The Annex Residents’ Association wants to help you reduce the environmental footprint of living in this neighbourhood.

Plateshare.ca is a new initiative in the Annex neighbourhood!

Throwing a party?

You might not have enough dining ware, but we do!

Rather than buying plastic plates, cups, and forks, borrow them from us instead!

Borrow a set of 20 forks, plates, cups, and bowls, ideal for kids parties and do your bit to keep excess plastic out of our landfill and oceans. Did you know that the vast majority of plastic isn’t recycled and ends up as waste?

How it works:

Select the dish set you’d like to borrow.

Go to Plateshare.ca, plan your party and reduce your environmental footprint!

Filming in the Annex - ARA thanks DUTIFUL PRODUCTIONS INC. for donation

The ARA would like to thank Dutiful Productions Inc. for their donation of $200. They filmed the Netflix show Grand Army in the Annex this summer. We ask film and production companies to make donations to the ARA in recognition of the disruption that filming can cause in our neighbourhoods

November 14, ARA Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at  the Alliance Française, Room 303, 24 Spadina Road. All welcome!

The ARA would like to thank Workin’ Moms Productions IV Inc. for their generous donation of $500. They filmed in the Annex this summer. We ask film and production companies to make donations to the ARA in recognition of the disruption that filming can cause in our neighbourhoods.

Sunday, September 15

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Sunday, September 15 
4 - 6 p.m. Rain or Shine! Sibelius Park

Delicious fresh, free corn - picked this morning!

The Minor Infraction String Band will be entertaining us while we enjoy all the activities!

Unveiling of the Sibelius Park Mural. Ribbon cutting will take place at 4:15 p.m.

• Seed Exchange
  

• Bike Safety - tips from 14 Division
  

• Waste Management - info from the City

• Going Green Annex - our friends will also be there!

And don't forget to Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) 

Come meet your neighbours
New members always welcome!

Coalition of Residents' Associations Opposes U of T Proposal for Planetarium Site

The Annex Residents' Association, as part of a coalition of residents' associations, is opposed to a University of Toronto proposal for the Planetarium site south of the ROM on Queen's Park. Their concerns and objections were raised at a first public meeting on June 12, 2019, and in a letter to City Planning and Councillor Layton. As a result a working group will be formed under the leadership of Councillor Layton and will include members of the coalition, City planners, the architect and U of T planning staff. It is expected to meet for the first time in early Fall.

The Mulberries are Coming! Third Annual Mulberry Festival - July 6, 3 - 5 p.m.
Tired of the mess that mulberries make on our sidewalks from mid-June through early August ? Why not eat them instead? You'll have a chance to pick mulberries from trees in the neighbourhood on Saturday, July 6, 3 - 5 p.m.,at Sibelius Park. The Third Annual Mulberry Festival is hosted by the Annex Residents' Association. Read more details here.

Annual General Meeting at the Friends House, 
60 Lowther Avenue, 7:30 p.m. 

AGENDA

1. Welcome Members and Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Minutes from 2018 AGM

4. Special Guests – John Lorinc and Sheryll Case: House Divided – How the Missing Middle will solve Toronto’s Affordability Crisis.

5. Chair's report — David Harrison

6. Financials — Rita Bilerman, Treasurer

7. Report from the Nominating Committee and Election of the 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors, Jim Jacobs

8. Community Volunteer Award presentation

9. Councillor Mike Layton: Ward 20 update

10. AOB

11. Adjournment

Last Minute Cancellation

Saturday’s Open House at the 348 Davenport Women’s Shelter Open House has been cancelled

YWCA Toronto and the City of Toronto say the buildings are not ready, so they are postponing the Open House. It will be rescheduled for a later date when neighbours will be able to picture the shelter in action. 

Please pass word of the cancellation along to any of your friends. YWCA Toronto and the City of Toronto apologize for any inconvenience caused by this last-minute change.