“Service Above Self” – Making a Difference in Our East Toronto Community
The Toronto East Rotary Club, which was founded in 1965, has 35 members with a goal of “Service Above Self”. Since its founding in 1965, the Club has tried to make a difference in the local community and at the international level by offering assistance and programs to those in need. The Club meets every Thursday at 12:30pm at Whistler’s Grille at 995 Broadview Avenue. We welcome the attendance of anyone interested in learning more about Rotary and the Toronto East Club.
As part of the celebrations for the Club’s 50th Anniversary, it plans to contribute $100,000 to local community and international projects. In addition to individual donations, the Club raises its funds from four major fundraising efforts
- Mardi Gras (March)
- Ribfest (Canada Day)
- Golf Tournament (September)
- Arts and Crafts Sale (November)
EAST ROTARY ARTS & CRAFTS SALE:
Toronto East Rotary Arts & Craft Sale |Nov 15th | 46+ Artisans | FREE Admission | Refreshments | Entertainment and more | Proceeds to Out of the Cold
This year’s Arts and Crafts Sale will be the fifth. It is going to be held on November 15th, from 10am-5pm, at Eastminster United Church, at the corner of Danforth and Jackman Avenues (one block west of Chester subway station. Over 45 diverse Artisans will be participating in the Sale, with a number of the Artisans coming from our community. Refreshments will be available, together with live music, face painting and a draw. Proceeds raised are to go to community projects including the Out of the Cold Program at Eastminster. Admission is free
Here is a sneak preview of some of the works from the talented vendors available at the Arts & Crafts Sale:
County Cupboard vintage Canadian map pillows & tea towels – will be debuting a new (old) map design – Algonquin Park from the 1920’s
Miles Parkinson will be selling a selection of new work made with photos taken around Toronto this summer at this years Toronto East Rotary Art and Craft – come down check it out and pick up some cool stuff.
janet f. potter. just finished making some notebooks that l will be selling at the Arts and Craft Sale
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Catherine Thomas August wood firing at Black Earth Music and Pottery
The Club has recently improved the community by supporting:
- Out of the Cold at Eastminster United Church
- New Circles Holiday Angel Program
- Scholarships for youth with a commitment to community services
- Repair of wheelchairs at Variety Village
- Preparation of meals for Good Shepherd:
- No 9: Contemporary Arts and the Environment – “Imagining my Sustainable City”
- Eastdale Collegiate – Wilderness Program;
- Massey Centre – Best Start Breakfast Club
- Hellenic Hope Centre
- East York Soccer Club
- WoodGreen Community Services – Reading Circle,
- Christmas Meals and Rites of Passage
- Riverdale Community Association – Riverdale Share Concert;
- East York Strategy Youth Program;
- Secord Elementary School Lunch/Nutrition Program;
- W. H. Burgess School Greening Project;
- St. Jamestown Youth Centre – Downtown Care-Ring.
Please come out to and meet us every Thursday at 12:30pm at Whistler’s Grille at 995 Broadview Avenue and connect with the Toronto East Rotary Club on line:
Toronto East Rotary Club Website: www.torontoeastrotary.com
Arts and Crafts Sale Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/groups/280772758609090/
Twitter: @te_rotary