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A Fresh New Look for Spring By Linda Plater

Off come the big bulky winter jackets and in come new looks for spring! For many people shedding the drabness of late winter means creating a new look or freshening up an old one. Even if you don’t care to follow the latest trends, there are great benefits to enhancing your appearance, just for fun or to feel better. A new hairstyle not only changes the way your face looks, sometimes it can brighten your perspective on life! You don’t have to do something radical to take on a new look. Small changes can make all the difference in the world. A new haircut, colour, a manicure or massage may not only make you look good on the outside, but inside you may notice a skip in your step as people comment on your changed appearance or more relaxed demeanor.

Did you know that the Village of Islington is home to thirty businesses that cater to beauty and aesthetics including barber shops, salons, spas and studios? These personal service providers offer anything from a simple haircut to complete dermatological treatments and body work. It is very convenient to take advantage of these treatments especially when you can enjoy free parking behind the shop or find private parking just in front of the many beauty salons in the area. Here are just a few of the beauty-related businesses in the Village of Islington worth a try: Jeanie and Wendy of Chameleon and Papillon at 4908 Dundas W. have been in business for twenty-two years delivering award-winning esthetics and laser services to men and women. Some of their treatments include full esthetic, make-up, gel nails, chemical peels, non-surgical lifts, micro-dermabrasion, electrolysis laser/IPL for hair removal and skin rejuvenation and more. Name That Mural At Perfect Touch Nail and Spa 5116 Dundas W. manager Linda has a welcoming staff delivering a variety of nail services The first person to email [email protected] with the starting at a great price, only $35 for a mani-pedi. And their newly renovated shop offers comfy massage chairs and correct name and address deep soakers for your feet to help you relax and unwind. of the mural above will WIN a $40 Gift Certificate from Village Paint

continued on page 05 2 Doors Open announces 2017 theme My 2 cents honouring Canada’s sesquicentennial By George Liolis

The 18th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf returns on Several years ago, we took the family on a Summer vacation to Crete, May 27 and 28. In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, the theme is “15 Greece. One of our favourite activities was snorkelling in the Sea of Crete Decades of Canadian Architecture.” and feeding the fish toast bread.

Doors Open Toronto will feature 150 buildings representing each decade since As the wet bread began to break apart and flake into the sea, a variety of different the 1860s, as well as a collection of buildings from the pre-Confederation era. fish species would come from under rocks and through plant life to steal a taste The theme shines light on the evolution of Canadian architecture, with a special of what we were offering. My kids were so fascinated and enthralled with the focus on Centennial-period buildings and architects from the 1960s. closeness of this experience that they begged for us to buy them a camera that could take pictures underwater so that they could capture a snapshot of life An exciting program of free Walking Tours will reference the stories and history of under the sea. At one of the convenience stores in town, we managed to find a Toronto’s many neighbourhoods, both in a historical and a contemporary sense. Fujifilm Quicksnap Waterproof 35mm single use film camera with 27 exposures. Other offerings in this year’s Doors Open Toronto include the “OpenInsights” With the advancements of digital photography, film cameras have become speaker series, with talks on topics such as the identity of current Canadian somewhat of a relic. Trying to teach my children that they only had 27 pictures architecture, as well as special programs and more than 40 new participants in was something that I had difficulties explaining and them understanding. After the building lineup. all, they have grown up in the era of delete buttons and swipes.

This year, Doors Open Toronto is part of TO Canada with Love, the City of Several weeks ago, a news station featured a story about the need for Secondary Toronto’s year-long program of celebrations, commemorations and exhibitions. schools to run courses that teach Financial Literacy to better prepare young TO Canada with Love programs and events are funded in part by the Province adults for what lies ahead. For those of you not familiar with this term, Financial of . Literacy is the understanding of how to make appropriate financial decisions regarding personal finances. My parents took it upon themselves to teach me More details on Doors Open Toronto, including a complete list of this year’s these important life skills and now I find myself doing the same with my children. buildings, walking tours and talks, will be available in early May at http://www. What I find very interesting and alarming at the same time is the similarities I toronto.ca/doorsopen. see between teaching my children about 35mm film and cash. You remember cash, don’t you? Coins and notes! Much like film, I find that cash is becoming About Doors Open Toronto somewhat of a relic as well. Bills in my wallet have been replaced with credit and Since its inception in 2000, Doors Open Toronto has attracted more than two debit cards. How do I teach my children how to make change when I don’t carry million visits to over 700 unique locations across the city. It is Canada’s largest much money anymore myself? In our ever-changing world, the importance of Doors Open event and one of the three largest Doors Open events in the world. teaching our children to take more ownership of their financial understandings Doors Open Toronto is dedicated to celebrating built heritage, architecture and should not solely rely of the education system. I believe that parents need to design. It is presented by Great Gulf and produced by the City of Toronto in begin teaching these mathematical concepts to their kids at an early onset. So, partnership with the broader community. Look for information and updates next time your child asks you to play store or you need to go to the bank, make at http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen, Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ the effort, make this a teachable moment. doorsopenTO, Twitter at http://twitter.com/Doors_OpenTO and Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/doors_opento/. The event hashtag is #DOT17.

Doors Open in the Village of Islington The Village of Islington BIA will offer free mural trolley tours beginning at noon until 4 p.m. departing from Montgomery’s Inn 4907 Dundas W. on May 27th and 28th. These tours feature how mural art has revitalized local buildings to create a five block outdoor art gallery.

3 Celebrating our Earth and Helping to Protect the Environment

Mark your calendars for Earth Day happening on Saturday, April 22nd. Within your community there are many ways you can participate on Earth Day by changing simple habits towards making more environmentally friendly choices. This could include Village of Islington Times making a pledge to clean up trash in your neighbourhood, planting trees, or spending the day walking, hiking or riding a bike to get Community Newspaper where you need to go. If we can start by enacting simple strategies in our everyday lives, we can make every day a little more like Volume 05 | Issue 01 Earth Day. Quarterly Publication ~ Circulation 17,000

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Rosa Hair Salon and Barber Shop at 5068A Dundas W. and Zen’s Best Choice Looking for a bargain bonanza? Salon at 4886 Dundas W. have their scissors ready for men’s and kids’ cuts sure The Kingsway-Lambton Flea to please. Attentive stylists at Caron Salon 4937 and The Village Salon at 4924 Market is known as one of the Dundas W. have been providing quality unisex hair services for decades! Newer “biggest and best in Toronto”, to the scene is The Root of Skincare at 4953 Dundas W. This upstairs salon offers attracting several thousand a Groupon hot stone massage package well worth a try! shoppers each Spring. Other body services available in the village include waxing at Toronto Wax 4927 Upper Floor and tanning at Fabutan at 10 Burnamthorpe Road. Now in its 53rd year, this beloved Flea Market has marked over If you are a do-it-yourselfer, check out the many beauty products available at the five decades of fun, mixed with local BSO Beauty Supply Outlet 4910 Dundas W. where you can find a variety of dedication and hard work, and has raised more than $1,000,000 in proceeds products to keep your hair and skin looking great! for charity. This year’s sale will be held Saturday April 29, from 8 am – 1 pm. Kingsway-Lambton United Church is located at 85 The Kingsway, and admission Whatever beauty or body treatment you have in mind, come to the Village of is free, rain or shine. Islington to pamper yourself! Thousands of items will be priced to sell both inside and outside the church. See the auditorium full of books, fine china, crystal, framed art, and records; a gymnasium packed with household items and electronics; rooms devoted to women’s, men’s and children’s clothes, jewelry and accessories, games and toys, and funky collectibles; and tents and tables on the lawn filled with pictures, glassware, baskets, small furniture, sports and camping gear. We also offer a bake sale, and areas to have coffee, scones or BBQ lunch. Money raised supports over 20 charities. Donations of sale items are gratefully accepted until Wednesday, April 26 at West entrance.

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6 New on the Music Scene - Five Principles of Effective Goal Setting The Ontario Pops Orchestra By Lindsay Howe By Carlos Bastidas, Conductor / Music Director

As you embark on a brand-new year, you are faced with the challenge of Building a symphony orchestra from scratch is no simple task. There is no living up to our goals and resolutions. Resolutions don’t have to begin on formula on the internet or books to guide the process. But this did not stop January 1st; in fact many of us have given up, if not fallen behind on our a local conductor with a dream to start a pops orchestra. After completing goals a mere few weeks later. When you begin is not so important, what his advanced training in orchestra conducting, Carlos Bastidas came up is critical however is that you take the first steps towards achieving the with the idea on a flight from England to Toronto. He decided that an change you so desire. It is only natural to encounter roadblocks, view these orchestra that plays popular classical pieces and other favourites would be blockades as a stepping stone in your journey towards self-improvement. well received by Canadian audiences. Set yourself up for success by following these five principles. The new conductor’s vision is to take the symphony orchestra and small Clarity ensembles out of the concert hall and into the community to perform in parks Clarity of vision is the first step in goal setting. Clarify your goals and have a and outdoor venues, and to be able to broadcast concerts over the internet to clear vision of what you want to achieve and how you will achieve it. First, state schools and seniors homes, as well as to remote places in Canada, and even the your present goal and the desired outcome of what you want to accomplish. rest of the world. Your goals should be specific, measurable and attainable. To ensure your goals are measurable, be as detailed and specific as possible. Consider breaking your Bastidas is enthusiastic about the new orchestra. He says, “There are already end goal up into smaller, more attainable goals. For example, if your goal is to several community orchestras in the GTA, but none of them are specializing in lose weight or to eat better, how will you know when you are successful? Try the POPS!” With no money but pure determination to start the orchestra, he changing the scope of your goal and define exactly where you want to end up. placed an Internet ad for volunteers to join him in this venture. The response Give yourself a deadline so that you feel a sense of urgency to achieve what you was fantastic! An experienced administrative team soon joined the conductor set out to accomplish. to contribute to the newly formed Ontario Pops Orchestra. Placing an ad on Facebook for musicians to join was also met with a great response - close to 160 Commitment musicians expressed interest in joining. Without commitment, your goals are nothing more than empty promises and false hopes. Being committed is not just about making commitments, but With too many interested in playing in one orchestra, the group was narrowed keeping our commitments no matter what hurdles stand in our way. When down to 50 musicians from all ages and musical backgrounds. They began you are feeling uninspired ask yourself why you are holding back and what is rehearsing together in September 2015 and performed for the first time in stopping you from living the life you’ve imagined for yourself. Ask yourself what November 2015. Their second season, together with guest performers, will play is the worst thing that could happen if you commit wholeheartedly to achieving at the Humber Valley United Church and Collegiate Institute. your goals. Throughout your journey, keep reminding yourself why you want to achieve your goals and how it will positively affect your life. Visualization is a Our local conductor Carlos would like to thank the community for helping keep powerful tool to help you achieve the life you desire. So, visualize having already his dream alive. The ongoing success of the Ontario Pops Orchestra depends on attained your goal. Create a vision board to help bring your goals to life! the support of staff, interns, volunteers, Humber Valley United Church, musicians’ family and friends. Playing great music relies on the musicians finding time to Accountability practice and the financial backing including silent auction and concert ticket While it is important to hold yourself, accountable and take personal responsibility sales! Come enjoy a pops concert in the community and hear the inspiration for for what you set out to achieve, often excuses are made or life gets in the way yourself! and our goals are never realized. It is important to have a backup plan in place in case you should falter. Letting others in so they can hold you accountable For more information about the Ontario Pops Orchestra at is crucial. Enlist a reliable friend, parent, or partner to help encourage and www.ontariopops.com empower you. Or better yet, ask someone well equipped to help you attain your goal whether it be a nutritionist, personal trainer, life coach, mentor, etc. Your chances of success are greater when you take someone else along on your journey, so consider having a friend join you for those fitness classes you vowed to take. When you have to answer to another person this will motivate you to stay on track with your goals.

Perseverance Perseverance in the face of obstacles and hardship will help you reach your goals. The expressions “Rome wasn’t built in a day” and “slow and steady wins the race” are idioms to keep in mind when you are trying to effect change in your life. Remember, perseverance beats speed. In other words, it is not so important how quickly you get where you want to be, but rather that you keep going no matter what. The key to achieving any goal is taking action. When you learn to preserve, you are able to embrace the struggle, learn from our setbacks and keep moving forward.

Positivity About TO Canada with Love Positive thinking strategies can go a long way to help you reach your goals. While it is natural to experience self-doubt from time to time, be mindful of TO Canada with Love is the City of Toronto’s year-long program of negative thoughts and language that creeps up such as the word “can’t”. When celebrations, commemorations and exhibitions honouring Canada’s that inner voice rears, its ugly head telling you, “you’re not good enough,” remind 150th birthday. The program is Toronto’s cultural love letter to the country, yourself of your strengths and what you can accomplish. Remember to be kind offering a rich tapestry of more than 30 City-produced events taking place to yourself and focus on the new opportunities or doors that will open as a result across the city throughout 2017. Look for information and updates at http://www.toronto.ca/canada150, on Facebook at http://www.facebook. of achieving your goal. When you are truly invested, and committed to a cause, com/SpecialEventsTO, Twitter at http://twitter.com/SpecialEventsTO, you can accomplish anything! Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/SpecialEventsTO and Snapchat at SpecialEventsTO. The program hashtag is #C150TO. Applying these five principles to your goal achieving process will help you better understand how to develop the right mindset and give you strategies to help http://www.twitter.com/TorontoComms and on Instagram at you attain your goals! http://www.instagram.com/cityofto.

7 Music in Nature By Ed Lettner

Musicians have been influenced by birdsong for centuries and the music of birds, and other species such as whales, is the focus of much interest and study by musicians and scientists.

“Spring”, from Vivaldi’s the Four Seasons and Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, “Pastoral”, both feature references to birdsong and, The Pines of Rome, composed by Ottorino Respighi in 1923-1924 included instructions for what is thought to be the first use of pre-recorded birdsong in music. There is even a recording available called, Bird Calls in Classical Music.

The rock band Pink Floyd used bird sounds on albums such as Ummagumma as did singer Kate Bush on her album, Aerial and Paul McCartney in his song, Blackbird. Many other contemporary composers have also incorporated birdsong in their music.

There is much debate about whether birds are knowingly using the same musical scales that human music is based on or whether it is simply a coincidence. Musician David Rothernberg, in his book Why Birds Sing, claims that birds consciously choose notes to form scales when singing although there are others who believe that the notes sung by birds are simply a product of the limited structure of their vocal cords and thus are not selected by birds.

Whale vocalizations are often referred to as music but not in a human sense as with birds. Whale music however, is likely the most complex of all music in nature. A whale song consists of groups of four to six sounds of varying lengths and pitches that are joined to create a phrase which is then repeated to form a theme. Several themes are then connected creating a song lasting about 30 minutes. A whale will perform the same song for several hours or days. A pod of whales will all sing the same song which will gradually evolve over time with changes in pitch and volume.

So, whether you believe that music in nature should be considered human music or not, I think we can all agree that it’s music to our ears.

Ed Lettner owns The Music Studio in Etobicoke which has offered music instruction in the community since 1990. He is an honours graduate of the Humber College Institute of Technology music program. For information about the programs at The Music Studio, please call 416-234-9268, email: [email protected] or visit www.themusicstudio.ca

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8 COMMUNITY CORNER

Let’s Clean Toronto Together! April 21 - 23 Hey Toronto! It’s time for some spring cleaning. Gather your friends, neighbours, co-workers and classmates Sat. April 22 Community Cleanup to clean a park, laneway or any other space that needs Meet at 10am your help. Friday, April 21 is the Corporate & School Second Cup @ Dundas & Islington 20-Minute Makeover, and Saturday April 22 and Free Coffee and Muffins Sunday April 23 are the Community Cleanup Days. (bring your own gloves)

Learn more, register your event and find out when and where to get your free GLAD® garbage and recycling bags at livegreentoronto.ca or call 311 for details. Here’s to a cleaner, greener Toronto!

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9 Beauty: More than Skin Deep By Dr. Janet McKenzie

The old saying that (physical) beauty is only skin deep is intended to imply Good sources of protein include eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, legumes that real beauty originates from inside of a person. However, this is as true and certain grains, such as quinoa. An adult of average size needs an amount for physical beauty as it is for the beauty of one’s personality and spirit. of protein equivalent to that provided by a 200 g serving of chicken breast each day. In most cultures, beauty standards are based on indicators of good health, such as shining hair, smooth skin and sparkling eyes. Good health depends on a The recommended daily amount of Vitamin C for healthy, non-smoking adults wholesome diet and a well-balanced lifestyle. is about 85mg, depending on gender. Smokers need an additional 35 mg/day. Great sources of Vitamin C that may not be top of mind include bell peppers, A healthy lifestyle includes a mix of activity and rest that is appropriate for the broccoli, guava and kiwi fruits. person’s age and stage of life, along with effective stress management. A healthy diet is varied, including fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colours. Other nutrients that are important for the health of skin, hair, and eyes include: zinc, which may protect against age-related macular degeneration and is found Nutrients that are especially important to the health of our skin, hair and eyes in oysters, red meat, yogurt and eggs; include water, protein, and Vitamin C. Our bodies use these nutrients to produce collagen, elastin and keratin – proteins that are the building blocks of skin, copper, which is essential to the production of collagen and is found in sesame connective tissues, nails and hair. seeds, cashews, soy beans and my favourite, dark chocolate;

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies; it accounts for 30% of lutein, necessary for healthy skin and good vision, found in egg yolks as well as the body’s protein and is found in skin, ligaments, bone, blood vessels and the vegetables and fruits, such as (cooked) spinach, kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice, corneas of our eyes. Elastin is the protein that gives tissues the capacity to stretch. zucchini, and different kinds of squash. Together, these proteins create the infrastructure for skin and connective tissues, providing strength (collagen) and flexibility (elastin). Keratin is also a structural Eat well, live well, be your own beautifully healthy self, and remember, protein, providing protection to the surface of the skin, and constituting the “Beauty and health are the chief sources of happiness.” Benjamin Disraeli main protein in hair and nails. It is also plays a structural role in the eye’s cornea. Dr. Janet McKenzie, MBA, ND is the Clinic Director of Etobicoke’s Summit Natural Our ability to make these critical proteins depends on the adequacy of dietary Health Centre where she helps people to feel their best with customized natural protein, Vitamin C and good hydration. If you pinch the skin on the back of your treatments. Janet is especially interested in diet, nutrition and orthomolecular hand and it “tents”, you may need to drink more. Most adults need 6 – 8 cups of medicine, and has taught at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. liquid daily; liquids with dissolved solids, such as milk and juice, provide about ½ cup of water per 1 cup serving.

10 5 Reasons To Get A Workout Buddy An Iconic Canadian from Etobicoke By Crystal Mallari By Terry Reardon

Have you given up on your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight...again?!? Canada 150 – This year is Canada’s time to shine and celebrate our country Having a workout buddy can help you stick with your routine and help you and its greatest assets, our people! Did you know that Allan Gordon lose weight. Coach Crystal explains the 5 benefits of finding a workout Sinclair, one of our country’s best known celebrities in the latter half of the buddy. 20th century, was a resident of Burnhamthorpe Park Boulevard?

It’s April. Mr. Sinclair was born in Toronto’s Cabbagetown in Did you make it this far with your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and get 1900 and began a reporting career with the Toronto fit? Star in 1922. He was an employee of that newspaper, Or are you like majority of people who have fallen off the wagon and will on and off, until his death. continue to pay monthly membership fees, never stepping foot into the gym again?!? In 1943, he became part owner of a new radio station, CFRB, and broadcast on that station for the next forty If you are struggling with staying motivated, let me give you 5 reasons why you years. As a green assistant manager of the TD Bank need to get a workout buddy! at 1470 Yonge Street at St Clair, then located below the CFRB offices, I was startled when Mr. Sinclair asked me for advice, as he was Here is what a workout buddy can do for you... known to be highly astute in financial matters. He asked me whether he should pay his income taxes that year or borrow the money from the bank. I pointed 1.) Burn more calories out that the government charged interest at 6% and the bank’s prime lending 2.) Up the accountability rate was also 6% so he may as well let the government wait. Knowing that 3.) Develop consistent routine 4.) Develop better eating habits Mr. Sinclair tended to make outrageous comments on the radio, I feared that 5.) You’ll achieve your fitness goals he would broadcast that the TD had refused him a loan, and I would be held accountable for the advice I gave him, but thankfully he did not mention our 1.) BURN MORE CALORIES encounter. A little competition is healthy! Of course, you will motivate one another to keep going, and a study out of Kansas State University found that people exercised Around that same time he came into the bank and said “The Prime Minister 200% harder and longer with a workout buddy. Why wouldn’t you want to is marrying into the family”. The P.M. at that time was , whose squeeze in one more rep? If your workout buddy can do it...so can you! engagement to Margaret Sinclair had just been announced; of course Margaret was no relation to Gordon! 2.) UP THE ACCOUNTABILITY It’s so easy to use common excuses such as, “I’m too tired!”, “I don’t have the In 1973, in response to anti U.S. attitudes he broadcast on CFRB “The Americans”- time” or “I don’t feel like it” when no one is keeping you accountable, but you. a tribute to that country’s generous reaction when matters of crisis occurred However, if you know your workout buddy also had a long day, but is still willing to get a workout in, perhaps you might think twice before plopping on the around the world. This was recorded and reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100, couch and vegging out in front of the tv. Having a workout buddy is one of and resulted in Mr. Sinclair’s invitation to appear on the popular Johnny Carson the best way to keep each other accountable and motivated when excuses are late night TV show. strong. In 1957, Mr. Sinclair became a panellist on the popular CBC TV Show, Front Page 3.) DEVELOP CONSISTENT ROUTINE Challenge where he earned a reputation as a curmudgeon. He once asked Consistency is the key to losing weight. Agreeing with your workout buddy on Olympic swimmer Elaine Tenner if her menstrual period affected her athletic what days and times to workout, will help keep up your routine. Syncing your ability; and the President of the CBC had to apologize. Although his larger- workout schedules and agreeing from the get go that working out must be a than-life personality sometimes rubbed people the wrong way, Mr. Sinclair priority, will help you and your workout buddy not give in to the tired, old, lazy, was a beloved Canadian character who contributed greatly to the fabric of this unhealthy routine. country. 4.) DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS 80% of your results depends on how you eat! And if your workout buddy is A member of the Order of Canada, Allan died in 1984 and is losing belly fat and you’re not (perhaps your guilty for not giving up sweets), buried in , Etobicoke. your individual results will show. Knowing that you can motivate one another to eat clean and asking your workout buddy to keep you in check when that chocolate bar is calling your name, will help you stay both stay on track.

5.) YOU’LL ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS You’ll workout harder, your buddy will keep you accountable (and vice versa), you’ll develop a routine, you’ll make the effort to eat better... when you get (and give) that support, you’re definitely going to be making your workouts, and the more consiste

11 Giving Back to Mom Live for today. Plan for tomorrow. By Lindsay Howe By Lola Macanowicz

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May Discover the value of a financial plan, plus simple steps to get started. Most 14th. This special occasion is a time to honour and celebrate your mother, Canadians know that financial planning is important. Yet few consult a grandmothers and mother-in-law. financial planner to create a personalized plan. It can seem overwhelming; where do you even start? No matter what you have in mind for Mother’s Day, the Village of Islington has everything you need to treat your mother to an extra special day. Spoil your Having a plan can simplify mother with a day out in the village: pamper her at the spa, take her out for your life by helping clarify lunch or dinner, or an afternoon of shopping. Pick out a beautiful bouquet of and quickly achieve your flowers at one of the florist shops. The options are endless; with lots of great goals. It also prepares you to choices every mother will love! handle any financial bumps along the way. These simple Take Advantage of Beauty Salons and Health / Wellness Spas steps can help you get Treat your mom to some well-deserved pampering this Mother’s Day and take started. advantage of the luxurious spa packages available! There are many of businesses for you to choose from, offering services from massages, to salon and spa Step 1: Think ahead – what’s your dream retirement? treatments. Give your mom a certificate at one of her favourite spas, or better Start with a vision of where you want to be in retirement. What does your dream yet share in the experience and book an appointment for both you and your life look like, and how much more or less expensive is it from the life you lead mom. This will give you the opportunity to spend some quality time and bond now? together. The tranquil surrounding and professional, caring atmosphere is just what your mother needs to unwind and feel extraordinary. Give your mother, If you don’t have a financial plan in place, it can be hard to meet your goals mother-in-law or grandmother the gift of a facial, relaxing massage, manicure or for retirement. Everyone’s life and financial goals are different, so plans for your pedicure this Mother’s Day! financial future should be designed to suit your vision.

Step 2: How much do you need? No matter what you want to do in retirement, you’ll need some steady income. Most people need about 50 to 70% of what they made before retirement. Why? During retirement, your expenses are often lower, because any mortgage or other debts are usually paid off.

If you retire at age 55, instead of the usual 65, your will need more of a nest egg. If you live longer, than say 85, the amount has to be higher still – another reason to create a financial plan as early as possible. Floral Arrangement for your Mother For many people, it is a tradition to send their mother flowers on Mother’s Day. While the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)* and Old Age Security (OAS)/Guaranteed Order a bouquet of your mom’s favourite flowers or choose from an assortment Income Supplement (GIS) offer a solid income base, you may need more savings of plants or gift baskets. The local florists offer a wide selection of fresh flowers to retire comfortably – such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). that will make your mom feel special on Mother’s Day. Step 3: Plan for the unexpected Plan a Lunch or Dinner Date with your Mother Financial planning is more than just saving for retirement. Another important Take the opportunity to spend some quality time with your mother and take piece of your overall financial picture is preparing for any unforeseen life her out for a great meal at one of the many popular restaurants. From casual changes, like a critical illness. eateries, to fine dining establishments, there are so many restaurants to choose from. What better way to spend Mother’s Day than dining out with the family at Life insurance with critical illness and disability protection should be part of any your mother’s favourite restaurant! solid financial plan. If something happens to you, your insurance plan is there to support you, so you may not need to tap into other savings like an RRSP. This Mother’s Day take your mom out for a special day in the village! Dine and shop or treat your mother to a beauty or spa package. Whatever you decide, Smart financial planning involves two phases, both centered on risk create an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience for your mother! management: start with protecting against the things you can’t control, and then save for your goals. It’s best to deal with the most common risks through insurance protection first – like fire, flood, theft, death, disability and illness – before considering investments. BIDS ‘N BITES – Bridge and Luncheon at This phased approach can also help uncover other financial security issues, such Humber Valley United Church as the need for a power of attorney or will. Both are very important if you have Spring is in the air and the women of Humber Valley United Church children or a spouse, partner or parent who depends on your income, and can are again preparing for their annual spring bridge/luncheon, BIDS ‘N simplify estate transfer. BITES. Step 4: Revisit and adjust your plan regularly This long-standing community tradition takes place on Wednesday, April You can accurately plan five to 10 years ahead, and estimate for 10 to 20 years 26, 2017 at 76 Anglesey Blvd. out. Once you have a plan in place, revisit it regularly. Ideally, sit down with your Starting at noon, there will be fancy sandwiches and sweets, an afternoon Financial Advisor at least once a year, or when you have a major life change, like of card playing, a chance to grab bargains in the silent auction, and lots starting a new job, buying a home or having children. of great door prizes. Life changes fast. Take care of the things that matter most. Tickets are only $25 and available at 416-231-1771. Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services – The Co-operators Grab a deck of cards and round up your friends (ladies and gentlemen has provided insurance and financial planning advice in Etobicoke since 1985. both welcome) for an afternoon of food, fun, fellowship and card playing, For more information, please call 416-234-2777 [email protected], either Bridge or Euchre or your game of choice. Visit us at 5048 Dundas St W, Etobicoke Proceeds support United Church Women projects and charities Facebook: LolaMacanowiczInsuranceFinancialServices Twitter: @LolaMacanowicz 12 Construction Underway at the Six Join a Jane’s Walk or Lead Your Own Points Interchange May 5, 6, & 7

Village of Islington BIA Welcomes Meghan Bratt, Field Ambassador Jane’s Walk, the annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Residents and local businesspeople are urban planning pioneer and activist Jane beginning to notice significant changes to Jacobs, returns to the Village of Islington the former Westwood theatre lands, and on May 5, 6, & 7. Jane’s Walks celebrate the construction is well underway in the Six Points diverse communities and neighbourhoods Interchange. The Village of Islington is excited of the GTA by encouraging people to people to welcome a new member to our community, Meghan Bratt, Field Ambassador for the to tell stories about their communities, project. As Field Ambassador, she will act as explore their cities, and connect with our liaison with the project, the City of Toronto neighbours. and the community. “Anyone can lead a walk because everyone is Ms. Bratt, MCIP, RPP has six years of experience in environmental planning and an expert in their own neighbourhoods,” says developing and delivering consultation programs with MMM Group. Meghan Alia Scanlon, Jane’s Walk’s Interim Executive has a unique skill-set that includes communication expertise, building rapport Director. “Leading a walk is an opportunity to share and hear stories about the and developing relationships with stakeholders, property owners, and agencies. places and issues you care about.” To learn more about leading a Jane’s Walk, Prior to gaining employment with MMM Group, Meghan obtained a Bachelor visit http://janeswalk.org/information/lead-walk/. of Arts (honours) from McMaster University and a Master of Arts (Planning) from the University of Waterloo. In her spare time, she loves horseback riding, Ron Quinn and Valerie Gibson, long time Jane’s Walk Leaders, will reprise their running, and cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays. popular Art Walk on Saturday and Sunday. The Art Walk takes approximately Visit the project website to learn more: 90 minutes, and leads participants past 26 murals that tell the story of the www.toronto.ca/etobicokecentre neighbourhood and span the 5 blocks of Dundas Street between Kipling and Islington Avenues. The majority of the murals were painted by John Kuna, as Thank you for your patience. Building a great city takes time. part of a project that began in 2004 and was initiated by the Village of Islington Better infrastructure for all of us is worth the wait. BIA. More information can be found about the project on the Village of Islington website: villageofislington.com/our_community/murals/ Meghan Bratt, Field Ambassador [email protected] | 416-338-7755 Mark your calendar: TTY Hearing Impaired Service ArtWalk : Saturday May 6th , 10am with Ron Quinn 416-338-0889 Sunday May 7th, 3PM with Valerie Gibson (7days/week, 8am - 5pm, closed holidays) Meet at the Montgomery’s Inn parking lot 4709 Dundas W. General Inquiries please call 311

13 Spreading Environmental Awareness on Earth Day: Enlisting our Children in the Protection of the Environment By Lindsay Howe

Why Environmental Education is Important In this technological age children grow up largely indoors and are more disconnected from nature than ever before. The question becomes: How can we expect our children to care for and protect our environment when they are so far removed from it? It is our job as parents and educators to connect children with the environment and educate them on how our choices and actions impact our forests, oceans and atmosphere. We need to adequately prepare our children for the earth they will inherit and keep it safe for future generations. There are small steps we can take to educate and inspire children to care about our earth and make the necessary changes to reduce their carbon footprint.

Five Educational Activities to Connect our Children with Nature and the Shop the Farmers’ Market Environment Bring your children along to the Farmers’ Market, for a family excursion that is both fun and educational! The Farmers’ Market is a great place to teach children Tree Planting about Ontario grown fruits and vegetables and how these foods are better for Planting a tree with your children is an opportunity to give something back to the our environment and also for our bodies. At the Farmers’ Market, you have the environment. Talk to your children about the ecological benefits of trees and how opportunity to speak with the farmers and ask them questions about their products. this simple task of planting a tree helps to preserve and protect our environment. It is important for children to know that produce bought at the grocery store can For example, “Did you know that one mature tree produces enough oxygen to keep be grown using pesticides, antibiotics, or genetically modified. Also, many of these our family of four breathing for a whole year?” You can also explain that not only food items have travelled thousands of miles to be transported there. Therefore, do trees give us fruit, but they also provide food, shelter and a habitat for birds and buying locally grown foods helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes wildlife! to improving our carbon footprint.

Gardening Join a Beautification Initiative to Help Clean up your Neighbourhood Gardening is an excellent way to teach children about environmental awareness and Get your children involved so they can lend a hand to assist with clean up initiatives help them understand the workings of nature through exploration. Not only are in your local community! When picking up litter, ensure you wear gloves and weigh children naturally curious and learn best by doing, but they also love to get messy on the side of caution when picking up questionable items found on the ground. and play in the dirt! Through gardening children will learn about the responsibility Talk to your children about which materials are recyclable and which are garbage. of taking care of plants, and what they need to grow healthy. They will be most interested in observing the lifecycle of a plant, watching the transformation as the With younger children, you can teach them about recycling in the comfort of your plant grows and evolves over time. own home! Have a recycling challenge where your children sort through household products to decide which go in the garbage and which go in the recycling bin. Nature Walk The great outdoors is a stimulating environment for your children. Nature walks Plan to spend Earth Day outdoors, getting your children involved in any of these get your children away from their electronic devices, into the fresh outdoors where environmentally friendly activities. Afterwards, reward yourselves with a fun they can connect with their surrounding environment. When they are outdoors family evening in together! Consider watching an educational movie about the children can make full use of their senses, as they are able to see, hear, smell and importance of taking care of our environment. Animated films like Lorax and Wall-E feel things they may not have experienced before. They are also able to better teach about environmental awareness and sustainability. understand the world around them, asking questions and making new discoveries This Earth Day plant a seed in your children that will grow and flourish over the about the plants and wildlife they encounter. So, make it a regular occurrence to years! The more acquainted our children are with nature, the more likely they will journey through your neighbourhood forest areas. Turn a nature walk into a fun be to protect their environment. Teach them not to take their surroundings for filled family event by going on a scavenger hunt to look for certain items. Bring granted and to see and appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around your list and a clipboard to record the items and animals you come in contact with! them. Foster a love of nature in your child that will last a lifetime!

Canada 150 for 150 Volunteer Challenge

Volunteering creates a lasting legacy that transforms the lives of the Formal volunteering takes place as part of a non-profit organization's activities people who volunteer and the people that benefit. To celebrate the 150th like canvassing for funds; providing advice, counselling or mentoring; Anniversary of Canada, we invite all Canadians to give 150 hours of your time visiting seniors; preparing and delivering food; serving as volunteer drivers; during 2017 and give back to your community and your country by making a advocating for social causes; coaching children or serving on boards and difference in people's lives. Register for the Challenge by signing in to our 150 committees. Informal volunteering are those actions that benefit people for 150 on-line platform and mobile app provided by Volinspire and share outside the family or household. Canadians are known for helping our your volunteer stories, track your volunteer hours, create your volunteer neighbours, random acts of kindness like shovelling a sidewalk or buying profile and hear about what others across the country are doing to meet the someone's coffee in the line up behind us. We organize community activities, Challenge. like BBQs or litter clean-ups.

Celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary by giving back to your community and To register for the Challenge, track your volunteer hours, tell your volunteer your country and making a difference in the lives of Canadians. stories and create your volunteer profile visit volunteer150for150.ca and use the unique Canada 150 for 150 Volunteer Challenge platform and mobile app. The Canada 150 for 150 Volunteer Challenge is a nation-wide movement led by Volunteer Ottawa in partnership with Volunteer Canada and Volunteer Those who have contributed the most hours in each province and territory Centres across the country. will be invited to Ottawa to be recognized in a ceremony in early 2018. Special recognition will be awarded to "New Canadian 150 for 150 Volunteer", The goal is to have Canadians give 150 hours of volunteer time in 2017 in "Aboriginal 150 for 150 Volunteer", "Youth 150 for 150 Volunteer" and "Senior celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary. The Canada 150 for 150 Volunteer 150 for 150 Volunteer". Challenge will engage tens of thousands in making a difference in the lives of Canadians. Volunteers are at the heart of Canadian communities. Volunteering creates a positive ripple effect transforming the lives of the people who volunteer and Volunteerism is a movement to benefit community and serve the common the people who benefit. To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Canada, we good without financial gain. Volunteerism can be formal or informal. See the invite all Canadians to give 150 hours of their time during 2017 and give back definition of volunteering. to their community and their country. 14 OSTEOPATHIC PRACTITIONER DELIS, SUBS & SANDWICHES J. Izzard, Bsc. – Osteopathic Practitioner 4891 Dundas W, #7 647-271-6908 Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 Royal York Massage Therapy & Osteopathy 4887 Dundas W 416-234-1707 Anatolia (take out) 5122 Dundas W 416-207-0596 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 Espresso Bakery & Deli – eat-in, take-out 4980 Dundas W 416-236-3183 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 PHARMACIES Subway 4927 Dundas W 647-344-8368 Dunbloor Medical Pharmacy 5117 Dundas W 416-482-1980 Pharma Plus 4890 Dundas W 416-239-4567 FINE DINING Pharma-Docs 4972 Dundas W 416-233-0404 Anatolia – Turkish cuisine 5112 Dundas W 416-207-0596 Remedy’s Al-Shafa Pharmacy 4922 Dundas W 416-239-8127 Cirillo’s Culinary Academy 4894 Dundas W 647-430-8795 favolosi ristorante 4900 Dundas W 416-232-2250 PHYSIOTHERAPY Mai Bistro 4906 Dundas W 647-343-3130 Dr. P. McRoberts 4891 Dundas W 416-207-0969 Village Trattoria – Fine Italian cuisine 4903 Dundas W 416-236-2609 Kaizen Physiotherapy Group 4955 Dundas W 416-207-0404 The Best Physiotherapy & Rehab Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #200 416-231-2011 FISH & CHIPS John’s Fish ‘n’ Chips 5090 Dundas W 416-231-3474 SHIATSU, CHINESE FOOT MASSAGE, AROMATHERAPY Elite Health Spa 5178 Dundas W 416-207-9800 PIZZA TaiJi Health Centre 4864B Dundas W 416-231-3288 2-4-1 Pizza 4909 Dundas W 416-241-0241 Mamma’s Pizza 4986 Dundas W 416-231-4545 SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Encouraging Expression 4947A Dundas W 416-239-2030 PUB FARE 6th Street Pub N Grill 4923 Dundas W 647-348-6612 VISION Beer N Wings 5164 Dundas W 416-236-2627 Balance – for blind adults 4920 Dundas W, #302 416-236-1796 Fox and Fiddle, Precinct 4946 Dundas W 416-207-9990 St. James Gate Irish Pub 5140 Dundas W 647-350-5140 Tessie McDaids Irish Pub 5078 Dundas W 416-207-1111

IMMIGRATION SERVICES SUSHI BARS / JAPANESE & KOREAN CUISINE Immigration Partners International 4920 Dundas W, #206 416-232-9339 Cho Dang Soon Tofu 5130B Dundas W 416-234-1161 Gohyang Korean Restaurant 5096 Dundas W 416-231-6660 INSTRUCTION – ADULT LEARNING I Love Sushi – all you can eat Japanese 4944 Dundas W 416-236-5400 Cirillo’s Culinary Academy 4894 Dundas W 647-430-8795 Insadong Korean Restaurant 4941 Dundas W 416-746-0777 Star Business Coaching & Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 Hikari sushi 4925 Dundas W Sunburst Yoga 5128 Dundas W 647-544-3340 Sushi Osaka 5084 Dundas W 416-233-2727 Supperworks Meal Preparation 4868 Dundas W 416-354-2220 Toji Sushi 5088 Dundas W 647-348-8654 The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-9268 TAKE-OUT INSURANCE Ah So – “Sushi to go” at Rabba’s 4869 Dundas W 416-234-0609 Brian McGowan Insurance Brokers Inc. 4894 Dundas W, #200 416-236-8282 Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 Horizon Insurance Brokers Ltd. 4941 Dundas W 416-239-2988 Chinese Food Gallery 5138 Dundas W 416-236-3838 The Co-Operators, Churros & Fries – at Neighbours Fine Foods 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146 Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777 Medium Rare 10 Burnamthorpe Rd 416-231-1500 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 LEGAL SERVICES Tasty Market & Falafel 4922 Dundas W 416-207-0001 D’Avella, Anthony – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #306 416-234-2198 Direct Action Legal Services 5142 Dundas W 416-503-9393 Heakes Housley Law Office 5150 Dundas W 416-249-2237 Kns Legal Services 4891 Dundas W 647-341-8666 SALES & MARKETING Medhekar, Archana – Barrister & Solicitor 4889 Dundas W, #2 416-977-4204 Aldert Chemicals Ltd. 4889 Dundas W, #5 416-236-4222 Miroutenko, Oksana – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #305 416-234-9555 Heinemann Electric / D.T. Shaw Co. Ltd. 5150 Dundas W, #306 416-231-2706 Pratt, Thomas W.G. – Barrister & Solicitor 4889A Dundas W, #4 416-239-6811 Mock Marketing & Sales 4953 Dundas W, #101 416-234-2790 Schneider, Manfred S. – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #301 416-233-3232 Sultan, Mak – Barrister & Solicitor 4891 Dundas W, #1 416-237-1984 SENIORS LIVING Tyron Crawford, Lawyer & Notary 4945 Dundas W 416-760-8118 TAPESTRY AT VILLAGE GATE WEST 15 Summerland Tce 416-777-2911 The Seniors Store 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300 PHOTOGRAPHY Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 SPORTS MKG Photography 4953 Dundas W, #104 905-609-2030 True North Hockey Canada – adult league 4920 Dundas W, #304 416-231-8642 Sunburst Yoga 5128 Dundas W 647-544-3340 PHOTOCOPIES, PRINTING TAXIS, TRANSPORT Reprodux 5050A Dundas W 416-231-9203 Etobicoke Taxi 4891 Dundas W, #1A 416-252-7777 The Printing House 5120 Dundas W 416-231-3303 TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS A2Z Translation and Interpretation Services Corp. 4912 Dundas W 416-847-0102 Venturex Field Services 4891 Dundas W, #6 416-253-1713 The Interpreters’ Group Inc. 4946 Dundas W, #200 416-233-8280

PLUMBERS TRAVEL Proserv Plumbing & Drain Service 5174 Dundas W 416-236-5373 Active Journeys Inc. (backpacking & biking) 4891 Dundas W, #4 416-236-5011

REAL ESTATE VACUUM CLEANERS Royal LePage West 5110 Dundas W 416-233-6276 Etobicoke Service Centre – vacuum cleaners 5114 Dundas W 416-231-3056

RENTALS – COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL Emimax Holdings Inc. 4879 - 4901 Dundas W 905-278-3998 COMMUNITY LISTINGS Islington Village Mall 4916 - 4946 Dundas W 647-710-2171 Links Living Properties / Stan Collini 4912 Dundas W 416-503-4444 CHURCHES Maxemum Property Management 4937 - 4959 Dundas W 905-278-3998 Anglican: St. George’s on-the-Hill 4600 Dundas St. W 416-239-2341 Office Rentals 5150 Dundas W 416-575-3044 Catholic: Our Lady of Peace 3914 Bloor St. W 416-239-1259 Studio West 4889B Dundas W First Church of Christ, Scientist, Etobicoke 4480 Eglinton Ave W 416-236-4816 TAPESTRY, VILLAGE GATE WEST 15 Summerland Tce 416-777-2911 Iglesia Ni Cristo 310 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-231-6006 The Kip District Condo Sales Office 5143 Dundas W 416-207-1919 Islington Baptist Church 50 Royalavon Cr 416-236-8801 Village Gate West Rental Office 11 Dunbloor 416-239-0008 Islington United Church 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-239-1131 Village of Islington Business Excellence Centre (VIBE) 5048 Dundas W 416-234-8423 Jehovah’s Witnesses 423 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-622-6859 Mount Sinai Presbyterian Church 50 Royalavon Cr 416-767-7985 Olivet Church of the New Jerusalem 279 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-239-3054 RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, PUBS & BISTROS Presbyterian: St. Andrew’s Islington 3819 Bloor St. W 416-233-9800 BAKERIES, DELIS, MARKETS – FOOD & CONVENIENCE STORES RC Parish of the Resurrection (Lithuanian) 1 Resurrection Rd 416-533-0621 Toronto Light and Salt (Korean) Church 910 Islington Ave 647-272-0191 A.F. Home Bakery 5168 Dundas W 647-430-3611 Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 COMMUNITY GROUPS, CLUBS & SERVICES Dairy Milk Convenience Store 5066 Dundas W 416-239-9706 Espresso Bakery & Deli 4980 Dundas W 416-236-3183 Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 European Patisserie – custom cakes & desserts 5072 Dundas W 416-783-9377 Creative Village Studio 4895 Dundas W 647-351-4362 Lucky Buck Plus – dollar convenience store 4909 Dundas W 416-236-2702 Etobicoke Historical Society 416-621-6006 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 Etobicoke Horticultural Society Marta Krywonis 416-695-9514 Medium Rare 10 Burnamthorpe Rd 416-231-1500 Etobicoke Humane Society 1500 Royal York Rd 416-249-6100 Neighbours Fine Foods 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146 Etobicoke Lawn Bowling 1313 Islington 416-239-5315 Rabba Fine Foods 4869 Dundas W 416-234-0609 Shakespeare Co 416-209-2026 Tasty Market & Falafel 4922 Dundas W 416-207-0001 Islington Residents and Ratepayers Carolyn McGee 416-233-7468 Traditional Korean Bakery 4992 Dundas W 416-233-8883 Islington Seniors’ Centre 4968 Dundas W 416-231-3431 Mabelle Arts 5005 Dundas W 647-989-0807 COFFEE SHOPS & TEA ROOMS Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 4920 Dundas W, #203 416-924-7973 European Patisserie – custom cakes & desserts 5072 Dundas W 416-783-9377 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #210 110 Jutland 416-231-2021 Joe’s Pastizzi Plus 5070 Dundas W 416-233-9063 Montgomery’s Inn and Farmers’ Market 4709 Dundas W 416-394-8113 Montgomery’s Inn Tea Room 4709 Dundas W 416-394-8113 Second Cup 4850 Dundas W 416-232-2224

D2 15 Village of Islington – Toronto’s Village of Murals BUSINESS LISTINGS 2016

ANIMAL CARE Edward Jones – investments 4889 Dundas W, #1A 416-239-0415 Islington Village Animal Hospital 4932 Dundas W 647-347-2299 Hendricks & Associates: Accounting, CA, Tax 4899 Dundas W 416-766-3941 Nice Digzz Pet Daycare & Grooming 5094 Dundas W 647-867-3644 Money Bankers Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7a 416-236-1636 RBC Royal Bank 4860 Dundas W 416-239-8175 APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES Rc Tax Financial Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7 416-247-7233 The Comeback – resale ladies clothing 4893 Dundas W 416-231-0381 The Co-Operators, Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777 ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS & BUILDERS’ HARDWARE Arsenault Architect Inc. 5186A Dundas W 416-255-4378 FLOWERS, PARTY SUPPLIES Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 Flowers & Balloons 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146 Elias Brothers Construction Co. 4929 Dundas W 416-234-0144 Morning Flower 4934 Dundas W 416-239-0585 Moffet & Duncan Architects, Inc. 5052 Dundas W 416-239-2775 R.H. Carter Architects, Inc. 5040 Dundas W 416-233-5583 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Turner & Porter, Butler Chapel 4933 Dundas W 416-231-2283 ART & DESIGN Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 Creative Village Studio 4895 Dundas W 647-351-4362 HEALTH & WELLNESS Mabelle Arts 5005 Dundas W 647-989-0807 ACUPUNCTURE, ACUPRESSURE BEAUTY & AESTHETICS: SALONS, SPAS & STUDIOS Acupuncture Clinic: Tak Lin Lai 5140 Dundas W, #208 416-234-5502 99 Nails 4942 Dundas W 647-348-5448 Dr. Y. Zheng 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580 Adagio Hair Design & Spa 15 Summerland Tce 416-233-3773 Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688 Aesthetics by Ana, at Victor & Roberto 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 Aesthetics by Linda 5128 Dundas W 416-234-8322 Welcome Health – Dr. O. Makar 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-560-0291 Arany’s European Skin Care, at Caron 4937 Dundas W 416-237-9529 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416 831-8028 BSO – Beauty Supply Outlet 4910 Dundas W 416-231-8880 Caron Hair Salon 4937 Dundas W 416-231-3663 CHIROPRACTIC AND MASSAGE THERAPY Chameleon & Papillon Esthetics 4908 Dundas W 416-231-7589 Hands On Health Chiropractic & Massage Therapy 4939 Dundas W 416-237-0069 Dundas Hair Salon 5086 Dundas W 416-236-5086 Islington Village Health Euphoria Spa 4894 Dundas W, #204 416-231-8788 – Dr. S. Vicente and Dr. N. Larga 4920 Dundas W 647-343-3136 647-299-3863 Luxury Body Work, C. Puebla - RMT 4945A Dundas W 647-860-2639 Fabutan 10A Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8418 Massage Therapy Clinic: First Nails 4879 Dundas W 416-231-6300 – K. Breitkreuz - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-880-7819 Hair Unlimited 5144 Dundas W 416-233-4571 – L. Majesky - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-826-5222 Igli Salon and Spa 5092 Dundas W 416-354-2450 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 Just Pur Wellness 4864 Dundas W 416-220-4885 Welcome Health Lana’s Hair Design 4866 Dundas W 416-236-5535 – J. Sviatlana - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 647-991-5139 Luxury Body Work 4945 Dundas W 647-860-2639 – Dr. E. Noudga - chiropractor, acupuncture 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-916-4422 Nail Trendz & Psychic 5124 Dundas W 416-234-8989 – Dr. M. Noudga - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-894-6492 647-532-5094 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 Naturelax Spa 5100 Dundas W 416-207-1688 Nu Look Medspa 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8961 Perfect Touch Nail & Spa 5116 Dundas W 416-207-0866 COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOLOGISTS Rosa Hair Salon & Barber Shop 5068A Dundas W 416-236-4163 Kaizen Physiotherapy Group, K. Hoppler - RMT 4955 Dundas W 416 207 0404 Sense Beauty Spa 5170 Dundas W 437-888-3759 416-239-7667 The Golden Comb – for men & women 4864 Dundas W 416-232-2943 Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606 The Root of Skincare 4953 Dundas W, #107 647-220-7082 Dr. P. McRoberts – psychologist 4891 Dundas W, #2A 416-207-0969 The Village Salon 4924 Dundas W 416-234-1160 Positive Changes – hypnosis, coaching 4895B Dundas W (at back) 416-695-7272 Toronto Wax 4927A Dundas W 647-449-0880 Sayu Healthy Living – Dr. Pilowsky 4905 Dundas W 647-748-7298 Twin Scissors Hair Salon 4976 Dundas W 416-653-6662 Toronto Psychological Services & Allied Health 4920 Dundas W, #205 416-531-0727 Victor & Roberto Hair Design Salon 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990 VIB Studio 4959 Dundas W 416-857-5251 DENTISTS, DENTAL SURGEONS, DENTURISTS AND DENTAL LABORATORY Zen’s Best Choice Salon 4886 Dundas W 647-346-0092 Dr. C. Cristea 16 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-551-3351 Dentistry on Dundas – Dr. Guido & Associates 5080 Dundas W 416-239-4999 BOOK STORES Dr. R. Michou 5101 Dundas W #104 416-231-9595 Everywhere Maps and Books 5160 Dundas W 416-767-6277 Dr. J. E. Kennedy and Dr. J. Kennedy 5020 Dundas W 416-239-9601 Dr. B. Luk – Dental Surgeon 5130A Dundas W 416-233-7038 BUSINESS SERVICES Dr. M. A. Marcelo 5121 Dundas W 416-239-8300 Circulation Solutions, Inc. – B2B tele-surveys 4920 Dundas W, #200 416-236-2459 Islington Denture Centre – Dr. C. Iacob 5101 Dundas W, #102 416-233-7555 Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 The Dental Clinic – Dr. J. Sekoulidis 4869 Dundas W 416-233-9581 Star Coaching and Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 Toronto West Oral Surgery Associates 5150 Dundas W, #302 416-233-3289 Village Dental – Dr. R. Hassanein 4931 Dundas W 416-233-9638 CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS Zajacz Dental Care & Seefuss 4889 Dundas W, #1 416-231-8031 JH Computer Services 5074 Dundas W 416-792-9132 Mr. Cell Phone 5076A Dundas W 647-342-5102 DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Chatr Mobile 4916 Dundas W 647-348-5055 Lassen Digestive Health Centre 4927A Dundas W 416-829-4449 Freedom Mobile 4947 Dundas W 647-702-3722 DOCTORS: WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTRES CHILD CARE, EDUCATION & TUTORING Dunbloor Medical Pharmacy 5117 Dundas W 416-482-1980 Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators 4953 Dundas W, #102 416-239-1166 Islington Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic Growing Tykes Learning Centre 5150 Dundas W 416-207-9259 – Dr. R. Mohan & Associates 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-1987 Learna – tutoring 4943 Dundas W 416-546-7664 Pharma-Docs Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606 – Dr. Pardis & Associates 4972 Dundas W 416-236-7924 Silkatsilco Care Intl Inc – live-in caregivers 4894 Dundas W, #206 416-239-8950 The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe 416-234-9268 FOOTCARE AND ORTHOTICS Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 CLEANERS, SHOE REPAIRS Coin Laundry 5082 Dundas W N/A HEARING SPECIALISTS Royal Custom Cleaners 4994 Dundas W 416-231-4400 BRAVO! Hearing Centre 4920 Dundas W, #204 416-207-9711 Valentina Shoe Repair & Alterations 4901 Dundas W 416-231-6121 HOMEOPATHY DÉCOR, HOME IMPROVEMENTS & ART RENTAL Healthy Garden & Homeopathy 4945B Dundas W 416-237-9269 Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 HOME HEALTHCARE Proserv Plumbing & Drain Service 5174 Dundas W 416-236-5373 The Seniors Store Mobility Equipment 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300 La Strada Fine Espresso Machines sale & repair 5176 Dundas W 416-792-6967 Smithwood Floors c/o 5090 Dundas W 416-410-4140 HYPNOTHERAPY Urban Cabinetry 5160 Dundas W 416-640-0120 Positive Changes 4895B Dundas W 416-695-7272 Village Paint – Benjamin Moore Paint, Hunter Douglas blinds 4949 Dundas W 416-231-2831 MEDICAL HERBALISTS EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Diane Kent, Medical Herbalist 4891 Dundas W, #3 647-296-4372 Alfa Job Agency 4990 Dundas W 647-351-2532 Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688 Labour Ready – for construction trades 5132 Dundas W 416-253-4434 Pain Free Clinic – Dr. Y. Zheng – Chinese herbs 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 FINANCIAL SERVICES ACG Accounting Consultant Group 4889A Dundas W, #6 416-234-8383 NATUROPATHS Assante Financial Management Ltd 4884 Dundas W, #200 416-236-1087 Academy Health Centre Associated Accountants 4889A Dundas W, #3B 647-932-0905 – Dr. K. Caria and Dr. P. Gabryl 4984 Dundas W 416-234-1451 BN Accounting & Consulting Services 5140 Dundas W, #209B 416-857-3674 Summit Natural Health Centre BCO Wealth Management 4953 Dundas W, #106 416-233-5303 – Dr. J. McKenzie, Naturopath 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 CIBC 4914 Dundas W 416-231-2850 Welcome Health Dominion Lending Centres – mortgages 5110 Dundas W 416-207-0699 – Dr. L. Gerus, ND Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 4889 Dundas W, #4 647-669-8047