 The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association was incorporated on February 14, 1983 so that means that in a few short weeks we will celebrate 40 YEARS of residents volunteering to serve and advocate on behalf of their neighbours for the benefit of this communitiy and the historic heart of Toronto. In honour of this event, the SLNA Events Committee, Chaired by Past President, Suzanne Kavanagh has organized a local "Love Lettering Project" that is essentially an open invitation for residents to help the SLNA generate 1000 love letters to our neighbourhood! You can write your letter at home and send to the SLNA at [email protected] or for more fun join one of our Letter Writing events on February, 4th, 5th or 14th (see details below). Letter Writing Events: February 4 and 5, 10 am - 2 pm St. Lawrence Market, 92 Front St. E. - MAIN Entrance BIG Celebration: February 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Hall, 157 King St. E., 3rd Floor  St. Lawrence Hall Our wonderful local schools will be key participants in the celebrations planned for February 14th - thank you St. Michael's Catholic Elementary School, Market Lane Public School and Downtown Alternative School for your support and involvment. Note: The Love Lettering Project was created in 2004 by artist Lindsay Zier-Vogel and the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association is pleased to be partnering with this artist for the Love Lettering celebration in the St. Lawrence. Please share the flyer below with your friends and family (download high resolution copy):  Join the Jamii Letter Writing Workshop Jamii is partnering with the SLNA and organizing a creative writing workshop for letter writing! Come join the workshop, led by Anne-Marie Woods, aka Amani, to complete your love letter in the most poetic way! WHEN: Saturday, February 11 at 1pm to 4pm WHERE: The Jamii Hub (264 The Esplanade) Register now to show your love for our neighbourhood! www.jamii.ca/register Don't forget to share your #TheJamiiHub experience on Instagram! Create a post during the workshop and share it on: www.instagram.com/thejamiihub (The Jamii Hub's new Instagram group!)  Adult-Focused Workshops at Jamii Did you know that our local arts organization Jamii now has a beautiful new home on the The Esplanade where even more exciting events and workshops will happen for residents of the St. Lawrence? The new Jamii Hub is at the corner of The Esplanade & Berkeley St. (264 The Esplanade) and all residents are invited to join in events being held throughout the week. OLDER ADULTS-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS – EVERY WEDNESDAY With the support Jamii has received co-op housings in the neighbourhood like Woodsworth, Jamii is hosting older adults-focused workshops on Wednesdays throughout 2023! There will be a new program every few weeks. Movement-based Workshops: Every Wednesday until the end of Feb from 10am to 11:30am Watercolour Painting Workshops: Every Wednesday until the end of Feb from 11:30am to 1pm New programs for March will be announced in February. REGISTER NOW at jamii.ca/register  STRETCH & CORE SESSIONS (All ages) – EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Jamii is opening its space two mornings a week for those who want to start the day by stretching and working out their core. Join us for a 45min session of relaxed and gentle morning body wake-up! Participants do it at their own level while benefiting from the social energy of the group. Please BYOM (bring your own mat) Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 8:45am REGISTER NOW at jamii.ca/register SEWING WORKSHOPS (All ages) – EVERY SUNDAY Jamii is hosting sewing workshops every Sunday! These workshops are mostly self-guided with an expert in the room. All ages and all levels are welcome! You can bring your own project or clothing to fix and our facilitator will help you achieve your sewing goals. Some materials and sewing machines are provided by Jamii. Every Sunday from 11am to 1pm REGISTER NOW at jamii.ca/register Join the St. Lawrence Market Advisory Committee
The City of Toronto is currently looking for engaged and enthusiastic residents to join the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee. The St. Lawrence Market is a renowned international food market featuring over 120 merchants, vendors and farmers, offering the freshest produce, meats and specialty items. The Market is a community and cultural hub in the heart of Toronto and a major historic site for the City. Serving residents of Toronto and international visitors since 1803, the Market is regularly recognized as one of Toronto's most popular destinations and is consistently ranked one of the world's top food markets. The St. Lawrence Market District is comprised of St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and North Market – now in its temporary home at 125 The Esplanade. Members of the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee support and advocate the St. Lawrence Market, providing advice and recommendations to the City to enhance the Market and district for the benefit of the community and all Toronto residents. *** What does the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee do? The role of the St Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee is to advise City staff on the following elements as they relate to the St. Lawrence Market district: (a) the long term strategic direction for the St. Lawrence Market district; (b) operational improvements to the Market district; (c) marketing and events planning and promotion; (d) tenant activities and relations (e) heritage conservation within the Market district; (f) capital projects, including the North Market Revitalization; (g) public outreach and consultation; (h) partnering opportunities; (i) setting of performance goals and benchmarks; and (j) other matters regarding the St. Lawrence Market district that the Manager wishes advice on. *** What qualifications do I need? Public members of the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee should collectively have:
*** I'm interested. How do I apply? For more information and to apply, visit https://secure.toronto.ca/pa/decisionBody/662.do. To be considered for the vacancy, you must apply by February 20th, 2023.
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