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Club 717 / Durham Alliance Association Social Club Newsletter
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September 2011
Issue 37 Volume 5 |
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Quote of the Month
"APATHY"
"The world is a dangerous place to live; not bcause of the people are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it"
Funny Jpeg of the Month
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"Help Wanted!"
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We are looking to increase our staffing.....We need members who have smart serve that would be interested in working Bar, Floor, Door, DJ, etc. Please contact: Staffing@club717.ca?
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Pride Durham
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SAVE THESE DATE !!!
Reminisce - 80's Retro Video Dance Party at Club 717
October 22nd
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Taking the Lead - Pet Care Message - by Corry
Pet Insurance-Is it Worth the Cost?
Many clients ask me this question and the easiest way to decide is to ask yourself if you are a saver or a spender?
If you are a saver you probably already have an emergency fund or contribute to one on a monthly basis: so pet insurance probably isn't for you. By putting away $25, $50, or $100/month you will have saved from $4500-$12,000 over the lifetime of your pet. If your pet stays healthy, then you have a nice nest egg to do with what you want.
If you are a spender, you might benefit from having pet insurance as it forces you to save by paying premiums each month.
There are many things to consider when choosing pet insurance and these are just a few items you will want to explore.
What does basic and premium coverage consist of?
How much more would you be paying for a premium policy and is there a deductible or co-pay? Some policies require you to pay 20% of the costs, while the insurance company covers the other 80%. If your pet breaks their leg or has to have surgery are you prepared to pay from $600-$1000 extra.
Are there any limitations to the policy?
Will the policy cover complimentary services such as chiropractic and massage?
How old is your pet?
Do you have a pet with a pre-existing condition, such as diabetes or allergies?
Do you have a pet that may suffer from hereditary conditions such as hip dysphasia?
All of these factors come into play when an insurance company is deciding whether they will cover your pet and determining the premiums you pay.
Do your research and at the end of the day, do what is best for you and your pet.
Corry Hamilton
info@takingthelead.ca
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A special thank you to Corry Hamilton for sponsorship in the newsletter for a full year.
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A Message from Pride
UPCOMING PRIDE DURHAM EVENTS:
Saturday August 13th - 80's Retro Video Dance Party
with DJ MayDay from Mike's Music Machine
Fundraiser for Pride Durham
NEW MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW!!! Only $10
Pride Members receive discounts at special events and at specific locations in Durham. Save $2 on Oct. 22nd with your new membership !! Purchase online or at the door.
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Club 717
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Sept 9
Sept 16 Poster not ready
Sept 23 Poster not ready
SPECIAL EVENT
September 30th &
October 1st
FUNDRAISER FOR CLUB 717's
Renovation Budget
"Magical Board Show"
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Some Important Dates for 2011
Important dates for Club 717 Members. Please update your 2011 calendars.
All GMM & AGM's are on the last Sunday of the month and are approximately every 3 months.
October 30th - AGM 2:00 p.m.
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ThreatPost -
Android Malware Found Stealing Texts, Intercepting Calls
The steady drumbeat of malware and spyware targeting the Android platform is continuing, this time with the emergence of a new variant of an Android Trojan that masquerades as a Google+ app and has the ability to not only record phone calls, but also to answer incoming calls and respond to remote commands that arrive via SMS.
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BEWARE !
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717 Wilson Road South
Unit # 7
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 6E9 905-434-4297
Jason A. - President
Bob W. - Vice President John D. - Treasurer Danny C. - Acting Secretary
John D. - Membership
Bianca R. - Entertainment Tammy D. - Promotions Lance M. - Member at large
Donny P. - Member at large
Gerard K. - Member at large
Kelly H. - Staffing
We welcome your feedback. Send your confidential email to the address below.
Feedback & Comments
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 Greetings!
I received a ton of emails asking why people have not gotten their newsletter. It actually helps remind me that people actually read this thing.... :)
Honestly, I've had a real difficult time the past couple of months getting the details needed to get this out on time. Regardless of the 20th of the month deadline, I'm still chasing people for the info. I've been told that some changes have been made so I'm hoping to get things back on schedule.
You will notice that I don't have all the event poster JPEGS. There have been some last minute entertainment changes and issues. Check the website and I'll post them once they are made available.
You'll notice that I chose the Quote of the Month this time. Quite often I'm emailed jokes, pictures and quotes for the newsletter. This month I wanted to get an issue and personal rant out.
Why's are community so "Apathetic" ??? Over the past year I've become more involved in attending community fundraisers, support issues and general meetings to continue to maintain our rights.
It's so amazing to see how people don't show up to support their local LGBTQ organizations. If it were a back yard BBQ and you didn't get invited, there'd be hell to pay, but show up at a rally or just to support a community fundraiser is like pulling teeth. Keep in mind "YOU" might need this service or support one day. Without support the politicians will no longer be as willing to stand up for us on really important issues. Don't just get upset when it effects you, stand up for your neighbors and friends. It's taken years to get to where we are. It only takes one election to loose it. Don't let the same small group stand there alone. People get tired and need fresh faces to keep them inspired to keep the fight going !!
There are many things happening this month from the ScotiaBank Walk for Life to the Evening of Hope in October. Make a difference, show up, lend a hand, donate a buck or simply lend an ear to a person in need. There are many ways to support even if you can't affort to donate. Little things make a big difference. Don't be Apathetic.... Ok, rant over.
Changes to the Board at Club 717 - Unfortunately, one of our Members at Large has resigned due to heath reasons. Warren although not as well know to everyone served faithfully. Please keep him in your thoughts. Lance has moved to the Member at Large position while our previous president Danny has come back as interim Secretary until the October elections to lend a hand.
On a positive note..... Next month (October 30th) is our AGM at Club 717. It's time to THINK BACK !! Are you happy with the way things ran. The way people performed their elected duties...... This is a call to the members, it's time to make your voice heard. Save the date and plan to attend. It's your opportunity to nominate the person you feel is competent, mature and willing to step up and make a difference. Don't just feel you have to accept the status que. Do you have ideas and want to be part of an exciting team !! This is your chance, your Club !! Open to all members in good standing. Let's make the 2012 Board one for the record books !!
Make sure you check out the full line up of activities this month at the Club. Have a great month, Ed Newsletter Editor |
President's Message 
ey Folks,
Our Board of Director's fundraiser is coming up, and I'm so scared performing for you guys... but it's for an amazing thing, and it's a good way to close the year for us. Raising money to redecorate Club 717, is probably about the only thing that I would do this for. Our goal is to raise about $10,000.00 in this two day fundraiser. If anyone is interested in helping us out, we really could use ALL the help we can get... everything from props to backup dancers... send Bianca an email if you're willing to help out each of the nights... you can always reach her at entertainment@club717.ca and tell her anything that you could help us with... it's a two day event, and we are hoping to make it a spectacular event that you'll never forget.
The colder weather is coming, but not before we got some GREAT new fans at the club. I'm not sure if anyone has noticed last month, but the club ended up getting about 15 degrees cooler once we got them working. It would have been nicer to get air conditioning but for a LOT larger of a cost. About $70,000.00 according to the two or three quotes that we got last year. It's not perfect, but it's drastically better.
We are always looking for volunteers at the club, whether it is working during bar hours, or behind the scene, we could always use more help. Without volunteers, we don't function. Email Kelly, our staffing director at staffing@club717.ca, and she'll answer any questions that you may have.
It's hard to believe that it's almost been a year that I've been president. October 30th 2011 is out Annual General Membership meeting, and the Board is up for re-election. It's hard to believe that it has come so quickly. Mark the day on your calendar, and we hope to see you there.
That's it from me for this month... until next month everyone,
Jason Allman
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Treasurer's & Membership Report - by John D.
Dear Members and Patrons;
I hope you are all enjoying the "dog days of summer." September is here, and hopefully we can still enjoy some nice weather although a tad cool to start the month.
I am happy to report that even with the summer months being a typically slow time for the Club, we are doing well financially. All our major expenses have been paid, and we are now working towards the preparation for the AGM.
I would like to thank Jay Ingram for completing the inventory of both refrigerators last Sunday night. I would also like to thank our book keeper Sharron White and Roy Miles who came to the Club on August 31st, and completed the remaining inventory. Everything went very smoothly, and now Sharron has all the figures to add together for our year end.
I would also like to convey special thanks to Terry Bennett. Terry came to the Club last Thursday night, and meticulously cleaned the Drag Room. It's great to see that we have so many members who like to pitch in and keep the Club looking good.
We have also sold a few "pro rated" memberships in August. Patrons are taking advantage of the lower rate to get memberships. They will more than get their money's worth for this year, and can then renew for $40.00 next year. The pro rated membership fee is now down to $25.00 if you purchase it in September.
The entertainment committee has some great things coming up, so please pay close attention to the eblasts, newsletter and website.
See you at the Club!!!!
John
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Entertainment Report - Bianca
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In The Spot Light - Ivanna
Dear Patrons of Club 717;
It has been a while since I have last been to Club 717, and I can say that I do miss it dearly. Things over the last couple of months have been extremely busy for me and I want to take this time to thank a couple people from Club 717 for giving me the push in the right direction.
To all the Kings and Queens at the club who have helped me there, to learn and to grow and learn new things. I want to express you all my sincere thank-you's because without your inspiration, I don't know where I would be today. I want to put a big thank you out there to the Board of Club 717, because they had given me the push that I needed to go to new places and explore and to gain more experience. I think with taking the advice that was given to me by the Board and the Kings and Queens, that I have been able to accomplish quite a lot over the last couple of months, and I am proud to say, that I will always be an Oshawa Queen and that I had the honor of doing my first show at Club 717. This Club will always be home to me and that never change. I have been very busy in Toronto, and I have been learning new things along the way. As of the 8th of August, I had entered Candice's Star Search and placed 1st, which now will allow me to compete in the Semi-Finals, which I am looking forward too. I have currently have been performing with the Empress of Toronto, Dusty Balfour and have been helping her out with raising funds for Ticot, and I am happy to say that it is an honor to be working with a wonderful person as Dusty and the rest of the Imperial Court of Toronto.
As of next month, I will be starting to sit down with Fellow Kings and Queens yet again to bring you the story of how they became who they are today and what made them decide to do drag. I am looking forward to coming back to Club 717 and performing again with my fellow drag kings and queens and I hope that you all have a wonderful month of September.
Hope to see you all soon
Lots of Love
Ivanna Tip Davenport |
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AIDS Committee of Durham Region -
SPECIAL EVENT NOTICE !!
Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life!
Dear Friends, Family, and Co-workers,
My team, Lambda Marchers, is participating in Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Oshawa 2011 on Saturday, September 24, 2011. This year's Walk will take place at Oshawa City Hall.
Come join us and register to Walk by clicking on the link below or make a donation to our team (link is below):
http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?TSID=325259&Lang=en-CA
From our team page, please click 'Join our Team' to register for Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Oshawa 2011 and help us fundraise.
If you can't join us, please click 'HERE' to make a quick and secure donation online.
Your efforts will help increase awareness about HIV/AIDS and raise money to provide essential services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in our community.
If you have any questions, please contact me by replying to this e-mail.
For more information about the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life, please visit:
http://www.aidswalkforlife.ca
Thanks for your support!
Regards,
Mark Hammann
AIDS Committee of Durham Region
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AIDS Committee of Durham Region -
Some Changes at ACDR
and in the Community
As of August 6th, 2011 I was offered and accepted the role of Manager of Education Services here at ACDR. Taking on this role was a major decision for me as I loved my job as the M2M Outreach Worker. I have been involved with the Gay equality and social justice movement since the early 1980's and involved directly with HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention since the late 1990's. This community and its overall health are near and dear to my heart and having direct involvement is important to me.
I finally decided that it might be best for our community if I stepped back from the M2M position and let a new face with new ideas and dedication take over the role. Afterall at 52, I am not getting any younger and someone else may have even better ideas and direction. In addition, by taking the Manager of Education Services position I will still be connected to the M2M and larger LGBTQ community as I will be facilitating the direction of all the outreach programs here at ACDR, which of course includes M2M Outreach. I will remain involved as the Co-Chair of the Durham LGBTQ Communities Involved Committee and I will work with the new M2M Outreach Worker to make sure that person continues to work towards building and improving our community within Durham Region.
Another change that will keep me involved in our community will take place this month on Sunday September 25th, when I will take over as facilitator of the Community Rainbow Christian Church. Over the summer it was decided by the membership and our former Pastor Doug Willoughby to change the format of the Church. Starting this month our services will change to a spiritual discussion service format, instead of the formal church service that we were holding. I, with the direction and assistance of the congregation, will be leading this new discussion format.
Now at CRCC we will be looking deeper into reclaiming our religious and spiritual connection which for many of us LGBTQ citizens has been damaged or at worse, taken away from us by many mainstream denominations. We will be talking a lot about this and looking at or working on how we can reclaim what is rightfully ours as children of our great Creator.
I hope many of you will come and participate with us. We will be holding the services as before at St. George's Anglican Church between Athol and Bagot streets on Centre St. South - Downtown Oshawa at 3PM on the fourth Sunday of the month. Service is in the small chapel entered from the Bagot Street side of the building.
Life is always fluid and ever changing. These changes are just a part of that fact. I see change as a positive and necessary part of improving and making our lives better. I hope you'll see these changes in the same way.
Regards,
Mark Hammann -
Manager, Education
AIDS Committee of Durham Region
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What's Happening in the Community ??
UPCOMING PRIDE DURHAM EVENTS:
Saturday September 24th - Join Pride Durham's team in the ScotiaBank Walk for life. Join our Sponsor our team via this link:
Click Here
WE STILL NEED WALKERS !! JOIN OUR TEAM !!
Saturday October 22nd - 80's Retro Video Dance Party
with DJ MayDay from Mike's Music Machine
Fundraiser for Pride Durham
NEW MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW!!! Only $10
Pride Members receive discounts at special events and at specific locations in Durham. Save $2 on Oct. 22th with your new membership !! Purchase online or at the door.
For full details please visit the Pride Durham Website
or check out their Facebook page.
Check out the New & FREE 'Durham LGBTQ Community Toolbar' Give it a try!
HiEveryone!
The AIDS Committee of Durham Region's M2M Information Centre website has created a new Durham LGBTQ Community Toolbar thatlets you keep up with Durham's LGBTQ community right at the top of your browser, no matter what web page you're visiting. Plus, if you click the PROUD FM link you can listen to some great tunes while cruising the web!
Click here to install this cool new FREE toolbar.
Here's what you get: The Best of Durham LGBTQ websiteslike: Club 717, M2M Information Centre, Durham LGBTQ Community Events pages, PFLAG Durham's twitter page, OUT Lounge & Eatery, Pride Durham and the ACDR websites. In addition, you get local weather, link to news feeds from Xtra.ca as well as sexual health news feeds. Powerful WebSearch - Search the Web and get a wide choice of useful search engines. Notifications to Your Desktop - Receive our most important community news and announcements instantly. If you have any questions, check out our Help page, where you can ask questions in your own words. PLUS, with this toolbar you can add links and items on our own if you wish to do so.
So what are you waiting for??? Download this cool new Durham LGBTQ toolbar today!!!
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Distress Centre Durham / Prideline Durham
1-855-87-PRIDE (77433)
Contribution to Club 717 2011 Newsletter
September 26th 2011 12:00 - 3:00 pm for our Prideline launch!
"Please join us at Distress Centre Durham's resource office from 12:00 -3:00 at 306 Brock Street North, Whitby (L1N 4H7) for a meet and greet Prideline Durham launch! We will be serving snacks and light refreshments - come get to know your Prideline Durham team! For more information contact Erica Simpson, LGBTQ program Director at erica@distresscentredurham.com or 905-430-3511 x34"
Dear Friends and Family
Last month I emailed you a link for the Tedford Family Giving Page on CanadaHelps.org to donate to Distress Centre Durham 's Annual Suicide Walk. We set a strong goal to raise $1000.00 and as of today we are a quarter way there. I am hoping that our friends will continue to support this cause as we walk in the name of a friend, who we lost to suicide 8 years ago.
I want to thank all of you have generously given to our team so far. We are truly grateful for both your donation and your support.
Please follow the link below and give as little or as much as you want :)
Click Here
The Tedford Family
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Prideline Durham is a new telephone helpline service with a focus on supporting the well-being of the LGBT community in Durham Region. In collaboration with several community partners (PFLAG Durham, Community Development Council of Durham and AIDS Committee Durham Region), Distress Centre Durham took the natural role of developing the programming for this service where those in the LGBT community who are experiencing life challenges and mental health distress, can turn to for non judgmental support from an empathetic person who can understand their unique concerns, encouraging them to meet goals and reach their full potential.
On September 26th, 6:00 pm, Prideline Durham helplines go live! We are looking forward to hosting the launch that afternoon at Distress Centre Durham Resource Centre at 306 Brock Street North, Whitby. L1N 4H7. Please call the centre at 905-430-3511 if you wish to attend. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in volunteering with Prideline Durham, you can fill out and submit application at www.distresscentredurham.com
Please consider lending your time and expertise to this important initiative by clicking on the link below and filling in the on-line survey: Click here
Currently recruiting volunteers for Prideline Durham! Interested applicants should know that:
In order to volunteer with Distress Centre / Prideline Durham they have to:
- commit to volunteer for 1 year
- donate a minimum of 16 hours (DCD helpline) or 8 hours (Prideline)
- Not have called the centre for support in over 1 year
- Agree to have DCD contact their counselor/therapist/psychiatrist if they are involved in professional support (this is a generic letter indicating the type of work they will be doing at the centre and the professional's opinion if they're client is able to work on the lines without triggering a negative reaction)
- Provide a current criminal record check (they will need a letter from DCD for the $15 CRC, otherwise it costs $45)
To apply, go to www.distresscentredurham.com and follow the links to volunteer opportunities. Fill out the application indicating they are interested in working for Prideline. Once we receive the application, we contact them to schedule a telephone interview, then to come in for a registration meeting. The next step is to complete the DCD Basic training, with a one-day follow up training for Prideline. Our next basic training dates are:
Saturday Sept 17th &^ 24th
Sunday November 13th & 27th
Erica Simpson
LGBTQ Program Director
Distress Centre Durham
306 Brock Street North
Whitby, ON L1N 4H7
905-430-3511 x34
erica@distresscentredurham.com
An Evening of Hope
Oct 20th 6.45 PM - 8.30 PM
To help spread awareness of the ongoing effort to end
Youth Suicide, Bullying and Homophobia/Transphobia.
The Durham Region Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community have taken an active role in helping to educate and support victims of youth suicide, bullying and Homophobia/Transphobia. We will come together on Oct 20th to remember Shaquille Wisdom of Ajax High School who at the age of 13 years old completed death by suicide and to remember Christopher Skinner who was murdered in 2009. We have lost far too many LGBT youth due to bullying and Homophobia/Transphobia. Our intent is to bring the issues to light and save lives by standing up together to ensure a safe and violence free community.
Join us on Oct 20th at Memorial Park Bandshell - Oshawa, Ontario at 6.45 PM to raise awareness and remember those who have lost their lives to hate. It is a time for hope, solidarity, inspiration and healing. This is an outdoor event -rain or shine.
Wear Purple to show your support (Spirit Day)
Be a part of the online movement to Inspire Change. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120670161358908
On behalf of the Volunteer Management Team of
PFLAG Canada ~ Durham Chapter
PO Box 30555 438 King St W.,
Oshawa, ON L1J 8L8,
905-231-0533
www.pflagcanada.ca
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8933318069&ref=ts
When you no longer need PFLAG Canada, PFLAG needs you!
Consider Volunteering - Contact us today.
DurhamOn@pflagcanada.ca
Durham College & UOIT
"Your LGBTQ Centre at DC & UOIT will be welcoming students back to campus! There will be volunteer trainings hosted throughout the month. Your LGBTQ Centre will be participating in various community events in September, such as the AIDS walk and Take Back the Night. Want to get involved email Barb at Barbara.bryan@dc-uoit.ca!"
Thanks,
Barb Bryan
Coordinator of Outreach Services
Your SA at Durham College & UOIT
905-721-2000 X 2315
"Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause baby you were born this way!"
- Lady Gaga
OPEN DOORS
Eastview Boys and Girls Club is proud to announce the success in the re-launching of the OPEN DOORS program that runs every Tuesday night from 7pm- 830pm. The OPEN DOORS family has many new members and the group is always looking for new members to join and participate in the fun. Many exciting events and activities have been planned for the upcoming months....SCOTIABANK AIDS WALK, MOVIE NIGHT, POOL and GAMES NIGHT, AND MUCH MORE! We are also planning a fundraiser this fall and need volunteers to help out and support the group and the LGBTQ youth in the community.
For any additional information please contact Natalie at narmorer@eastviewbgc.com or join our facebook page "OPEN DOORS".
narmorer@eastviewbgc.com or join our facebook page "OPEN DOORS".
Natalie Armorer
Youth Outreach Worker
(905) 435-3100
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The Open Doors Program participated at GAY DAY at Canada's Wonderland this year.
With the kind donation from Club 717 made it possible to provide the tickets at a discounted price to the youth that attend the Open Doors Program.
The Boys and Girls Club of Durham (Eastview location), and the members of the Open Doors Program THANK 717 for giving the LGBTQ youth in our community the opportunity to participate in such a GREAT day!
THANK YOU Club 717
Good Morning Everyone,
Local youth in the Durham Region have come together to form the Immigrant and Newcomer Youth Advisory Committee (INYAC).
INYAC is a youth-run committee created to facilitate the integration of immigrant youth, aged 16-24, into the community by empowering them to utilize their voice. With funding from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the support of the Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council, and the coordination of ambitious and talented youth in Durham Region, the INYAC aims to identify the needs of immigrant youth, in order to influence policies, attitudes and actions, which will enhance the experience of immigrant youth in the Durham Region. Four focus groups have been organized to gather feedback from immigrant and newcomer youth in the Durham Region about how they are adjusting. The INYAC will use this information to work towards enhancing Durham as a youth focused community.
Focus groups will be held in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Whitby the week of August 22nd - 26th!
INYAC NEEDS YOUR HELP!
PLEASE PASS ON THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR COMMUNITY CONTACTS, AND INFORM IMMIGRANT AND NEWCOMER YOUTH YOU MAY KNOWM, IN ORDER TO HELP RECRUIT YOUTH TO ATTEND THESE FOCUS GROUPS
On behalf of the youth who are part of the INYAC, I would like to extend our deep appreciation for your support in this matter.
If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Meg
Megan Cramer,
Community Development Assistant
Community Development Council Durham
458 Fairall Street - Unit # 4
Ajax, ON
L1S 1R6
Telephone: 905-686-2661 ext. 132
Fax: 905-686-4157
St. Francis Centre Grand Opening
St. Francis Centre Grand Opening
Saturday, September 17, 2011
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
78 Church St. S., Ajax
The St. Francis Centre is a multi-use, arts, culture and performance venue that marries heritage architecture with modern design. Drop by for a tour, check out the live entertainment on stage throughout the day, and view works of art presented by Ajax Creative Arts. Mayor Parish and Ajax Council will be on hand at 12:30 p.m. to unveil the Centre's new Heritage Designation Plaque. Cupcakes generously provided by Cupcakes Canada (while supplies last).
Robert Gruber
Manager, Community & Cultural Development
Town of Ajax - Recreation & Culture
ph. 905-619-2529 ext. 7241
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Upcoming Events at Club 717 
Sept. 2th - Friday Night Drag Show - Cancelled - Changed to Dance Night.
Sept. 3rd - SPECIAL EVENT - Aids Committee of Durham Region. Monthly Fundraiser Show and Dance. CANCELLED - Changed to Dance Night.
Sept. 9th - Friday Night Drag Show - Madge's Birthday Show with Ruby and "Suprise" Guest.
Sept. 16th - Friday Night Drag Show - Featuring: Katherine Dior and Clint Lychker from Toronto. sorry no poster done for this event.
Sept. 23rd- Friday Night Drag Show - NOT TO BE MISSED !! Vitality Black and Robyn DeCradle - sorry no poster done for this event.
Sept. 30th - SPECIAL EVENT - Fundraiser for Club 717 Renovation Budget. "Magical Board Show"
Sunday Oct. 30th - Encoure Presentaion SPECIAL EVENT - Fundraiser for Club 717 Renovation Budget. "Magical Board Show" |
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Got Plant Issues? - by Charlie
SEPTEMBER IN THE GARDEN Although summer is starting to come to an end, you still need to be attentive to those hanging baskets and gardens if they are dry. So keep watering, weeding and dead heading. If some of your plants are no longer in good shape or showy, pull them out and put them in the compost. If you feel a need to replace them, mums, kale, pansies and asters are some good choices that will bring you into late fall. If you are starting to think about next spring, perhaps some tulips, crocus, daffodils or other bulbs , would fill the need for that pop of spring colour. September is definitely a time to rejuvenate your lawn, with a fertilizer application, some over seeding and mulching with topsoil or some fine grade of compost. I always figure on Halloween to be about the last cut for grass. If you have planted some of your houseplants outside for the summer. or have purchased plants like oleanders, fuchsias, geraniums, lantanas or some other smaller woody type tropicals, and you want to overwinter them, now is the time to dig them up and repot them, so that they can settle into their new pots (make new roots) before you bring them into your home, sometime in October. When I bring plants inside, I usually prune really hard. The less leaves on the plants, means there are less bugs that you bring in. Also spray the plants with two or three sprays of soapy water a few days apart before they come in. And it is important to provide as much light as possible. And because we are heading into winter, where days are short, plants naturally go into a rest period, where water requirements become very little. And no fertilizer is needed until next spring when the days are longer, and the plants are growing. Fall is actually a good time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. Just keep them well watered until freeze up. If you have peonies, daylilies or iris, this is a good time to divide them, and plant the divisions throughout your garden. When you dig up a clump, you can cut it in half, or quarters with a sharp shovel and plant in other garden locations. Or give some to your neighbour. Taking pictures of your garden, is a way to keep track of what is in your garden. I always plant some new plants each year and then next spring or early summer, I sometimes wonder what is coming up in the garden now. I don't remember planting that there. But it all turns out to be good. I may have to move things around a bit, but it works out! Flowers in my garden right now are: roses. rose of sharon, hydrangeas, lamium, hosta, daylily, clematis, sunflower, pink turtleheads, garlic chives, honeysuckle vine, porcelian vine, rudbeckia, tansy, perennial geranium, agastache - golden jubilee, thrift and a good variety of annuals too. I am going to plant some red tulips this year, as the garden is very yellow in the spring. And the privacy hedge will need at least two more trims before winter. And the fall colours will soon be here!! And the bird feeder is a great source of entertainment. The chick-a -dees actually chase the hummingbirds away from the feeder, and the hummingbirds don't even eat the seeds. Till next time in the garden, Charlie Plant Expert & Newsletter Columnist charlie.samms@gmail.com |
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Have an excellent month and make sure you check out our website for the latest updates on upcoming events.
We always welcome feedback good or bad !! This is your newsletter, so your thoughts, ideas and contributions are vital for our readers. Don't be shy !!
Sincerely,
Ed
Club 717 / Durham Alliance Association Social Club |
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September 10, 2011 FLOW (For The Love of Women) Dance, West Rouge Community Centre, Scarborough. Our signature event, happening 4 times a year. Awesome music, fabulous venue, great crowd and great fun!! Tickets $15/person or $20 at the door. VIP tables of 8 for $100, but they go fast, so book early! Call (905)-668-7758 or email mysistersvoice@rogers.com. All proceeds go to support the programs of My Sister's Voice. www.mysistersvoice.ca.
December 10, 2011 FLOW (For The Love of Women) Dance, West Rouge Community Centre, Scarborough. Our signature event, happening 4 times a year. Awesome music, fabulous venue, great crowd and great fun!! Tickets $15/person or $20 at the door. VIP tables of 8 for $100, but they go fast, so book early! Call (905)-668-7758 or email mysistersvoice@rogers.com. All proceeds go to support the programs of My Sister's Voice. www.mysistersvoice.ca.
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