Volume 98, Issue 3 July 2012

Upcoming eventsJuly 21 WIA Dance

Aug. 4 GALA DAY - Paul James

Sept. 22 WIA Dance

Oct. 13 Hoedown

Oct. 27 Halloween Dance

To all the residents of this community of communities,

a very hearty welcome as we enter upon the summer season of 1924. We are planning, as all other executives have done, to make this the finest season ever enjoyed on this, the best corner of the island. Unfortunately old Sol has been very backward but with the warm weather now upon us, we feel sure that by the time this Weekly has reached you everything will be in full swing. In publishing our programme for the year, of which we trust you have received several copies, we have endeavoured to spread over the whole summer, our outstanding and special events, so that you will be better able to enjoy them and not feel that the last three weeks of August are full to overflowing.

Each chairman has measured up to, and endeavoured to go a little beyond, the high standard established in former years. The chairman of the entertainment committee has made great improvements in our Shelter, and we hope to have the co-operation of every member of the Association in seeing that the piano is not misused or abused. It is our desire to keep the extension to the Shelter open, and we feel sure that if you co-operate with us that this will be possible.

Impress on the children not to abuse the property of either the City or the Association, and if this is accomplished you will be more than repaid by the educational value in their training. We also want the boys and girls to co-operate with

us. There are many things that cost considerable money to make and put up, which are destroyed by thoughtlessness on the part of the children. We would also seek your co-operation in the matter of milk bottles which are allowed to accumulate and then become broken, as broken glass is a menace to all our children, particularly on the Lake Shore. See that the milk man, and he only, gets the empty milk bottles.

Please remember that everything the executive does is, as we see it, in the best interests of Ward’s Island. If you have a suggestion, let us have it, but if only criticism, bury it.

H. Tasker, President, June 28, 1924

President’s Message ... from the archives

Welcome to the island!The Rosensweet family welcomes it’s matriarch, Paula, visiting for the summer. (Bicycle courtesy of Manuel Cappel.)

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Countdown to Gala 2012!!

2012 WIA Executive and beyondPresident Bruce RosensweetPast-President Matthew FergusonVice-President Kathleen McDonnellSecretary Jay BascomTreasurer Liz McDonald Membership chair Ariel CikvarEvents chair Elliot HillClubhouse chair Eliza MooreTennis chair Dalia TannerLawnbowling chair Colin BrodieBaseball chair Elliot HillBookings Chris WebsterWIA Weekly Team Allyson Woodrooffe WIA Weekly Team Liz Amer WIA Weekly Team Mary Anderson

You might notice a few odd pieces in this issue. No, we haven’t lost our minds or entered a Time Warp. We just wanted to treat you to some priceless bits from Weeklies past, to get you in the mood for the WIA Centennial kick-off at this year’s Gala Day, preparations for which are moving into high gear. In fact, it’s getting to that point in the season when I start to get really annoying – leaving phone message, sending emails, accosting people in the boat, all with the goal of snagging volunteers for the multitude of tasks that must be done to make Gala Weekend truly fabulous. Yes, I’ve become your friendly neighbourhood nag, and the way to put an end to it is, of course, to step up to the plate and take on a chore or two. Here’s how you can help:

• The Gala Day Raffle is a highlight of the weekend, and as always, we need donations for a long list of prizes that

will make everyone hold their breath, thinking “Is this finally my year? Am I going to win that high-tech toy / spa weekend / box of handmade doilies?” We’re looking for exciting (new, not used) products, services, experiences, gift certificates, etc. If you have contributions and/or ideas, contact me at 416-203-0788 or mcdonnellkath@gmail.com

• I’ve heard from several people who are keen to help bring back Dinner in the Park, and I’ll be in touch with you all (probably by the time this Weekly comes out) to set up a meeting to start working out the details. As previously announced, main courses will be a roast pig and a vegetarian dish (tba), courtesy of the WIA. We’ll be asking people to bring side dishes, salads and desserts, most likely organized by street (as in days of yore). Full

details will follow in the pre-Gala edition of the Weekly.

• We need a whole whack of volunteers to staff the Beer Garden (selling tickets and merchandise, serving beer, wine and snacks) and to help out at Bingo. These jobs consist of shifts of at least 2 hours. We’ll also need a small crew for the Green Elephant Sale on Monday. If you’re planning to be a seller, please consider putting in a bit of extra time before or after for set-up and takedown. To get a head start on our roster and help the various co-ordinators, please fill in the form on the back page of this Weekly. Yours truly or one of the volunteer co-ordinators will be in touch closer to Gala weekend to confirm times, etc.

Thanks in advance from your pesky, super-enthusiastic, Centennial-obsessed Gala Day 2012 Chair.

Kathleen McDonnell

Hi everyone, below is a quick roundup of announcements from all of us over at the Island Cafe. Thanks to all our wonderful neighbours for your ongoing support and great company!

SUMMER-LONG SPECIALS:

Wednesdays - Pizza NightFridays - Fry-Days (fries, poutine, and more!)Weekends - Carlo’s Fish TacosSunday Mornings - Cinnamon BunsAnd don’t miss our Weekend Brunch - Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm!

We now take cash, credit, and debit at both the takeaway counter, and the licensed patio.

**Please note that Islander tabs can only be used at the counter, and can’t be used on the table-service patio**

2012 Summer Special Events!Wednesday July 11 – Sarah Jane Scouten (Country singer-songwriter from Montreal)

Friday July 13 – Ivy Mairi (our host, her music, and her band!)

Friday July 20 – A Night of Stand-Up Comedy hosted by the Cafe’s own Pete Inskip!

Friday July 27 – The Treasures: special acoustic set! (Heart-breaking Country/Americana in 4-part harmony)

Friday August 10 – The Swamp Yankees (Classic Rock n’ Roll covers by the next generation of Can-Rock royalty)

Wednesday August 22 - The Coby Collective (Island all-star jazz band)

Labour Day weekend – Special Community Arts Fest! Stayed tuned for more details!

Friday September 14 – The Sandbar Sisters (The Island’s own lady-folk trio who play more instruments than you can keep track of!)

Friday September 28 – our big Season-Closing celebration! A very special guest to be announced later in the summer!

For more info see torontoislandcafe.com, or email ivymairi@gmail.com

Ivy Mairi

Summer announcements from the Cafe

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TournamentsMixed Doubles – Sat. July 14Men’s Doubles – Sat. July 21Women’s Doubles – Sat. August 18Women’s Singles – Sat. Sept. 8Men’s Singles – Sat. Sept. 22If rained out, postponed to Sundays.Start time: 10:00 a.m.. Please arrive earlier to warm up.Fee: noneParticipants: WIA Tennis members only

Round RobinsSat. Aug. 4Sat. Sept. 1If rained out, postponed to Sundays.Start time: 10:00 a.m.. Please arrive earlier to register and warm up. Fee: $4.00 Participants: Members & guests (guests must purchase a pass).

SHHHH!It’s SummerA gentle reminder to us all that as neighbours crank their windows open to try to stay cool, your fun just might be someone else’s sleepless night.

So please, once your neighbours start going to sleep:

Either keep voices hushed or hang out away from the houses! (The island is over 5k long... just saying.)

Don’t play loud music or light fireworks in the community! (Many dogs are terrified of loud noises. And they wake people up, including babies and children.)

Help eliminate yelling and whooping within the neighbourhoods! Your community will thank you.

Looking forward to some sleep,

Allyson Woodrooffe

From the WIA Weekly, July 25, 1925

Plus ça change ...

Guess who I ran into at the hospital?

Penny Lawler and Barb Roerick meet in the waiting room before surgery. Both are making speedy recoveries.

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“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America

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The Pebble Mosaic / Willow Square Project was made possible through the countless volunteer hours of Islanders and friends, as well as through their continuing monetary donations. These funds are much needed, and very much appreciated.

A BIG thank you to:

Island Public School Lighthouse Foundation Landing Stage Restoration Fund/Fulton familyLoblaw’s Greening Our CommunitiesRectory CaféToronto Island CaféToronto Island Garden FundWard’s Island Recreational Association

Anonymous donorsMary Anderson & Bruce Rosensweet Dean Arthur & Cheryl Degras Mary & Michael Bain Barnett family Julie Bates Bob & Mary BuckOlivia Chow Mary Margaret Crapper Enid Cridland Jennifer DalesDanard Jean & Ted DannielsDon Darroch & Sandy WoodLynne CunninghamMichael DaveyJane Davidson-NevilleKathleen deBruyne & David LippettBarbara DresnerCatherine FarleyLorraine Filyer

Jane FosterBill FreemanLorraine FryIan FyfeBrooke GibsonNupur GogiaInta GravlejsDaina GreenMarjorie HaneyMary-Ann HaneyMorris HillNancy JacksonZsuzsa KelemanBill Kime & Laura ShepherdPenny LawlerAlison Lawler-DeanAlex MacFarlane Ron & Pam MazzaLiz McClellandMcGuire familyAndrew McHaffie & Alison StearyMarilyn McHughAlix McLaughlinSarah MillerEliza MooreSheila MurrayPeter Newman Peter NoyBrenda PalJeannie Parker Mary PartridgeDoryne & Andy PeaceDavid & Tery PellettierEmilio Rodriguez-Marin Susan RoyMarion SolowaySandbar SistersDavid Stearn & Carol TaitBill RoedeRick SimonPaul & Sharon

StephensBob & Dalia TannerAndrea ThomasCaroline UnderwoodAnnette VanLeeuwen Bill WardBruce WeberMeg Wilson

Very special thanks to Maggy Howarth of Cobblestone Designs for her inspiration, guidance, and teaching of the art of pebble mosaics. And thanks to Mary-Ann Haney for the donation of her Aeroplan miles to bring Maggy from England to work with us for two weeks on our large pebble mosaic.

In-kind Donations

•CityofToronto,Parks,Forestryand Recreation•ArtscapeGibraltarPointforstudio space•LloydHodder•CarolinedeVries/TradeWindsInternational Sales•Humber,SheridanandPutzer’snurseries•many,manycommunitymembers

Kathleen, Penny & Jerry

The Willow Square: Thank you!

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Gala Day 2012 Volunteer Sign-upGala needs you!

Please fill in this form and drop it off in one of the following mailboxes by Wednesday, July 25, 2012:

WIA Clubhouse | 16 Fifth, Ward’s (Kathleen McDonnell) | Shaw House #5 (Liz McDonald)

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Yes, I’ll volunteer for (Feel free to check more than one box!):

BEER GARDEN (afternoons)

Saturday August 4

Sunday August 5

Monday August 6

BINGO (evenings)

Sunday August 5

Monday August 6

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE SETUP & TAKEDOWN (morning & afternoon)

Monday August 6

Someone will contact you to schedule specific times.

Thank you, in advance!

See how much fun volunteering is?

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