We are astounded by the organization and efficiency of our small but mighty Social Committee who present us with the gift of a wonderful Canada Day party every single year. This year there was a major challenge since our recreation centre is being restored. Never mind that it was a sizzling hot day. There is some kind of magic in our Social Committee.

Volunteers including our Manager, Antonello cooked the food in our own barbecue area. Serving tables in two places had a choice of mains and salads, along with ice cream and cake. We noted that the music was changed up and some of us even braved the heat to get up and dance. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, from our bar staff to those who stayed to clean up.

Our MP John Zerucellli greeted everyone with Canada lapel pins and little flags. There were prizes for the most patriotic get-ups – it was a sea of red and white. Happy Canada Day!

First annual All Together, Canada at 1 pm today. Here are some of the fountain deck crew who were joined by  those on the pool deck setting up for our party. Happy Canada Day!

The spirit of the festive season grows step by step at Islington 2000. It starts when our ever-helpful superintendents hang the lights and wreaths outdoors.  Then a group of talented and energetic volunteers decorate the indoor spaces with Christmas trees, decorations, red poinsettias and twinkling lights everywhere. This weekend the social committee organized a wonderful party impressing everyone once again at how efficiently they put together a special evening of fun and food. Our party room is in almost constant use in December with resident’s private events. Residents gathered to sing carols and songs and children gathered to make Christmas crafts. Everywhere is evidence of the joyful spirit of goodwill. Thank you to the many volunteers who step up to make our shared home a place of fellowship and good cheer.  Joy and peace to all!

Last weekend the Social Committee gave us another amazing event, so inviting and well organized. Autumnfest was indoors this year again since it was a little too chilly to be outdoors for our barbecue. The caterers outdid themselves again with a enough variety in main and side choices to satisfy all tastes.  The music was once again provided by Roy and the dancers danced. A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers. You are the best!

On Tuesday Ron Warner presented the photos from a recent trip which took him and Tom cruising the Pacific Ocean and then touring Thailand with a private tour guide.

As you may imagine this was a very popular choice for a Lunch & Learn afternoon, and the event was well attended. The organizers provided a light lunch, and the first hour devoted to lunching, filled the card room with friendly chat. After the lights went down Ron’s photos and commentary nurtured some wanderlust, and we were keen for advice about planning memorable trips. This was all followed by coffee and dessert in the party room.

It is always a little more special when our guest presenter is also a neighbour. Thank you so much to Ron for sharing.