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| A yellow rose was presented to every mom as they left the Gardener’s Cottage. |
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| A large banner thanking all those that sponsor Toronto Beach Rotary throughout the year is hung on the Cottage verandah. |
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| The cottage parlour is an elegant setting for the Tea. |
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| Rotarians did a sterling job pouring the tea – James and Gord vied for tips. |
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| Barb never misses a chance to talk about the history of the cottage and show off TB Rotary’s Cottage Tour magazine. |
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President Heather had the pleasure of announcing the 3 raffle prize winners.
L to R: Lynda, Heather, Barry, Anwar, Jan. |
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Mother’s Day Tea & Raffle at the Gardener’s Cottage
Sponsored by Pippins Tea Company
Sunday May 9
This is such a happy event! It was a tad cold outside for May, but no one minded. Inside the tables were set beautifully, and the tea was superb. Thank you to our sponsor Barb DeAngelis, owner of Pippins Tea Company, for bringing her knowledge of teas, her fundraising energy and her generosity to the day. Pippins handled all the Tea ticket sales, and due to last year’s success and the page 2 story in Beach Metro News, we sold out in a few days. Too bad the Cottage can’t hold more people, but then it would lose some of its charm.
A special thank you goes out to Zane Patisserie & Boulangerie, 1842 Queen St. East, for donating 120 freshly baked, melt-in-your-mouth croissants for the Tea. Rotarians made more than 300 delicious party sandwiches, and the menu included fresh strawberries, lemon squares, cookies and chocolates.
Tea ticket proceeds went to one of our major community programs, the monthly Seniors Movie at the Fox Theatre. For more on the movies, check our Home page and Upcoming Events page.
This year we took advantage of the Tea’s popularity by adding a Mother’s Day Raffle. Raffle Tickets were sold at Pippins, through some of the dedicated Providence staff, and our Club members. We were fortunate to have fabulous prizes donated by artists and businesses in the Beach community. The draw was held at the Tea, and here are the winners:
1st Prize: “The Boardwalk” limited edition signed print by Bill Taylor,
framed, donated by Mary Cserepy-Taylor on behalf of the Beach Guild of Fine Art. Value $350.
WINNER: Paula Kerr
2nd Prize: 18” Cultured Pearl necklace and matching earrings donated by
Atelier Jewellery Boutique. 1584 Queen St. East. Value $250.
WINNER: Luci Anderson
3rd Prize: Dinner for 4 at Balsam Restaurant, Queen St. East. Value $200.
WINNER: Lisa Vivian
Proceeds from the sale of the raffle tickets are being donated to Providence Health Care Adult Day Program. This most needed and successful program supports those with Alzheimers and related conditions, and their caregivers by offering a safe and caring place to meet.
Tea and Raffle Committee 2010: Barb Dingle, Jan Lyall, Lynda Webster, Theresa Tunnell, and Barb DeAngelis of Pippins Tea Company. |
President Heather washed tea cups for 3 hours, while Jan and Theresa set up the luscious tiered plates. Anwar served tea and got his picture taken.
Barry made sure that everyone had a raffle ticket!
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| The happy gang from Pegasus Community Project were out in force again this year, loaded with high spirits and lots of pledge $$$. Thank you all. |
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| As well as being return Platinum Sponsors, TD Canada Trust bowlers brought in the most pledge dollars for one team. |
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| Templehouse Renovation got the vote for Team Spirit, but it was a close run race. |
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| Return Gold Sponsors Tails Pet Supplies showed their kids a great time. |
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| Longtime supporter Rotarian Jan brought along friends Karsten, Jack, Bobby, Chris and Henry, who had a ball! |
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| The Waters family are Bowlathon PROs. Thanks for your support. |
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Bowl for the Beach Bowlathon 2010
Lots of fun. Lots of $$$.
We had a ball!
Our annual Bowlathon was held on Saturday, April 10 at O’Connor Bowl. We had a full house, every lane hopping with community spirit. It is wonderful to see so many familiar faces return to our annual fundraiser.
Thank you to everyone, the sponsors both long-time donors and new, the gift donors and the hundreds of folks who pledged dollars.
Your support is essential for Rotary to continue to reach out to neighbourhood and international charitable causes.
Click here for charities we serve
This year we welcome an impressive group of new sponsors: Investors Group – Gordon Kennedy, The Rotary Club of Southampton, Alpine General Contractors, Thoughtworks, BMO Nesbitt Burns – Theresa Tunnell, Beaches Optometry Clinic – Dr. Linda Chan, Canadian Dyers and Dry Cleaners, The Gull and Furkin, Hair Dynamix, Vision Packaging Services. |
Shi-bon-bons Siobhan, Jason, Jay, Miro and Geoff rolled in the strikes and spares.
Regulars at Rotary’s monthly Senior Movie at the Fox enjoyed the day of good fellowship and bowling.
Platinum Sponsors – $1,000
Portlands Energy Centre – $1,500
Investors Group, Gordon Kennedy
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD/Canada Trust
The Rotary Club of Southampton
Gold Sponsors – $500
Alpine General Contractors
Auto Doctor
Cycle Solutions
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
Nabors Paint
Pet Valu The Beach
ReMax Jan and Scott Lyall
Sandra Bussin, City Councillor Beaches East York
Sherrin Funeral Home
Tails Pet Food and Supplies
Templehouse Renovations
Thoughtworks
Silver Sponsors – $250
BMO Nesbitt Burns, Theresa Tunnell
The Balmy Beach Club
Beach Dental
Beach Metro News
Beach Valumart
Beaches Optometry Clinic, Dr. Linda Chan
Britannia Printers
Canadian Dyers and Dry Cleaners
The Gull and Furkin
Hair Dynamix
Jaimco Doors and Windows
Lynn Gordon Research
Maria Minna MP Beaches East York
Michael Prue MPP Beaches East York
Stonehenge Landscape
Trinity Gallery
Will Molson CA and Christine Raffan CGA
Friends – $100
Dr. Ty Ashcroft B Kin, DC, DAc
Pippins Tea Company
Vision Packaging Services
PRIZES donated by:
Cycle Solutions -- Kingston Rd
Roy Thomson Hall
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
ReMax Scott and Jan Lyall
Virgin Radio 99.9 / Billie and Mad Dog
The Body Shop, Queen East
Living Lighting
We all look forward to next year and hope to see you there for another rousing “Bowl for the Beach” Bowlathon. THANK YOU from all the charities we support. We cannot do this without YOU.
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Kingston Road
Christmas Parade
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Toronto Beach Rotary joined the parade again this year dressed up for an old fashioned Christmas. The parade route was packed with families and friends from the neighbourhood, and everyone enjoyed the spirit of the season. It was a glorious day. |
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Meals for a Mine Free World
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at 6.30 PM
The Beacher Café, 2162 Queen St. East |
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Thanks to the fantastic crowd that attended this annual fundraiser, we had a record breaking evening. 80 most generous people gathered at the Beacher Café, where the food was spectacular, the auction over the top, and the evening’s keynote speaker was exceptional in her experience and down to earth presentation of a topic that not many of us are familiar with.
Each year, people across Canada and around the world come together to enjoy a fundraising event to help end the global landmine crisis. Meals for a Mine Free World is an opportunity for us to enjoy a meal and fellowship, and help solve the global landmine crisis. Landmines kill or mutilate 20,000 people a year; in some countries, half of the victims are children. Long after wars end, this weapon stays in the ground taking lives and limbs. |
Rotarians Jan and Heather present our biggest cheque ever to Canadian Landmines' Treasurer and fellow Rotarian Chris Snyder. |
| Canada is playing a leadership role in the movement to eradicate landmines. Our keynote speaker, Paddy Torsney, was a delegate to the Ottawa Convention to Ban Landmines (1998). A warm and dynamic speaker, Paddy discussed how our dollars will save lives and give thousands of people who live in mine infested regions the chance to build a future. Paddy described the work that specially trained dogs do to safely seek out landmines and how important it is to continue with all the programs related to ridding the world of these life threatening weapons. |
Thank you to the following for their most generous support.
Clear-a-Landmine Raffle
2 Dinners and 1 lunch, each for two at The Beacher Café
Peter Martineau
Framed Print of The Gardener’s Cottage
Jan Lyall
Men’s Athletic Jacket
Toronto Beach Rotary Club
Seasonal Flower Bouquet
Beachwood Flower shop |
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Rotary Foundation Walk
Sunday September 27, 2009
The walk was a great success and as always lots of fun.
A full report to follow. |
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3rd Annual Beach Jazz Tune Up Run and Walk
Sunday, July 26, 2009
This was the third annual Jazz Run that takes place during the fantastically popular Beaches International Jazz Festival. It is the official Tune Up Run for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, assisted by the Beaches Running Room.
First year attendance was 350, second year 500 and this year saw the 1000 mark, an amazing turnout. The runners enjoy the trail and landmarks along the way, and consider this a terrific opportunity to prepare for the September marathon. The start was at the south end of Kew Gardens and moved west along the Martin Goodman Trail (paved bicycle path). The 20K run turned at Queen’s Quay.
Rotarians served up BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs to the ravenous runners compliments of LIDO’S. Ignoring thunderstorms, an afternoon of JAZZ in the PARK concluded a very successful day on a high note.
75% of the entry fee for the Beaches Jazz Tune Up Run is donated to a great cause, The Toronto Beach Rotary Club in support of the Toronto East General Hospital Foundation.
Thank you to all the brilliant organizers and dedicated volunteers for making this a memorable day for everyone. |
Alan Brookes, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Race Director, prepares the runners with last minute instructions and words of encouragement.
Happy faces at the end of 20K, these runners were among the first to finish.
Our thank you banner in honour of the sponsors who donate to Toronto Beach Rotary throughout the year hangs over the package drop for all to see.
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Gardener's Cottage Dream Tour has ended and was a success in every way.
Go to our Gardener's Cottage page for before and after pictures, contact information for the designers who participated and thank you's. |
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