Category: Calendar Events

Festive delights: December’s Yuletide celebrations

Leaside United Church
822 Millwood Road, Toronto, ON
416-425-1253 www.leasideunited.org

  • Advent Event – All Ages Afternoon Drop In – Fri, Dec 8, 12:30 – 4:00pm
  • Carols by Candlelight Service at Leaside United Church – Sun, Dec 10, 7:30pm
    – A joint musical celebration with Northlea United Church
  • Quiet Christmas Service – Thu, Dec 21, 7:30pm
  • Advent IV (10:30 am); All Ages Family Christmas Eve Service with Junior Choir (4:30 pm); Christmas Eve Communion Service with Chancel Choir (8:00 pm) – Sun, Dec 24 Services
  • plus

  • Grief Support Group. Jan 10 – May 1, 2024, 2:00-3:30pm
    Facilitated by Jean Marie Suchora, Minister of Pastoral Care.
    No cost for participation.

Northlea United
125 Brencliffe Road
northleaunited.ca

  • Carols By Candlelight – Sun Dec 3, 7:30pm
  • Caroling in the Pines with Surprise Guest – Sat Dec 9, 7:00pm

St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church
1847 Bayview Avenue
416-485-2656 saintaugustine.ca

  • Gingerbread House Decorating – Dec 14, 6:00pm (pre-registration required)
  • Family Friendly Christmas Eve Worship – Dec 24, 4:00pm
  • Candlelight, Carols, and Communion – Dec 24, 7:00pm

St. Cuthbert’s Leaside
1399 Bayview Avenue
416-485-0329 stcuthbertsleaside.com

  • Quiet (Blue) Christmas Service – Dec 17, 4:00pm
  • Carols with Friends – Dec 18, 7:00pm
  • Christmas Eve Family Service – Dec 24, 4:00pm
  • Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist with Candelight – Dec 24, 8:00pm
  • Christmas Day Service – Dec 25, 9:00am

Manor Road United Church
240 Manor Road East
manorroadunitedchurch.com

  • Santa Pancake Breakfast – Sat Dec 2, 9:30am-12:00pm
  • Outdoor Nativity (with live animals!), carols and the Christmas story – Dec 17, 5:00pm
  • Blue Christmas Service – Wed Dec 20, 4:30pm
  • Christmas Eve Family Service – Sun Dec 24, 4:00pm

Leaside Presbyterian Church
670 Eglinton Ave. E.
416-422-0510 leasidepc.ca

  • Leaside Christmas Memories – Sun Dec 10th @ 10:30am
  • Choir Carol Service – Sun Dec 17th @ 10:30am
  • Christmas Eve Service – Sun Dec 24th @ 10:30am

Did someone say PUPPIES?

The Sleuth of Baker Street has sent out a reminder to stop by their bookstore at 907 Millwood Road on Saturday, November 18th 2023 at 1pm, and meet some future Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide (LFCDG) puppies — a most adorable cluster of furry kids. 🐶❤️

Learn about the great work the puppies and the Lions Foundation are doing. When you’re done gushing over the puppies, not too much slobbering and kissing, please, they are in training after all, consider supporting the funding for Service Dogs by purchasing an adorable 2024 Puppy Wall Calendar ($18) or by making a donation to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Head over to sleuthofbakerstreet.ca for more details and a link to the Lion’s donation page.

“Deck the Halls” with Milne House Garden Club – Dec 5th

Deck the Halls with Milne House Garden Club!

Get into the festive spirit with Milne House Garden Club’s annual Christmas workshop! Join them for an enchanting day of creativity led by the talented Michael Erdman, a gardening enthusiast with a passion for floral design.

In these hands-on workshops, you’ll have the chance to craft your very own festive swag, perfect for adorning doors, windows, mantles, or tabletops.

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden, Floral Hall, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. (@ Leslie), Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2
Times: (2 time slots available) 1pm or 7pm
Cost: $50 (All Materials Included)
Payment: By cheque or e-transfer

Michael Erdman, the host and designer, brings decades of gardening and horticultural expertise. A former president of the Beach Garden Society, Michael’s accolades include awards at major flower shows like Canada Blooms and the CNE.

Join Milne House in creating beautiful decorations while supporting a meaningful cause —- proceeds go to the Children’s Education Department of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Let’s make this festive season even more special by spreading joy and creativity!

Leaside Curling Club hosting 5th Toronto Hope Bonspiel

This Saturday November 4th, Leaside Curling Club is playing host to the Toronto Hope Bonspiel

Toronto Hope is a women’s charity bonspiel that raises funds for the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook. This is the 5th anniversary of the event, and it is the first time that it is being hosted by Leaside Curling Club. This year alone, the total amount raised to date is over $70,000 so far, with a few more days of fundraising to go. And the total raised since the event began is now over $200K!

There are 32 women’s teams from across the GTA that will be participating. Special guests for the dinner reception at the William Lea room are CBC reporter Devin Heroux and Olympian Marnie McBean.

For more information about this event please visit: torontohope.ca

Pumpkin Parade 2023: Keep the Jack-o-lanterns glowing

Even though Halloween has come and gone, the spirit of the season lives on at Toronto’s Pumpkin Parades. 🎃

Gather with your neighbours at Trace Manes Park (110 Rumsey Rd, 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) or June Rowlands Park (220 Davisville Ave, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) to admire the flickering lights of lingering jack-o’-lanterns. Bring your pumpkins, and keep the spirit of Halloween alive. The City provides organic disposal bins to help with post-event clean up. Bins are collected and processed to create compost that can be used in City parks and gardens.

Discover more participating parks across the city at: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/pumpkin-parades/

Community Consultations with SEDRA & BARA – Oct. 17th

South Eglinton Davisville Resident’s Association (SEDRA)

All eyes on Yonge & Hillsdale/Manor.

A Community Consultation Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM regarding 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9-11, 21, & 31 Hillsdale Avenue East & 12-18 Manor Road East.

The face of Yonge Street in Davisville Village is changing dramatically. A new development proposal promises to shake up the street even more. Attend this community consultation and make your views heard. The meeting will discuss an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to allow for the construction of a 29-storey (98 metres excluding the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 486 units, of which, 31 are rental replacement units.

Register:
toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r178857bdd2eee493574c8e0838c862af

Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA)

There is a Community Consultation Meeting for 1802 Bayview Avenue (the current site of Bayview Car Wash) scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The application proposes a 46-storey (156 metres to top of mechanical penthouse) residential building with 384 square metres of retail at grade along Bayview Avenue. In total, 419 residential units are proposed for a gross floor area of 28,959 square metres, with a density of 20.5 times the site area. Also proposed are 44 parking spaces within two levels of underground parking. If you have views on this proposal, please attend the meeting and express yourself.

Register:
toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r753439fcb2e288706763e1aad2d5a83c

Please plan to attend these Community Consultation Meetings to ask how the proposed developments will impact your growing neighbourhood.

Serving smiles at the Annual St. Cuthbert’s Women’s Dinner

Indulge in an enjoyable evening at The Annual St. Cuthbert’s Women’s Dinner (which is served by the Gentlement of the Parish!) on October 20th, 2023, in Lamb Hall.

Doors open at 6:30 pm; dinner begins at 7:15 pm. Secure your tickets through Lorna Krawchuk or the church office (416-485-0329) by October 17th.

Support The Neighbourhood Office grassroots led initiatives while having a delightful time. Don’t miss out!

Celebrate fall at the 6th annual AppleFest! Sat. Oct 14th

Mark your calendar! Bayview-Leaside Business Improvement Area invites you to the 6th Annual AppleFest on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere with apple-themed treats, live entertainment, and exciting activities. This year, attendees can unleash their creativity with pumpkin painting, thanks to Sweet Potato’s generous support. The event is family and pet-friendly, promising a day of autumnal delights for all.

Date: October 14, 2023 (rain or shine)
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
— with entertainment and family fun between 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: Bayview Avenue from Parkhurst to Davisville

Have a look at some of the sights and scenes from AppleFest 2022!

And So It Goes… A Cabaret at St. Cuthbert’s Leaside, Oct 1st

St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside, cordially invites you to indulge in an enchanting afternoon of music at “And So It Goes… A Cabaret”, a captivating retrospective of Broadway songs presented by esteemed Canadian Baritone, Brett Polegato, accompanied by Pianist Robert Kortgaard. This musical journey holds a special significance for Brett, as he fondly reminisces his beginnings in the St. Cuthbert’s Choir during his university days. Now, returning to his roots, Brett graces the audience with a marvelous concert. Join them on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at 2 pm, at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside, followed by a light reception. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and can also be purchased at the door, or directly from the Church Office at 416-485-0329 for $30 plus applicable fees. All proceeds from this delightful event will contribute to supporting St. Cuthbert’s Ministry.