Guildwood News & Views

Fall 2013 Inside President’s Message ...... 3 Scarborough Bluffs United Church News ...... 5 Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church ...... 7 Craft Sale and Tea Room ...... 7 Choirs of Guildwood ...... 7 Guildwood Library ...... 9 Church of the Holy Trinity ...... 9 Elizabeth Simcoe School . . . . . 11 Guildwood Day Final Thank You’s 11 Paul Ainslie ...... 13 Knotty Knitters ...... 15 3rd West Hill Scouting ...... 15 Fall Fest ...... 15 Shoreline Clean-Up ...... 17 Historic Guild Park Welcomes More People and Events ...... 18 Halloween Haunt at Guild Park 19 John McKay ...... 21 We Need Help Delivering N&V . 21 Extendicare Guildwood ...... 23 Living Green ...... 23 All About Laurier ...... 25 Mitzie Hunter ...... 27 2014 Guildwood Calendars . . . . 28 Alive with Culture ...... 28 Good Fall Eating ...... 29 Book Review ...... 31 Candy Cane Hunt ...... 31 Garden Tour Thank You ...... 33 Rhythms of One World Concert 33 The Oeno Files ...... 35 Around Guildwood ...... 36

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Executive Committee Guildwood News & Views is published President ...... Donna Milovanovic ...... 416 410 2755 four times a year, with occasional [email protected] Vice President ...... Dave Arnold ...... 416 410 2755 special editions. Articles and advertising Past President ...... Timo Puhakka ...... 416 410 2755 are welcome. Advertising must be Treasurer ...... Jim Whitney ...... 416 410 2755 received and paid by the deadline Secretary ...... James Gilchrist ...... 416 410 2755 date. Advertising deadlines are approximately one week earlier than Coordinators and Members at Large for articles. Deadline dates for 2014 Advertising Coordinator . . . . .Reg Wolfe ...... 416 410 2755 articles are: [email protected] Winter Edition – January 10 Membership ...... Audrea Douglas ...... 416 410 2755 Spring Edition – March 28 News & Views ...... Judy Baribeau ...... 416 264 4527 Summer Edition – June 27 [email protected] Fall Edition – September 26 Webmaster ...... Andrew Macklin ...... [email protected] Members at Large Each article expresses the opinion of Shelley Angus Andy Douglas Audrea Douglas the author and does not necessarily Leslie Hetherington Anne Marie Johnson John Mason reflect GVCA policy or practice. Bruce Villeneuve Kathleen Wolfe Mail to: Guildwood News & Views Community Volunteers for Specific Activities Box 11001 Distribution Coordinator .Gerard Baribeau ...... 416 264 4527 105 Guildwood Parkway Clean-up Day ...... Lutchman Singh 2014 Advertising Deadlines Scarborough, Ontario M1E 5G5 Guildwood Day ...... Mary Ellen Chater (Advertising may be cut off earlier than Email to: Membership List ...... Dave Wilmot deadline if advertising maximum is [email protected] reached) GVCA Website www.guildwood.on.ca Winter Edition – January 3 Did you know…that the GVCA Infoline ...... 416 410 2755 Spring Edition – March 21 Guildwood Village Community Summer Edition – June 20 Association has its own infoline? Fall Edition – September 19 The GVCA reserves the right to If you have any questions or any refrain from printing unsigned Advertising Rates Half Page ...... $125 issues you would like to bring to our letters and/or those that contain Quarter Page ...... $65 attention, please call the following defamatory statements or content Business Card ...... $35 number and leave a message The that would otherwise be considered One Column ...... $90 messages are checked regularly. inappropriate in a community Two Column ...... $175 416 410 2755 newsletter. PLEASE PROVIDE CAMERA-READY COPY

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President’s Message

ack to school commercials on the The City is continuing to negotiate The “Guild Alive with Culture Arts television depicted harried par- with the proponent of the latest RFP for Festival” organized by Councillor Bents rushing to buy their children the Guild Inn. We are expecting to hear Ainslie and The Guild Renaissance school supplies with great glee knowing something by late October. At the time Group took place at the end of July and that the summer would soon be over. of writing this article I have no new was well attended. The GVCA was a Every time I watched or heard an adver- information to share with you. contributing sponsor to the event. tisement, I chuckled. This year I did not Councillor Ainslie will continue to This will be our last newsletter for go back to school as I retired from teach- update the GVCA on this matter. 2013. I suggest you periodically check ing with the TDSB after 29 years. I spent The annual Candy Cane Hunt at the out the GVCA website www.guild- the first day of school at the cottage, on Guild Park will take place on Saturday, wood.on.ca for news about community the dock, with a glass of wine. December 7. Details are included in this updates and activities. The second page The fall season represents structure newsletter. Thank you to Tammy of the newsletter has email contact infor- and routine for most families and organ- Macklin and her family for organizing mation for our webmaster, advertising izations, including the GVCA. We are this event for the GVCA. coordinator and our newsletter. If you back having our monthly meetings to Looking back to the summer, on are interested in becoming involved with discuss issues that affect our community behalf of the community I would like to your community association please feel and planning activities for the families thank the Garden Tour committee for free to contact me either by phone or of Guildwood. As well as enjoying the planning a wonderful “A Day in the email. We welcome new volunteers. colourful fall foliage, leaf raking, and Gardens of Guildwood” tour in July. On behalf of the GVCA executive the crisp fall air, the GVCA has a few Twelve gardens were on display and will committee, I would like to thank all the family-oriented activities coming up for be included in the 2014 GVCA calendar paid members of the Guildwood Village you to enjoy. that John Mitchell produces. Calendars Community Association for your con- This issue of the News & Views should should be ready sometime in November. tinued support of the GVCA. I wish you be reaching you by mid October in time Signs will be posted at the a safe, happy holiday season and a to let you know about the second annual plaza indicating where you can pick up a prosperous and healthy new year. Halloween event. This year it is being calendar. Donna Milovanovic organized by “Friends of Guild Park & President Gardens” and Councillor Ainslie. This will be held on Sunday, October 27. Keep your fingers crossed that we have a beautiful sunny fall day, no rain allowed. In early September I went on a tour, organized by the TRCA, of the bluffs waterfront. The Meadowcliffe project is basically done and hopefully work on the Guild segment (Livingston Road to Galloway Road) will begin in 2015. The GVCA continues to meet several times a year with the TRCA for updates and sharing of community concerns. Our next meeting is at the end of October. 4 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 5

Guildwood Day Vendors Guildwood Day 2013 was another suc- cessful event, and it could not be without the participation of our vendors both returning and new. A big thank you to the following vendors who were not deterred by the weatherman’s warnings: Avon Canada Bank of Montreal, Guildwood Branch Because I am a Girl Brookridge Publishing House Chris Wallner Jewellery Curves for Women Dennis Riley (baseball hats, totes, collectors’ items) Doggie Delights Epicure Selections (nutritious mealtime solutions) Giffen-Mack Funeral Home Goodlife Fitness Guildwood Business Networking Group Guildwood Chiropractic Centre Guild Renaissance Group Guildwood’s Boy Scouts Jilly’s Jewellery (fifth avenue collection of fashion jewellery) Lil Angels (fund raising for Two Day Walk) Mary Kay (independent consultant, Beryl Apelbaum) Medvents Noni Cakes Norma Riley (jewellery, zipper pulls) Scarborough Bluffs Organo Gold (organic coffee and tea) Oxford Learning Centre, Guildwood United Church News Plaza We want to thank those in the community who support our community outreach Passion Jewellery events both through their contributions and their attendance. Poplar Road School Strawberry n Saturday, October 19 ‒ Rummage Sale, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Festival n Saturday, October 19 ‒ Concert featuring the Peterborough Pop Ensemble. All Santa of Summer Ice cream Truck tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door, space permitting, or reserved by Scentsy (wickless candles) calling the church office at 416-267-8265. Reserved tickets will be released if not SpaPerPops (Cake pops) claimed at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the concert. Tennis Club n Saturday, November 9 ‒ Bazaar, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Toronto Public Library, Guildwood Branch For more information about our congregational life and events, please visit our Vickie Donaldson’s arts and crafts website at scarboroughbluffs.org. Warm and Fuzzy Knits Elsa Poitras Shirley Chung, Vendor Coordinator 6 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views

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Christmas Services Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church Longest Night Service Saturday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. A quiet service of prayer and healing on the longest night of the year Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24 Lessons and Carols 7:00 p.m. Late Night Communion 11:00 p.m.

Choirs of Guildwood A Junior Choir project is starting here in Guildwood Village. Intended as an exploration of traditional, contem- porary and world choral music, the study of music further facilitates learn- ing in all other subject areas, instills a sense of self and self-confidence, promotes inclusivity, teamwork and community involvement. This is an exciting musical opportuni- ty for children ages 8-12. If you’re inter- ested please email the Artistic Director, Michael Morgan, at music.speaking @gmail.com (even if your child is older or younger). Rehearsals will be held at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church and are currently scheduled for Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 p.m starting in September 2013. Michael Morgan 8 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 9

What’s On – Guildwood Library Fall 2013 Did You Know? Adults Guildwood Library October is Small Business Month at Guildwood Afternoon Book Club Toronto Public Library, but we have This popular discussion program meets 416 396 8872 small business programs, resources and on the first Friday of each month from Tuesday and Thursday services for you throughout the year. If 2-3 p.m. you’re just starting your own business or Please call the library to pre-register. 12:30-8:30 want to build an already existing one, Our next meeting dates and the books Wednesday and Friday 10-6 please visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ that will be discussed are: Saturday 9-5 smallbusiness for more information. n October 4 ‒ Forgotten Garden by Closed Sunday and Monday Children’s Programs Kate Morton n November 1 ‒ Passing Through by Ready for Reading ‒ Babytime David Penhale Ages Birth to 18 months Recommended reading from n December 6 ‒ Sisters From Hard- Babies and their parents/caregivers will Guildwood staff scrabble Bay by Beverley Jensen enjoy bouncing and tickling rhymes, n Cori recommends Mr. Churchill’s songs, and stories. No registration is Local Art on Display Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal required, but attendance is limited to n Until the end of October, we are fea- n Kathy recommends The Imper- 12 babies. turing the artwork of Krystyna fectionists by Tom Rachman Wednesdays, from September 11– Urbanellis n Sandra recommends a Jeffrey Archer October 30; 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. n November ‒ the paintings of Laurene Trilogy: Only Time Will Tell; Sins of the Ready for Reading ‒ Toddlertime Green Father; Best Kept Secret Stories, songs and rhymes for children n December ‒ the woodcarvings of Ron n Frances recommends Children of the aged 19 months to 3 years Stewart will be decorating our lounge Revolution: an Inspector Banks novel by Fridays, September 6 – October 25, area. Peter Robinson. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Frances Johnson

Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood A fresh new way of experiencing Church 85 Livingston Road (corner of Guildwood Parkway) Contact us at 416 261 9503 for further information Visit our website at www.trinityguildwood.homestead.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Holy TrinityGuildwood Upcoming Events n Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Featuring: raffle of two Christmas baskets, silent auction, bake table, crafts, jewellery, attic treasures, books, pick-your-own raffle, and our popular tea room and special entertainment n Remembrance Sunday Service on November 10, 10:30 a.m. n Sunday, December 15 ‒ Special Medieval Christmas Pageant, 4:00 p.m. n Monday, December 24 ‒ Christmas Eve services 7:00 p.m.‒ Family Service and Holy Eucharist 11:00 p.m. ‒ Candlelight Service and Holy Eucharist n Tuesday, December 25 ‒ Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome 10 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views

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Elizabeth Simcoe Jr. Public School is Celebrating 50 Years ur dynamic school, nestled in the school administrator rediscovered that midst of Guildwood Village has Guildwood #2 Public school was given Othe privilege of carrying the the name Elizabeth Simcoe Jr. Public name of Elizabeth Simcoe. Her positive School by The Scarborough Board of influence as a strong, female leader is an Education; classified as “urgent busi- inspiration for all to this very day. As ness” at a Board meeting on August 8, most of you are aware Elizabeth Simcoe 1962. The name of the school was was the First Lady of Upper Canada who moved by Mr. W. G. Miller and second- accompanied her husband John Graves ed by Mr. G. Bleasdell and the motion Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of was carried. We have proudly carried the Upper Canada, in 1791 to Upper name of Elizabeth Simcoe, a prestigious Canada. During their five year tenure in and influential leader from Ontario’s Upper Canada, they together laid a solid past since that time. foundation, in diverse and important This was the beginning of a very long If you have any pictures, artifacts or ways for the development of Upper and rich history of our wonderful school. memorabilia that you could lend us, or if Canada, which still Time flies and it is you would like to help with the planning influences the modern 50th Anniversary Celebration hard to believe but of our celebration, please contact Arlene province of Ontario. October 19 from 1-4 p.m. we are quickly Knights at the school at 416-396-6220. Elizabeth Simcoe approaching the We also have a web page and facebook was a talented artist and historian in her 50th anniversary of Elizabeth Simcoe Jr. page dedicated to our celebration. own right. Elizabeth’s detailed journals Public School. Please spread the news http://elizabehsimcoe.ca/cms/index.php/ describing life in Upper Canada remains and mark your calendar. Elizabeth 50th? and https://www.facebook.com/ extremely informative of the social Simcoe Jr. Public School will be cele- ElizabethSimcoe50th? Check it out. mores for the time period and also bears brating our 50th anniversary, October If you have any pictures that can be witness to lives of the aboriginal com- 19, in the afternoon, 1-4 p.m. with an scanned or personal school artifacts that munity that resided in Upper Canada at Open House at the school highlighting we could borrow for our celebration, the time. In addition, Elizabeth’s per- the various decades of the school’s his- you can send the scanned pictures to sonal journals and sketches also docu- tory. The Open House will be followed [email protected] or contact the mented many details of wild flowers and by a social gathering at the Olde Stone school. We hope you can join us for this other plant and animal life in Upper Cottage Pub beginning at 5 p.m. It is a exciting celebration as we walk down Canada, which also remains as an very special celebration for our school memory lane, meeting old friends and informative tool for historians and natu- family and our extended community. A possibly making some new friends along ralists. Elizabeth Simcoe Jr. Public planning committee has been working the way, on our very special anniversary School is very proud to carry such a dis- hard over the last number of months and day. Elizabeth Simcoe herself would be tinguished name and we also cherish and will continue to plan for this very special very proud. value Elizabeth’s interests in the arts occasion for the Simcoe family. Arlene Knights-Svarich, Principal and the environment. From September to December of 1962 Elizabeth Simcoe students resided Guildwood Day Final Thank you’s in portables at Guildwood Jr. Public The Barbecue ended the day and our final thank you’s for this year go to: School until December 31 when Anne-Marie Johnson, Shirley Chung and Judy Baribeau at the ticket table; Mark Elizabeth Simcoe opened formally with Turney and the staff of M & M Meat Shops; Deb Cameron and the Pathfinders who ten rooms, a kindergarten room and a took care of the beverage table; Reg and Kathleen Wolfe who helped at the food table; general purpose room. On a recent and Bruce Villeneuve and his team who were there for the entire setup, takedown and trip to the Scarborough Archives, the cleanup.u 12 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 13

Canadian Shoreline Site Coordinator in From Paul Ainslie, Guildwood for 10 years, for both hosting shoreline clean-ups. I would like to recog- Councillor, Ward 43 nize Gisela Bach for her dedication to the Dear Friends, consecutive year that Guild Park is part of community over the years, her volunteer I would like to wish the Heritage Toronto awards. This year’s spirit and passion for the shoreline has you all a happy Heritage Toronto Awards ceremony secured the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean- Thanksgiving. Be takes place October 15 at the Royal Up on an annual basis. The shoreline is for sure to explore our Conservatory of Music. For information all of us to enjoy. We must keep it clean. beautiful Guildwood area parks this Fall. about the event and to order tickets, visit We are fortunate to have an abundance of http://heritagetoronto.org/programs/her- Toronto Hydro Upgrades green space in our community including itage-toronto-awards./ Toronto Hydro has advised that they will be doing some upgrades in the Guildwood area. many of which are scheduled for enhance- Winter Services ments. In Elizabeth Simcoe Park, a new Some of the poles and wiring in Guildwood The winter season is upon us. This means are approximately 60 years old and built as splash pad is in the planning stages for snow removal. I want to hear from you on construction. There will be a new play overhead construction and located at the rear any issues you experienced as Transporta- of homes in heavily treed areas. Hydro has structure installed in Grey Abbey Park next tion Services is currently undertaking a summer to address many requests from advised there are safety and reliability con- review of winter services, including road- cerns with the current structures and will be residents who approached my office with way and sidewalk ploughing and salting. the need for a children’s play area in the relocating them underground at the front of This is an opportunity to provide feedback residents’ homes. This would be a three-year park. I visit all the parks in my communi- to Transportation Services to address and ties throughout the year to ensure they are project for 450 homes within the boundaries enhance their services. Send your com- of Westlake Road, Guildwood Parkway, serving our residents’ needs. ments to [email protected], I am pleased to advise access to the Galloway Road and Somerdale Square. The “Winter Service Review” with the subject voltage is expected to be upgraded from bottom of the Scarborough Bluffs will be heading or call my office at 416-392-4008. made more accessible. The Toronto 4 Kv to 27.6 Kv and the electrical wires; Region Conservation Authority’s construc- Terry Fox Exhibit primary and secondary services will tion equipment, site office and fencing, Earlier this month, I had the privilege of be replaced. etc., are currently scheduled for removal presenting a scroll to Fred Fox, brother of Community Survey the late Terry Fox, in front of the Terry Fox by September 30. In October, the public This summer a survey card along with an exhibit in the Scarborough Civic Centre. can once again access the waterfront via information brochure on Emerald Ash The permanent display is a tribute to the shoreline access road, as all the materi- Borer (EAB) was delivered to all your Terry’s 1980 visit to Scarborough. I hope al needed to for the Meadowcliffe Drive homes. Please take a few minutes to return that you will bring your family and friends Shoreline Protection Project has been the survey card to my office outlining any to see and experience the energy of Terry’s delivered to the site location. This is community issues requiring attention. Your visit so many years ago. It was a pleasure fantastic news for those of us who like input is important to me and assists me in working with Ken Pearson, Organizer of walking along the shore to enjoy the beau- representing Guildwood. Please send the Terry Fox Run in Scarborough, over tiful vistas and fresh air coming off Lake your comments to councillor_ainslie the years, to accomplish a number of key Ontario. Please note that the paths to @toronto.ca, fax 416-392-4006 or mail to installations in memory of Terry Fox: the the shoreline require proper footwear. Be my office address listed on the card. mindful as you explore. permanent exhibit at the Scarborough On top of the Scarborough Bluffs, City Civic Centre being one as well as perma- Community Office staff are continuing to negotiate with nent Terry Fox KM markers installed in the Scarborough Civic Centre Dynamic Hospitality for use of the Cedarbrook Park where the annual 150 Borough Drive 2nd Fl. Bickford Residence within the Guild Park Scarborough Terry Fox Run takes place 416-396-7222 and Gardens. I was proud to see Heritage Waterfront for the Great www.paulainslie.com Toronto has selected Friends of Guild Park Canadian Shoreline Clean-Ups E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: Councillor Paul Ainslie & Gardens among the finalists for the 2013 Congratulations to the Friends of Guild Park Twitter: cllrainslie Heritage Toronto Awards. It’s the second & Gardens and Gisela H. Bach, Great 14 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views

Paul Ainslie Councillor Ward 43 Scarborough East

Scarborough Civic Centre 2nd Floor 150 Borough Drive Scarborough Ontario M1P 4N7 City Hall Tel: 416-392-4008 Scarborough Office: 416-396-7222 Fax: 416-396-4286 [email protected]

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3rd West Hill Scouting

Come and join the world of Scouting through Beavers (ages 5-7); Cubs (ages 8-10) and Scouts (ages 11-14) with 3rd West Hill. All sections are built around a lively variety of games, crafts, music, storytelling, play acting, spiritual fellowship and the outdoors. The outdoors is an essential part of all of our programs. Weekend events, pic- nics, hikes and overnight camping opportunities round out the Scouting experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal. n Beavers meet Wednesday evenings The Knotty Knitters of Chartwell Guildwood Retirement Residence (formerly from 6:30 until 7:45 p.m. in the gym at Livingston Lodge) wish to acknowledge the Guildwood Community for their ongoing Jack Miner S.P. School, 405 Guildwood support. Your donations of yarn and needles enabled us to donate knitted and crocheted Parkway. items to 44 children in our first year as a group and 47 children in the second year. We n Cubs meet Wednesday evenings were also able to present Rosalie Hall with knitted and crocheted items. With the pro- from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. in the gym at ceeds of our craft sale and tea room we made donations to Autism Dog Services and Jack Miner S.P. School, 405 Guildwood as well made a donation towards the purchase of a pool table for Livingston Lodge. Parkway. A Big Thank You n Scouts meet Wednesday evenings The Knotty Knitters from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Drive.

Deirdre Walcot Registrar, 3rd West Hill

Guildwood Jr. Public school is bringing the country to the city once again. Our annual Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 19, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Some highlights of the day will include: n Games n Cotton Candy n BBQ n Wishing Well (formerly known as Pic N’ Pop) n Choose Your Own n Free Starbucks Coffee n Silent Auction n Bake Sale Guildwood Jr. Public School, 225 Livingston Road Rain or shine, we’ll all have a good time 16 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 17

Energy and Enthusiasm Shine Through the Rain as Friends of Guild Park & Gardens Clean Up the Shoreline Along the Scarborough Bluffs The group trudged chemicals into the water, to entangling through mud and wildlife, to upsetting the balance of the water for two hours ecosystem, the impact of shoreline litter clearing as much is far-reaching,” says Jill Dwyer, pro- garbage as they gram manager for the Great Canadian could. About 55 kg Shoreline Cleanup. The clean-up on was collected: 37 Saturday showed that the Guildwood kg garbage and 18 community is ready to contribute to the kg recyclables. effort of cleaning up the damage the Each year, the humans have done to Earth. Dirty Dozen list The Friends of Guild Park & Gardens summarizes the thank Guildwood valu-mart for donat- Before the clean-up… highest number of ing snacks and water for the partici- aturday, September 21, was wel- collected litter items. Nationwide in pants and the City of Toronto Parks, comed with dark skies and a 2012, key culprits were cigarettes/ciga- Recreation and Forestry Department; Ssteady downpour. Luckily for rette filters, food wrappers/containers, the office of local City Councillor Paul some folks it was the weekend and stay- and plastic bags, which were all collect- Ainslie; and the Toronto Region ing inside away from the cold and wet ed in great numbers. Conservation Authority for their was on most minds. However not every- The Guild team’s Dirty Dozen list for support. Special thanks to local MP, one had sleeping in on their schedule. 2013 included the following items: John McKay, who joined the group in Members from the Guildwood commu- plastic pieces, plastic nity and volunteers from Sir Wilfrid bottle caps, foam Laurier CI (Laurier) gathered in Guild pieces, food wrap- Park and walked down along the bluffs pers, straws/stirrers, to the beach to pick up litter left by visi- cigarette butts, bever- tors and hikers as part of the Great age cans, plastic Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. bags, other plastic/ The Great Canadian Shoreline foam packaging, bev- Cleanup, backed by the World Wildlife erage bottles, plastic Fund (WWF) and Vancouver Aquarium lids, and paper cups Centre, is a project with a goal of trying and plates. to reduce the waste along the Canadian The group certain- shorelines and deal with the serious ly made a good environmental issues arising from shore- attempt at clearing …and after the clean-up line litter. Since 1994 this organization the shoreline; but the has mobilized over 500,000 citizens and amount of litter was too great. Everyone removing litter from this piece of removed 1.1 million kg of trash from in the group is strongly encouraging vis- shoreline. Canada's shores – a weight equivalent to itors to reduce their litter. The impor- A HUGE thank you to each and every 259 school buses. In 2012, 139,036 kg of tance of keeping our shorelines clean is participant. You made cleaning up litter litter was removed from 3,102 km of not limited to keeping the shoreline a fun and rewarding experience. shoreline. wildlife safe but “Shoreline litter Friends of Guild Park & Gardens, led does more than mar the beauty of our Jonathan JoJo Chu by Rose Mitchell-Spohn and her family, ecosystems; it puts wildlife and people Grade 11 Student coordinated the September 21 cleanup. at risk. From leaching harmful Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I. 18 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views

Historic Guild Park Welcomes More People and Events fter officially getting started this programs. Some 1,500 people also spring, the volunteer organiza- arrived to watch the summertime per- Ation, Friends of Guild Park & formances at the park’s outdoor Greek Gardens, has been bringing lots of atten- Theatre by the Guild Festival Theatre tion and people to historic Guild Park. (GFT). Thousands more attended the We’re helping revitalize this unique pub- Guild Alive with Culture festival, organ- lic park in the heart of Guildwood by ized by Councillor Ainslie and the GRG. Friends of Guild Park participated in this year’s Great Canadian Shoreline Deer at Greek Theatre Cleanup. Volunteers Greig Brown photo ranging from Laurier Our guest is Jane Fairburn, best-selling high school students author of Along The Shore, a new book to local seniors about Toronto’s waterfront, including cleared more than the Scarborough Bluffs and Guild Inn. 100 pounds of litter Ticket information to follow. from the trails and n In December, watch for our waterfront along Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Guild Park one rainy Guild Park. Plans are underway for a September morning. Victorian-style holiday event, complete Plan now to take Heritage Walking Tour on July 6, 2013 with carollers, music and seasonal cheer part in these upcom- for the whole family. collaborating with the GVCA, the Guild ing events to show your support for For details about these events and Renaissance Group (GRG), our local Guild Park: updates about Friends of Guild Park, City Councillor, Paul Ainslie, and the n Sunday October 27 — The Second join us at www.guildpark.ca or visit many organizations and officials Annual Family-Friendly Halloween www.Facebook.com/GuildPark. involved with Guild Park operations. Haunt: 11:00 a.m. – Friends of Guild Park aims to build 3:00 p.m. Costume awareness about this property – once contests, activities and home to the popular Guild Inn and the fun for kids 13 and Guild Of All Arts. We want to ensure under and their fami- future activities in the 88-acre public lies. Co-presented with park honour the legacy of the late Rosa Councillor Ainslie at and Spencer Clark, who owned and Guild Park, rain or maintained the site for almost 50 years. shine (please shine!). For the work we’ve done so far, Heritage n Saturday Toronto has this year selected Friends of November 16 – Cele- Guild Park as a finalist for its prestigious brating Guild Park & Community Heritage Award. Gardens. 2:00 – The walking tours led by Friends vol- 4:00 p.m. Cedar Ridge Janet Heise with guests on walking tour unteers have attracted more than 1,100 Community Centre, people to Guild Park, including many 225 Confederation Dr. A special public first-time visitors who came for the pop- reception and fundraiser to mark the first John Mason, President ular Doors Open and Heritage Toronto six months of the Friends of Guild Park. Friends of Guild Park & Gardens Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 19

Get your Spook on at the 2013 Family Halloween Haunt at Guild Park riends of Guild Park and Gardens, in association with our local City Councillor Paul Ainslie, welcome parents and their children, 13 years and under, to the second Annual Family-Friendly Halloween Haunt at Guild Park. FThe event takes place rain or shine on Sunday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Again this year, everyone is encouraged to come in costume and stay to enjoy Halloween treats, pumpkins and activities. There’ll be contests for kids’ best costumes, plus special “spooky” performances suitable for “ghouls” of all ages. Here’s the preliminary timetable for Halloween Haunt activities. All events take place at the Guild Park’s Greek Theatre: 11:00 a.m. – Pet Costume Contest, hosted by Muddy Paws. Please note that dogs must be leashed at all times in Guild Park. Also, come prepared to clean up after your four-legged friend. 11:30 – Children’s Costume Contest #1: For those 5 years and under 11:50 – Entertainment by local performers 12:30 p.m. – Children’s Costume Contest #2: For those aged 6 to 9 years 12:50 – More entertainment by local performers 1:30 – Children’s Costume Contest #3: For those aged 10 to 13 1:50 – Still more entertainment by local performers 2:30 – Final set of entertainment by local performers 20 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 21

Community News from The Hon. John McKay, PC, MP Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood Dear Friends, barbecue, please visit my website: attendance and donations were collect- It was quite an www.johnmckaymp.on.ca. ed for the Eastview Junior Public eventful sum- On Saturday, September 21, I was School Breakfast & Snack Program. I mer here in proud to join the Friends of Guild Park would like to offer my thanks and con- Scarborough- & Gardens in their first annual water- gratulations to Rev. Stephen Kirkegaard Guildwood. front cleanup along the shore of the for organizing this fantastic event. After a hard-fought by-election, I am Guild Park property. This initiative was Justin Trudeau recently appointed me proud to welcome my new provincial part of the Great Canadian Shoreline to serve as the Liberal Party of Canada’s colleague, Mitzie Hunter, the recently- Cleanup project, which marks its 20th Critic for the Environment. I am excited elected Member of Provincial anniversary this year. Despite the cold and honoured to take on this new role, as Parliament (MPP) for Scarborough- and rainy weather, I think that the the responsible stewardship and protec- Guildwood. Mitzie is a compassionate cleanup was a great success. Truly tion of the environment is truly a critical and dedicated public servant, and I deserving of our thanks are John Mason issue for all Canadians. I want your input think that she will do a great job and the Friends of Guild Park & Gardens on what our priorities on the environ- representing our community at for all of their hard work, as well as the ment should be, and I hope that you will Queen’s Park. group of committed volunteers who share your thoughts on the environment I was glad to once again host showed up on Saturday to help. with me by sending an email to my annual Scarborough-Guildwood The Church of the Holy Trinity, [email protected]. I look forward Community barbecue on Saturday, Guildwood hosted its most recent to working with you to develop pragmat- September 7, at the Boys & Girls Club community barbecue on Sunday, ic solutions to ensure a healthy environ- of East Scarborough; and this year’s September 22; and I had a great time ment and a prosperous economy. event was another great success. I tasting the delicious food prepared by John McKay would like to thank Mitzie Hunter for our hard-working community volun- attending as my special guest, and teers. The corn on the cob and barbe- everyone else that came out with their cued ribs were particularly good. The families and friends for an afternoon of biggest hit with the children were the fun and great food. As the Member men and women of the Toronto of Parliament for Scarborough- Professional Firefighters Association Guildwood, I truly enjoy putting on this who provided an inflatable bouncy cas- event every year and meeting with the tle and then stopped by in their fire residents of our wonderful community. truck. Bishop Patrick Yu from the To take a look at photos from the Anglican Church of Canada was in

Constituency Office: 3785 Kingston Road, Unit 10, Scarborough ON M1J 3H4 Phone: (416) 283-1226 Fax: (416) 283-7935 Email: [email protected] We Need Help Delivering... Every house in Guildwood receives Guildwood News & Views through the efforts of the many volunteers who walk the streets every three months. We have now exhausted our list of potential deliverers. Are you willing to help with this task? Most routes can be completed in 30 minutes or so (well, it depends on who you meet and how long they talk in this special Village by the lake). It’s not an onerous task that happens four times a year ‒ we deliver a bag of newsletters to your home with a label indicating your route. The next step is to deliver them as soon as possible to the homes listed on the bag. We thank you in advance for volunteering to get N&V to our Village neighbours. If interested please email Gerard at: [email protected] or (416) 264-4527.u 22 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 23

LIVING GREEN Greening Your Holidays Some of us like to get an early start on our holiday shopping or at least give it some thought. Below are some green ideas for the holidays. n When buying a gift, shop green. Look for items that encourage conservation and sus- tainable living. Look for items made from recycled materials. n What about a handmade gift; knowing someone made a spe- cial gift adds a personal touch to the holiday. 4Life Foundation and Toronto n Consider gifts of entertain- ment or endowment. Tickets to a Police Services Partner with stage show, sporting event or movie don’t require excess Extendicare Guildwood packaging or wrapping. n Consider a reusable bag or just wanted to shine some light on what the 4Life Foundation (4LF) and Toronto box to wrap presents. For paper Police Services in partnership with Extendicare Guildwood are doing. We have options, try comics, maps or Iteamed up to bring music to the ears of the elderly. Our 2013 defending DJ wrapping made from recycled Champions from Sir Robert L. Borden BTI are assisting with the Music Memory proj- paper. For gift tags, cut up used ect for Seniors with Alzheimer's at Extendicare Guildwood. Joseph Khargie, 4LF greeting cards. program director (left), Sandy Griffin, resident program manager (right centre) and n It may mean extra work, but PC Arsenault from 43 Division are in the midst of getting the initiative underway. think about hosting an event The main purpose is to help bring back happy thoughts through music. By doing with reusable dishes instead of this, social behaviours are improved which lead to more conversations and feelings of disposable ones. comfort. The youth will be surveying residents by playing music from the late 20s all n How about swapping cookies the way to the 70s. Based on reactions and conversations, selected genres will be put instead of gifts; no shopping, no on iPods for residents to enjoy daily. Each iPod station will have up to five headphones wrapping. attached for maximum usage. Interesting Idea for solar The two youth on the left and right of Sandy are volunteers from Sir Robert L. power: I recently received a Borden BTI who are participants in the 4Life Foundation’s DJ 4Life program which newsletter from a charity we teaches youth to spin. (Ryan A., Philemon J., Daniel P. and Arshan B.) The hand sign support. They are helping a local in the picture represents “4LF” ‒ a national charity that promotes Youth Empowerment organization in rural Bolivia to and Community Engagement. provide sun-powered stoves to Apart from mixing, this is another positive way of uniting our community’s most families in need. vulnerable (seniors and youth), through music. Joseph Khargie, Program Director Kathleen Wolfe 24 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 25

All About Laurier Life at Laurier: Welcome Back ith the start of the autumn school and be the spark of character edu- basketball, cross country, and girls’ golf season comes the commence- cation that will instill the various charac- have started to form their teams and hold Wment of another exciting ter values to the whole student body. practices. Our amazingly talented swim school year for Sir Wilfrid Laurier Character education is so important to team is going to start their preparations Collegiate Institute. Though it’s only Laurier because it allows us to not only for the season soon, and the boys’ golf been a month since Laurier has opened celebrate, but also create awareness of team will be attending city champi- its doors to welcome in students, the values that we believe in, which are onships next week. Finally, with the already many school activities, clubs respect, optimism, kindness, creativity, boys’ football teams practicing hard and and teams are up and running. The confidence, patience, determination, playing even harder, the future for their spirit and enthusiasm here at Laurier honesty, loyalty and altruism. season looks bright. They will be taking couldn’t be any higher. on West Hill C.I. on October 4 for the The school year began with the annu- Extra-Curricular Activities fun and lively football game held annu- al grade assemblies where Laurier safety A variety of other extra-curriculars ally at Birchmount stadium, Friday procedures and the TDSB code of con- have also already begun. On Night Lights. Hopefully we’ll take home duct were discussed. Students were also September 20, 14 members of Laurier’s a win. Me to We club attended We Day, an introduced to the various student leader- Laurier’s IB Students Excel ship structures found in Laurier such as event in which another 30 students from Finally, it’s no secret that Laurier loves the Student Activity Council (SAC), Laurier also volunteered. In addition, the knowledge as well. The school has been Character Education and the Laurier club is again taking up a challenge they an institution that offered the prestigious Athletic Council (LAC). completed seven years ago: to build a International Baccalaureate (IB) pro- To further promote athletics, there school in a developing nation. After hav- gram since 2007 and with each passing was a slide show of the many sports ing led a fundraising initiative in the year, our school’s IB results have steadi- offered at Laurier so that students could school year of 2007-2008 that built a ly improved. Last year, Laurier IB grad- see the various athletic activities they school in Sierra Leone, Me to We at uates exceeded the world average in could get involved with. Finally, to end Laurier is already planning to raise every subject except visual arts, and nine the assembly, the grade 11 and 12 drama $10,000 to accomplish this incredible students finished with an impressive class enlightened the audience with a goal once again. Meanwhile, Laurier’s score of 40 or above out of a possible comedic skit with a serious message that largest club, Volunteer Now, which helps total score of 45. Also, for the first time illustrated potential conflicts students students access various volunteer oppor- in Laurier’s history, we had a student fin- may encounter at school and how we can tunities, has already had 200 Laurier stu- ish with a perfect score of 45 out of 45, avoid them. dents volunteer at the Scotiabank AIDS Walk on September 22, and it looks to which is an unbelievable accomplish- Character Education Camp send a similar number of student volun- ment as this score is only achieved Another major event that Laurier has teers to help with the CIBC Run for the by the top 0.25% of IB candidates in already experienced this year was Cure on October 6. Within just this the world.! Character Education Camp, which was first month of school, Laurier is already Overall, Laurier’s school spirit has held at Camp Ahmek in Algonquin Park so involved with issues of global always been high, but with each passing from September 13-15. Character importance. year, it seems to increase even more. We Education is a huge theme at Laurier: it hope to continue working with the ongo- is a school initiative that focuses on stu- Sports at Laurier ing support of the Guildwood communi- dent leadership, team-building and, of Checking in with the sports at Laurier, ty to make our home a brighter and bet- course, character. The philosophy many teams are about to start their sea- ter place. This is only just the start of behind camp is that it will inspire the sons. Fall sports such as girls’ field another fantastic school year at Laurier. 108 students who attend it to return to hockey, boys’ volleyball, girls’ and boys’ Abina Premachandran 26 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views

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Message from MPP Mitzie Hunter The Voice for Scarborough- Guildwood at Queens Park Dear Constituents: East Scarborough Storefront. Minister I am your new Member of Provincial Duguid and I entertained a necessary and Parliament, Mitzie Hunter. Since being engaging dialogue about the provincial elected on August 1, 2013, I have been government’s Youth Job Strategy which diligently working on behalf of my con- will invest $295 million to create stituents. As the Ontario Legislative employment opportunities for 30,000 Guildwood residents have access to better Assembly commences September 9, I youth in Ontario. The Youth Job Strategy transit. This is part of the Ontario govern- am delighted to advocate on behalf of all will eliminate the barriers for youth in ment’s vision to invest in public transit my constituents in Scarborough- Scarborough-Guildwood to access the infrastructure that helps reduce gridlock, Guildwood. I will continue the work that job opportunities and attain the necessary strengthen communities, create jobs and our Government started in 2003 to training to remain competitive in the help people in their every day lives. ensure we continue to deliver on our global market. world-class education, quality health care and creating jobs. Below is a brief Full Day Kindergarten If you require my assistance, please overview of the work I have been under- As we begin the school year, I am proud contact my Constituency Office, at 4117 taking since being elected in office. that our government will continue its Lawrence Ave. E., Unit 109, commitment in providing full day Scarborough ON M1E 2S2, by phone at Upcoming Event kindergarten to ensure children get a 416-281-2787, fax 416-281-2360, or by Please join me for my Open House on head start in their education. Full Day e-mail at mhunter.mpp.co@liberal. October 15 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. I look Kindergarten also provides support to ola.org or find me on facebook or forward to meeting all of you. I would parents by decreasing their cost for child follow me on twitter @MitzieHunter. also like to introduce you to my staff that care. Full day kindergarten will increase will be serving my constituents. I am the learning capacities for chil- elated at the opportunity to meet the dren all across Ontario and main- many faces of Scarborough-Guildwood tain our province’s ranking in and see how we can work together. providing the best education in Community Barbecue the English speaking world. A On Saturday, September 7, MP John school that will be enrolling full Mckay and I hosted a Community bar- day kindergarten in Scarborough- becue at the East Scarborough Boys and Guildwood this fall is Mason Girls Club. It was a pleasure for me to Road Junior Public School. meet so many constituents. As we gath- Transit ered together, we enjoyed great food, Throughout my career I advocated music and games for children. I want to for improving transit throughout extend an appreciation to all the volun- the GTA particularly in teers that assisted in putting the occasion Scarborough. Therefore, I am glad together to celebrate as a community. that our government has recently Youth Roundtable announced the extension of a sub- On August 27 I hosted a Youth way from Kennedy subway sta- Roundtable with the Hon. Brad Duguid, tion to Scarborough Civic Centre. Minister of Trades, Colleges and The provincial government is Universities. Over 30 community work- committed to offer $1 billion to ers and stakeholders gathered at the ensure that Scarborough- 28 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views

2014 Guildwood Calendars It’s Autumn once again, the season that takes us to the end of the year, almost. It’s also the time for me to prepare the material for 2014 Guildwood calendars. For next year, only one version will be created containing photographs taken in the lovely gardens of Guildwood Village. If all goes as planned, they should be available for sale mid-November. As usual, I recommend keeping an eye on the Message Centre in the main Guildwood Plaza. It is on the east side of valu-mart. Many local businesses usually display a notice advertising their availability, confirming the price and detailing the points of sale; and I hope to have the same help again. Most likely the principal point of sale will again be Maritime Travel on the plaza opposite the library. John Mitchell Memories of Alive with Culture ‒ July 27-28

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Good Fall Eating ntario’s Fall season is considered every top 10 health list. This is probably the pumpkin can be scooped out and by many to be the most beautiful because it is chock-full of antioxidents, roasted for a savoury snack while Otime of year. For some, this time which help to fight against cancer. It also pumpkin flesh can be roasted, baked, or of year is associated with the beginning has more iron than beef and double the pureed for a delicious soup. Pumpkins of a new school year, Thanksgiving, sce- vitamin C of an orange. Kale is also very are high in fibre and an excellent source nic hikes or drives, cozy sweaters, and easy to grow and actually thrives in the of vitamin A so don’t hesitate to give warm apple cider. We experience a cold, making it a great autumn green. your pumpkins double duty this year refreshing break from the humidity of the Beets: Whether you love them or as holiday decor as well as holiday summer months and our senses are hate them, everyone should be eating nutrition. flooded with the changes in our environ- beets. They have a unique nutritional Eating foods that are in season offers ment. There is also a shift in the produce profile that positively impacts the body many benefits. Crops that are picked at that is readily available at the super- in many ways. Beets owe their deep their peak ripeness translates into fruits market, which provides us with an purple-red hue to ‘proanthocyanidins,’ and vegetables that look and taste their opportunity to try or reintroduce some which are phytonutrients that carry best. Eating seasonally supports our local interesting and nutrient-packed fruits and potent anti-cancer properties. Beets have farmers and bypasses foods that have vegetables. There are many foods native long been used to purify the blood and been transported thousands of miles and to the Ontario fall season that can help to cleanse the liver, which lend themselves require many processes that are harmful fortify you and offer you a sense of well to overall better health. They can be to the produce itself and the environment being. Here are just a few: eaten raw, grated into salads, roasted, as a whole. A reduction in processing Pomegranates: Pomegranates are steamed, juiced or boiled. fees also means lower prices and so interesting because they have been Pumpkin: Nothing says autumn increased accessability. If all those rea- eaten for centuries. They are mentioned in quite like a pumpkin patch, and if you sons don’t convince you, how about the many ancient texts, including the Bible have ever come across one accidentally, simple beauty of savouring something and the Quran. The beautiful ruby seeds it is quite a magical experience. new and delicious as a great way to are high in antioxidents and tannins Pumpkins are actually considered part of celebrate this vibrant time of year? which are believed to lower harmful the winter squash family and can be cholesterol and benefit the heart. cooked and incorporated into meals in Valeria Danieli Pomegranate seeds or ‘arils’ can be eaten pretty much the same ways. The seeds of on their own or incorporated into salads or smoothies, among other culinary uses. Apples: Apples are readily avail- Pumpkin Soup able year round in Ontario, but in the fall 4 cups roasted, baked, or steamed pumpkin several local farms offer the option to 6 cups chicken stock pick your own. What I love about the 1 cup chopped onion apples bought directly from the farm is 1 clove garlic, minced their natural texture, without the waxy 1 1/2 teaspoons salt film that is common to store-bought 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish apples. If you cannot make it out to the 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme farm, grocery stores offer an increased Black pepper to taste variety of apples and more readily organ- 1/2 cup of cream or 2% milk ic brands to choose from. This Canadian Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to staple is full of Calcium, vitamin C, and low, and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered. Folate, and makes a practical snack to Purée the soup in small batches (1 cup at a time) using a food processor or blender. bring on that hike in Rouge Valley. Return to pan, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for Kale: In the last year, kale has another 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir in cream or milk. Add pepper to taste. become a celebrity vegetable receiving Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. much press and finding its way onto 30 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 31

Book Review Bill Bonnell is a Guildwood writer and posts comments about writing on his blog once a week. Most of these posts are reviews of books. You can check them out on his blog spot: http://wbonnell.tumblr.com or by Googling “No Day Without Lines”. The Sisters Brothers atrick de Witt’s The Sisters Kermit Warm. Warm has discovered a bars has burned to ground and the gold Brothers is the story of two broth- liquid that allows gold to be seen has disappeared. Returning home, they Pers, Charlie and Eli, who are hired beneath the gravel and mud of streams discover that their neighbour, Rex, has killers. They take their orders from a and left to test Warm’s invention. Charlie stolen the money they have stashed man called the Commodore who has and Eli catch up to them and the four behind a wall in their house. Con- told them to murder Hermann Kermit men work together and soon collect sequently they have to move back in Warm, a prospector living in San buckets of gold dust and nuggets. with their mother. In an effort to be done Francisco. The Commodore’s scout, However, this is apex of their fortunes with the Commodore’s influence on Henry Morris, is already in San and their luck soon runs into the ground. their lives Eli secretly enters his house Francisco waiting to lead the brothers to Warm’s magic liquid is so corrosive that and drowns him in his bathtub. Warm. The Sisters Brothers is set in the it destroys human flesh. Warm and The Sisters Brothers was a finalist in California gold rush of the 1850s. Morris soon die of its effects and the 2011 Man Booker prize, the 2011 One of the interesting features of the Charlie’s right arm eventually has to be Giller Prize and was also a 2011 Roger’s story is found in the language of the two amputated. Members of a local aborigi- Writer’s Trust Fiction Prize finalist. brothers. Eli, in a confrontation with nal tribe come upon them and take all of I would recommend it to anyone four trappers over a bear pelt, says, “The their gold. Charlie and Eli go back to who enjoys multi-layered and richly trappers, meanwhile, were unhappy… pick up Mayfield’s gold bars but find entertaining stories. that we had usurped their glory and that the building in which they hid the Bill Bonnell were, I felt, preparing to exhibit rude- ness.” When they wish to leave their hotel without alerting the trappers, Charlie says, “Let us navigate the hall in pure silence.” Later he describes San Francisco as having a “fortuitous ener- gy.” So we have two uneducated killers Candy Cane Hunt speaking as if they were elderly academ- ics discussing a student’s thesis. This is Saturday, December 7 often amusing but the novel can also be read from many vantage points. For Have fun while helping others, bring a non- example, it can be seen as a study in the sometimes violent nature of greed perishable food, and locate candy cane stations. which in de Witt’s story appears as an Fill your passport with stamps and receive a yummy obsession with gold. As Charlie and Eli make their way to hot chocolate and candy cane. San Francisco, they begin to accumulate Saturday, December 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m. gold. Small amounts at first taken from The Hunt starts outside the Guild Inn. other violent men and prospectors they kill, then all of Mr. Mayfield’s (the boss of the four trappers) gold bars which they hide beneath a stove. In San Francisco Charlie and Eli discover that Henry Morris has fallen in with Herman 32 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views

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Garden Tour Thank You On July 7 the GVCA held its 11th annual Garden Tour, and we hosted more than 400 visitors in our gardens. We thank our twelve host gardeners for opening their gardens to the public and everyone who visited. We noted this year that many of our visitors come from outside our community who return year after year, and congratulated us on the excellence of our gardens. Watch for the announcement of our 2014 garden tour ‒ we already have some host gardeners lined up, and we hope you will consider showing your garden. Each year we include some new and revisited gardens. In fact, we get requests to see some favourite gardens each year. As a footnote, the gardening season is not over even though it is September. Lee Graves Photo Some perennials do not bloom until until the frost says it’s time to go to bed for the season. We encourage you to consider October and many annuals, with contin- three-season gardening. uous deadheading bloom beautifully Garden Tour Committee

RRhhyytthhmmss ooff OOnnee WWoorrlldd CCoonncceerrtt Saturday, November 9, at 7:30 pm Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church 140 Guildwood Parkway Rhythms of One World – a 120 voice choral spectacular featuring the County Town Singers, the Queensmen of Toronto and hosts, the Sanctuary Choir of Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church. Join the choirs and conductor, Michael Morgan, on this uplifting journey of contemporary popular and world choral music.

Tickets are $20 per person / $40 per family and are available through the offices of Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church and Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood 34 – Fall 2013 Guildwood News & Views Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 35

The Oeno-Files A Handy Little Table ere’s a useful aid for the next time you go hunting for wine. I’ve constructed this table by grape varietal and food match. It’s easy to use since most of the Hwines we see these days are single grape sourced and so named on the label. You pick the country of origin. Some wines are still made by combining different grape varietals and not listing the grapes used on their label, but that’s for my next installment.

Food Type Texture Flavours Colour Grape Varietal Beef Full bodied, tannic, Dark fruit/currants, Red Cabernet Sauvignon high alcohol, dry cedar, cigar box, leather Pork Medium bodied, Currant, black cherry, Red Merlot tannic, fruity plum, herbs Lamb Full bodied, tannic, Black currant, blackberry, Red Shiraz high alcohol pepper Turkey Medium bodied, Cherry, strawberry, Red Pinot Noir fruity, silky, dry raspberry, sweet wood Chicken Full bodied, rich, Stone & tropical fruit, White Chardonnay dry, bold vanilla, hazelnut Tuna (grilled) Medium bodied, Cherry, strawberry, Red Pinot Noir fruity, silky, dry raspberry, sweet wood Shell fish Medium bodied, Citrus, cut grass, herbs, White Sauvignon Blanc fruity, acidic bell pepper Spicy foods Light bodied, fruity, Floral, lychee, grapefruit White Gewürztraminer off-dry Light fish Light bodied, fruity, Apple, pear, peach, petrol, White Riesling off-dry/sweet honey, citrus There you are. It’s only a sampling, but it should give you some help next time you’re stocking in for that special dinner or out on the town with that special someone. And please don’t drink and drive. …and here are a few autumn bargains: Reds: White: Cono Sur, Bicicleta, Pinot Noir 2012, Citra, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Jacob's Creek, Reserve Chardonnay Central Valley, Chile, #341602 ‒ 2011, Abruzzo, Italy #446633 ‒ $7.45 2012, Adelaide Hills, Australia, $10.95 These wines from southern Italy are #270017 ‒ $14.95 Wow!! I don’t usually like Chilean always a bargain. The Montepulciano This is a very friendly white. Aromas wines but this is a game changer for me. grape is one of those hidden gems. It’s and flavours of citrus and peach, with a Really good Pinot Noir for under $20. got fruity aromas and tastes of plums, hint of spice and oaky creaminess. Great Chock full of flavours of red berries, raspberry, tobacco and vanilla. Great as a sipper by itself, with chicken or beets, violets and sweet wood. Great with pizza or pasta (it is Italian after all). Alfredo pastas. 88 pts. example of New World Pinot at a price 87 pts. we can all afford. Get it while you can. Cheers, Great with turkey or salmon. 91 pts. Harry Spindel Guildwood News & Views Fall 2013 – 36

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A giant pumpkin in a A serious conversation at Alive with Culture. Who flower bed had the last word ‒ Jimmy Foster or David Soknacki?

There’s nothing like an ice cream cone to hit the spot on a hot summer day.

Migrating ducks in Guildwood

Ludvik Mikola’s 23” cucumber. Did anyone raise a longer one?

Dominick Bradshaw caught these deer frolicking on Cadbury Court September 16.

Able Tree Service presented a clinic on September 15 at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church that demonstrated Confidor injections to ash trees as well as new removal techniques with their crane truck.