SARA AGM Thursday, June 15, 2017

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Swansea Town Hall Community Centre,
Rousseau Room
95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto
(One block E of Windermere, N of Morningside)

We invite you to the AGM to support the election of Officers and Directors, get updates on the Bloor West Avenue Study, progress of developments such as the Humber Odeon, 2265 Bloor W, 1926 Lakeshore Blvd., Southport Plaza, City-Wide Zoning Appeals,
OMB Reform Legislation.

Guest speaker: Ms. Barbara Gray,

General Manager, Transportation Services
City of Toronto & Co-Author of

‘Living Streets: Strategies for Crafting Public Spaces’

Ms. Gray comes to Toronto from Seattle with 17 years’ experience in public service & for the past two years there as deputy director of the department of transportation.
We welcome her thoughts on transportation for our community:
‘I think you design the streets and the city to support people being able to move, whether you want to walk, bike, take transit or drive your car. It is about making the network work for all of our travellers regardless of what mode they choose.’ (Toronto Star Dec. 9, 2016)

Annual General Meeting

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Swansea Town Hall Community Centre,
95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto
(East of Windermere, North off Morningside)
 
Guest speaker: John Sewell,
Former Mayor of the City of Toronto
 Mr. Sewell will speak to the creative years of a
changing Toronto between 1969-1980 from his book,
‘How We Changed Toronto’
We welcome his thoughts and perspective from this period
as we work our way through changing times in
development direction in Toronto 2016.
(He will be available to sign copies of his book
before and after the meeting) 
  
Agenda Items
Agenda items will include:

*President’s Report  *Development Updates *Election of Officers
*Planning Issues: DPS (Development Permit System), LAB (Local Appeal Bodies),
Mid Rise Guidelines
*Water Main Pipe Construction on the South Kingsway
Consider signing up as a member online at
www.swansearatepayers.ca

TPLCToronto Police 11 Division, in conjunction with the Hallelujah Fellowship Baptist Church are co-hosting an event for INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION.

The event date (March 21st) falls on the actual UN established date for IDERD, and the location is at Hallelujah Fellowship Baptist Church, 425 Pacific Ave. (Dundas St W just west of Keele St)

Our Chief of Police, Mark Saunders, has confirmed that he will be attending and will join us in this celebration.

Seating begins at 6pm on the 21st of March, with kick off at 7pm, for songs, dancers, speeches, refreshments.  Please RSVP to Superintendent Heinz Kuck, 11 Division, 416-808-1114 to confirm attendance.

Ravina Garden Planting Party!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
1:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
At the new Community Garden
290 Clendenan Avenue
Garden location is on the East side of Clendenan Avenue & North side of Glendonwynne Road in the former Lawn Bowling Green.
Join us for a fun afternoon of bulb planting, children’s activities and a chance to meet your neighbours!
All Are Welcome
For more information please email kidsgrow@toronto.ca

All-Candidates Debate September 17, 2015

The Swansea Area Ratepayers Association

              Presents

The Federal All-Candidates for Parkdale-High Park Debate

Thursday, September 17, 2015, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

The Rousseau Room of the Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia

(One block east of Windermere, north of Morningside).

The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the debate will begin at 7:30 p.m.

This is your chance to Question, Hear and Discover

Our P-HP Candidates stands on Swansea & Canada-Wide Issues.

Now is the time when all Canadians need to support a discussion of our country’s social, environmental and economic direction. Bring your questions to address all the issues to ensure a prosperous future for all Canadians.

Swansea & Étienne Brûlé-8000 Years

In Commemoration of Étienne Brûlé’s 400th Anniversary
The final stage of the 3-day reenactment of the Brûlé-Wendats Expedition of 1615 portaging down the Toronto Carrying Place Trail reaching the shores of Lake Ontario in Swansea.
Come and meet Etienne Brule and the many great historical figures who ventured the Carrying Trail leading to the development of Toronto today! 

Sunday, Sept 13th, 12noon – 6pm

Lucy Maud Montgomery Parkette,
222 Riverside Drive, South of Bloor Street

Visit the Swansea 8000 Years Website for more information

Map to the Events of the Commemoration 

SARA Annual General Meeting May 13, 2015

The Swansea Area Ratepayers Association’s

 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Swansea Town Hall Community Centre,

95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto 

Guest Speaker Edith George

‘Heritage Trees

Preserving Our Natural Roots’

The Agenda will include:

Updates on Developments at 2265-79 Bloor W.,

1926 Lakeshore & Southport Plaza

¨ Election of Officers and Directors

¨ Committee and Treasurer’s Reports

Following the meeting, Edith George will speak to the importance of preserving our tree heritage.   As we learn about the importance of our natural roots, we will see the need for identifying and preserving this part of our history that is often overlooked and taken for granted.

Consider signing up as a member at the AGM or visit us online at www.swansearatepayers.ca