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Monthly Archives: December 2022

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Online version of CCRA Centennial News

DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Peace and goodwill to all Table of contents: Lots of info at CCRA’s annual meeting Repair Café returns to Port Union Community Centre Why books make the best Christmas gifts...

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Repair Café returns to Port Union Community Centre

By Kathy Rowe You might not have to throw out that broken item sitting in your basement. The Port Union Community Centre hosted the first of ongoing free “Repair Cafes” on Saturday, November 5th....

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Why books make the best Christmas gifts

Book Review by Julie Kish It’s the time of year that stressed-out, well-meaning people start racking their brains to come up with Christmas gift ideas for their friends and family. Why not give books?...

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Councillor’s Message December 2022

Merry Christmas, Centennial! I hope everyone is enjoying the festive season. It’s been wonderful seeing many of you at the holiday events in our community. I think it’s safe to say that the Christmas...

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MPP Report December 2022

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season I want to take this time and wish you all a wonderful holiday season. I hope you have the opportunity to spend quality time with family and...

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Bakery adds a sprinkle of fun to the neighbourhood

Jacquie Poirier Forster, left, and her sister Jillian opened Jac & Jill’s Bakeshop in Centennial Plaza By Kathy McGrath When you enter Jac and Jill’s Bakeshop you can’t help but feel a little cheerier....

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New minister brings global experience to the job

Rev. Graham McCaffrey is St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church’s new leader. He envisions the church continuing to grow and be a strong member of the Centennial community. Photo credit Kathy McGrath By Zinta...

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Teacher inspires students at Joseph Howe

Grade 8 teacher Jon Barnes with Cameron Haughey. Below, the teacher encourages students at cross country meets by riding ahead of them in a bunny costume. By Kathy Rowe and Cameron Haughey When my...

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Give a book to the little ones this holiday season!

By Susan Farmer, Branch Head, Port Union Library Books for 0-6 years of age: You Matter to Me by Doyin Richards, 2022, Picture Book A picture book about a dog named Biscuit adopted into...

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Upgrade your side dishes to make dinners more special

By Kathryn McLean December is known as the holiday season, but whether you’re celebrating a holiday or not you’re still going to eat dinner. So why not make your side dishes a little more...

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New building is bright, spacious and ready for activities

The Members Lounge is the main event room at 305 Morrish Rd. By Kathryn Stocks The new Legion Branch 258 has moved from Lawson to Morrish Rd. and is now open to the community....

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Books for teens this holiday season

By Sid Chaurasia It’s the season for giving, and what better thing to give than the gift of reading. But the same problem arises every time you’re at the store: will they like this?...

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Trustees Report December 2022

TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Toronto District School Board Updates Conservation Authority It is my pleasure to share that I have been elected by the Board of Trustees to represent the TDSB on the Toronto...

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Peace and goodwill to all

Rouge Underpass: Our lovely cover art is a painting by Hal Bilz, an award-winning transparent watercolour artist and member of the Toronto Watercolour Society, Art Guild of Scarborough and Pine Ridge Arts Council. Hal...

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Lots of info at CCRA’s annual meeting

TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah was a guest speaker at CCRA’s AGM in November. By Kathryn Stocks The CCRA’s Annual General Meeting on November 17 was packed with information, so it’s a shame it wasn’t...

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MP Report December 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Centennial! I want to wish the Centennial community a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season filled with family, friends and optimism for the new year. This December, I will...

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Presidents Message December 2022

Enjoy your celebrations! By Kathy Rowe The holidays are almost here! The early snowfall has really helped to kick-start the holiday planning. In November, our greater community saw a number of craft bazaars and...

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Formed in 1949, Centennial Community and Recreation Association (CCRA) is a volunteer group of residents dedicated to the preservation, development and improvement of our Centennial community in East Toronto. We meet 10 months/year to discuss and plan events, activities and initiatives that benefit the residents of Centennial.

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