Jack Hanna
Deck the park
The CCA’s annual tree-decorating party will cheer up Dundonald Park on Sunday, December 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bring items to hang on the trees, especially goodies for birds such as popcorn strings, dried oranges, or suet balls with birdseed. Look online for loads of suggestions.
Homemade ornaments or simple decorations of wood or straw are great. But please: nothing fragile or plastic.
And if you are feeling the urge to bake, treats for people such as cookies are appreciated.
Centretown will lose its Y
The Centretown YMCA-YWCA, across Argyle Street from the Museum of Nature, has announced it is closing its doors and selling the property. It expects the selling process to take up to two years.
The CCA wants to explore possibilities for the future of the site. It hopes the location will continue to be used to provide community services, as the Y does now.
The Centretown Y is much more than a fitness centre and pool. It has housing services, including a family emergency shelter, transitional housing for youth, and supportive housing. It also hosts a child-care centre.
Interested in helping explore the future of the Y site? Contact: jack.2014@icloud.com
CCA’s AGM in new year
The CCA is planning its AGM for January or February, although a firm date has yet to be set. Keep an eye on the CCA’s social media for details.
The AGM affords an opportunity to run for the CCA’s Board of Directors. Interested? Contact: president@centretowncitizens.ca
It’s a good idea to renew your CCA membership before the AGM. To renew, or become a new member, go to the CCA’s website.
Help kids skate
The CCA is seeking volunteers to help maintain the outdoor ice rink in McNabb Park, near Gladstone and Bronson. The work consists of flooding, shovelling and snowblowing, and usually is done in the evenings.
A core group of volunteers is leading the effort, but they need more hands. Want to get some fresh air and let kids skate in the great outdoors? Contact: mcnabbrink@gmail.com or brian.beaven@sympatico.ca
This is an opportunity for high school students looking for volunteer hours.