Glen Andrew Community Association - Newsletter October 2019
Meetings
are held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 115 St. Andrews Rd.
The next
G.A.C.A. public meeting will be:
Monday, October 28, 7:00 p.m.
230 Town Centre Court
Scarborough, ON M1P 4Y7
Tel: 416-296-9907 Ext 400
Fax: 416-296-8981
The Scarborough Historical
Society meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Bendale Public
Library, 1515 Danforth Road.
Free Admission -- Wheelchair
Access
Special Christmas Program: Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve Service: Dec.24, 7: 30 p.m.
Christmas Day Service: Dec.25, 10: 30 a.m.
The Internet
The Internet is a global, decentralized network of computers taking advantage of common protocols permitting the transfer of information. No individual, company or government controls the Internet.
Risks
There are many risks and security issues involving the use of the Internet. Children and their parents should be most concerned about: Viewing inappropriate material; Physical molestation; Harassment; Frauds and Scams
Tips for kids
Tips for parents
Monday, October 28, 7:00 p.m.
Come and join us – new members always
welcome.
Meet your neighbours and
enjoy a coffee on us!
Meeting Agenda:
·
Welcome
by: Iain McLeod
· Guest Speakers:
Councillor MIchael Thompson
MPP Christina Mitas
Lorne Ross
·
Treasurer’s
Report
·
Membership
Report
·
New
Business / Resident Issues
·
Adjournment
Our Guest Speakers Topic:
With
the latest information available, the speakers will update us on the status of
the Scarborough Subway Extension and the plans for the
dedicated Bus Lanes on Ellesmere Road
from McCowan to Military Trail.
We are
in the process of obtaining potential speakers from the Provincial Ministry of
Transportation, Scarborough Hospital and Metrolinx, all of whom will share their
insight, concerns and ideas.
Find out what’s going on.
Join us and have your say.
See you at the meeting!
Association Contacts:
Councillor Michael Thompson
Tel:
416-397-9274 councillor_thompson@toronto.ca
Scarborough
Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, 2nd Floor.
·
Town hall Meeting: Tuesday,
Oct 22, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. Nicholas Catholic
School, 33 Amarillo Drive (west of Bellamy Rd. N., north of Eglinton Ave. E.)
Meet your Councillor.
Ask your questions. Present your ideas. Connect with your neighbours. Find out
what’s new. For further information,
visit www.councillorthompson.ca.
Birkdale Community Centre:
1299 Ellesmere Rd.
Telephone # 416- 396-4069
Interested
in what's happening at the Birkdale Senior Centre?
Annual Christmas
Bazaar:
Saturday, November
23, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Come and see us transform into a
Winter Wonderland of shopping. Dozens of vendors, selling handmade crafts,
gifts and jewelry. Check out our used books in our book room; a Tea Room to
enjoy tea, coffee and a snack.
Town
Centre YMCA:
The
YMCA has a promotion that gives anyone the chance to try the YMCA FREE for two weeks. People interested
should come to the YMCA during hours of operation with an ID and request the two
week pass.
Scarborough
Historical Society:
November
26: Bendale Library, 7:30 p.m.
“AGM and “The History of Mazaryktown”
Rick Schofield, Historian
Their purpose is to promote Czech
and Slovak cultural heritage
Contact:
Jan Howe,
Chair,
Programme Committee
What’s on at our Churches:
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews Road, Scarborough, ON M1P 4N2
Contact: 416-438-4100 or email office@standrewsscarborough.ca
Office
hours: 9 to 12 Monday to Friday.
Website: www.standrewsscarborough,com.
We invite you to join us for worship at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each
Sunday morning.
Handbells: Can you play or are you interested in learning to play handbells?
St. Andrew's Beginner's class is Tuesday evenings 6:30 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
P. A. Day
Camp: Registration is open for children SK to Gr. 5:
October 11, November 15, December 6, January 17, February 14, June 5.
It is still $90 for all six
days! This year we have added a Camper In Leadership Training Program for
Gr. 6-9. The cost of CILT is $25.
October 26, 2019, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Praise & Worship: Hosted by our Youth.
November 2, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Marketplace (Christmas
Bazaar): Some treasures for purchasing.
November 16, 6:00 p.m.
Stew Supper and Hymn
Sing. Come and enjoy our Stew and our Choir and Bell Choirs. Tickets
$15.
December 7, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Family Christmas
Event: Hosted by our Children’s
Ministries
Saturday, December 7, 7:30 pm
Christmas Handbell
Concert with
the Bronze Foundation
Monday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Pie: (A
variety night)
December 24, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve
Services: with readings, choir and handbells
Saturday January 25, 2020 at noon.
Burns Luncheon
February 15, 2020
Helping Hands Café: Hosted
by our Youth
St. Matthews
Lutheran Church
3159 Lawrence Ave. East Tel. # 416-431-9252
Pastor Derek Pillay invites all of you to join us.
SUNDAYS: Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Divine Service 10: 30 a.m.
Christmas Craft Sale & Bazaar: Nov 23, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Advent Services: 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18
Pastor Derek Pillay invites all of you to join us.
SUNDAYS: Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Divine Service 10: 30 a.m.
Christmas Craft Sale & Bazaar: Nov 23, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Advent Services: 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18
Special Christmas Program: Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve Service: Dec.24, 7: 30 p.m.
Christmas Day Service: Dec.25, 10: 30 a.m.
New Years Eve. Service: Dec.31, 7:30 p.m.
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
3216 Lawrence Ave. E –
416-438-6729
·
Annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, November 23rd, 2019, 9:00
a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bake table: Apple, Rhubarb, mixed fruit pies and
other baked goods.
New and nearly new table
Craft table
Vendors
Raffle and 50/50 draw
Tea /coffee and light snacks room
Hope to see you there.
·
Christmas Concert:
Saturday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.
All proceeds
received as donations at the concert will go towards the St. Vincent de Paul
Society, as traditionally done.
Blog
Visit
our blog at: glenandrewcommunity.com.
Get
copies of newsletters as well as
updates
on community issues and events.
Leave
your comments and questions.
Halloween Safety Tips
Trick or Treating can be
fun but it can also be dangerous. Using safety tips and common sense can help
make the evening enjoyable.
Remember the excitement
at this time of year sometimes makes us all forget to be careful.
A parent or responsible
adult should always take young children on their neighbourhood rounds.
Have your children carry
a cell phone if possible. Notify police immediately of any suspicious or unlawful
activity.
·
Wear costumes that are
short enough so that you do not trip.
·
Decorate costumes with
reflective tape.
·
Shoes should fit well so
you don’t fall.
·
When you go out, carry a
glow stick or flashlight with new batteries.
·
It can be hard to see out
of a mask, so use makeup or face paint instead.
·
Trick or treat in groups
with a trusted adult – it’s safer and more fun.
·
Carry a cellular phone with you, if possible.
·
Visit only houses with the lights on.
·
Don’t eat any treats
unless they are checked by a parent or the adult looking after you.
·
Be alert and aware of what’s going on around you.
·
Watch out for cars.
Remember that it may be hard for drivers to see you.
·
Stay on well-lit streets and always walk on the sidewalk.
·
Walk, don’t run, and obey all traffic signs.
·
Never take shortcuts through backyards, laneways or parks.
·
Do not go into anyone’s car or house, even if you know the person.
·
Stay away from lit pumpkins.
·
Do not approach pets or
other animals.
·
Leave your ipod at home.
·
Be polite and say “thank you.”
Source: www.torontopolice.ca
Support Your
Community
Get
active and involved in your community. We invite you to join our Association,
become a member, volunteer or board member. Do your part to keep our community
vibrant and relevant.
To get involved,
please
email glenandrewcommunityassociation@gmail.com
Scarborough Museum:
(Thomson Park, east of Brimley, north of
Lawrence)
Open Tuesday – Sunday.
For open hours which may vary between
seasons, refer to our website or call 416-338-8807.
Pop Up Events – October 23, 30
Experience
the museum after dark at these Instagram friendly pop up events! Enjoy spooky
delights and photo opportunities with our resident ghouls. Sample baked apples
from the hearth, try Filipino caramel candy and sip on a pumpkin spice drink.
·
Victorian Halloween
Haunt Pop Up – Tarot Night: October 23, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Add on a fun
15-minute Victorian style tarot reading for $10.
·
Victorian Haunted Halloween
Pop Up Numerology Night – October 30, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Add on a fun
15-minute Victorian style numerology reading for $10!
November Weekends & Remembrance Pop Up
Exhibit
Every Saturday/Sunday in November, 12:00
p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Gain
new understanding of the sacrifices of what was called “The War to end all
Wars”. Explore the Museum’s secrets with mystery themed treats, games and
activities, scavenger hunt and Mystery Cake.
The Poppy Project – November 9 and 10, 12:00 p.m.-4:00p.m.
Help create
a poppy memorial and contribute to making a large community poppy, hear from a
guest speaker and experience a pop up display on World War One.
Holiday Cracker Workshop – November 20, 6:00
p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Adults
only must pre-purchase tickets online or call the Museum. Make your own holiday
crackers the way the Victorians would.
Holiday Market – November 23, 12:00 p.m.-4:00
p.m.
Shop
for artisan items while exploring the Museum!
Vendors will be set-up throughout the historic buildings for you to tour
AND find that perfect gift.
Holiday Plum Pudding Workshop - November 27, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Adults
only must pre-purchase tickets online or call the Museum. Learn to make and
then take home, an iconic holiday pudding with traditional sauce. Then sample 3
different traditional puddings with coffee, tea or cider, and tour the
festively decorated museum.
Saturday Night Holiday Lights – December 7,
14 & 21, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Enjoy
tasty treats, holiday melodies, beautiful lights, hands-on crafts, enchanting
stories and Santa’s workshop.
·
Winter Solstice Night
of Lights – December 21
Meet
Indigenous Elder and artist Catherine Tammaro and participate in a parade of
lanterns.
Internet Crime Prevention
The Internet
The Internet is a global, decentralized network of computers taking advantage of common protocols permitting the transfer of information. No individual, company or government controls the Internet.
Risks
There are many risks and security issues involving the use of the Internet. Children and their parents should be most concerned about: Viewing inappropriate material; Physical molestation; Harassment; Frauds and Scams
Tips for kids
·
NEVER give out any
personal information such as your address, telephone number, parents' place of
work or their phone number, or the name and location of your school
·
NEVER agree to get
together with someone you 'meet' online without first checking with your
parents
·
NEVER send anyone your
picture - Don't accept any pictures either
·
NEVER respond to any
messages that make you feel uncomfortable
·
NEVER lose your common
sense while online - Remember, you are talking to a stranger. The people you
are talking to may not be who they say they are
·
NEVER send an insulting
or rude message to anyone online. 'Flaming' is not good 'Netiquette'
·
Use a 'code name'
·
Report any harassment or
inappropriate messages to your online service and to the Police
·
Set your browser to say
NO to 'cookies'
Tips for parents
·
Learn about what your
child is doing on the Internet - Know what Web Sites they are visiting, know
what type of chat rooms, e-mail, and messages your child is involved in online
·
Find out about Filtering
Software that is available to block out objectionable material
·
Set reasonable
guidelines for computer use by your children - monitor the amount of time spent
on the computer and when
·
Keep computer usage as a
family activity by putting the computer in a family room rather than in the
child's bedroom
·
Ensure your child does not give out personal information. Have
them use a 'code name'
·
Be wary of any offers that involve your child going to a meeting
or having someone visit your home - Remember that people may not be who they
seem
·
Create a password for your computer that is hard to guess but easy
to remember and change it often
·
Monitor your credit card bills
Report
any suspicious activity to the Police and ask for assistance.
For more Internet safety tips, please visit Be Web Aware.
For more Internet safety tips, please visit Be Web Aware.
The Art Guild of Scarborough
The Art
Guild of Scarborough’s annual Fall Art Show & Sale returns Saturday, November
2 and Sunday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Scarborough
Centennial Community Centre.
The
Art Guild’s members work in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, ink, mixed media
and sculpture. The show features a wide variety of styles with over 300
original works of art by member artists, many of whom will be in attendance.
Come
celebrate fall by joining us for a stroll through this wonderful creative
display. Perhaps you will find an original piece of art for your home, office,
or with the holiday season just around the corner, that special gift for the
hard to buy for person on your list. There’s something for everyone. All works
are available for purchase at reasonable prices. During your visit, enjoy
relaxing with a tea and snack in our lovely complementary tea room.
The
Art Guild of Scarborough’s Fall Art Show and Sale takes place at Scarborough
Centennial Community Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Road (between Markham Road &
Bellamy Road). The official opening and awards presentation takes place on
Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. The show continues from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
on both Saturday and Sunday.
The
Art Guild of Scarborough is a non-profit organization of 175 local member
artists, which was formed in 1962, to bring together people with a mutual
interest in the fine arts.
Celebrating
over 50 years of fine art!
For more
information, please visit
Advertise
Your Business!
Our
newsletter reaches residents in 1,400
homes and 11 condominium buildings in our neighbourhood. All business cards
are also posted on our Business Partner
page on our blog which now has over 50,000 views.
To advertise your business
in the next newsletter and blog, please contact us
Reminder – Upcoming GACA Meetings:
Monday,
October 28, 2019
Monday,
March 30, 2020
Newsletter
produced by Gemma Gallimore
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Glen Andrew Community Newsletter -
June 2019
Meetings are held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 115 St. Andrews Rd.
The next G.A.C.A. public meeting will be:
Monday, June 24, 7:00 p.m.
Come and join us – new members always
welcome.
Meet your neighbours and enjoy a coffee on us!
Meeting Agenda:
·
Welcome
by: Iain McLeod
· Guest Speaker: Rick Schofield from the Scarborough Historical Society
·
Membership
Report
·
New
Business / Resident Issues
·
Adjournment
Our Guest Speaker:
Our
guest speaker Rick Schofield will talk about the Thomson Family. He will try to
give us as much information as he can about the family and their influence in
our part of Scarborough.
Come out and join us and maybe find out something about the Thomson Family and Scarborough that you did not know.
See you at the meeting!
Birkdale Community Centre:
1299 Ellesmere Rd.
Telephone # 416- 396-4069
Interested in what's happening at the Birkdale Senior Centre?
Check out our new Website: www.birkdaleseniors.com
A Message about our Litter Clean-up Day:
On
Saturday, April 27, 2019, we held our annual Litter Clean-up Day. Although it
was a bitterly cold, wet and windy day we were still able to have just over 50
residents come out and help. The temperature was only 1 to begin and only rose
to 5 at the end of the day. Many participants went out twice picking up the
litter which accumulates on our streets and boulevards and in our parks and
ravines.
A big
thank you to all who came out to help on a brutally cold, wet and windy day.
As
always, we started out with coffee, tea or a soft drink; muffins donated by
Montmartre Bakery, donuts by Tim Hortons, and cookies by Dad’s Cookies.
I
would also like to thank Steve Falconer, who manned the barbecue for us again
this year.
Thanks
also to the following community-minded companies and individuals who provided
either product or gift certificates for the barbecue or the prize draw at the
end of the day.
Boston Pizza
Broadway Fashions
Canyon Creek
Caryl Baker Visage
Coffee & juice
Estee Lauder
FreshCo
Journeys
Meridian Credit Union
Metro
Azmol Miah
No Frills
Tim Hortons
Toronto Bread
Tommy Hilfiger
Thank
you also to Paradise Print for supplying the posters and EJ Bags and Boxes for
supplying additional garbage bags.
Please
support these community-minded local businesses whose contributions are in no
small part a reason for the success of this event.
Iain
Urgent Request
In our
last two newsletters we put out a request for residents to consider becoming
involved in their community by joining our Board of Directors. The existing
Board members including myself are ageing and need some new young blood to join
and ensure that the association will continue.
In
addition to the clean-up day which we hold once a year in April, we are also
heavily involved with any issues which have an impact on our community.
Over
the past 2-3 years we have played a major role in dealing with the TTC and the
City regarding the proposed subway which will join our City Centre to the
current Line 2 (East-West) which currently ends at Kennedy and Eglinton.
They
say you can’t fight City Hall, but I don’t believe that anymore. The original
plan for the route up from Kennedy called for the expropriation of 12 homes on
McCowan road, the destruction of the Progress Plaza, tearing down the gas
station on the southwest corner of McCowan and Ellesmere and tearing up 2
hectares of the Frank Faubert Woodlot. We put forward an objection to the TTC
and City Planning and they backed down.
We want
the subway to be brought up to Scarborough Centre and finally not be the only
major city in the world that does not have a loop in its subway system.
The
battle is not over yet and we will continue to fight to see that Scarborough
gets the transit system which it deserves and enables its citizens to get
around the city with ease.
In
addition to the foregoing, we also need volunteers to deliver our newsletters
and various other duties which arise from time to time.
The two
community associations to the east and west of us are having difficulties now
and I don’t want to see that happen to us. I have been involved with the
association since 1987 and will continue as long as I am able.
If you
would like to join the board or volunteer, please give me a call at
416-431-0097. I look forward to hearing from you.
Iain
McLeod
President
G.A.C.A.
Town
Centre YMCA:
The
YMCA has a promotion that gives anyone the chance to try the YMCA FREE for two weeks. People interested
should come to the YMCA during hours of operation with an ID and request the two
week pass.
What’s on at our Churches:
St,
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews Road,
Scarborough, ON M1P 4N2
For all events please
contact the office at 416-438-4100
or email office@standrewsscarborough.ca
Office
hours: 9 to 12 Monday to Friday.
Website: www.standrewsscarborough,com.
DOXA Day
Camp:
Here at
St. Andrew’s - For Students entering Grades 1-5, Cost $80 per child per week 8:30 to 3:30 –
July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29-Aug. 2.
Summer
Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Services at
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. resume September 8, 2019.
June 23, 2019: Men’s Day Service
October
13, 2019:
Thanksgiving Sunday
October 20, 2019: Women’s Day Service
November
2, 2019: Christmas Bazaar:
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Councillor
Michael Thompson
Tel:
416-397-9274 councillor_thompson@toronto.ca
Community
Environment Day
Thomson Memorial Park: Sept. 12, 4:00
p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Free
compost and paper shredding will be available. Registration for Summer 2019
swim and skate programs opens on Saturday, June 8 for Scarborough residents.
Programs
fill up quickly so make sure you’re prepared with the following items before
registration opens:
1.
Have
your family accounts and client numbers on hand
2.
Make
a list of programs
3.
Find
out when registration opens for your programs
After
registration opens, spots are filled on a first come first serve basis.
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Visit our blog at: glenandrewcommunity.com.
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Happy Canada
Day!
Celebrate the Greatest Country in the World
Here
are a few great reasons why we should be proud of our country and celebrate:
Economy:
Canada has the highest standard of living in
the world.
Health:
The Canadian healthcare system offers free quality health care which
is among the highest in the world.
Education: Canada spends more money on education than any other nation. With
free primary and secondary education, Canada is also the most educated country.
Culture:
Canada is a truly multicultural country
with a rich ethnic diversity… and we’re proud of it!
Scenery:
Canada is famous for the gorgeous scenery
and uninhabited land and attractions such as Thousand Islands, Niagara Falls
and the Northern Lights.
Wildlife: Wildlife
is a major part of the identity of Canada which includes polar bears, moose,
whales, 462 species of birds, and much more.
Scarborough
Historical Society:
The Scarborough Historical
Society meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Bendale Public
Library, 1515 Danforth Road.
Free Admission -- Wheelchair
Access
No programmes
for June, July and August.
Monday
July 1: 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Archives Display at Thomson Park
September
24: Bendale Library, 7:30 p.m.
“The Whiskey King”
Author Trevor Cole
The fascinating true story of a
Hamilton-based crime boss and bootlegger and the Mountie who pursued him during
Prohibition.
October
22: Bendale Library, 7:30 p.m.
“Dambusters”
Author Ted Barris
Canadian Airmen and the secret raid
against Nazi Germany.
November
26: Bendale Library, 7:30 p.m.
TBA
Contact:
Jan Howe,
Chair,
Programme Committee
The Art Guild of Scarborough
The Art Guild of Scarborough’s
Annual Arthur Show will be held from June 17-28, 2019, Monday to Wednesday from
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
the lovely Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Drive, Toronto, M1G
1B2. The awards presentation and reception will be held on Sunday, June 23 from
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
The annual Arthur Show, of 35 to 40
original juried works, features the best work of the Art Guild of Scarborough
members. Our members are local artists who support each others’ efforts and
progress and foster an appreciation of creativity in the wider community. You
will enjoy viewing works in a variety of media: oil, acrylic, watercolour,
pastel, ink, mixed media and sculpture. The works are available for purchase.
In addition to several awards, two
special recognitions are given at the Arthur Show: The Arthur Award and the
Free Spirit Award. The Arthur Award, designed by the Art Guild’s first
president, is awarded to the member of the overall best work in the show. The
Free Spirit Award recognizes the creativity of the member whose work is a
unique example of that artist’s creative spirit. The recipients of the awards
are selected by the show’s juror. The awards presentation and reception is on
Sunday, June 23 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. followed by complementary light
refreshments.
While you are at the show, set aside
some time to explore the Cedar Ridges’ beautiful grounds and gardens - a hidden
gem in the City of Toronto. There is no charge for parking.
The Art Guild of Scarborough is a
non-profit membership organization, which was formed in 1962 in order to bring
together people with a mutual interest in the fine arts
Support
Your Community:
In the last few years we have lost
a number of our long time members. New memberships have not replaced the number
of members we have lost. Maybe some of you have thought about supporting the
association, but never got around to it. Now would be a good time to do it.
Just like your expenses, our
expenses keep on going up. The membership is still $10.00 a year per household.
We are also looking for more e-mail
addresses, so we can better stay in touch with you. Bulk mail will always be
sent in Bcc, so your e-mail address
will not show up on anyone else’s e-mail.
If you are interested,
call Mike at 416-438-8932, or email
glenandrewcommunityassociation@gmail.com
Protect
Yourself from Scammers
DOOR TO DOOR SCAM: This scammer will
come to your door claiming to be in the neighbourhood and offering a “discount,
today only”. They appear friendly and knowledgeable, and will offer you a
service regardless if you need it. This scam often targets seniors by
convincing them they need something (e.g., paved driveway or a new roof).
Charging more than fair market prices, and often taking a hefty deposit;
sometimes never doing the work or only partially completing it.
HOW
TO PROTECT YOURSELF – Always be cautious of those who come to your door. Do not
leave anyone alone to roam your home. Do not be in a rush. Take your time and
be an educated consumer.
GRANDPARENT SCAM: The “Grandparent
Scam” is a scam where a grandparent receives an unexpected telephone call from
a person claiming to be their grandchild. The caller will say it is an
emergency and ask that you send money immediately.
How
do these scammers choose who to contact? They obtain your information from
marketing lists, social networking sites, and telephone listings.
How
do these scammers know the names of your grandchild? They don’t. Sometimes you
will mention it or from obituary; and again social networking sites.
HOW
TO PROTECT YOUR SELF: If you get a telephone call from someone claiming to know
you and asking for help, check to confirm that it is legitimate before you send
any money. Ask questions that would be hard for a stranger to answer. DO NOT
send money unless you are certain it’s the real person you know.
IDENTITY THEFT: Identity theft occurs
when someone has taken possession of your credit card information, drivers
licence, social insurance number, bank account or other personal
information. Once an identity has been
“stolen” in this manner, thieves can go on a shopping spree, leaving you to
deal with the financial, legal and psychological costs. Your personal
information can be reproduced to access your bank account, open new bank accounts, apply for loans, credit
cards, make purchases, obtain passports and receive government benefits.
HOW
TO PROTECT YOURSELF: Shred all your sensitive personal documents before tossing
them into the garbage. Always protect your PIN and never give it to anyone
else. Carry only documents you absolutely need. If you suspect or know that you
are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police service and file a
report. Regularly check your credit with Equifax Canada, Toll free:
1-800-4657166 or TransUnion Canada, Toll free: 1-877525-3823.
FOR
MORE DETAILS ON FRAUD SCAMS CHECK OUT ONLINE BOOKLET AVAILABLE AT: WWW.TORONTOPOLICE.ON.CA/FINANCIALCRIMES
Police
Non-Emergency: 416-808-2222
Source: www.torontopolice.ca
Scarborough Museum:
(Thomson Park, east of Brimley, north of
Lawrence)
Established in 1962, the Museum tells the
tale of Scarborough’s rural past and the universal story of the experiences
faced by immigrants to the new land. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
For open hours which may vary between
seasons, refer to our website or call 416-338-8807.
EVENTS:
·
June Weekends: June 1
– June 30
Every Sat. & Sun.
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Try some delicious
lemon biscuits made in the museum’s historic kitchen, play games from around
the world, and make your own paper animal to take home with you!
.
·
Canadian Taste Buds:
June 29 & 30
Enjoy
some delicious lemon Meringue Pie
·
Canada Day: July 1,
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Annual
celebration in Thompson Memorial Park
·
Summer Evenings: 1:00
p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Themes
include: Arts & Crafts, World Games, Music, Treats, Dance, and Cottage in
the City
SUMMER CAMPS:
Themes
include:
v Amazing Race
Scarborough (Jul 2-5, Aug 6-9)
v Time Travelers Wanted
(Jul 8-12, Aug 12-16)
v Top Secret! (Jul
15-19, Aug 19-23)
v Carnival Fun (Jul
22-26, Aug 26-30)
v Chef It Up (Jul
29-Aug 2)
·
September Weekends:
Sep. 7 – 29
Fall in love with our
homemade Apple Crumble, or have some Apple Cider while playing croquet or
taking part in our scavenger hunt.
·
October Weekends:
Oct. 5 – 27
Enjoy Devil’s Food
Cake, make a 3D pumpkin, play dress up with some pioneer clothes, and have fun
with our enchanted scavenger hunt!
Advertise Your Business!
Our
newsletter reaches residents in 1,400
homes a and 11 condominium buildings in our neighbourhood. All business
cards are also posted on our Business
Partner page on our blog which now has over 50,000 views.
To
advertise your business in the next newsletter and blog, please contact
Dave
Jackson – 416-438-9846
Reminder – Upcoming GACA Meeting:
After
the June meeting, Monday, October 28, 2019
Newsletter
produced by Gemma Gallimore
Printed
by Paradise Print
Advertise Your Business!
Our
newsletter reaches residents in 1,400
homes a and 11 condominium buildings in our neighbourhood. All business
cards are also posted on our Business
Partner page on our blog which now has over 50,000 views.
To
advertise your business in the next newsletter and blog, please contact
Dave
Jackson – 416-438-9846
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Glen Andrew Community Association – Newsletter - March 2019
·
Welcome
by: Iain McLeod
· Guest Speakers:
Councillor Michael Thompson
City Developer
·
Membership
Report
·
New
Business / Resident Issues
·
Adjournment
Our Guest Speakers:
Councillor Michael Thompson:
Many
of you who live east of Brimley may not have met Michael yet, and you who live
west of Brimley most likely know him. He will join us at our next meeting.
His
topics will be on changes in Scarborough (especially in our area), such as the
subway extension, development and other important changes in our area.
A
question and answer period will follow. Here is an opportunity to meet Michael
and maybe have your questions answered, so please come and join us.
City Developer:
We
attended a community consultation meeting in February 2018 and indicated a
number of concerns to the developer regarding the design of the building due to
its location at a busy intersection. I understand from City Planning that the
developer has dealt with many of those concerns. This is your opportunity to
hear what they are planning and offer any concerns.
See you at
the meeting!
Association
Contacts:
President: Iain McLeod Tel: 416-431-0097
E-mail: execulife@rogers.com
Membership and General
Information:
Mike Ehlers Tel:
416-438-8932
E-mail: ehlersmike00@gmail.com
Advertisement:
Dave Jackson Tel: 416-438-9846
Newsletter & Blog Editor: Gemma Gallimore
E-mail: gemma.gaca@gmail.com
Our Annual Litter Clean-up Day:
Our
litter clean-up day is coming up soon.
We are
asking you to give us an hour or two of your time between 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and help us pick up litter from our
streets, boulevards, parks, woodlots and school yards. Even though we always
have a fairly good turnout, we can always use a few more volunteers, so if you
have the time, please come out and help. Remember, many hands make for light
work.
We
really believe that this yearly function is a great way to keep our
neighbourhood cleaner.
Date:
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Meeting place: Birkdale Community Centre
(south side of Ellesmere, west of Brimley)
8:00 a.m.: Coffee, Tea, Juice, Cookies or a
Muffin
12:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Barbeque
2:00 p.m.: Conclusion and Prize draw.
(You must be present to collect your prize)
Community service credits: are available for
students. h
If it is a rainy day, still come out and
join us for the BBQ. We booked a large room inside. The food that we collected
and purchased needs to be eaten.
Thank You, Glenn
De Baeremaeker!
Glenn
was our councillor for 14 years and decided not to run for council in the 2018 election
campaign.
He
was easy to work with on any concerns we had for issues which would have a
major impact on our Community.
He
was a major asset when the TTC decided to continue the Bloor-Danforth subway
from the Kennedy Station up to Scarborough Town Centre, and was always a big
supporter of our Annual Clean Up Day. He always provided Family Zoo passes as
prizes for that day.
He
will be missed and I can only hope that we will be able to develop the same
good working relationship with Michael Thompson.
I
would like to wish Glenn all success in whatever he decides to pursue as a
career for the future.
Iain
Birkdale Community Centre:
1299 Ellesmere Rd.
Telephone # 416- 396-4069
Interested
in what's happening at the Birkdale Senior Centre?
Community
Garage Sale at Birkdale C.C.
Jun
15: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hosted by Birkdale Seniors.
Come and find your treasures! Vendor
tables available
Please
call Karen 416-396-4069
What’s on at our Churches:
St,
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews Road,
Scarborough, ON M1P 4N2
For all events please
contact the office at 416-438-4100 or email office@standrewsscarborough.ca
Office
hours: 9 to 12 Monday to Friday.
Website: www.standrewsscarborough,com.
Wednesday, April 3: The Alpha Course for adults starts April 3rd,
every Wednesday evening from 6:15-8:30
p.m., for 11 weeks until June 12. The evening includes dinner, a
video, and then group discussions. All are welcome! For more information
or to register please call 416 438-4100. https://www.alphacanada.org/try/
Saturday, April 13:
Men’s Breakfast, 9:00
a.m. Details available mid-March.
Maundy Thursday, April 18: 6:00 p.m. Family potluck
supper (bring a salad, dessert or main course to share) and Easter program. Fun
for all ages!
Good Friday, April 19: Worship service at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 21: Easter Sunday Worship
services:
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Children's Easter program and egg hunt Sunday, April 21 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. for 3 years to Gr. 6. Parents may drop off their
children (filling in a registration form), participate with their children or
attend the worship service occurring at the same time. A youth program for Gr.
7 to 12 will also be offered.
Saturday, May 4:
Spring Music Concert at 7:30 p.m.
featuring St. Andrew's
Voice and Bell Choirs & Whitby Community Concert Band. Light
refreshments following. Tickets $15.
(adults) and $5 (children) available starting March 24.
Saturday May 25 and Sunday, May 26: Doors Open Toronto – Historical Cemetery and
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church tours. Saturday from 10:00 a.m., Sunday from
12 noon.
Friday, June 7 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: P.A.
Day Camp for children SK to Gr. 6. $20. Registration information is available
on the church website. We provide a variety of fun activities (science, games,
baking, etc.) in a small group, allowing for individual attention to each
child.
Sunday, June 16: Our 201st
Anniversary:
One
service at 10 a.m.
Guest Preacher:
The Rev. Stephen Farris
What’s on at
our Schools:
St. Victor Catholic School
April 30: Weather
permitting, staff and students will help to keep the environment clean by
spending time cleaning up their schoolyard and nearby areas. St. Victor
believes in doing their part to keep planet Earth clean.
May 10: Weather
permitting, staff and students will experience the workload of carrying water
jugs as they embark on a Water Walk to see how some children in other parts of
the world spend their days.
June 14: Community
Fun Fair BBQ. Come out and enjoy an evening from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. of
fun and gathering. The schoolyard will be packed with games, bouncy
castles and activities for children to enjoy; BBQ and other yummy treats
available for purchase. Please come out and support this worthy cause that
helps support ongoing initiatives for the students. If you would like to donate
any prizes ahead of time that can be raffled off, please feel free to drop them
off at the school office before June 5.
June 20: Our
Year End Mass to celebrate a year of learning. The mass will take place
at St. Rose at 9:45am after students walk over to the church. If
inclement weather, mass will be at the school.
St. Andrew’s
Public School
June 14: Annual Fun Fair, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m.
Small
business ventures that want to sell products can rent a vendors tent at the fun
fair.
We are
accepting donations from community members and businesses who want to support
our fundraising efforts.
For details
on the above items, contact Eleni Karipidis-Herrera: ekaripidisherrera74@gmail.com.
Town
Centre YMCA:
230 Town Centre Court
Scarborough, ON M1P 4Y7
Tel: 416-296-9907 Ext 400
Fax: 416-296-8981
The
YMCA has a promotion that gives anyone the chance to try the YMCA FREE for two weeks. People interested
should come to the YMCA during hours of operation with an ID and request the two
week pass.
Councillor Michael Thompson
Tel:
416-397-9274 councillor_thompson@toronto.ca
Free
CPR Training with Toronto Paramedic Services
Thursday,
April 25, 6:00 p.m.-9:00p.m. at McGregor Community Centre (2231 Lawrence Avenue
East)
To
reserve a spot call 416-397-9274 or email councillor_thompson@toronto.ca . Walk-ins are also
welcome, though space will be limited.
Community
Environment Day
May 18, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at McGregor Community
Centre (2231 Lawrence Avenue East)
Compost Days: May 11- May 12
Time & Location: To be
determined
Community Picnic
June
8 at Thomson
Memorial Park
Time: To be determined
Any residents who have additional
questions regarding the events are more than welcome to give us a call or
email! Also, I will add your email to our regular community updates so that you
can get all the information for all upcoming events.
Scarborough
Historical Society:
The Scarborough Historical
Society meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Bendale Public
Library, 1515 Danforth Road.
Free Admission -- Wheelchair
Access
March
26: Bendale Library, 7:30 p.m.
“Canada’s World Wonders” Power Point:
Ron Brown, author/historian
Take a journey across Canada to
visit our world-renowned
natural and historic landmarks
April
23: Bendale Library, 7:30 p.m.
“The Archaeology of Iroquoian Occupations of Toronto:1200-1650
AD” Power Point
David Robertson, Archaeologist at ASI
Exploring the rich record of remains
of ancient settlements of Indigenous communities.
May
28: TOUR: 6:30 p.m.
“Armadale Free Methodist Church
& Cemetery”
400 Passmore Ave. (Steeles/Markham
Rd. area)
Joanna McNeil, Guide
Contact: Jan
Howe,
Chair,
Programme Committee
416-759-6052
Support
Your Community:
You have probably noticed a lot of
homes for sale in our area. This also means that some of our long time members
are leaving and moving out of our community. In the last few years we have lost
a number of our long time members. New memberships have not replaced the number
of members we have lost. Maybe some of you have thought about supporting the
association, but never got around to it. Now would be a good time to do it.
Just like your expenses, our
expenses keep on going up. The membership is still $10.00 a year per household.
We are also looking for more e-mail
addresses, so we can better stay in touch with you. Bulk mail will always be
sent in Bcc, so your e-mail address
will not show up on anyone else’s e-mail.
If you are interested, call Mike at
416-438-8932, or email glenandrewcommunityassociation@gmail.com
Association
Board Members:
The majority
of our board members have been on the board of directors for a long time and
some of them are ready to step down.
From
our request for volunteers in our last newsletter, we have had a positive
response. We still need three or four more people to join us. We have a few
duties that need to be done on a regular basis. None of them are hard to do and
will not take much of your time. We have one duty that should be done by two
people; it is only done once a year and will only take a few days of your time.
We need
new members now to work with the current ones to ensure a smooth turn over of
duties.
If we
want to have a say in the changes and construction in our part of Scarborough,
we need to keep the Glen Andrew
Community Association active and involved in the community.
To get
involved with your community, please call Iain McLeod at 416-431-0097 for more
details or a meeting with him.
Birkdale
Arts Festival:
Formerly
known as Birkdale Art in the Park Saturday,
June 22: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
In the
Birkdale Ravine and Community Centre,
1299
Ellesmere Rd.
More
details to follow in our June newsletter.
Hope
to see many of you there.
If
you want to display or sell your work at the event, you can register now at birkdalearts@gmail.com
Scarborough
Museum:
(Thomson Park, east of Brimley, north of
Lawrence)
Established in 1962, the Museum tells the
tale of Scarborough’s rural past and the universal story of the experiences
faced by immigrants to the new land. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
For open hours which may vary between
seasons, refer to our website or call 416-338-8807.
APRIL:
·
April Weekends 12:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Events include: flower-themed
crafts, a special spring scavenger hunt that leads to a treasure. Sample
traditional chocolate cream puffs with delicious, spiced chocolate tea. Pay
What You Can.
Canadian Taste Buds: April 27 & 28
The monthly Canadian
Taste Buds recipe for April is luxurious chocolate tarts.
·
National Canadian
Film Day Screening: April 17
The
Breadwinner. Presented by Reel Canada, on April 17 great Canadian movies will
be available on air, on line and on foot at over 1,000 screenings across the
country. FREE
MAY:
·
Comic Book Day: May
4, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Meet
the artists and bring your comics plus a blanket to sit on (or your cape!) and
join a fun-filled afternoon that celebrates the colourful magazines. All ages
welcome. Pay What You Can.
·
Youth Day: May 4, 12:00
p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Celebrate
your week at Scarborough Museum. Admission is Pay What You Can. Enjoy giant
games on the lawn, leather stamping and a baking challenge.
·
May Weekends: Sat.
& Sun., 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Come in and try
savoury scones baked over the open fire, with a cup of tea. For Mother’s Day,
mom can enjoy some delicious treats while the kids make a Mother’s Day card and
try their hand at a paper tea cup craft. Pay What You Can.
Canadian Taste Buds: May 26 & 27
The monthly Canadian
Taste Buds recipe for May is a decadent cheesecake.
·
Doors
Open Toronto: May 26 & 27, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
At Scarborough
Museum, visit the Cornell House and McCowan Log House, check out what’s baking
and go on an exciting scavenger hunt. Prizes for all! FREE.
·
Jane’s Walk – St.
Andrew’s road: A snapshot of old Scarborough – May 4, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Join staff on this
FREE walking tour to explore the historic stretch of St. Andrew’s road. Guided
tours through the historic house are available with paid admission.
JUNE:
·
June Weekends: Sat.
& Sun., 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Play games from
around the world and go on an animal scavenger hunt. Enjoy lemon biscuits and
lemonade on the lawn.
·
P.A. Day Camp (Ages
6-11) June 7
Call
416-338-8807 for more information
The Art Guild of Scarborough
The Art Guild of
Scarborough’s Annual Spring Art Show & Sale returns Saturday, March 30 and
Sunday, March 31, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Centennial Recreation
Centre-Scarborough.
Members of the Art Guild include many local artists
who exhibit in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, ink, mixed media and
sculpture. The show features a wide variety of styles with over 300 works of
art by over 90 artists, many of whom will be in attendance. All works are
completely original and are for sale at reasonable prices.
Whether you
are looking for an original piece of art for your home, office, a gift for a
special someone or to celebrate the long awaited spring season —there’s
something for everyone’s taste. And speaking of taste, we also have something
to tantalize your taste buds: a lovely complimentary tearoom. So come out and
join us for a stroll through the many wonderful works of art and enjoy a wee
cuppa and a sweet treat.
The Art Guild
of Scarborough’s Spring Art Show and Sale will take place at Centennial
Recreation Centre-Scarborough, 1967 Ellesmere Road (between Markham Road &
Bellamy Road). The official opening and awards presentation will take place at
10:15 a.m., Saturday, March 30. The show continues from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday. No charge for parking.
The Art Guild of
Scarborough is a non-profit membership organization, which was formed in 1962
in order to bring together people with a mutual interest in the fine arts.
Celebrating
over 50 years of fine art!
For more
information, please visit www.theartguildofscarborough.com
Blog
Visit our blog at:
glenandrewcommunity.com. Get copies of newsletters as well as
updates
on community issues and events
Advertise
Your Business!
Our
newsletter reaches residents in 1,400
homes and 11 condominium buildings in our neighbourhood. All business cards
are also posted on our Business Partner
page on our blog which now has over 50,000 views.
To advertise your business
in the next newsletter and blog, please contact
Dave Jackson –
416-438-9846
Reminder – Upcoming GACA Meeting:
After
the March meeting, Monday, June 24, 2019
Newsletter
produced by Gemma Gallimore
Printed
by Paradise Print
|
The next
G.A.C.A. public meeting will be:
Monday, October
29, at 7:00 p.m.
Come and join us – new members always
welcome.
Meet your neighbours and
enjoy a coffee on us!
Meeting Agenda:
· Welcome by: Iain McLeod
· Guest Speaker: Jamie Rapos of
Petropoulos & Rapos
Barristers & Solicitors
· Membership Report
· Treasurers Report: Tom Bazanis
· New Business / Resident Issues
· Adjournment
Our guest speaker’s topics:
Our guest speaker, Jamie
Rapos, is one of our business partners. The outline of his presentation is:
· Wills and Estate Planning
· Joint ownership of accounts and real
property
· New Estate Tax Information Return
requirements
· Question and Answer period
The last time Jamie gave
a presentation at our meeting was October 2015. Many members were very pleased
with the information they got from him, and asked that we invite him again.
Please join us at our
meeting on October 29 to a meeting of good and helpful information.
Association Contacts:
President: Iain McLeod Tel: 416-431-0097
E-mail: execulife@rogers.com
Membership and General Information:
Mike Ehlers Tel: 416-438-8932
E-mail: mikehl@rogers.com
Advertisement:
Dave Jackson Tel: 416-438-9846
Newsletter & Blog Editor: Gemma Gallimore
E-mail: gemma.gaca@gmail.com
Our Association at Work
We
continue to work on your behalf with City Planning and the TTC regarding issues
which will have an impact on our community.
Recently,
we have been heavily involved with numerous issues regarding the continuation
of the Bloor Subway line up to Scarborough Town Centre from Kennedy station.
So far,
we have been able to prevent the demolition of the Esso gas station, the
Progress Plaza and the destruction of 2 hectares of the Frank Faubert woodlot.
We also were able to prevent the expropriation of 12 houses on McCowan Road.
We were
also able to have the city re establish a left turn lane at Ellesmere and
Grangeway. This was completed within one day of making our request.
Our
thinking with this request was to allow East or Westbound traffic on Ellesmere
who wished to go north on McCowan to have an alternate option over a left or
right turn at McCowan, as this is one of the busiest intersections in the city.
Our
most recent victory came regarding the intention to demolish the Progress
overpass at McCowan and create a new intersection with a traffic light.
This
would put the new traffic light approximately 70 Meters from Transit Road where
the buses exit the station. This would allow only two buses at a time if that
new light were red.
Since
all but three buses turn north coming out of the station, the traffic jams
would be horrendous. We requested that an independent traffic study be
conducted which concluded that the demolition should not proceed.
We also
deal with proposals for new development in our area, mostly condominiums and
town houses. In the last 12 months we have turned down 3 requests to demolish
the plaza at Brimley and Brimorton and build Stacked Townhouses. This request
would also have required the demolition of the 3 single family dwellings
adjacent to the plaza on Brimorton.
It is
also our intention to lobby for the continuation of the Sheppard subway from
Don Mills road east to Scarborough Town Centre and west to Downsview Station.
This will finally create a loop in our subway system.
Iain
McLeod
President
What’s on at our Churches:
St,
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews Road,
Scarborough, ON M1P 4N2
For further information
please call the Church Office at 416-438-4100 or email office@standrewsscarborough.ca
Office
hours: 9 to 12 Monday to Friday.
St. Andrew’s is very pleased to announce that our
new web site is up and running. It’s at
the same address: www.standrewsscarborough,com. Take a look some time.
P.A. Day Camps 2018-19: Information and registration are on the church website! The cost is
again $20 or $90 for all six days. There will be science, games, crafts,
cooking, Bible exploration, outings..... AND A LOT OF FUN. Registration is
available now!
Hand Bells anyone? If you
would like to join our beginner Tuesday evening bell choir, please phone the
church office for more details.
Saturday, December 8th, 5:00 to -7:00 p.m.One Starry
Night Enjoy a visit to the town of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus'
birth! Strike up a conversation with townspeople, follow shepherds to find Baby
Jesus and experience hands on activities along the way. Fun for the whole
family! $10 per family; $5 per person
Saturday,
November 3: Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Monday,
December 24: Christmas Eve Services, at 7:00, 9:00 and 10:30
Saturday, January 19:
at noon - Robbie Burns Dinner
Saturday, March 16, 2019: at 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Concert
Tickets can be reserved now, but will go on sale in February 2019.
St.
Rose of Lima Catholic Church
·
Annual Christmas
Bazaar:
Saturday,
November 24 --- 9.00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bake
table: Apple, Rhubarb, mixed fruit pies and other baked goods.
New and
nearly new table
Craft
table
Vendors
Raffle
and 50/50 draw
Tea
/coffee and light snacks room
Hope
to see you there.
·
Christmas Concert:
Saturday,
December 1 --- 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Goodwill
donation to Society of Saint Vincent De Paul
St.
Matthews Lutheran Church
3159 Lawrence Ave. East
Tel.
# 416-431-9252
Pastor Dereck Pillay invites all of
you to join us
·
Christmas
Bazaar: Craft & Bake sale
Saturday Nov. 24 --- 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Birkdale Community Centre:
1299 Ellesmere Rd.
Telephone # 416- 396-4069
Interested
in what's happening at the Birkdale Senior Centre?
Check out our new Website: www.birkdaleseniors.com
Annual Christmas Bazaar:
Saturday,
November 24 --- 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Come see
us transform into a Winter Wonderland of shopping. Dozens of vendors, selling
handmade crafts, gifts and jewelry. Check out our used books in our book room.
A Tea Room: to enjoy a tea, a coffee and a snack.
Town
Centre YMCA:
230 Town Centre Court
Scarborough, ON M1P 4Y7
Tel: 416-296-9907 Ext 410
Fax: 416-296-8981
Until
December the YMCA has a promotion that gives anyone the chance to try the YMCA
free for two week. People interested should come to the YMCA in our hours of
operation with an ID and request the two week pass.
Volume level at the
church:
We have
seen some of you go home during a break in the meeting. When Mike asked why
they were going home, the answer was that they could not hear what was being
said. Even though we thought that we had the volume level high enough, but found
out that in many cases we were not close enough to the microphone when we
speak.
As of
the October 29 meeting we will try to set the volume a bit higher and also try
to hold the microphone a bit closer. This should solve the problem.
We are
also asking you to do us a favour, when you have a question, please use the
microphone, just raise your hand and one of us will bring the cordless
microphone to you. That way everyone can hear the question asked.
Scarborough
Historical Society:
The Scarborough Historical
Society meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Bendale Public
Library, 1515 Danforth Road.
Free Admission -- Wheelchair
Access
October
23
“Back Roads of Ontario”
Ron Brown, Author
November
27
“Roughing It in the Brush”
Canadian Women Artists at Work
Arlene Gehmacher: Art Historian,
R.O.M.
January
22, 2019
“Exile Air: WWII’s Little Norway”
Andrea Baston, Author
All of the above are at Bendale
Library.
Contact: Jan
Howe,
Chair,
Programme Committee
Volunteers Needed:
Many of
us on the Board are getting up there in age. We need to start looking for
younger people to join us.
We need
volunteers who have the time and are willing to take on a task, like organize
the Association meetings, keep track of members, collect membership dues, help
at the yearly litter clean-up day, do the e-mail mail out, help with the
newsletter (like making sure we have enough street reps, have the
newsletters printed, organize the delivery).
Maybe start a neighbourhood watch. There
is always something that needs to be done.
If you
are interested, please call Iain McLeod at 416-431-0097,
or come to our next meeting.
Membership:
We have
lost a good number of supporting members in the last couple of years by them
moving into Retirement homes, Apartments, Condos and out of the area. If you as
a home/condo owner have ever considered becoming a member, but just did not get
around to it, now is as good a time as any to do it. Membership is still only
$10.00 a year per household.
If
you are interested, call Mike at 416-438-8932.
He will deliver a membership card to you.
Scarborough
Museum:
(Thomson Park, east of Brimley, north of
Lawrence)
Established in 1962, the Museum tells the
tale of Scarborough’s rural past and the universal story of the experiences
faced by immigrants to the new land. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
For open hours which may vary between
seasons, refer to our website or call 416-338-8807.
P.A. HOLIDAY AND MARCH BREAK CAMPS
Ages
6-11; Prices subject to change; Pre-register for camps online at www.toronto.ca/torontofun
or call 416-338-4386.
·
P.A. Day Camps: The boredom buster
for P.A. days! Bake over the hearth, make crafts, play games and explore the
park.
·
Holiday Camps: Make 19th
century toys, cook over the open hearth, play games and enjoy lots of outdoor
fun!
·
March Break: Experience settler
life and a March Break you will always remember! Have winter fun, learn settler
skills, and make crafts and cook on the wood stove.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
·
Family Weekends, 12
to 4 p.m.
Pay What You Can
Admission. Great family-friendly activities with something new and exciting
each day to do, taste and create!
·
Holiday Baking
Bonanza – Ages 6 to 12
Sunday December 3,
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bake holiday treats
in the woodstove and the hearth. Take home a recipe booklet and goodies to
share with the family.
$25 Course Code:
3018841
·
Birthday Parties: Parties include 1.5
hour museum program plus 1 hour use of party room. Fees: $200 plus tax for up
to 12 children. Themes include:
Party
like its 1899!
Time
Travellers
Pirates
and Treasure
Case
Cracking Spies
·
October Weekends 12
to 4 p.m.
Pay What You Can
Admission. Come enjoy some pumpkin spice muffins made in the woodstove and make
a pumpkin craft sample.
·
November Weekends 12
to 4 p.m.
Pay
What You Can Admission: Guess the secret ingredient in our Mystery Cake and
explore the museum through our mustache scavenger hunt.
·
December Weekends 12
to 4 p.m.
Pay
What You Can Admission. Come make some pop-holiday cards and try our delicious
spice muffins.
Information
from the Police
Constable Paul Rowe is the
community services officer at 43 division which serves the Glen Andrew area.
Modern
cars are much more difficult to break into and to steal compared to cars from
just a few years ago. As a result, the city of Toronto has seen a steady
decline in the theft of cars.
However,
43 division continues to see an increase in thefts from cars in which people’s valuables are being taken. Of note in
these thefts is that a use of force such as breaking car glass, using an
electronic device, or picking a lock is almost never observed.
Home
security footage has demonstrated on numerous occasions that the thefts from
cars are overwhelmingly crimes of opportunity and not of force. The footage
shows criminals walking up the driveway between cars, gently pulling on door
handles. In instances where doors are found
unlocked by the perpetrator, he or she can be seen entering the vehicle
and taking what is easily available. Locked doors are quietly checked and the
thief is then observed leaving the driveway if the doors are secure.
Fortunately,
thefts from autos are easily stopped by removing the desire and the opportunity
for the criminal. Thefts from vehicles typically have little pre-planning
behind them and providing even the slightest target hardening against theft can
be an effective deterrent.
Valuables
should be hidden or ideally removed from the vehicle to eliminate the desire of
a thief to enter a potential victim’s vehicle.
In removing the opportunity for
thefts from vehicles the optimal circumstance involves a locked car in a locked
garage, but this isn’t always possible with many residents having either a
garage full of their belongings or while many homes in Scarborough were built
with a carport.
On the many occasions that cars are parked outside, car doors
should be locked, the vehicle should be parked as close to the house as
possible, and light emitting diode (LED) fixtures should be employed that are
equipped with a light sensor. LED lights
with a light sensor are extremely efficient and they can make the would-be
perpetrator feel as though they are being observed when want to feel that they
are committing their crime in secret. A continuously lit driveway is preferable
to motion activated lights that deceive very few (care should be given to keep
the light to the homeowner’s yard).
Camera systems continue to improve in their quality and decrease
in price. They can be a valuable addition to any home security system, but in
general terms they do not deter criminal activity on their own, rather, they
record and assist the police in solving further crimes.
In addition to the steps discussed above that citizens can take
to eliminate thefts from vehicles, officers from 43 division would be delighted
to speak to individuals who would like to incorporate crime prevention through
environmental design strategies in and around their homes. There is no charge
for this service and those interested can email paul.rowe@torontopoliceservice.
Finally, residents are urged to contact the police if they are the
victim of an entry to their vehicle or they observe suspicious behavior. They
can fill out an online report found at “Toronto Police online reporting” if the
event happened during the night or in the recent past and the report will be
assigned to an investigator. These reports are of great value as thefts from vehicles often happen in a
series that the victim is unaware of. If
a theft in progress is observed or someone is seen running from the yard a call
to 911 is most appropriate.
The Art Guild of Scarborough
The Art Guild of
Scarborough’s annual Fall Art Show & Sale returns Saturday, November 3 and
Sunday, November 4, 10am-5pm at Scarborough Centennial Community Centre.
Members of the Art
Guild include many local artists who exhibit in oil, acrylic, watercolour,
pastel, ink, mixed media and sculpture. The show features a wide variety of
styles with over 300 works of art by over 90 artists, many of whom will be in
attendance. All works are completely original and are for sale at reasonable
prices.
Whether you are
looking for an original piece of art for your home, office, or with the holiday
season just around the corner, that special gift for the hard to buy for person
on your list—there’s something for everyone’s taste. And speaking of taste, we
also have something to tantalize your taste buds, a lovely complimentary
tearoom, so come out and join us for a stroll through the many wonderful works
of art and enjoy a wee cuppa and a sweet treat.
The Art Guild of
Scarborough’s Fall Art Show and Sale will take place at Scarborough Centennial
Community Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Road (between Markham Road & Bellamy
Road). The official opening and awards presentation will take place at 10:30am
– Saturday, November 3--the show continues from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and
Sunday.
The Art Guild of
Scarborough is a non-profit membership organization, which was formed in 1962
in order to bring together people with a mutual interest in the fine arts.
Celebrating over 50
years of fine art!
For more information,
please visit www.theartguildofscarborough.com
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Reminder – Upcoming GACA Meeting:
After
the October meeting, Monday, March 25, 2019
Newsletter
produced by Gemma Gallimore
Printed
by Paradise Print
Glen Andrew Community Newsletter - June 2018
Meetings
are held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 115 St. Andrews Rd.
The next
G.A.C.A. public meeting will be:
Monday, June
25, at 7:00 p.m.
Come and join us – new members always
welcome.
Meet your neighbours and
enjoy a coffee on us!
Meeting Agenda:
·
Welcome
by: Iain McLeod
·
Guest
Speaker: Brock Godfrey
·
Membership
Report
·
New
Business / Resident Issues
·
Adjournment
A
note about our guest speaker’s topic:
Brock
Godfrey is a volunteer presenter for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Topic:
Recognize, Reject and Report fraud attempts.
Fraud
by telephone, Internet and mail is a serious national problem. It steals your
money, your identity and even your self- respect. Protect yourself by learning
to recognize fraud. Familiarize yourself with tips and information.
Those
who have attended his presentations have found it very informative. Brock
answered many questions from the audience. Information hand outs were also
available. For more detailed information, come and join us at the meeting.
Association
Contacts:
President: Iain McLeod Tel: 416-431-0097
E-mail: execulife@rogers.com
Membership and General
Information:
Mike Ehlers Tel:
416-438-8932
E-mail: mikehl@rogers.com
Advertisement:
Dave Jackson Tel: 416-438-9846
Newsletter & Blog Editor: Gemma Gallimore
E-mail: gemma.gaca@gmail.com
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A
Message about our Litter Clean-up Day:
On
Saturday April 21, 2018 we held our annual Litter Clean-up Day. Although the
day started off rather cool, it did warm up and considering there was still
snow in the wood lots and shady areas and some areas were still quite wet, we
were fortunate enough to attract just over 100 volunteers who helped with
organizing and picking up the litter which accumulates on our streets and in
our parks and ravines.
A big Thank
You to all of you who came out to help.
As
always, we started out with a coffee, tea or soft drink; muffins donated by
Montmartre Bakery; donuts and cookies donated
by Tim Hortons.
I
would also like to thank Steve Falconer who manned the barbecue for us again
this year.
Thanks
to the following community minded companies and individuals who provided either
product or gift certificates for the barbecue, or prizes or gift certificates
for the prize draw at the end of the day:
Crab
Tree & Evelyn,
Estee
Lauder,
Broadway
Fashions,
Boston
Pizza,
Milestone's,
Jack
Astor's,
Canyon
Creek,
Caryl
Baker Visage,
FreshCo,
No
Frills,
GNC
(General Nutrition Company)
Tim
Hortons
Glenn
De Baeremaeker.
Thank
you also to Paradise Print for supplying the posters and EJ Bags & Boxes
for supplying additional garbage
bags.
Please
support these community minded local businesses whose contributions are in no
small part a reason for the success of this venture.
Iain
McLeod
President
G.A.C.A.
Scarborough Arts:
This year, Scarborough Arts has joined together with the
Midland Park Community Association, Glen Andrew Community Association and the
Birkdale Community Centre to make this year’s festival the best ever!
The Birkdale Art in the Park is an annual one-day community
outdoor arts festival held in the Birkdale Ravine and Community Centre. Over 40
local artists and craft-makers will have the opportunity to display their
work, discuss ideas and practices with fellow artists, and connect with the
broader Scarborough community.
Saturday, June 23 – 10.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Birkdale Community
Centre + Ravine.
1299 Ellesmere Rd.
Over 40
Arts Vendors / Yoga / Live Music /
Arts
Activities / Free + Accessible Workshops /
Community
BBQ + more.
For
more information go to: www.scarborougharts.com/baitp
Admission
is free.
What’s on at our Churches:
St,
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews Road,
Scarborough, ON M1P 4N2
For further information
please call the Church Office at 416-438-4100 or email office@standrewsscarborough.ca
Our website is www.standrewsscarborough.com
June 17th, Men’s Day (Also Father’s Day). Come and join our Men’s Day, 10:00 a.m. service
(summer hours) in a joyful expression of faith.
July 1st, Scarborough’s Canada Day Parade.
Once again St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church expects to participate
in Scarborough’s Canada Day Parade.
July 9-13 and July 16-20, DOXA
presents WORD! Day Camp at St. Andrew’s – for students
entering Grades 1 - 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information visit www.standrewsscarborough.com
Sundays in July
and August, at 10:00 a.m.
The children's program (3
years to Gr. 6) will be based on the popular Veggie Tales cartoons (except the
long weekends, when we will have Movie Sunday)!
All kids are welcome.
September 8, Community Festival, 4:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with free activities and snacks for families and people of all
ages.
PA Day Camps: We will begin accepting registrations for next year's P.A. Day Camps in
June. The cost will be $90 for all six days or $20 per day. Adult staff is on
site at all times. We are planning games, theme days, outings, Bible learning,
science experiments, crafts and cooking. Registration forms are available on
the church website or at the church building.
Worship Services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. resume
September 9th
Birkdale Community Centre:
1299 Ellesmere Rd.
Telephone # 416- 396-4069
Interested
in what's happening at the Birkdale Senior Centre? Check out our new Website:
Saturday, June 16 -- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Birkdale
seniors is hosting a garage sale. One man's junk is another man's
treasure.
Come and
find your treasure here at Birkdale CC
Saturday, June 23 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Birkdale
Art in the Park.
For details, see the Scarborough Arts advertisement in this newsletter.
Sunday Sept. 9 – 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration can be done
for all fall programs.
Please
note changes are happening with the registration process this fall. For
more info call 311 or Birkdale CC.
Our City Councillors:
Glenn De
Baeremaeker:
Tel.3 416-392-0204
Glenn’s
movie nights in July will be on Friday nights.
July 6 – Lee
Centre Park (112 Corporate Drive)
July 13 – Knob
Hill Park (625 Brimley Road)
July 20 – St. Andrews Park (50 Brimorton Drive)
July 27 – Cedar Grove Park (100 Farmbrook Road)
Check for
Glenn’s flyers for time and movie titles.
Michael Thompson:
Tel. # 416-397-9274
Sunday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m.
Canada
Day Parade
Brimley
Road from Ellesmere Road to Thomson Park
Friday, July 6 -- 6:00 p.m . – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 7 – 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 8 – 11:00 am to – 7:00 p.m.
Taste of
Lawrence Festival
Location: Lawrence Ave. E. from
Warden Ave. to Birchmount Rd.
Saturday July 14th – 11:00am to 2:00pm
Councillor
Thompson Annual Community Picnic –McGregor Community Centre
2231
Lawrence Avenue East
You can
see the full schedule at www.wexfordbia.ca
Town
Centre YMCA:
230 Town Centre Court
Scarborough, ON M1P 4Y7
Tel: 416-296-9907 Ext 410
Fax: 416-296-8981
There are some exciting new things happening at the Scarborough YMCA:
1.
We just finished major
renovations of all our fitness areas including brand new cardio and weight
machines.
2.
New classes we’ve added
include Arriba (cardio Latin dance), Barre (ballet style workout), MuscleFit,
Chair classes, and a new Line Dance program.
3.
We have added new, more
affordable membership categories:
a.
Young Adult (15-29 yrs) -
$44.07 monthly*
b.
2-Person General Membership
– monthly $83.62 ($41.81 per person)*
c.
2-Personal Plus Membership
- monthly $168.37 ($84.19 per person)*
d.
Summer student memberships
also available
*Includes HST
Scarborough
Historical Society:
The Scarborough Historical
Society meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Bendale Public
Library, 1515 Danforth Road.
Free Admission -- Wheelchair
Access
September 25
“Lost Toronto”
Power
Point
Richard
Fiennes-Clinton, Author and Tour Guide,
Muddy
York Tours
History
of demolished architecture in Toronto
October 23
“Back
Roads of Ontario” Illustrated
Ron
Brown, Author, Tour Guide/Lecturer
The
presentation gives travellers the information and maps needed to explore
Ontario in a new and creative way.
Admission:
FREE Plenty of parking
Note: The
Society does not meet in June, July and August.
Contact: Jan
Howe,
Chair,
Programme Committee
Scarborough Museum:
(Thomson Park, east of Brimley, north of
Lawrence)
Established in 1962, the Museum tells the
tale of Scarborough’s rural past and the universal story of the experiences
faced by immigrants to the new land. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
For open hours which may vary between
seasons, refer to our website or call 416-338-8807.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
·
June Weekends
June 2 – Jun 30
Every Sat. & Sun.
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy lemonade or
chocolate crème candy from the museum’s historic kitchen; board games, an
animal scavenger hunt for kids.
Admission: Pay What
You
·
Canadian Taste Buds:
June 23 &24
The monthly Canadian
Taste Buds recipe for June is lemon tarts.
·
Canada Day – July 1,
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Annual celebration in
Thomson Memorial Park
·
Summer Evenings, 1:00
p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Themes
include: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, Treats, Dance and Cottage in the
City.
Admission:
Pay What You Can
SUMMER CAMPS
·
Ages
5-12. Pre-register for camps online at www.toronto.ca/torontofun
or call 416-338-4386.
Themes include:
·
Amazing race Scarborough (Age 6-11) Jul 3-6; Aug 7-10
·
Flashback
(Ages 6-11) Jul 9-13; Aug 13-17
·
Mission
Possible (Ages 6-11) Jul 16-20; Aug 20-24
·
Carnival
Fun (Ages 6-11) Jul 23-27; Aug 27-31
·
Chef
It Up! (Ages 6-11) Jul 30-Aug 3
·
September Weekends – 12:00
p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Celebrate
apple treats all month long
Pay
What You Can
·
October Weekends
Sat. Oct 6, 12:00
p.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Make
a decoupage lantern and ghostly craft to decorate your home. Enjoy Devil’s Food
Cake and Witches Brews.
·
Oct 27 & 28 is Canadian Taste
Buds – make Caramel Crème Candy, a traditional and historic candy recipe from
the 19th century that is still popular today.
Admission:
Pay What You Can
Police in Scarborough
are warning the public about an increase in distraction thefts:
Constables
Julie Campbell and Paul Rowe, both of 43 Division, are working with auxiliary
officers to raise awareness of the thefts and robberies in an effort to prevent
them.
“Our goal would be to let people know that these
things are happening because ultimately the people themselves, the citizens,
are their own best defence,” Campbell said. “It’s about maintaining your
personal space and just being cognizant that this kind of stuff happens.” Police are seeing four different distraction
theft techniques:
·
The
flat tire: The victim is told he/she has a flat tire. While the victim looks at
the tire with a suspect, a second suspect steals the victim’s purse or wallet.
·
Jewelry
switch: The victim is asked for directions in a busy parking lot. As a thank
you, the victim is given jewelry. When the costume jewelry is applied, the
victim’s real gold jewelry is removed.
·
Scattering
coins: A woman drops her purse in a mall, scattering coins. A young girl
assists her “mother” in picking up the coins while blocking the path of the
victim, who usually then tries to help the child. The mother or an accomplice
then steals the victim’s wallet.
·
PIN
watch: The victim is watched at a checkout counter and his/her PIN is recorded
by the next person in line. A second suspect is outside and distracts the
victim with a question while the suspect from the store comes along and steals
the victim’s wallet or just a credit or debit card. “We’ve seen that they will
remove the wallet, take out a credit or debit card and then put the wallet
back,” Campbell said. “What is perhaps amazing is sometimes it takes a while
for people to realize that they’ve been victimized.”
Campbell
said police typically see an increase in robberies and distraction thefts in
warmer weather because more people are out and about and their bracelets and
necklaces are more visible.
Typically
three suspects, two females and a male, are involved in a distraction theft
though sometimes a child is also used in the crime. “It doesn’t fit your mental
image of the robber,” Campbell said.
Rowe
said the distraction thieves work well as a team, preying on people’s goodwill.
“They’re doing this on a very regular basis and using it as a source of
income.” Rowe offered one somewhat
unusual crime prevention tip: say hello to people around you. “Not only are you
being friendly, but you are acknowledging that person that you see them,” he
said. “It is not accidental that many large retail stores have a greeter at the
front door. They are personalizing people as they come in, in a very friendly
way...and they’ve seen a reduction in shoplifting.” Police also offer the following advice to
avoid becoming a victim:
•
cover up your jewelry;
•
walk with confidence;
•
remain alert and observe people around you;
•
travel with someone;
•
if you do become a victim, call police immediately.
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St. Andrews Public School
Fun Fair
June 21: 4:00
pm to 8:00 p.m.
Admission price is $10 in advance; $15 at the event.
Toddlers under 4 are free.
Admission includes DJ entertainment (including a visit from
Reptilia),
a bounce house, silent auction, photo booth,
henna tattoos,
face painting, hair braiding and games.
Vendors are welcome to rent a table, sponsor the event or
donate prizes.
For information,
Contact Katy: 416-833-7344
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