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November 14, 2023
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Photo top left, a large crowd assembled for the Remembrance Day service at the Beach Cenotaph in Kew Gardens on the morning of Nov. 11, one of several events held throughout the day. The ceremony included veterans, local politicians, students, community groups and first responders. Photo, top right, Maria Dawson, Theresa Reeves and Lusi Leim placed a wreath on behalf of the Toronto Beaches Lions Club. Photo above left, local historian Gene Domagala poses with a local unit of Girl Guides who placed a wreath at the cenotaph. Photo above right, the Ulster Accordion Band Toronto played at the ceremony. PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON AND SUSAN LEGGE
Beach Guild of Fine Art’s Winter Show opens Friday By Josh Tudela
THE BEACH Guild of Fine Art (BGFA) is hosting its Winter Art Show and Sale this weekend. The show and sale is starting on Friday, Nov. 17, and continuing through the weekend on Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19. This will actually be the Guild’s first Winter Show held in person in two years, due to COVID-19.
The three-day event this year will be starting with an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 17. This show and sale continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 18, and again, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday ,Nov. 19. Artwork to be featured includes portraiture, landscapes, still life, abstracts, and whimsical artistic interpretations painted in oils, acrylics, or watercolors. The
The Beach BIA welcomes Santa to Kew Gardens on Nov. 25. For more info, see Page 24.
main gallery will be showcasing up to four pieces of art made by the participating members of the Guild, priced at $200 and up. The boutique will showcase a plethora Continued on Page 3
See our Question and Answer feature with candidates in the Scarborough Southwest Byelection. Coverage starts on Page 10.
Beaches Santa Claus Parade set for Sunday afternoon AFTER A three-year absence, the Beaches Santa Claus Parade is returning and set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 19. The parade did not take place in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There had been hopes that the parade could have taken place last year, but it became logistically impossible. However, this year’s parade is a go. Sponsors and volunteers are currently being sought by parade organizers Community Centre 55. The Beaches Santa Claus Parade traditionally serves as the start of fundraising for Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas campaign that helps out families and individuals in need during the holiday season. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19. It will start at Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue, and then head west on Kingston Road, north on Walter Street, and then north on Kimberley Avenue to conclude at Swanwick Avenue, near Community Centre 55 on Main Street. For information on how to volunteer, become a sponsor, or participate in the parade, please contact Jade at jade@centre55.com or 416-691-1113, ext. 224. or go to www.centre55.com/event/ christmas-parade-2/ For more information on this year’s Share a Christmas campaign at Community Centre 55, please go to www.centre55.com/community_programs/share-a-christmas
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