‘Together we can do so much’ at the 2017 CHKC Award Luncheon

 Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. – Helen Keller  

This year, The Honourable Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services and MPP for Oak Ridges-Markham will receive the 13th Annual Canadian Helen Keller Centre Award at the April 5th luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.  Minister Jaczek has been chosen for this due to her enduring help and dedication to the betterment of the community. 

This year also falls on an important milestone for deafblind communication. On April 5th, 1887, Helen Keller was finally able to understand that everything has a name. When her teacher, whom later became her life-long companion, Anne Sullivan spelled ‘water’ into the hand of the young girls he life began to take shape. Helen Keller later went on to become the first deafblind person to earn a degree, she graduated with honours from Radcliffe College in 1904.

To help raise money to support the important services that CHKC provides free of charge to its clients, each year an annual luncheon is planned to help raise funds and awareness and to also recognize those who have supported the deaf-blind community and their families.

Special guest speaker at this year’s event is Gail Asper O.C., O.M., LL.D., President of The Asper Foundation and sitting Board Member of The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg Manitoba. Ms. Asper currently is currently the Chair of the Board of the National Arts Centre Foundation, is a member of the Board of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and is a Governor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

As of July 2001, the doors opened to Canadas first and only residential training centre for persons with vision, hearing, and combined vision hearing impairment, The Canadian Helen Keller Centre is a place for the deaf-blind community to go for affordable housing, access to services, and training to live independently.

CHKC has been giving the award since 2005, past winners include York University; George Brown College: Canadian National Institute for the Blind; The Honourable David C. Onley; IBM Canada; The Honourable Vim Kochhar; ICICI Bank Canada; Microsoft Canada; Reverand Robert L. Rumball; Jim Sanders;  and Joan McTavish.

http://www.chkc.org/

 

Written by: Paula McDines

Entice Your Palate At The Contemporary Japanese Restaurant: KASA MOTO

Perhaps your next memorable event will be with great Japanese fusion food? Kasa Moto is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Toronto! They are located in the heart of Yorkville (where Remy’s use to be) at 115 Yorkville Avenue.

The two-story venue is topped off with one of the best sprawling rooftop terraces in midtown Toronto. With the main hold the main dining room and sushi lounge, while the second floor houses Bar Moto. Kasa Moto attracts various crowds to Yorkville looking for a seafood-centric menu, and guests have been keen to try out their patio scene.

 

Kasa Moto provides not only delicious food, including a number of vegan options but also friendly and incredible service.The event team there will take care of every detail for your next event, from the venue set up to tear down to the fused dynamic menu offerings.

Kasa Moto is a suitable venue for an event of any size,  and it is perfect for private dinners, weddings receptions, product launches, intimate celebrations, as they also have a special area for your guests.

CAPACITY:

Rooftop Atmosphere

• 175 seated
• 225 reception style

Main Dining Room/Lounge Area

• Main- 80 guests
• Lounge- 70 guests

Bar Moto Atmosphere

• 40 seated
• 90 reception

For more information visit:

http://www.kasamoto.ca/

 

Luck O’ The Irish – St. Paddy’s Day Parade 2017

Beginning at 12 noon on March 19, 2017, join members of the Irish community as they celebrate Ireland’s history, culture and heritage at the 30th anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Toronto!

Every year, Irish-Canadians happily come together dressed in the brightest of greens to share hearty laughs, thirst quenching drinks, delicious food as well as various sources of entertainment, to create a day of celebration everyone will be sure to talk about for years to come.

This year St. Patrick’s Parade Society proudly announced on their website that Michael McCormack, an active member of the Toronto community and president of the Toronto Police Association since 2009, will act as this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal.

The parade will begin on the corner of Bloor St and St. George (near St. George subway station) and will end at the parade viewing stand at Nathan Phillips Square.

So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars and save the date to celebrate with members of the community for a day of luck and laughter!

For more information click here: http://stpatrickstoronto.com/parade/

STK – A Steakhouse With An Artistic Twist

STK is a beautifully designed and modern steakhouse with a large luxury bar. In one of the fanciest areas of Toronto, Yorkville, STK Toronto offers you and your group a special experience that you’ll never forget.

This venue has stylish dining and lounge spaces that you can relax and enjoy some of the most delicious of meals that the menu has to offer. At STK, you can ensure that your event will be distinguished from any other and whether your party is large or small, decadent or relaxed, all customers will be treated with the best world-class service.

PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE DINING HIGHLIGHTS

• Full venue accommodates up to 325 guests
• Candy Bar – up to 12 seated
• Tempest Storm – up to 12 seats
• Candy Barr & Tempest Storm combined – up to 24 seated and 30 reception style
• The Bistro – up to 48 seats

• 55” smart TVs and HDMI connection
• Full-service bar
• Great sound system and lighting with DJ set-up
• WiFi access

To find out more about STK or to book your event at this venue please visit their website: STK TORONTO

Men’s Market Toronto 2017

 

 

“Gentlemen’s market with great sense of style”

From 6 – 10 PM on Friday, April 7th 2017, you and your best men can indulge in all things style at The Men’s Market TO.

Toronto, a city known for innovative style and trends, is the perfect place to hold the Men’s Market, a trade show geared towards men looking for a way to one-up their street style in regards to fashion, food, drink and more.

This 19+ event features everything from barbers and clothing boutiques to craft breweries and local food spots that are sure to be a hit with stylish Toronto men.

Maryam, one of the George Brown planners says; “It’s wonderful way to spend your Friday night, unwinding with great music, fabulous food and drinks,”, all the while shopping and browsing this one of a kind market specially designed for gentlemen with great taste for style. “Rest assured my team and I will try our best to make this night a memorable one for you. We are also excited to announce that Lost Craft will present The Lost Lounge!”

Fashion Vendors in our event will be sure to have you decked out head to toe in the latest fashion trends from all over this great city. You’ll also be able to network with like-minded businesses who believe in showcasing Toronto’s top fashions through the modern day man.

All net proceeds from the event will go towards two charitable benefactors: Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation and the George Brown Foundation.

To find out more about the event and how to obtain tickets for April 7th, visit the Men’s Market Website here: http://www.mensmarketto.com/

 

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