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| Jan Nguyen and Ren |
Jan Nguyen’s new drop-in and play centre at 1517 Bayview Ave. had its grand opening today (Saturday, March 1, 2014). It is fairly unique concept which drew a large crowd of friends, acquaintances and fresh customers. Play Cafe is an opportunity for children to play and perform simple crafts while their parents have a snack, a cup of coffee and perhaps socialize a little. On this day there was entertainment in the morning and by 1 p.m. many kids were in a supervised group painting cups. Play is an idea which Ms. Nguyen worked on with her husband Crown Attorney Henry Poon from their Davisville Village home. She and her husband are parents and long-time South Bayview residents, Jan Nguyen noted as she hefted her daughter Ren into her arms. Ms Nguyen also has an extensive communications background. She worked for a decade for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment in communications. “I was in the fire department,” she conceded on suggestion. “We put out the fires.” The extended concept of Play Cafe includes drop-in play spaces, creative workshops, coffee and healthy snacks as well as availabilities for private parties. Learn more at www.playcreativecafe.com.
