‘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

The Extension Room – Dance studio twirls and spins into flexible rental venue

The Extension Room, situated just outside of the Distillery District, offers a number of dance classes for the aspiring ballerina or pilates aficionado. The bright and airy space can transform into a number of different set-ups for any occasion.

With 4,000 square feet of space which can accommodate up to 250 people if transformed from a dance studio, The Extension Room is ideal for your next event.

This trendy dance studio can easily switch into the perfect venue for your next cocktail party, product launch event, fashion show or art showing. The facility offers A/V equipment including a screen and projector system, that you can use to showcase sponsor logos or PowerPoint presentations.

 

(The Extension Room set up for a wedding can accommodate 100-150 guests seated)

Wedding planners and brides-to-be can also book this unique space. On-site kitchenette and two bars will keep your guests fed and entertained. Change rooms with shower facilities are great additions to help you get ready for the big day. Film and television crews will go gaga over the space. With neutral backgrounds and premium lighting, the creative possibilities are only limited to your imagination.

For dance class reservations and venue booking inquiries please visit http://www.extensionroom.com/.

 

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/

Globe and Mail stays relevant with new HQ and event rental space in trendy King East Design District

The Globe and Mail’s new headquarters is situated in the King East Design District. The 17-storey, state-of-the-art building which was built with many rentable rooms for meetings and events, will house the Globe and Mail on the top five floors.

The Globe and Mail Centre can accommodate up to 400 people for events including conferences, executive meetings, weddings and gala dinners.  Work and meeting rooms are outfitted with the latest technology and AV equipment to make your event easy to present and showcase.

The Event Hall has flexible seating and furniture configurations to accommodate your floor plan setup. Separating the Event Hall and the Lounge is a feature wall that can be moved to open the two spaces. The venues can hold 400 people standing or 300 seated for a banquet style event. Executive meeting rooms are also available for smaller presentations or conferences.

With floor to ceiling windows and a “green” rooftop featuring 180-degree views of downtown Toronto and the lakefront, the new facility is thought to help inspire employees and introduce a healthy and happy work environment. Union Station and the Financial District are within walking distance making the Globe and Mail Centre the perfect location for your next client meeting.

The Globe and Mail Centre will start taking bookings for venue space on May 1st, 2017.

For booking inquiries and more information visit https://www.globeandmailcentre.com/.

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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