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Overnight sewer work in Étienne Brûlé Park halted, until January LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Lisa Hamilton’s home on Old Mill Drive overlooking the picturesque Étienne Brûlé Park, is typically a tranquil spot. Yet, last week she and her neighbours were unable to sleep several days in a row as construction work continued around the clock in the park, situated in the Humber River valley, just north of Bloor Street West. “The work suddenly started up three nights ago and continued all night,” Hamilton told The Villager. “It made our windows shake.” While she could escape the noise at the office, her husband works from home. “Last night, I debated going down (to the park) in my pajamas,” said Hamilton, about speaking directly to the construction workers to get some answers. She and her neighbours, members of the Old Mill Humbercrest Neighbourhood Association, traded emails during the night, unable to sleep, trying not to go

“insane.” They called 311, Toronto’s customer service line, the councillor’s office and Toronto Parks and Recreation department staff, but with no immediate response. Because of residents’ perseverance and help from Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette, a letter was distributed to the community explaining what the construction project was and how long it would last. As part the residential condominium towers being built at 1 and 2 Old Mill Dr., there are existing sanitary sewer legs within Etienne Brule Park upstream of the Baby Point Pumping Station that need to be upsized to accommodate “a marginal increase in sanitary flow,” engineer Rasheed Serrano of the firm GHD Inc., said in the letter. “Based on the location of the proposed construction, all sanitary flow that is currently directed to the Baby Point Pumping Station needs to be bypassed around the work area to allow for installation works within the pumping station itself,” he explained. To complete the bypass,

several vacuum trucks suctioned the flow upstream of the station. This is what caused the construction noise. There will not be any further overnight work for the rest of this year. “Bypass pumping will be needed to connect the new sanitary sewer line to the existing line in the intersection of Catherine Street and Old Mill Drive, however, the bypass pumping would be complete before 11 p.m.,” Serrao said. Overnight bypass pumping will be required again for two days during the first week of January. A notice will be sent to homeowners when those days are confirmed. A spokesperson for Doucette said the councillor was aware that the sewer was being replaced, however, not aware of the scope of the work and the noise that it would cause. “It is a great relief to finally be able to sleep at night,” said Hamilton, just days before Christmas.

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BEARY MERRY CHRISTMAS

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GIFTS FOR KIDS: The Villager’s sales representatives Zoie Tassone, left, Monica Augustyniak and Shari Sacco brought some holiday toys and joy to patients Amaya Griffith, centre, Rosanna Scopacasa, Alexandra Robayo and Avery Griffith on Friday at St. Joseph’s Health Centre as part of Metroland Media Toronto’s 2014 Beary Merry Christmas campaign.

Developer agrees to mediation The developer of a proposed nine-storey condominium at Bloor West and Durie streets has agreed to mediation in advance of a Jan. 6 Ontario Municipal Board Hearing (OMB). “All parties to the OMB hearing have agreed to mediation regarding the 2265 Bloor St. W. development proposal,” the Save Our Village neighbourhood advocacy group announced in an e-newsletter, Saturday, Dec. 20. “This opens the door to constructive dialogue focused on finding common ground and reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.”

The OMB has appointed a mediator and the OMB hearing has been converted to a pre-hearing conference. This will be followed immediately by the OMB mediation session. “If we are unable to reach an acceptable agreement through this OMB mediation process, then a full OMB hearing will be scheduled at a future date,” Save Our Village said. Mediation still requires the group’s legal and planning professionals attend the sessions. “While we are optimistic that an acceptable agreement

can be reached via the OMB mediation process, there is still the possibility of a full OMB hearing to ensure our community’s input is reflected in this development,” Save Our Village said. “This all requires more money.” The group is within reach of its $40,000 fundraising goal before Christmas. Following last week’s community meeting, the total has reached more than $35,000. Meanwhile, participants are still required at the OMB hearing at 655 Bay St.

For more information, go online to visit saveourvillage.ca

Capturing the seasons of High Park on canvas About our cover artist

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Workers onsite at the Étienne Brûlé Park parking lot last week.

Inspired by the beautiful scenery of High Park, Shinya Kumazawa has been painting in Toronto and living in Bloor West Village since 2000. Mesmerized by the shifting seasons as they unfold on the 400 acres, ranging from blooming cherry blossoms from his homeland to changing fall leaves and glittering snowscapes typical of the Canadian landscape,

Kumazawa has created over 100 paintings. With 50 per cent of this work physically painted in

High Park, Kumazawa has not only drawn the attention of regular park visitors as he worked his canvases, but also the attention of the Park’s wildlife - once having painted in the company of a coyote. The colours and contrasting lighting that typifies this Toronto gem is Kumazawa’s muse.

To learn more about the artist, go online and visit www.skartist.com

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egardless of your beliefs, Christmas is a time best spent with those you love. In our hurried world, where time is precious, sitting back with those most dear to you is a way to recharge and focus on what’s important. This connection extends beyond your immediate family; it impacts everyone around you: extended family, neighbours, the entire community. More people seem to have smiles on their faces, wishing each other ‘Happy Holidays’ as they make their way through bustling malls, busy streets and crowded grocery stores. With so much cheer in the air, our view let’s try to extend that spirit of goodwill well beyond the holiMingle with days – why not make every day a day to keep happiness alive. your fellow And there are a plethora of ways to do that, whether it’s Torontonians helping a neighbour shovel the snow, visiting family, calling a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while, or heading out and spending time with your fellow Torontonians. There are so many activities, programs and attractions to enjoy over the holidays. Why not go for a skate at one of the city’s indoor or outdoor rinks? Additionally, you can also visit one of the city’s farms or zoos – yes, Riverdale Farm and both the High Park and Toronto zoos are open during the winter months. You can also check out the many historic sites – Colborne Lodge, Montgomery’s Inn, or the Scarborough Museum to name a few. And for the more adventurous among us, why not enjoy one of Toronto’s many trails, including The Shared Path along the Humber River? And while you’re out there, take in a new part of town. The city is filled with amazing places to walk, great local shops to drop in to, and amazing food experiences from all around the world. This holiday season, why not take in everything the City of Toronto has to offer – whether it’s with friends or even if you’re looking for some alone time. Check out our calendar online at www.insidetoronto.com for holiday events happening now through to 2015.

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Toronto forced to face some truths in 2014

rying to parse the meaning of 2014 is only slightly less challenging than summarizing a Thomas Pynchon novel. But if not now, then when? So let me take a stab at it. 2014 was the year that Toronto realized it was not, in fact, a city. It was not, at least, the kind of city that we have always thought that we were and the place we hoped we might remain: an idealized place where ethnic and economic divisions are not obstacles to consensus and harmony. We always knew this vision of Toronto might be a mirage. But in 2014, we stepped through the illusion and were faced with the undeniable evidence: on Oct. 27, only John Tory was able to exceed the support that remained with the Ford family, Mayor Rob Ford and his brother

david nickle the city Doug. That Torontonians would elect Rob Ford mayor in 2010 might have been excused as a blip. Voters either did not know or could not believe how unsuited Rob was for the city’s top job, and were likewise ignorant or incredulous of the fact that the picture Ford painted of the city’s problems and the solutions to those problems had so little to do with reality. things change But when four years later, with all of that amply and painfully demonstrated, so many – about a third of those who voted – cast their vote with Doug Ford, there was no denying it. Toronto’s old idea of

itself as a city no longer applies. Of course, that’s not to say we underwent dramatic change over 2014. Toronto’s “elite” as the Fords describe them have always been too enamoured of the shiny cultural artifacts of downtown, and always judged the city as to how well those artifacts shone against those of other bigger, more famous cities around the world. Toronto’s elites And the elites have always smugly boasted about Toronto’s multicultural cred – all those cultures celebrated, all those languages spoken. It’s been tougher for the elites to recognize that many of the people bringing those cultures and speaking those languages have gone to live in parts of the city that have been allowed to deteriorate, and since amalgamation

in 1998 been farther from the decision-making centre of Toronto than ever before. The vote for the Fords came from many in those communities – despite the fact that the Fords offered nothing tangible there other than to articulate affection and camaraderie. That vote sustained over unprecedented scandal, in spite of lies against a backdrop of the illegal drug trade that is one of the most genuinely corrosive elements that a city can face. time to heal And that is what we’ve learned, more than anything, in 2014: the nature of our long, chronic injury. In 2015, here’s hoping we can learn how to heal it. David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle

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A LITTLE HELP FROM FRIENDS: Michael Kalmar, president of Old Mill Toronto, presents a $2,000 cheque to Women’s Habitat. From left, Ursula Krubnik, Lina Almanzan and Women’s Habitat exectutive director Silvia Samsa. As part of its 100th anniversary, Old Mill Toronto hosted a Centennial Afternoon Tea. A portion of the proceeds – $2,000 from the event – was donated to the women’s organization that provides safe refuge, counselling, support and advocacy for women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence. Visit womenshabitat.ca for details.

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things, give me a call.” A friend’s son had found my wallet and taken it home and the two of them returned to the scene to recover the rest of the goods. Everything was intact. Two weeks later, on my way to work on the King streetcar, , I got the next email: “Is this your bike?” I laughed out loud. So in a three-week period, almost all of my belongings have been returned.To those of you, who passed on the word via social media, or helped me look for my possessions in the dark, thank you. Thank you for caring enough to help out a neighbour. This is what makes the world go round. This is what holiday magic is. This is why we have an entire season dedicated to remembering that kindness matters. Thank you everyone. Your kindness matters.

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on the side, complete with all my possessions except my cell phone. I called my husband and then the police. I made my report and then told everyone who would listen. This is when the magic started. Friends and neighbours immediately moved into action – walking the school grounds, travelling the alleys, on a search for my possessions. That evening, I made a list of everything that had been in the bag. That same night, I received an email from someone who found my business card holder and was mailing it to my office. Tuesday morning, I whipped up a poster and drove around taping signs to lamp posts w h i c h g a r n e re d m a n y responses. Next, I went to Service Canada to replace my documentation. I was beginning to feel a bit better. Then, I got the big call. “Hi Michelle, I have your wallet and some of your other

To the editor: I take my life and responsibilities seriously and I work hard to do the right thing and to do my best at all that I do. I have always trusted that others feel similarly accountable. So, when I stepped out of the daycare on a cold, dark Monday night with my seven-year-old daughter, I was stunned to find my bike had disappeared, my main mode of transportation, my sanity. I have parked my bike in this spot every day for the last five years. I never lock it at the daycare. Perhaps, you think I had it coming; but I have a friend whose policy of trusting in the universe has rubbed off on me. He believes that you need to have faith in people and that by having faith in people’s inclination to do the right thing, they inevitably do. This time, I had even gone so far as to leave my pannier

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LED speed monitors help slow traffic Got a problem with cars zipping through your neighbourhood at high speed? A city traffic monitoring program might be able to help. The Watch Your Speed Program (WYSP) makes use of special portable LED display boards which show to all just how fast cars are travelling. With some restrictions, the boards can be placed by request at most residential streets as a visual reminder to drivers to obey the speed limit. You can find out more about WYSP via www.toronto. ca/transportation to make allen and lawrence safer wtrying

Two years after changes were made to improve pedestrian safety where the Allen Expressway meets Lawrence Avenue West, the city councillor for the area admits there are still concerns. Eglinton-Lawrence councillor Josh Colle says he’s asked the city’s transportation department to review the effectiveness of a signalized pedestrian crossing placed at the intersection, where impa-

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT tient drivers exiting from the Allen onto Lawrence often resort to “queue jumping” – swerving around stationary cars waiting to turn – leading to potential altercations with crossing pedestrians. police looking into bus collisions wttc,

Last Friday’s tragic TTC bus accident in Scarborough was the second such incident involving a pedestrian that week. Fourteen-year-old Amaria Diljohn was killed after she was struck by a TTC bus turning from Neilson Road onto Finch Avenue East. The TTC says video footage downloaded from the bus will aid police investigations of the incident. Following Diljohn’s death, TTC CEO Andy Byford promised to speed up an ongoing review of vehicle operator training which had already been initiated following mul-

tiple instances of bus drivers running red lights. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, a 40-year-old woman was struck by a TTC bus near the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, and was transported to hospital as a precaution. Police are investigating. SERVICE COMING TO GO TRANSIT wINCREASED

GO Transit riders can look forward to more bus and rail service in the new year. Right after the holidays, GO is promising more weekday service on the Milton train line, more bus trips for York University commuters headed to the University of Waterloo and adjusted scheduling to improve travel times. Those aren’t the only adjustments scheduled for GO service in 2015: For the third straight year fares are going up. The increase takes effect in February. Rahul Gupta is The Villager’s transit reporter. His column appears every week. Find him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

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Luxury private residence, spectacular 2 +1 bdrm totally renovated by designer Bruce Budway. Approximately 1500 sq ft, gorgeous kitchen, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, premium B/I stainless steel appliances, 2 full baths, heated floors, upgraded fixtures, master suite overlooks ravine, parking locker & 24 hr concierge. Steps to shops, restaurants + amenities!

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Detached 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey Situated on 52 Ft Lot, Fabulous Layout, Main Floor Family Room & Den, Large Principal Rooms, Finished Basement In-Law/Nanny Suite with Walkout, Amazing Value! Simply Must be Seen!

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AMAZING 80 X 222 FT LOT

Detached Toronto Bungalow with 3+1 Bedrooms, Stunning Lot, Backing onto Ravine, Long Private Drive, Garage, Huge Shed, Large Garden, Finished Basement Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining, Only $849,900!

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3 in One, 60 Yr Established Automotive Shop with 5 Bays, 16ft Ceiling, Access From Front and Back Lane, Turn Key, All Equipment & Business Included, Commercial Unit at Front (Previously Used as Auto Parts Store) Plus 2 Bedroom Apartment Above, High Demand Location Bloor/Lansdowne/Dupont, Only $999,900!

Beautiful National built luxury 5+1 bedroom 2 storey located in Westmount, Oakville. Approximately 3482 sqft home. Well layed out, gorgeous gourmet kitchen, chef desk, island breakfast room & W/O to tiered deck, main floor family room & den, open concept living & dining room, gleaming hardwood floors, 5 washrooms, 9’ ceiling, and incredible high-end features throughout. Situated on a premium professionally landscaped lot backing and siding on lush ravine & pond. A must see!

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TRINITY BELLWOODS

Amazing Value, High Demand Location, Fabulous 2 Storey 4+1 Bedroom, Updated Large Principle Rooms, Family Sized Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Immaculately Maintained, Finished Basement with Separate Entrance, Double Garage, Close to U of T, Little Italy & Chinatown.

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Absolutely stunning home with 52 ft. frontage in high demand location, High Quality Craftsmanship throughout. Gourmet Kitchen with granite counter top and W/O to Huge Deck, 5 bathrooms, Gleaming Hardwood floors, California Shutters, Crown Moulding, Circular Oak Staircase, All Bedrooms With Ensuite & Walk In Closets, Formal Dining rm With 18 ft ceiling, Sep Living and Family rooms, Professionally Finish Basement with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and bath. Close to all amenities, Must Be Seen. SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!!

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One of the most Prestigious Willowdale Neighbourhoods, Situated on a Prime 50 x 150 Ft Lot, Surrounded by New Million Dollar Homes, Detached 1 ½ Storey, 4 Bedroom, Finished Basement, Garage, Private Drive, Live in, Renovate or Rebuild. Great Property, Great Investment!

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MISSISSAUGA/ETOBICOKE BORDER

Stunning, Executive Freehold Townhome! Loaded with Luxurious Finishes, Only 2 years New with 3 Bdrms, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters and Walk-out to Lovely Deck with no neighbours in behind, Huge Master Bdrm Spa Retreat, 2 Car Tandem Garage, A Rare Find, Only $579,900!

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BRAND NEW BRAMPTON HOME!

Stunning New Mattamy Built 4 Bdrm Detached 2 Storey at Sandalwood/Creditview. Approx. 1900 Sq Ft with a Great Open Concept Layout, Separate Entrance to Potential Basement Apartment, Full Tarion Warranty. Brand New Subdivision, Furniture Included! Only $499,000!

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Charming & Tastefully Renovated 2-Storey, 3 Bdrm Detached Home Situated On A Huge Pool-Size Lot Located On A Very Quiet, Family-Oriented Street! Beautiful & Spacious Kitchen w/ High-End S/S Appliances, Hrdwd Flrs Throughout, Updated Bathrooms & Fin Basement. Large Newly Built Deck Perfect For Summer Entertaining! Centrally Located & Close To Schools, Shopping, Transit & GO Train! This Amazing Property Is a Must See!

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R ANOTHE D SOL

427 & 7 Spacious 4 Bdrm Semi, Only 10 Years old with Family Rm and Walkout to Fenced Yard, Eat-in Kitchen, Huge Basement, Attached Garage. Incredible Value in High Demand Area. SOLD IN 3 DAYS FOR 102% OF ASKING!!

FABULOUS SOUTH BEACH CONDO

Stunning 2+1 Bedroom Corner Suite, Overlooking the Lake, Large Open Concept Layout w/ Spacious Designer Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, High end Appliances and Granite, Master Bdrm w/ Ensuite, Separate Den, Wrap-Around Balcony w/ Panoramic Views, Shows like a Model Suite—Must be Seen! Only $529,900!

LUXURY TOWNHOME

Spectacular End Unit, Nestled on Quiet Cul-de-sac in Secluded Enclave, Surrounded and Backing onto Lush Ravine, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Walkout to Deck Overlooking Ravine, 3 Bedrooms, Master Retreat, Full Ensuite, Soaker Tub, Walk-in Closet, Finished Basement, Thousands in Upgrades, Amazing Value and Opportunity! Only $419,900!

OLDE WESTON Attention 1st Time Buyers! Charming 3 Bedroom Bungalow, Close to all Amenities, Such as schools, Churches, Shops, Parks, TTC and New Rail Service! SOLD FAST FOR 107% OF ASKING!

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Stunning Milton 3 Bdrm Townhome in Bronte Meadows at an Incredible Value! New Kitchen (2014), Renovated Bath (2013) New Hardwood (2011), Fully Fenced Private Yard, Oversized Garage, Just Move in and Enjoy! Only $299,900!

Sold in 1 Wk for 113% of Asking!!

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Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Home for Lease! Modern, Open Concept Layout with Dark Bamboo Floors, Pot lights, Granite & Stainless Steel Appliances in Kitchen, Wonderful Family Neighbourhood. Only $3200/month!

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Dip into the cold for a good cause Be one of the daring souls who brave the icy temperatures of Lake Ontario to take part in the 10th annual Polar Bear Dip, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at Sunnyside Beach. Since 2005, the Toronto Polar Bear Club has raised almost $200,000 for Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area. Registration for the dip is on now. Sign up as an individual, create a team or join one. Too afraid to dip? Be a team player by signing up to fundraise. Share your fundraising page with friends, family and colleagues. A minimum $30 donation is required to participate. Prizes are available for top teams and individual fundraisers. The polar bear dip starts at 11 a.m. Jan. 1. Socks, sandals or shoes are recommended. Avoid footwear that falls off. Bring lots of towels, a blanket, warm, loose clothing.

For further details, visit torontopolarbear.com naturalist leads talk on winter wildlife Tour High Park to learn how plants, animals, birds and bugs make it through winter, Sunday, Jan. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Naturalist Pat Parent separates those who have left, but will return from those who find a way to stay. Meet at the benches near Grenadier Restaurant.For further details, visit highparknature.org or email highparkwalkingtours@yahoo.ca

debunk the myths of hypnosis at open house The Hypno Healing Institute, 355 Keele St. hosts a World Hypnotism Day open house Sunday, Jan. 4 from noon to 3 p.m. World Hypnotism day is a global

event held in recognition of the benefits and effectiveness of hypnosis debunking the myths and misconceptions to reveal its true power and life-changing abilities. For further details, visit www. hypno-healing.com annual Argentine tango marathon set The Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor St. W., hosts the 4th annual Toronto Tango marathon Saturday, Jan. 10 from noon until Sunday, Jan. 11 at 4 a.m. This is a weekend of Argentine Tango with music, dancing and refreshments. For further details, visit www. torontotangomarathon.com or email info@torontotangomarathon.com

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Winter Tech/Maker Camp for Kids WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: MakerKids Makerspace, 2241 Dundas St W CONTACT: 647-400-7974, info@makerkids.com COST: Free Children ages seven to 15 create during upcoming winter camps at MakerKids. The sessions take place Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, excluding Jan. 1. Cost for a day: $99; full camp experience: $396; before care from 8 to 9 a.m.; $10 per day and after care is $25 per day from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

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Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, www.junctionra.ca/ junction-seniors, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free The group meets at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. All welcome. NOTE: venue may change due to holidays. Visit web page for details.

w Saturday, Jan. 3

Saturday Writers WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: 416-3937671 COST: Free Read from and discuss works in progress. Prose, poetry, essays welcome.

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Winter Sketchbook: Lessons in Drawing WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: 416-392-1748, www.highparknaturecentre.com/adult-workshops/, naturecentre@highpark.org COST: $150 /three sessions Look closely at winter woodlands to create intricate sketchbook pages. You’ll learn how to draw intriguing winter specimens from High Park trails including pinecones, wasp nests, twigs & buds, lichen, skulls, seed,bark and more. Additional sessions take place Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Jan. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

w Monday, Jan. 5

Yoga for Seniors WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $50 for five-week session Instructor-led one hour sessions are good for improving flexibility, strength and balance. Taoist Tai Chi - Beginners 1 WHEN: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $45 for 12 weeks Instructor-led one hour Tai-Chi sessions are good for balance, memory, co-ordination and circulation.

w Tuesday, Jan. 6

Multi-Media Art Class WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-3921953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail. com COST: $30 per month Instructor led art sessions lets you choose your medium, including oils, watercolours and acrylics, and discover your talent. Conflict in South Sudan WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE:St. Olave’s Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. CONTACT: 416-7695686, stolaves@stolaves.ca COST: Free Epiphany Evensong at 6 p.m., followed by light supper at 6:30 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m., Charles

Kenyi examines the problems that have troubled South Sudan from its independence: on-going boundary disputes, widespread poverty, and the perils associated with exporting oil. Freewill offering.

Free Annual Howland lecture on the future of Toronto’s museums and heritage sites with Dr. Ostola, director, Museum and Heritage Services, City of Toronto.

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w Friday, Jan. 9

Fun Dance for Seniors WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $45 for 12 weeks Come for instructor-led one hour dance sessions to learn a mixture of styles, including cha cha, waltz, ballroom and line dance.

w Thursday, Jan. 8

Drop Everything and Sing WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: 193 High Park Avenue, second floor, 193 High Park Ave. CONTACT: Judith Butler, 647-343-8412, highparksingalong@gmail.com COST: $2 Popular sing-alongs with familiar tunes and piano accompaniment. No long-term commitment necessary, just register before your first visit. Lawrence Ostola @ Lambton House WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-767-5472, admin@lambtonhouse.org COST:

Ward 13 Constituency Hours WHEN: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: Irmgard, 416-3924072, , councillor_doucette@ toronto.ca COST: Free Ward 13 city Councillor Sarah Doucette holds constituency hours regularly to meet with constituents in person. Appointment required. Pub Night @ Lambton House WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St. CONTACT: Lambton House, 416-767-5472, admin@ lambtonhouse.org COST: Free No cover charge monthly pub night with music. Roast beef sandwiches, choice of beers, wine, tea and coffee available to purchase.

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