Happy New Year 2020!
Welcome to our January E-Newsletter which outlines the special and regularly scheduled events for the upcoming month. We also highlight the new logo banner for District 23, so that we are aligned with the National office of the organization.
Traditionally January is the month for new beginnings and resolutions for a happy, healthy life in the new year. For most of our readers, January allows a return to familiar and favourite activities within North York. For our newly retired members, this issue marks their first introduction to the events District 23 can offer in their retirement years.
The majority of our regular events are up and running this month and will begin the week of January 14 (with the exception of the North York Strollers, Cycling and Nordic Pole Walking.) We hope you can join us to meet new friends or renew familiar acquaintances!
The next issue of STONY Bridges will be published in March, 2020. Submissions are encouraged, and you can view the details on page 2 of the current issue of STONY Bridges. All of your entries should be emailed to:
mpcapotosto@sympatico.ca no later than January 15, 2020.
If you would prefer to have an electronic version of STONY Bridges delivered to your home email address, please contact Merv Mascarenhas at: mervyn.mascarenhas@outlook.com to make the necessary arrangements for your preference.
As always, please note that STONY Bridges provides full details for all District 23 events and the registration forms to participate. If you do not have your current issue handy, it can be located online at our District 23 website at:
Keep up to date with the North York District 23 website at:
http://district23.rto-ero.org/
We have not yet seen the full arrival of winter for those who are outdoor activity enthusiasts: wishing you the wintry conditions you need. For those who enjoy sunnier climates: we wish you safe travels and look forward to your return in the spring. For those who embrace what our city offers in the winter: great sports events with the Raptors and the Maple Leafs, Winterlicious events, the arrival of Hamilton the Musical, District 23 activities and time with friends and family, know that we are here for you!
Closing photo: Courtesy of Gerard MacNeil
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Bridge
Weekly sessions are held on Tuesdays throughout the month.
All are asked to assemble by 12:45 pm
Bridge Dates: January 14, 21 and 28, 2020
Convener Alan Ward continues to extend a warm welcome to all members interested in playing the game. For beginners, who would like to learn the game, basic instruction will be provided for those who have never played Bridge, or who have limited experience. Members are invited to bring a friend who is not an RTO member. All attendees are asked to contribute $3 per afternoon to defray costs of leasing the space.
The weekly sessions meet at Willowdale United Church on Kenneth Avenue, just north of Church St. (south of Finch, 2 blocks east of Yonge. Ample parking is available.
What a Game!
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Have-a-Java
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. NEW TIME!!
Have-a-Java continues to be a very popular social event which provides an opportunity to gather, socialize, renew or create friendships as well as meet members and conveners of the many District 23 activities.
We meet at Bayview Village in the east foyer in front of the LCBO on the third Wednesday of most months. Each member who signs in and joins the group, receives a $3.00 subsidy towards coffee and a treat. Come out and join us -- a great way to begin the New Year!
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Needlework and Craft Group
Thursday, January 16, 2020
9:30 a.m.
The door of this hard-working, fun loving group is open to embrace new members at any time throughout the year. The group meets on the third Thursday of most months from 9:30 am until noon at their location at the: Edithvale C. C. at 131 Finch Ave W, North York.
The members of this group have created many beautiful crafts featured at social gatherings such as the Champagne Breakfast, and the Holiday Luncheon table (pictured above), raffling items such as Christmas stockings and basket, scarves and hats. Monies were raised for this year's Service To Others project. Many other projects will be created for this organization throughout the year. Come and bring your talents to this amazing group of craft makers.
Photo Courtesy of: Vernon Paige
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Using Mobile Devices: From the Basics to Photography
Meeting Time: Friday, January 17, 2020
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Edithvale Community Centre,
131 Finch Avenue West, Dempsey Room, 1st Floor
This is a Special Interest Group that explores mobile electronic devices: smart phones, tablets, laptops, cameras and various topics associated with these tools. Several of the topics are generated by the interests of the group.
In December's workshop, Convener Vernon Paige discussed how to take perfect images over the Christmas season. Some time will likely be allocated to follow up that earlier session.
Agendas are mailed out to interested participants prior to each gathering, and Vernon will follow up with an email summary of what was accomplished together, along with related references and resources. Among other subjects highlighted are: useful and interesting apps for smart phones/tablets as well as websites for tablets and laptops.
For further information, contact Vernon Paige. PhotoGuy2019@gmail.com or
Vernon.Paige@gmail.com
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Book Club
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
District 23's monthly Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of most months at Edithvale Community Centre, 7 Edithvale Drive, North York. A range of literary genres are explored each year and occasionally guest speakers are invited to participate.
January's selection is: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
"Everyone in Shaker Heights was talking about it that summer: how Isabelle, the last of the Richardson children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the house down."
Goodread blurb
This novel has been adapted and will soon be an 8 part TV mini series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington.
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RTO/ERO EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
2020
$1500
(25 Scholarships are available)
Deadline: Close of Business January 31, 2020
Eligibility
If you can answer “Yes” to each of the following questions, you are eligible to apply:
- I am a student who is attending a post-secondary university, college, or other institute, in the final year/semester of my program, and when I graduate I will receive credentials that are recognized in Canada.
- I will graduate on or before September 30, 2020.
If you cannot answer Yes” to the questions above, you are not eligible.
To forward application add attachments:
1. Please create an email that will be sent to:
2. In the subject line of your email, please include your full name.
3. Attach the following documents in pdf (only format to use)
- The application
- Proof of enrolment
- Current academic/extra-curricular/co-curricular/
leadership letter of reference
- Current Community/volunteer/coordinator/employer
letter of reference
Download Application form:
https://www.rto-ero.org/programs-services/scholarship-program
Please note:
Only attachments in pdf will be considered. If zip files or links to the requested information are included, they will not be opened and therefore will not be considered.
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Toronto Symphony:
The Music of John Williams
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Roy Thomson Hall
Celebrate the undisputed King of Movie Music with a look back at four decades of John Williams' beloved works! With a particular focus on his legendary collaboration with Academy Award -winning director Steven Spielberg, there will be no shortage of fan favourites including themes from Jaws, Indiana Jones, Hook, Schindler's List and more. It's going to be a feast of film scores!
Cost: $50.00
Available Tickets: 20
Cut Off Date: February 5, 2020
Cheque payable to: RTO/ERO District 23
Mail to: RTO/ERO c/o Mary Valtellini
762 Clarence St.,Woodbridge, ON, L4V 8V2
Please find the registration form in STONY Bridges on p. 26. Your online copy is available on the front page of our website:
district23@rto-ero.org
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Health and Wellness Series
April, 2020
RTOERO Toronto District 16 is presenting a series of Health and Wellness Workshops on April 15, 22 and 29th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Their President Betty Lou Reynolds has extended an invitation to the members of District 23.
The registration fee is $10.00.
The workshops cover a wide variety of topics from estate planning to frauds and scams as well as updates on your insurance plans and benefits. There are also a couple of lifestyle workshops to provide motivation for our retired members to stay healthy and strong physically as well as mentally.
We encourage you to take a look at the workshop schedule posted below and see if there are programs that interest you...this is a great opportunity!
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