 Waterfront Revitalization - Next Phase
You are invited to participate in the next phase of Toronto’s waterfront revitalization! Over the last 20 years, policy and project priorities for waterfront revitalization have been informed by public consultation and stakeholder engagement. The vision for Toronto's waterfront was last brought to the public in the 2000’s as part of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force Report. We are looking for your input to help shape a renewed vision that sets a path forward for what Toronto will achieve along its 43 km waterfront, from Etobicoke to Scarborough, including anticipated economic development, social equity and environmental outcomes. Your feedback will be a key input for City, Provincial and Federal decision-makers in addressing shared public policy outcomes for our waterfront. The results of this process and a renewed vision will be summarized in a report to Executive Committee in spring 2022. Project Area This project is reviewing the vision for the 43 km stretch between Etobicoke in the west, and Scarborough in the east, and includes all of the waterfront communities across the City of Toronto. Get Involved To find out more about this project and to provide your input:
Public Meeting Details There will be three public meetings held in February and March: Tuesday February 22, 2022 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday February 23, 2022 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday March 3, 2022 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Both meetings will have the same content and format, with a presentation followed by a workshop. All public meetings will be hosted virtually or via telephone through Webex. Engagement materials will be made available to the public on the Waterfront Secretariat's City webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/waterfront/initiatives/current-projects/next-phase-of-waterfront-revitalization/ Contact Information If you have any questions about the public meetings, please contact the Waterfront Secretariat Project Manager: Michael Noble [email protected] Telephone: 416-397-4816 SLNA Community Meeting - Feb. 23 The next Community Meeting for Delegates of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and residents in the area will take place Wedneady, February 23rd at 7 p.m. All residents are invited to this virtual meeting (see connection information below). Our keynote presenter for this evening will be Kevin Jeffers, Managing Supervisor of the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre. Mr. Jeffers will be discussing the extensive facilities and programming offered within the centre and will also be highlighting planned events for March Break. Other presentations planned for the meeting will be announced soon. Please save the following link to join this virtual meeting at 7 p.m. on February 23: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85967436858?pwd=YzFiSndzcHIvR2FiMWFkWHJLclM4Zz09 Call for Nominations - Join the SLNA Board! We want you! SLNA Delegates (and residents who can become delegates for their buildings in order to submit a nomination) are invited to submit their nominations for candidacy to serve with their neighbours on the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Board of Directors. There are 3 seats available on the Board of Directors and the election for these seats will take place at the March SLNA Annual General Meetting. The deadline for submissions is the end of day, Monday, March 28th. To learn more about the role of SLNA Directors visit our website's Board of Directors page. Download the SLNA Board of Directors Nomination Form.
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 The next Community Meeting for Delegates of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and residents in the area will take place Wedneady, February 23rd at 7 p.m. All residents are invited to this virtual meeting (see connection information below). Keynote Presentation  Our keynote presenter for this evening will be Kevin Jeffers, Managing Supervisor of the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre. Mr. Jeffers will be discussing the extensive facilities and programming offered within the centre and will also be highlighting planned events for March Break. Other presentations planned for the meeting will be announced soon. Please save the following link to join this virtual meeting at 7 p.m. on February 23: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85967436858?pwd=YzFiSndzcHIvR2FiMWFkWHJLclM4Zz09 Call for Nominations - Join the SLNA Board!We want you! SLNA Delegates (and residents who can become delegates for their buildings in order to submit a nomination) are invited to submit their nominations for candidacy to serve with their neighbours on the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Board of Directors. There are 3 seats available on the Board of Directors and the election for these seats will take place at the March SLNA Annual General Meetting. The deadline for submissions is the end of day, Monday, March 28th. To learn more about the role of SLNA Directors visit our website's Board of Directors page. Download the SLNA Board of Directors Nomination Form. SLNA Calls City to Action on Wellington St. Issue The Wellingston St. re-construction initiative has been initiated then delayed repeatedly in recent years creating havoc for residents and hurting businesses in the area. The SLNA has just issued a letter to Mayor Tory calling for an immediate status report and stressing the importance of completing this project as a City priority. We invite you to view the letter here. Free Rimbala Workshops for Seniors *A program offered by local arts organization Jamii. For seniors who are interested in being active to support well-being, Jamii is offering Rimbala workshops at no cost. Rimbala combines live, improvised music with simple and fun movement activities to help seniors improve balance and mobility. Rimbala has been developed by Daniel Rubinoff, PhD, Music Director at Jubilee United Church in Toronto. Daniel Rubinoff is a professional performer, composer and teacher. WORKSHOPS ARE FREE but registration is needed as space is limited. Register here: https://www.jamii.ca/workshops/rimbala-workshops-for-seniors SCHEDULE: Every Tuesday from Mach 1st to April 5th. 1st group: 9:30am to 10:30am 2nd group: 11am to 12noon LOCATION: St Lawrence Community Recreation Centre (230 The Esplanade, Toronto) SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP. Register here: https://www.jamii.ca/workshops/rimbala-workshops-for-seniors  Remembering John Wichelow - Co-op Housing Advocate By Suzanne Kavanagh, Former SLNA President At the January SLNA meeting I learned of John’s passing. The image that immediately came to mind was his cheer and smiling face. Whenever you saw John and his wife Anna they immediately were beaming and always happy to stop and chat. John served on the Board of Directors for the SLNA from 2010 to 2014. He also served as our Treasurer. For many years the SLNA hosted a cheering section for the Scotiabank Marathon and John would be there wearing the bright yellow shirt and ringing the cowbells to cheer the runners on to the finish. For many years John was the SLNA delegate for Windmill Line Co-op and wrote in the Windmill Line newsletter making sure residents were kept up to date on the comings and goings of the SLNA neighbourhood. John was also a big supporter of co-op housing and through that helped start the William Morris Society of Canada. Morris was a British textile designer, poet, artist, conservationist and socialist activist. Marries was instrumental in creating co-operative workplaces and believed in the co-operative movement in all aspects of life. Gianna, his daughter shared how she and a friend were at a local restaurant when her parents walked in and sat down. She said to her friend watch this . . . her parents did not see her there and Gianna watched her parents carry on deep in conversation as if it was their first date. Animated, happy, and excited like teenagers. They chatted together for over 60 years. Thank you to Anna and Gianna for sharing John with our community. St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre Older Adults Group By Ilse The local "Older Adults Group" has been meeting in the Adult Lounge at the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre ( 230 The Esplanade) for many years. Now that we are beginning to enjoy milder weather and a rolling back of pandemic restrictions, some of you may be interested in joining with us! We meet Wednesdays from 1-3pm. The group is free and welcomes drop-in's. Participants over 55 can come once, weekly, or whenever they like. Some activities include game days, pot lucks, film showings, guest speakers and day trips. Sometimes we just sit around and socialize! Mostly we enjoy each other's company, especially since most of us live alone. Many good friendships have started here. All are welcome! If you are interested in learning more, or wish to be on our mailing list, you can contact Ilse at [email protected]. Call for Participants - Jamii Seniors and Youth Initiative:   REmarket Is Almost Here! The St Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Waste Reduction Group is holding a one-day community service for the collection of Electronics, Textiles, Books and Art & School Supplies on February 10th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Market Tent - 125 The Esplanade. Click to view flyer Accepted items:
We are also collecting glasses for the Optic Zone to donate overseas, and used pens to give to Staples who will recycle them responsibly. Need to know:
Donations will be collected for The Salvation Army, Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), and Prosthetics for Foreign Donation (PFFD Inc). Please email [email protected] if you have any questions. Mobile Vaccination Clinic in the St. Lawrence Toronto Public Health will provide a mobile immunization clinic at St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre on Thursday, February 10. Immunization services will be available to students, families and staff of Market Lane Jr and Sr PS, Downtown Alternative School, and St. Michael Catholic School. In cases where parents are not able to accompany their child to get a vaccination, there will be consent packages sent home. For COVID-19 information related to schools, please visit toronto.ca/COVID19SchoolInfo and on COVID-19 vaccines at please visit COVID-19 Vaccines. Jamii Update  The SLNA is pleased to be a sponsor of the local arts organization Jamii. Throughout the year Jamii provides updates to the SLNA so that residents can be informed about the programs, activities and initiaves launched by Jamii to engage, support and entertain the residents of the St. Lawrenece. Following are current updates from Jamii Executive Director, Isorine Marc: JAMII 2021 SEASON REVIEW: The Jamii team is extremely proud to share the 2021 Season Review with the members and supporters of the SLNA. Jamii’s 2021 programming empowered many throughout the community while demonstrating resilience, innovation, audacity, courage, and love. Jamii is grateful for the continued support from the SLNA and is looking forward to continuing this collaboration in 2022. If you have questions or comments to share with Jamii with respect to programming please click on the hyperlinks embedded in this 2021 Season Review accessible at the link below: https://www.jamii.ca/_files/ugd/21aa01_9941a6a8fa474bee8c406027be3dc729.pdf JAMII’S NEW PROJECT – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: As one might imagine, this winter has been especially hard for many of the seniors in our neighbourhood. Jamii's intention is to feature the voices and stories of our local seniors and invite them to take a central seat in our community as we share moments of their journeys, aspects of their resilience, and the richness of their stories. This project offers 10 participating seniors the opportunity to connect with a local youth and share their story through a series of one-on-one conversations. The youth are invited to design and create an exhibit of portraits that encapsulates these seniors' stories through words and photography. This exhibit will then presented in David Crombie Park in the early Spring so that all can view and enjoy the presentation. We hope this project will contribute to enhancing social cohesion in our community during these extraordinary times. If you are interested in participating please send an email to [email protected] expressing your interest. |
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