EAST YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

The East York Historical Society meets on the last Tuesday of January, March, May, September and November at the S Walter Stewart Library. Refreshments are served at 7:00 pm followed by a 7:30 presentation. Visitors are welcome. The EYHS had 103 members in 2010. Check out our East York Tidbits. East York Tidbits are brief descriptions of significant and sometimes colourful East York people, places and events. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Special meeting to consider changes to the bylaws and constitution (details in Sept. newsletter) Refreshments at 7:00 pm for 7:30 meeting Featuring a documentary film C. W. Jeffreys, Picturing Canada (1869 - 1951) C.W. Jeffreys an illustrator, historian and political cartoonist with close ties to the Group of Seven, was born in England, emigrated to Canada and settled in Toronto by 1880. Special guest, producer/director John Bescari will introduce the documentary and answer questions following the screening at S. Walter Stewart Library Auditorium 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant Maureen Lindsay - In Memoriam We were all shocked and saddened by Maureen's tragic death in a fire in her home on March 28, 2010. Maureen Lindsay was a committed member of the East York Historical Society and served as our treasurer for 3 years. She assisted with promotion of the Society at events like Canada Day and raising funds for the Dentonia Farm plaque. She was a key player with Team East York in fighting amalgamation and was active with Friends of Dentonia Park in fighting for improvements to the park and neighbourhood. She supported East York events like the Agnes Macphail Awards, Canada Day and the New Year's Levee and organized the Christmas Dinner for Seniors. Her tragic death is a real loss to the community. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The East York Foundation - Maureen Lindsay Memorial Fund and mailed to 10 McKayfield Road, East York, ON. M4J 4P7. Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm Visit our table at the Harvest Festival at Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum Annual General Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30 2010 at 7:30 pm preceded by refreshments Followed by an illustrated presentation titled Breaking the Silence specifically timed for Remembrance Day month Presenter is Ted Barris, author, broadcaster and journalist. at S. Walter Stewart Library Auditorium 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant Become a member by filling out the membership form and mailing it with your cheque to 10 McKayfield Road, East York, ON. M4J 4P7 or bring it to a meeting. View a photo of the True Davidson plaque which was unveiled on Sept. 29, 2009. View a photo of the Dentonia Park Farm plaque which was unveiled on Sept. 16, 2006. View photos of the Unveiling of the Billy McKay Jr Plaque. The President of the East York Historical Society is Margaret McRae. eyhs@eastyork.org

 

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