilings, gorgeous kitchen. Walk to shops, restaurants, the Beaches, Queen Street and the boardwalk and of course Kingston Rd Village, parks and more, steps to TTC. Stainless steel fridge, gas stove, b/i dishwasher and microwave, stacked washer/dryer. All blinds and elfs. Great building, BBQs allowed, bike storage and security system.
D
SOL
Wishing you a happy, healthy & prosperous 2019!
Royal LePage Estate Realty, Brokerage 1052 Kingston Road • 416.690.2181 • www.cristina.ca
Broker
Working hard to exceed your expectations and helping you “Own Your Dreams”
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