VOL. 36 NO. 12 December 2018 YEARS

Your FREE Neighbourhood News from the Beach to the Rouge

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Hey, You’re Not Santa ; 2 year-old Juliet Stewart bolted from the crowd at the Beaches Santa Claus Parade on Sun. Nov. 25th, to come face to face with... “GPS” of the Toronto Chapter of Guardians of the Children Club . Their mission is to recognize and react to child abuse and educate the public to do the same. He got a high five anyway.

Not So Happyland

By John Smee (3218 Eglinton Ave. E.) we (TPS) are more for criminal incidents.” logical reason for it. The Happyland Pub at 3218 Eglinton So it was on to AGCO. An email from So the officials did what they were sup - One thing is certain, men and women Ave. E. is a story about frustration. The Bluffs Ray Kahnert Senior Advisor, Communica - posed to do. The frustrating part for the start to gather outside the bar early afternoon Monitor first heard about problems in the tions revealed that: neighbours was the officials didn’t solve their and can be there until the wee hours of the small plaza just East of Markham Rd. in July “ The AGCO received one complaint (in problem. It was up to them. morning. And outside that bar is a place you 2018. We talked to the neighbours of the pub August 2017) concerning the licensed estab - To their credit what the neighbours and don’t want to be. There is a genuine feeling one evening and heard complaints about al - lishment at this address. Two AGCO Inspec - business owners have done is offered to buy of desperation and fear that permeates the leged patrons of the bar drinking, swearing tors visited the location and did not find any the building that the pub occupies. With the plaza parking lot. Those that do venture in, to and fighting in the parking lot. There was instances as described in the complaint. Fur - caveat that the current lessee and owner of go to the other businesses, move quickly and talk of drug use in stairwells as well as busi - ther the bartender confirmed they only sell al - the pub not be the tennant. The owner of the keep their eyes down. The Little Bavaria ness owners needing to step over people cohol for consumption on premise. The building has offered to sell it to them. With Resturant, 2 doors east of the Happyland Pub, passed out in those same stairwells when Inspectors reminded the staff person of abid - the caveat the purchasers deal with the owner has to close down early in the summer when coming in to work in the morning. There was ing by the rules and regulations of the LLA. of the pub. The lease on the space is up De - there are generally more people in the park - talk of aggressive panhandling by supposed One of the Inspectors followed up with the cember 31st 2018. Simply not renewing the ing lot. patrons of Happyland. With people congre - complainant and provided the details of the lease could lead to bigger problems for the The Happyland Pub has been around for gating outside the premises, it has created an inspection.” owner of the building. more than 10 years. And for the most part, atmosphere of dread and loathing for those One issue is that no one has actually wit - It takes a while to register when you has been a good neighbour. The current prob - who run businesses and for those who want nessed a drink being served at the bar and first enter the pub. Something is amiss. You lems started, according to the other occupants to patronize the neighbouring businesses. then taken outside. There is a very good take a long walk across the room to the bar of the plaza, a little over 2 years ago. That’s There was also talk of inactivity by local chance, of course, that the inspectors were before it strikes you. There is virtually no when the business was purchased by a new Councillor Gary Crawford and the Alcohol not there on a hot Saturday night in July place to sit down. It feels like you’re in some - owner. That owner did not respond to an in - and Gaming Commission of Ontario when the parking lot is especially lively. one’s basement. There are a couple of tables terview request for this story. (AGCO). So we checked. An email to Toronto Police Services and chairs near the windows and a decaying The colder months will bring some relief Your local councillor is not the place to brought this response from Crime Prevention old couch at the opposite end of the room for the neighbours as fewer people want to be take complaints about a business. That’s Officer, Constable Julie Campbell, 43 Divi - near the bar. Other than that, nothing. So if outside. But the warmer weather is just 6 dealt with by Municipal Licensing & Stan - sion: it is the bar patrons outside there may be a months away and still no solution in sight. dards (MLS). The councillors office con - “I completely understand their (business firmed that they had received a complaint owners/ neighbours) frustrations. Believe me about the pub and had pointed the business when I say Happyland is mentioned in some owners in the plaza towards MLS. Council - way or another at every single Crime Man - lor Crawford’s staff confirmed their last agement meeting due to a criminal offence email from the other business owners was a occurring there, a liquor licence check or “thank you” and they assumed the matter had proactive patrol. Officers in both uniforms been dealt with in a manner satisfactory to and plainclothes are there as much as possi - them. ble... Perhaps 311 could also be helpful in re - A check of complaints made about the porting garbage, urinating, loitering, and A woman asleep on the ground in the middle of the day. The parking lot in the plaza pub with MLS showed that there have been noise. Municipal licence officers handle any where the Happyland Pub is located. North side of Eglinton East of Markham Rd. no complaints made against the address investigations as it relates to all those things, E-edition of Bluffs Monitor available. 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By Derek Pinder is fitted with a dividing curtain so that two is a small charge for others. The long-awaited opening of the ex - activities can be held simultaneously. The However, we made a return visit panded facilities at the Birchmount Com - architectural design of the exterior is pleas - on the following Friday morning only munity Centre finally happened on October ing and manages to both complement and to find a deserted gym, no sign of the 27th. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, contrast with the existing building. The ex - advertised table tennis, and tarpaulins there was a lively and well attended recep - pansion was designed by CS&P Architects covering part of the floor to catch roof tion which included a playground, a pump - and built by Torcom Construction. leaks! The staff advised that there were kin carving experience and a colouring A broad range of activities has been no tables for table tennis and could not competition; all much enjoyed by neigh - planned for the new gym including hockey, provide any information on when other bourhood children. soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, activities would start. Our advice if The expansion provides a double gym - archery, carpet bowling, ballroom dancing you’re thinking of visiting the gym is Emily and Silja are enthusiastic pumpkin carvers nasium, change rooms, offices and a multi- and pickle ball but, oddly, no gymnastics. to phone ahead (416-396-4311). at the gym opening on October 27th. purpose room. The impressive gymnasium Many of the activities are free, while there ~ derek pinder Bluffs Monitor Vindaloo ~ A Taste of Northern India By John Smee a restaurant when you’re suprised by the While I’m waiting I get to sample what hancing the dish, bringing all the flavours to Vindaloo is the quintessential Scarbor - commonplace. The ubiquitous Samosa - at my companions have ordered. Chicken the forefront. My lips and tongue are awak - ough resturant. The reason we’re known for Vindaloo an unexpected treat for the taste - Biryani is the staple of Indian Cuisine. ened. I offer a taste to my dinner compan - our small ethnic eateries. Modestly but buds. All the subtle spices and flavours come Served at almost every meal in an Indian ions. It’s all mine. By the time we’ve moved tastefully decorated with bright purple table - through. Dips only enhance the experience. household. Lite and aromatic, again, the onto coffee and dessert all sting is gone. No cloths and comfy seat cushions. Chandeliers Main course starts off with garlic naan, usual done with subtle differences that only bread or milk required - the traditional salve hang from the ceiling and traditional orna - a traditional baked bread: it comes to the enhance the dish. Herbs and spices come for badly overly spiced. Spicy done right. ments are tastefully placed around the restau - table light and flaky, brushed with fresh through like never before. One of the biggest surprises of the night rant. herbs and garlic and breaks apart easily Lamb Roganjosh I must admit I’ve is the Mango Lassi. Mango, yogurt, milk, Owned and operated by Raj and Joy - which makes it perfect for dipping into the never heard of let alone ordered . Served sugar and cardamom. A delightfully refresh - Joy is the embodiment of her namesake. what’s to come. much like you’d expect - on it’s own in a ing drink a lot like a smoothie but not. Welcoming guests with a warm and gener - We order four dishes for main course; savoury gravy. As you’d expect - the whole Better hurry for one as Joy says they stop ous smile. Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, is greater than the sum of the parts. Unique making it when they can no longer get fresh The emphasis here is clearly on the Lamb Roganjosh and Chicken Curry. spicing that works in concert with the tradi - mangoes. That will be sooner rather than food. Traditional, authentic and especially Indian food is the reason I love spicy tional flavour of lamb. later. flavourful . One advantage of doing a re - food. When done properly the bite of spicy The chicken curry is delightful with big A fabulous evening out either as date night view is that you feel like you must leave only enhances the flavour of the food; work - chunks of chicken in a mildly spiced sauce. or for a large group. Dinner for four - without you’re comfort zone. Also a great excuse to ing in concert with all the flavours of a par - The Basmati rice that accompanies the meal wine - under $100.00. try as many different things as possible; so ticular dish. I order Chicken Tikka Masala - is light and fluffy. Spiced with saffron; it’s a Vindaloo is conveniently located at we start with the Chef’s Mixed Platter for an spicy . You’re always asked how you would wonderful accompanyment to the dinner. 2891 Kingston Road. Reservations are ac - appetizer. like you’re food spiced. Aparently there is a Joy brings back my meal and asks if I’d like cepted and recommended for weekends. they Vegetable Pakora, Onion Bhajia, Aloo spicy for North Americans then there is “In - more water. She is tentative, waiting to see can be made online at vindaloocuisine.com Tikki don’t disappoint. Light, flaky and full dian Spicy.” I get North American spicy and my reaction to the first bite. It’s Delicious. or by calling 416-901-1133. of flavour. 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By Heather Anne Hunter design with a four-row straight keyboard, a MartQin shWares Ethe spRotligTht inY a full- judge you.” Martin Howard loves “old mechanical single shift key and front striking type bars length documentary, California Typewriter, A deal is hard to get today; more people things” and is captivated by the “beauty and which allows the typist to simultaneously type with illustrious collector Tom Hanks and fa - are interested in owning typewriters than were intrigue” of antique machinery. He chose 19th and see the result. The layout of the keyboard mous typewriter enthusiasts, John Mayer, 15 years ago. 20th century models are now in century typewriters to be his collectable, not (which Sholes established on his wooden pro - David McCullough and Sam Shepard. The vogue. What’s old is new again! People, es - from a love of writing (although he is elo - totype) hasn’t changed in 140 years and is still documentary celebrates the physicality of the pecially children, are drawn to things from the quent enough), but from his appreciation for with us today. Sholes created the “QW - typewriter and contemplates the effects of the analog world with a desire for tactile experi - their exquisite workmanship and their intrigu - ERTY” layout (first 6 letters of the second digital era while touting the benefits of analog ence, a need to connect to touch and sound, ing design evolution. row of characters) to position the type bars to culture and poignantly chronicles the struggle not experienced in the 2-dimensional digital Martin is the curator of The Martin minimize their clashing or sticking together. to survive of California Typewriter , one of the world. Howard Collection enshrined in his personal The letters of the word typewriter are found last typewriter repair shops in America. Martin’s enthusiasm is contagious. I was museum in the basement of his home in the in the top row of keys, which would have In the film, Hanks states, “I type almost captivated as I stood in front of the illumi - Bluffs. It all started when he found the Cali - made a demonstration easy for a typewriter every day” (using some of his 250 machines). nated glass case displaying a dazzling array graph typewriter (1880) in a junk shop thirty salesman without typing skills. “I hate getting email thank you notes. I just of pure gems. When he gingerly set a rare years ago. His collection includes such his - Martin’s interest in mechanical things delete them. Writing on a typewriter is a phys - specimen down in front of me, my first reac - toric machines as the Hall (1881), the world’s stems from his father who restored horse- ical process with a sound track to it.” Writer tion was to reach out and touch it, but I held first portable typewriter, the Victor with the drawn carriages and sleighs. The family im - David McCullough laments that people from back and just gazed with reverence at the his - first ‘daisy wheel’ (1889) and the Crandall - migrated to Canada from England. when the digital world nag him that he could work torical relic. Surprisingly, Martin invited me New Model (1887), a black metal beauty Martin’s father joined the faculty at the, then faster on a PC, but he doesn’t want to go faster to try it out. A soft touch will not suffice. The adorned with hand-painted roses and in-laid new, York University in 1966. Martin had an and with typewritten drafts he can “see the keys have to be pushed with a definite force - mother-of-pearl. Other remarkable typewrit - idyllic childhood in an era when children process of what it took to get to the finished fulness. You feel and hear the words landing ers are the Lambert (1902) with a telephone played outdoors and built things like go-carts product.” Songwriter John Mayer says, “I’ve on the page. How exciting! Martin enjoys the like dial which is depressed to select the char - and gliders; his father constructed a massive never gone back to a hard drive but I want to process of show and tell, with no pressure to acters and the Fitch 1 (1887) with type bars teeter-totter and a pulley ride (zip-line) in their see how I came up with this stuff. On a type - buy. He invites people to view his website swinging down from above to hit the top of big backyard, the neighbourhood playground. writer I am able to go deeper into an idea and (antiquetypewriters.com) and those who wish the roller. These remarkable typewriters are Martin has been collecting since his am not stopped by a red squiggly line, feeling to rediscover the joys of the typewriter, to visit nothing short of industrial art. twenties and fifteen years ago he retired from obligated to correct the spelling. It is more his collection in person. Buyers can leave with Martin made a pilgrimage to the place in his job as a research librarian at The Watt De - artistic when lyrics are spelled wrong, more a treasure under their arm. No shipping re - Milwaukee where Christopher Sholes in - sign Group to dedicate himself full-time to his what thoughts look like. A typewriter doesn’t quired. His is not a virtual store! vented the first commercially successful type - passion. He collects, restores and deals in 19th writer. Sholes took his wooden prototype to and 20th Century typewriters. Huge card - Remington and Sons who created a metal ver - board boxes fill the corners of his workshop sion which appeared in 1874 called the Sholes ready to be shipped to such faraway places as and Glidden, a truly revolutionary invention Moscow, Malaysia and Europe; one even which only wealthy individuals could afford went to Abu Dhabi. He recently flew off to at a cost of $125. In comparison a horse- Edinburg to snap up The Waverley typewriter drawn carriage was $70, a bicycle $12 and a made in London in 1895, one of only 6 known clerk’s wage was $5 a week. A successful to exist! He exhibits his collection at trade business owner might consider one a worth - shows and museums; in 2007, twenty of his while purchase due to its speed, legibility, typewriters were featured at the Royal Ontario paper efficiency and ability to produce carbon Museum. copies. Sales were very slow for the first few His wife, Susan, a professional soprano years because of the cost and the shortage of and voice teacher, was somewhat concerned trained typists. when Martin started having a recurring type - In 1881 the first typing school for women writer dream in which he sees shelves of un - opened in the New York YWCA offering new usual typewriters through a store window but opportunities for women to work in business he can’t get in the store. His dream of owning alongside men, an important step towards a Sholes and Glidden has never been realized emancipation. The turning point came in the so the search goes on to obtain one. Martin mid 1880s when numerous typing classes feels he will never shake his interest in type - would provide the needed typists and the writers as the variety and ingenuity of the ma - typewriter was no longer seen as a novelty but chines seem endless. He chooses to live as a necessity for business. “working hard and feeling free” and since Martin Howard: “in front of the illuminated glass case displaying a dazzling array In 1896 the Underwood would set the “love knows no bounds,” his family is proud of pure gems ” Bluffs Monitor Photo ~ john smee standard for the next century with a bold new and supportive. Bluffs Monitor and Martin Howard are pleased to invite our readers to a special screening of “ California Typewriter ” ursday January 10 at 7pm, Fox eatre. 2236 Queen St. E. Tickets ~ $10.00 at the Box Office. Partial proceeds to BBUC Food Bank.

Christmas Markets in Ontario

By Tom Gehrels home to Canada's original Christkindl Paris, France, but it will be delightful in - Quebec. I love Christmas. I love the feelings Market. It is here you can enjoy Gluh - deed. Meanwhile, Saint Catharines' Port A little further up Highway 11, of warmth and coziness and celebrating wein and food, listen to choirs and bands Dalhousie Christmas Market is an out - Cochrane hosts a market with a diversity the season over good food with my fam - and see dance groups and live nativity or door festival where unique and locally of fine crafts, jewellery, home furnish - ily and friends. I get in the mood by vis - visit with folkloric characters. handcrafted products are sold from Euro - ings, decorations, clothing, photography iting Christmas Markets. I particularly If we get a white Christmas, is there pean-style wooden cabins. and art. love the one at the Distillery District a better place to get in the mood than If you happen to go to Ottawa, check Last but not least, picturesque down - where our family goes every year to cel - Blue Mountain? I see it in my mind's eye out the market in the majestic Grand Hall town Milton hosts the Holiday Street ebrate the arrival of St. Nicholas and now – lamp-lit streets, squares and pas - at the Canadian Museum of History. Over Market, Ontario largest outdoor street stock up on European goodies. Yes, it sages, cafes and pubs bustling with holi - 80 exhibitors showcase their delicious ed - market, attracting well over 150,000 vis - does get busy but if you avoid the week - day merry-makers. Late November Blue ibles and unique handmade creations. Or itors. The market offers a huge selection ends and come early, it is a very enjoy - Mountain hosts its annual Christmas Gift visit the Ottawa Farmers’ Christmas Mar - of to-die-for comfort food, mulled wine, able event indeed. Show, a good place to browse for unique ket at Lansdowne Park where over 120 craft beer, fire pits, a kids craft area and Being a travel agent I love to explore and stocking stuffers. On the way perhaps vendors sell locally produced specialties, workshops. so this year I plan to visit some of the stop off in Creemore where the traditional arts and crafts. Wherever you find yourself this hol - Christmas markets around Ontario. Christmas Market takes place in Station If you find yourself in Northern On - iday season, may you enjoy! Every Christmas, since medieval on the Green. tario, discover a New France Christmas ~ Tom Gehrels is a Bluffs-based travel times, towns and cities across Germany Paris, Ontario, a pretty town nestled Village in Temiskaming. The market cel - agent. Find links to these markets at come alive with the sights, sounds and along the banks of the Grand and Nith ebrates Christmas in a traditional, French- www.adventurecoordinators.com/bluffs smells of Christmas. And while some will rivers, promises warm hospitality and Canadian style with craftspeople, travel to Europe on a dedicated Christmas unique holiday shopping at their 27th an - musicians and delicious food from this Market cruise, Kitchener City Hall is nual Christmas in Paris. It may not be part of Ontario and nearby regions in www.bluffsmonitor.com Page 5 - December 2018

Letters Spirits Jim Sanderson seems to always tell sto - There were a few errors in the article: any combination of the following: driv - in the Bluffs Make ries about the good things of Bluffer's Guildwood branch’s last day of busi - ers speeding, distracted driving, drivers make wine boutique Christmas Park . Last summer I reported to the city ness is Nov 24, not Nov 23 running red lights, unsafe lane changes, a problem with all the wood posts along The project cost is $1.183M gross no signaling, driving in the dark with no from $ 109 Wine the east path to the beach were rotting The article says that the library’s lights on, and the list goes on. per batch = appx. 30 btls Now at the base and need to be removed , expansion has ‘not been without a casu - When motorists don’t obey laws, 416-264-2837 they have been an eye sore for years and alty’ in reference to the barber shop’s the potential for them to seriously injure 2364 Kingston Rd. 2 blocks west of Midland Ave. just removing them is the answer. One closure. This is a landlord-related issue, or kill (many) others is much higher month later I was told that it's a Conser - separate from the library expansion. when compared to walking or riding a [email protected] vations problem and they would replace Any decisions regarding the use and bike. the fence and art sign . It should be re - availability of the space in the plaza is The writer also mentions cyclists moved not replaced, it is not needed in within the purview of the landlord. making left turns at intersections when, the first place. We walk there every day, ~ Ana-Maria Critchley “there is no signage indicating that it is that's how we know about these prob - Manager, Stakeholder Relations safe for cyclists to do so.” This state - Your Local Bluffs lems . The beach is a beautiful place to Toronto Public Library ment is also untrue, since cyclists are al - walk and all summer long we have met ways permitted to make left turns at people from around the world coming In response to Ms. Gardner-Bray’s letter intersections using the left lane. to this beach . The city should be show - in last month’s Bluff’s Monitor, her an - If Ms. Gardner-Bray is truly con - DoeOs youMr comPpuUter pTuzzlEe yoRu?? ing it off not slumming it up ! Conser - ecdotal assertion that people riding cerned with the general safety of our C vation has done nothing so far, 4 bikes, “do not obey the rules of the road roads and those of vulnerable road users CIO canA hCelpH! AlexB. AW., Be.Fb.As. ter months since the first email. overall”, is ill-informed, and simply (i.e., people who walk and ride bikes), I offer friendly private lessons Professional IT Technician and ~ Don Simerson perpetuates the negative stereotype that I suggest she take a careful look at the AND technical support in your Photographer all cyclists flout laws, which of course actions of those behind the wheel. home at a reasonable rate. Thanks for covering the Guildwood is untrue. ~ Marvin Macaraig, Ph.D. I can help you with: branch expansion update in the Novem - Spend a few minutes at any inter - Community Health Promoter and Scar - • Emailing, Facebook • Using your new phone, tablet, • Computer repairs and service or camera to the fullest ber Bluffs monitor. section in Toronto, and you will observe borough Cycles Bike Hub Coordinator • Connecting devices such as • Organizing files and photos cameras and printers • Much more!

War through a few characters who go ending shocks, as it is meant to. A sad www.thecomputercoach.ca [email protected] from Spain to Paris and environs, en - story but a telling one. Book Bites gage in espionage, resistance, combat, Lois Battle penned a gem in War By Cathy Austin deception, death, survival. This book Brides , a story of three Australian As we pass another Remembrance fascinated me with its raw quality, grit women who come to America in 1946 Day, it is worth a humbling look back at and resilience of these primary charac - to be with their American servicemen. the wars our grandparents, dads, uncles ters. Outstanding. Furst is remarkable Eye-opening struggles as they realize and friends served in and lived through delivering setting, politics, and lan - their men are not what they thought with a handful of fictional reads. guage. back in Australia; they learn to adapt, Alan Furst is a renowned and stel - The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by make a life, cope with adultery, love, lar writer of historical war fiction, pri - John Boyne is written for a young children and new family life. Different marily the Second World War. His The reader but will pull at the heartstrings of but certainly the newness of North Spies of Warsaw takes place on the cusp adults alike. A small boy encounters America and being alone a constant and of war in Europe; this book is more men and boys on the other side of the similar thread. about spies and spying, the nature of, wire fencing at the Camp his dad man - Especially appealed to me as my those who are, how they deceive those ages. One small boy about his own age mum was a Scottish war bride. Differ - who must be fooled, and how to sur - is friendly and while no communicating ent but certainly the newness of North vive. Well paced, taut read. Furst's is allowed, they do, unseen and daily. America and being alone a constant and Night Soldiers covers the Spanish Civil There are consequences, of course. The similar thread.

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By Derek Pinder number of accidents involving cy - to the environmental impact. Of the various types of road user, clists over the period 2008 to 2018, This article is about road safety, there is probably none that gets more but a downward trend if measured by not the benefits of cycling. More - encouragement than cyclists and it is injuries and fatalities per one million over, the aim of the Vision Zero plan • R egistered Massage Therapist cyclists that we are going to take a trips. It is notable that injuries and fa - is to eliminate fatalities and serious and/or Certified R eflex ologist look at in this third article on road talities are much higher on arterial injuries. It seems that the only way • Premium experience safety in the bluffs. 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By Hailey McCowan we ate as a family, sharing christmas stories to understand that this is what people meant ebrate with his family. It was an absurd snow storm during and making sleeping arrangements for that when they said to make the best out of a bad It was that snowstorm that drew families Christmas 2013 that brought communities evening. We lit candles so that we could see situation. together, giving them a real portrayal of love together. All across Ontario people were through the dark night and we closed all the Half way through the third day, one of and empathy for one another. We can accom - without electricity for days, sometimes doors on the upper floor level so that the heat our neighbours came to visit us, to see how plish great things if we focus on working to - weeks. Trees and electrical wires were en - would be kept with us on the main floor. We our family was doing. He came to give us gether. Thas snow storm helped us to relearn cased by inches of ice that caused them to slept together in the living room with all the one of his generators that he had found in his the message of Christmas, which Dr. Seuss fall by the minute. For the first time in a long blankets that we could find. basement. But just before he left, the power said best - “ ‘Maybe Christmas’ he thought time, families spent time together sharing The next day was the same. We had no had turned back on and the house erupted doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas stories and playing board games instead of power or heat. We boiled a pot of tea on the with light. The Christmas tree was ablaze. perhaps… means a little bit more.” That locked away in their bedrooms, only coming barbecue and got to work right away. Part of Every one of us erupted in laughter and Christmas was the best I have ever known. down to eat dinNer. There was no television, my family shoveled the driveway while the cheer and our neighbour rushed home to cel - or wifi - there was only companionship and others went to check up on older neighbours family to keep one another warm. who had no family by their side. At one point MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL PROFESSIONS, I remember what that Christmas was I remember hearing what sounded like a low BACKGROUNDS, AGES AND CULTURES like for my family. I woke up that morning hum and then a series of mechanical buzzing and the house felt much colder, I shivered noises - it was the transformer at the end of We would like to invite you to lunch at under my blanket. I looked out my window our street. It exploded and for a moment and the Scarboro Golf and Country Club to see that the ground was covered in a blan - lit up the sky with green and blue sparks. We Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. ket of snow. The branches of trees hung to then went to gather my great grandparents, the ground, limp against the weight of the ice who stayed with us. Each Christmas, our Rotary that layered their branches. I walked down On Kingston Road, civilians were di - Club helps families in the stairs to see my family wrapped in blan - recting traffic and guiding people to where kets, trying their best to keep warm. It felt they needed to be. Everyone was shovelling Scarborough with gifts and even colder on the main floor. They told me driveways, cutting up pieces of fallen wood food to ensure that they that the whole neighbourhood was struck by and sharing food and time together. I remem - have a Merry Christmas, or this ice storm; everyone’s power was cut. ber looking out my living room window that We walked carefully to the houses of afternoon and seeing both kids and adults are able to celebrate their everyone on our street, making sure that they skating up and down the road. A big smile holiday traditions. were safe and warm. We talked amongst our - grew across my face and I immediately ran selves for most of that day, trying to get an for my skates. I tied them up tight and was Season's Greetings to All idea of how we would reach our loved ones; outside in a flash. The street was littered with If you are interested in our many Rotary programs, and in helping others only those who had charged cell phones branches and blocks of ice; there was a big through our community and international humanitarian projects – would be able to call their families. People cable wire laying in the middle of the road consider The Rotary Club of Scarborough. had prepared soups and hot chocolate so that but we all knew to stay away from it when For information – www.rotaryclubscarborough.org everyone could have some food to eat. We skating. I was given a hockey stick and I or Marcy Tomassani: 416-567-2318; [email protected] cooked all of our food on the barbecue and began to race up and down the road. I came

All Are Welcome by Patricia Boyes and Monica McClure Syrian refugee crisis, churches in this Pres - A pastoral patch of land nestled in the bytery including St. Andrew’s, sponsored 5 vs midst of the bustling city of Scarborough is families to come to Canada and give contin - home to a thriving three-hundred-plus mem - uing support through the LinC program for ber Christian congregation, St. Andrew’s Syrian refugees. Presbyterian Church. The church’s mission This year St. Andrew’s celebrated its Bicen - has been to share God’s love in this country- tennial with many special events. The kick- like setting for over two hundred years. The off service in September 2017 was modeled first church building was erected in 1819 on on an early 1800’s outdoor church service land donated by David Thomson, who set - and many people came in period costume. We couldn’t do it tled here from Scotland in 1799; it lies adja - Food and fellowship followed to the delight cent to Thomson Park. of everyone. Seventeen pastors have been called to St. The year-end banquet was like a grand without you . Andrew’s beginning with the Rev. William homecoming, bringing people with past con - Jenkins, and including both the current pas - nections together for great fellowship. The Thank You to the volunteers who get their papers into the tor, Duncan Cameron, and the first associate highlight of the culminating bicentennial hands of their neighbours as soon as it is off the press! pastor, Monica McClure. worship service on June 10th, 2018 was the St. Andrew’s is known for its excellent presentation of a specially commissioned an - They especially appreciate being able to make preaching, its warm welcome and its pro - them “We Will Share Your Love, Oh Lord.” Sales and Events on time! grams for all ages. Two services on Sunday For those looking for a Christian faith-based morning provide a diverse music program community to belong to, all are welcome at Volunteers - January Issue Delivery and programming for Kid’s Church and St. Andrew’s! Youth Group. Next spring the church will Date is: Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 host an “Alpha program” where one can ex - Please advise the office now, if you cannot deliver for plore life, faith and God in an informal, that issue, so we can make other arrangements. friendly environment. There are also a vari - ety of social activities, often revolving around food, such as Burns’ Night and St. Our Thanks to December’s Volunteer of the Month, Patrick’s night. The Pastoral Care program maintains contact with those unable to attend worship services; it supports families in who delivers 72 papers on Brinloor Blvd, caregiving, and those who are grieving. The - a valued volunteer since 1996 Pastoral Care luncheons include a Commun - ion Service, food, fun and fellowship. And receives a Gift Certificate to use at her choice of St. Andrew’s is pleased to support the work any one of the businesses advertising in this newspaper. of Evangel Hall, an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto. This Mission works Not getting Delivery? Why not volunteer on your own street? with the marginalized and homeless. St. An - We currently have an opening for The Townhouses drew’s is also actively supporting the at 26 Livingston Rd . South of Sylvan Ave. Pikangikum infrastructure project, which St. Andrews Church nestled in the provides indoor plumbing for homes in this trees just East of Thompson Park. remote First Nation Community. During the Please call us at: 416-691-4085 www.bluffsmonitor.com Page 11 - December 2018

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NEW YEARS EVE Photo ~ By Ramon Syyap tarainn.ca for more info The Team; Tracy Stober, Social Worker on the Palliative Care unit, provides essen - tial support services for both patients and families like Rosie and Michael. Pictured here with Tracy are other members of our Palliative Care Interprofessional Team.

By Emily Dawson “She had so many falls and I was nerv - Michael Pasquale has always held warm ous all the time. Ultimately, she had a terrible memories of Providence Healthcare. His fall that changed everything. Her mind was grandmother and aunts had received excep - sharp but her body was deteriorating tional care there and those experiences quickly.” stayed with him over the years. When the In a hospital after this last fall, both time came to seek palliative care for his Pasquale and Rosie – and her doctor – rec - mother, Rosie, they both knew that Provi - ognized that palliative care was the best op - dence was the only place she wanted to be. tion. Providence has a 161-year legacy of “I said to her, ‘Mom, we have to find providing care to our city’s most frail. When better care - we can’t send you back home Atlantic Salmon Arctic Char Scallops the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto opened on your own.’” Live Lobster King Crab Legs Snow Crab the House of Providence downtown in 1857, Pasquale clearly remembers his Mom’s it was to receive those who had nowhere else conversation with her doctor. Rock Lobster Tails Malpeque Oysters Shrimp to go: widows, orphans, the homeless, and “She told him, ‘There’s one place and others in need. one place only, and you better get me in Specialty Tea Screech Chocolate Jam The Sisters moved Providence to its cur - there! If I can go to Providence, I’ll be Barley Toy Candy Ribbon Candy and more . rent location at Warden and St. Clair Av - happy.’ She felt a connection there.” enues in 1962. While many of our east-end Our Caregiver Floor, opened in 2016, neighbours are familiar with our campus, the supports extended visiting during this diffi - programs and services we offer have evolved cult time, including two guest suites for over the years to meet the changing needs of overnight stays. These suites are for family the community, our city, and the health-care members traveling long distances to visit, or system across our province. for those who wish to remain close by and In addition to our long-term care home be available at a moment’s notice. ntree and Adult Day Program for people living Our environment is designed to help ne E ce uy O r Pri with moderate to severe dementia, our hos - people enjoy their remaining time together. B gula LA e Re one pital offers rehabilitation and palliative care. In recent years, we have facilitated wed - at th cond a se Pasquale grew up in East York in the dings, baptisms, birthdays and anniversaries. Get off 50% SCOGLIERA 1960s and fondly remembers how generous We even arranged a granddaughter’s Bolly - Italian Cuisine the Sisters were to the Scarborough commu - wood dance recital for her grandfather and nity. other patients. 6 draught beers on tap large wine selection He recalls playing in the Sisters’ gym The Canadian Institute for Health Infor - with schoolmates when there were no other mation (CIHI) released a report in Septem - wifi lounge area to accommodate a private gyms available to them. ber that shows most Canadians (75 per cent) party for up to 50 people “All the Sisters asked was that we be - want to die at home. Providence can help haved! Through them, we started learning people with this. OPEN 8 A.M. 7 DAYS for Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner about Providence.” We offer respite care through short-stay Little did Pasquale know the important admissions of up to two weeks to give a BREAKFAST SPECIAL $5.99 Monday - Friday 8am - 11am role Providence would play in his life caregiver time for rest and renewal. For fam - decades later. ilies caring for a loved one at home, respite 2 eggs, home fries, toast, fresh fruits and bacon or sausage Our Palliative Care program started in services are a lifeline to maintaining their 1982 as a 17-bed unit. Subsequently, we own well-being. 2277 Kingston Rd. W. of Midland at Ridgemoor Dr. launched an outreach program to assist peo - While we care for the person in respite, 416-266-6767 416-266-5557 ple to stay in their homes as long as possible, family members can use the time for self- which was a transformational initiative at the care, a vacation, or to manage personal and www.lascogliera.ca [email protected] time. professional obligations. Today, we have a 35-bed unit and our Providence also offers a “return home” staff are committed to maintaining comfort, option for patients who would like to die at managing pain, and fostering dignity for the home after having their symptoms managed dying. They work as a holistic team to sup - here. We can quickly and seamlessly bring port patients and families, answering ques - the patient back to Providence if things don’t tions, allaying fears, and explaining services. go as planned at home. Pasquale was Rosie’s primary caregiver Every situation is different and we work as she started aging and requiring intensive individually with patients to help them fulfill care. Rosie was a widow by this time, still their personal choice. living in the same East York home Pasquale For Pasquale, his mother didn’t get the grew up in – and he lived just a short walk chance to return home. away. “My mother’s birthday is January 1. In “My mother was ahead of her time. She December, we started to plan a birthday cel - was a feisty, strong-willed woman who ebration. We asked her to hang on and she worked her way up to become a director of did. She died a few days later, so we’re grate - Finance and Administration for Revenue ful we celebrated her big day,” said Pasquale. Canada’s Toronto headquarters. She pro - “We both felt at peace that Providence vided so much for our family. We are grate - was her last stop. Her doctor, nurses, and ful to this day,” said Pasquale. everyone on the unit were so good, and I al - “We had lots of time together – every ways felt in the loop – they took good care Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday was ‘Mom of me too. She was safe and peaceful. That’s day’ – and I cherished that. I wanted to be all we could have wanted.” able to care for her as she aged. But it was a Emily Dawson is the senior communi - difficult role for a son to take on because it cations advisor at Providence Healthcare. was very personal, like bathing and dressing She can be reached at edawson@provi - her. dence.on.ca www.bluffsmonitor.com Page 13 - December 2018 Eating and Reading VIENNA FINE FOODS

By Felicia Carty Camesha Cox, executive director of The Tel: 416-759-4481 On Sunday October 21st, dozens of Scar - Reading Partnership. “Or they may want to Fax: 416-759-4482 borough families arrived at Centennial Col - help, but might not know exactly what they lege’s School of Hospitality, Tourism, and can do. We’re thinking outside the box, find - 1050 Birchmount Rd., just N. of Eglinton Ave . Culinary Arts, to take part in a new type of ing ways to make anybody who wants to be event. involved a partner.” Arriving an hour past noon, the families “It’s about creating positive habits Wide selection of imported delicatessen, including were seated and served lunch – platters of around eating and reading, so that children meat and a large assortment of home made cold cuts. sandwiches, vegetables and dips. The meal can have positive reinforcements,” Dean Joe was served in what organizers call “family- Baker of Centennial College said about the From Our style”, brought out and placed at tables where event. ORDER families could help themselves. After reading from her book, Dr. Billan For the families, the entire meal – which led a discussion about a question that children your Geese included soup and dessert – was free, and pre - and young people are often asked: what do and Ducks large selection of: pared in surrounding kitchens by Centennial you want to be? Dr. Billan’s book encourages (frozen) ◆ chocolates ◆ pralines ◆ marzipan Culinary Art students. The families were also children, and adults, to instead ask themselves and ◆ Christmas Stollen ◆ cookies granted one additional gift that day – a read - who do you want to be? A question, the author and much more ing from children’s author Dr.Rumeet Billan, says, that can be answered by character traits Fresh GIFT BASKETS … select your own items along with a free copy of her newly released and attributes. Turkey book, Who Do I Want To Become? The event catered specifically to fami - Every Saturday : from now until Xmas taste The day’s event, called Eating and Read - lies, and included a chartered bus from NOW our Hot Apple Cider and Xmas Stollen ing, was an initiative partnered by Centennial Toronto Community Housing, in an effort to for Christ - Every Thursday : SENIOR DISCOUNT 10% College and The Reading Partnership, a com - keep the opportunity accessible. In total, there mas excluding “Little Imbiss” Snack Bar munity organization that works to address low were more than 100 guests. It’s something Smoked Fish also literacy rates among children in East Scarbor - Dean Baker hopes to see again. available ough. “We try to stay really connected to our "Institutions might not always see them - local community,” Baker said. ”The Reading selves as responsible for tackling issues such Partnership has big plans and goals. We hope as low literacy rates in communities,” said to be a part of that." St. Paul’s United Church Upcoming Events! 200 McIntosh Street 416-261-4222

Saturday, December 1st at 7:30 • Cadence Holiday Concert An a cappella experience you won’t forget! Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children. Saturday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. • Cookie Walk Fill your box with a large selection of homemade cookies! $12 a box.

Thursday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. • Community Carol Sing Gather together for hot chocolate and a traditional carol Dr. Rumeet Billan autographs a copy of her book, “What Do I Want To Become?” for a smiling, grateful youngster at Centennial College. Photo ~ Delorean Klien sing! Free event; Food Bank donations are encouraged. Saturday, December 15th at 9 a.m. • Breakfast with Santa! $15 per child, $10 for additional siblings, $7 for adults HICKEN O R GG H IC H C AME F IRS T C E ? W ? A fun-filled morning with pancakes, fruit and juice, a visit with Santa,

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By Marie Everatt K ids in memory of his sister, hop - Ernie, an elder homeless man ing that it makes a difference in the Haven Toronto is a drop-in and client of Haven Toronto, is on lives of others. centre for elder men impacted by a ten kilometre walk to Commis - Contrary to popular belief, cash poverty, homelessness and social sioners to turn a shopping cart of isn’t king. Ernie is. isolation. scrap metal into a pocket f ull of Haven Toronto is a drop-in cen - cash. tre for elder men impacted by

To go from having nothing to However, his brother and sister, poverty, homelessness and social having hundreds of dollars opens also in their 70s, could not give him isolation. The only facility of its up all kinds of possibilities, oppor - the specialized care and support he kind in Canada, Haven Toronto tunities and risks. Older homeless needs. Not to be a family burden, serves thousands annually and sees men like Ernie are easy targets. Ernie returned to Toronto’s streets. 250 to 400 clients daily. They are beaten and robbed for It was the staff at Haven For men like Ernie, Haven much less, like a five dollar phone Toronto that Ernie visited first upon Toronto is a safe space where they cord. his return. The same staff that es - are part of a community, are treated corted him to Emergency after a with respect and afforded their dig - bloody fall. And it is the staff of nity. Contrary to popular belief, Haven Toronto, Ernie’s unofficially Haven Toronto provides crisis cash isn’t king. Ernie is. adopted family, with whom he and housing support, healthy meals shares his proudest moments, like three times daily and onsite nurses, when he donates annually to Sick - dental hygienists and barbers.

For Ernie, this new foun d Ki ds. Hav en Toronto also provides basic wealth will be used to help fill a Ernie’s sister died when they needs including clothing, laundry void. And, if only for a short while, were children. Ernie remembers the and showers, computers and inter - he'll feel on top of the world. hurt and the hopelessness. Every net. Two summers ago, Ernie trav - Christmas for years now, Ernie do - elled back home to live with family. nates cash that he collects to Sick -

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Paediatric/Diabetic care Heart of Mary Church (Birchmount Rd. & Danforth Ave.). Custom-made Baked goods, gently used items for sale, lunch and snack Muddy Paws presents: Christmas Pet Portraits. bar. Table rentals for $25. (contact Alice at 416-453-3965) Get your Pet’s Photo taken on Santa’s knee! Sat. Dec. 15th , Orthotics 1:00pm-4:00pm, 123 Guildwood Pkwy. Appt. or walk-in. Sports Injuries St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church presents: See display ad in this issue of Bluffs Monitor for details. “A Bible Times Christmas Event for Families”. Over 25 Years’ Anne Solowey, B.Sc, D.Ch East End Story Tellers: Winter Holiday Edition (drop-in) 4129 Lawrence Avenue East Saturday, December 8th, 5:00 to 7:00pm, St. Andrew’s Sat., Dec. 1st , 2:00 - 3:00pm, Morningside Library. Church, 115 St. Andrew’s Rd., Scarborough. Come visit Call Today Bethlehem & Celebrate Jesus at different stations through - 2nd Annual Christmas Sing-A-Long Cabaret: Mon., Dec. out the Church. 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