Toronto Historical Association

MARCH 2008 NEWSLETTER # 5

THE DATE FOR THA’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED. THE NEW DATE IS WEDNESDAY MAY 7 AT 7PM AT THE ENOCH TURNER SCHOOL HOUSE. Dorothy Duncan will speak on the State of Heritage in the Past, Present and the future.

We are saddened to report the untimely passing of Ted Tyndorf, Chief & Executive Director of the City Planning Department. Prior to amalgamation Ted was the Director of development and Design for the City of Etobicoke where he was well respected by council members, staff and the community. After amalgamation, he was transferred to Scarborough, and subsequently to City Hall, where he became Director of Community Planning for the South District. He was promoted to Chief Planner following the retirement of Paul Bedford. Losing his battle with cancer, Ted passed away peacefully on February 16 at the age of 54.

NEWS FROM THE GRAPEVINE

I’m pleased to report that the new office of the Community History Project ( Jane Beecroft) has finally had their phone connected. The number is still the same as before – 416-515-7546. Jane is still working on unpacking and putting everything in the right place. However, she has not been able to pickup the messages that were left on the line previously. So please phone again.

UPCOMING MEMBERS’ EVENTS

Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 – The Gov, Simcoe Branch of the UEL will be having Lisette Mallet speak on “Le Sentier Partage – The Shared Path: A Historical Path Project Along the Humber River”. At St. David’s Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave. at the Danforth. Info www.uelgovsimcoe.org

Wed. March 5 at 7:30 – Writer Sally Gibson will give an illustrated talk on her book “Inside Toronto, Urban Interiors 1880 to 1920’s at the Swansea Historical Society meeting at the Swansea Town Hall , 95 Lavinia Ave.

Thursday March 6 at 7:30 –The Toronto First Post Office, operated by the Town of York Historical Society will celebrate Toronto’s 174th birthday by inviting you to spend an evening with Bruce Bell and the Choral musicians from the St. James Cathedral and the Downtown Alternative School at the Historic St. Lawrence Hall at 157 King St. East. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door or you may phone to reserve tickets at 416-865-1833.

Sat. March 8 – 10:30 to 3pm – Fort York will have a Tribute to a remarkable Cookbook author, Hannah Glasse. The English Cookbook author was christened March 1708. To mark her 300th birthday, the Volunteer Historic Cooks of Old Fort York will demonstrate some of her excellent recipes. Then a short illustrated talk on her and lunch is included. Pre-registration is advised at $12 per person plus admission to the Fort. Please call 416-392-6907.

Wed, March 12 – 7:30 – The North York Historical Society will be having as their meeting’s speaker Ed Rutherford at 8pm, who will tell you all about Colonel By with snacks from 7:15 The meeting will be held at the Willowdale United Church at 352 Kenneth Ave.

On Monday, March 17 from 1 to 4:30, a St. Patrick’s Tea will be served at Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. West. Mark this Irish Saint’s day with the tea-time specialties from the Emerald Isle. Regular admission to tour, and call the Inn for menu and prices at 416-394-8113.

Tuesday, March 18 at 8pm - The Toronto Branch of the UEL is having Gayle Dzis, challenging you to “Write Your History, Everybody Can”, at 40 Scollard Ave. Suite 300, between Yonge and Bay, 2 blocks north of Bloor.

For info 416-489-1783.

Thurs. March 20, 7 to 8:30 - Colborne Lodge will help you discover the arrival of spring with music, stories and food! Enjoy an evening candle-lit tour of Colbourne Lodge at the south-end of High Park. Pre-registration and payment required. $14.29 plus GST 416-392-6916 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sat & Sun. March 22 & 23 from 10am to noon, an Egg decorating workshop for ages 8 & up at Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St. Non-traditional methods like decoupage, glittering with beads, and applying textiles will be taught. Pre-registration & payment of $15 plus GST is required.

Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm - THA’s AGM at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity Street. Dorothy Duncan will speak on the State of Heritage in the past, present and future.

MEMBERS OF THA, - To place articles and/or info on your special events in THA’s newsletter, PLEASE SEND THEM to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by Fax at 416-967-9728. I have either one or two newsletters going out each month. However, I will be away for the month of April (Australia) and another Board member of THA will send out a newsletter during that time. I will let you know who after the March 3rd Board meeting.