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Robert Denny Deaf Club 2000 | Toronto, Ontario M5V 1A8, Canada "DEAF CLUB 2000" E-DISTRIBUTION SERVICE GENERAL DEAF COMMUNITY EVENTS (across Ontario, Canada, USA & World) NOVEMBER / DECEMBER EVENTS (please scroll down to see all events) ___________________________________________________________ EVENT #01 - CELEBRATION FOR 25TH & 125TH ANNIVERSARIES FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH & 12TH, 2011 - BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO EVENT: BAD 25th & OAD 125th Anniversaries Celebrating the Spirit of Community (hosted by Belleville Association of the Deaf) COMPLETE FLYER / MAP: www.deafontario.ca/125-anniversary.html DATE : Friday & Saturday, November 11th & 12th, 2011 SCHEDULE / TIME: FRIDAY: BAD 25th Anniversary Celebration at RAMADA INN 06:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. . . . Registration 07:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. . . . Wine & Cheese SATURDAY: BAD / OAD Events at SJW MAIN BUILDING 07:30 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. . . . Registration 08:30 p.m. - 11:30 a.m. . . . OAD General Meeting 09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. . . . Exhibitions 11:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m. . . . Workshops / Panel Discussion SATURDAY: OAD 125th Anniversary Celebration at RAMADA INN 05:00 p.m. . . . Door Opens 05:30 p.m. - 06:30 p.m. . . . Cocktails 06:30 p.m. . . . Dinner & ASL Performance 09:00 p.m. - 01:00 a.m. . . . Dance PLACE: Ontario School for the Deaf (Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf) 350 Dundas Street, West, Belleville, Ontario
ACCOMMODATION: Ramada Inn - special hotel rate: www.deafontario.ca/ramada.html 11 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, Ontario Directions / map: http://bellevilleramada.com/locations9.php REGISTRANT INFORMATION / PRICES: www.deafontario.ca/registrant.html To see early bird comb for all (including registration, wine & cheese party, workshop & banquet), click on the above) Please issue a cheque payable to BAD / OAD 2011 & mail to: Tim Kelly, Treasurer, 98 McFarland Drive, Belleville, Ontario K8N 2X5 GENERAL INFORMATION: Please contact us via e-mail at: badoad125@gmail.com or check out the link at: www.deafontario.ca/contact%20.html or visit the BAD and OAD Websites below WEBSITES: BAD: www.bellevilleassociationofthedeaf.org & OAD: www.deafontario.ca WELCOME FRIENDS, FAMILIES & EVERYONE ! *************************************************************************** EVENT #02 - DEAF UFC FIGHTER FILM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2011 - WINDSOR, ONTARIO MATT "THE HAMMER" HAMILL (Deaf UFC Fighter) FILM ! * FIRST TIME IN CANADA ! * PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY ! ! * THE HAMMER FILM: http://thehammerfilm.com/TheHammer-News.html (this film is coming to Windsor, Ontario - first time in Canada) HOSTED BY: Windsor Association of the Deaf / Windsor International Film Festival FILM: Matt "the Hammer" Hamill Film (1 hr. 48 min.) (it has voice in English, ASL & English subtitles) ASL VIDEO LOG FROM CATHERINE MACKINNON: www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150905086530271&set=t.704710270 &type=3&theater
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3J19nbd7A MATT HAMILL WEBSITE: http://www.matthamill.com WAD FLYER/WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=290928277592969 DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 12th, 2011 at 1:45 p.m. PLACE: Windsor International Film Festival, Capitol Theatre (Kelly Room) 121 University Avenue, West, Windsor, Ontario TICKET INFORMATION: Contact us from Box Office through voice at: (519) 567-3295, (519) 567-3296 & (519) 567-3297 (Call Relay or IP-Relay) First come, first served for all tickets https://windsorfilmfestival.com/2011-box_office_info.html BOX OFFICE: The box office is located at the Capitol Theatre, 121 University Avenue, West, Windsor and will open on Wednesday, October 26th at 12:00 a.m. It will remain open every day leading up to the festival, except on Sundays. HOURS OF OPERATION: Weekdays from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29th, 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5th, 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays On-line: regular adult tickets may be purchased on-line at: https://windsorfilmfestival.com/session_details.php?ecPath=11&events_id =195 REGULAR TICKET SALES: November 11th - 13th Tickets for all screenings may be purchased at the Capitol or the Palace Theatre on the day of the screening; cash only. Regular Adult: $12.00 Adult Advance Sale: $11:00 (if purchased before Thursday, November, 10th at 6:00 p.m.) Student: $6.00 with valid student identification (in person only, not online) DEAF INC. SPOTLIGHT: We present an in-depth interview with Matt "The Hammer" Hamill, a deaf UFC fighter. Matt has overcome many barriers to prove to the world that "deaf people can do anything
but hear." Mike Wilkerson, a talkshow host from 2GuysTalking.com was invited as the guest host for DEAF Inc. Let's get up close and in the octagon with The Hammer and learn more about him personally. Video with ASL/English subtitles: http://vimeo.com/9946265 (30 min.) GUEST SPEAKERS: Catherine MacKinnon of Toronto, Ontario (co- producer) & Russell Harvard of Texas, USA (lead actor as Matt Hamill). They will be there at the WIFF for the questions & answers during the weekend of WIFF for "The Hammer". Photo of Catherine MacKinnon: http://transientsfilm.posterous.com/?tag=producer & www.tidfaf.ca Photo of Russell Harvard: www.nctimes.com/entertainment/movies/article_b400f8b4-430f-5390- a6ee-66db2e3abc64.html *************************************************************************** EVENT #03 - COMEDY PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2011 - TORONTO, ONTARIO DEAF LITERACY INITIATIVE ANGELA STRATIY - COMEDY PERFORMANCE IN ASL ! Full Flyer: www.deafliteracy.ca/sites/default/files/documents/news- events/Angela%20Stratiy%20Performance%20%20Flyer.pdf WHEN: Friday, November 18th, 2011 TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 P.M. (Door open: 6:00 P.M.) WHERE: George Brown College, 200 King St., East, Toronto (room: building A – auditorium 128a) Map: http://library.georgebrown.ca/contact/locations-maps/#stjllc ADMISSION: $20.00 (buy tickets only in advance by November 4th, 2011 - limited to 120 seats) FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US, dli@deafliteracy.ca
COME & LAUGH WITH US ! ! *************************************************************************** EVENT #04 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & VLOG SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2011 - TORONTO, ONTARIO DEAF LITERACY INITIATIVE DLI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ASL VLOG PRESENTED BY GREG EYBEN Complete Flyer: http://www.deafliteracy.ca/sites/default/files/documents/news- events/AGM%20and%20Vlog%20Workshop%20on%20November%2019, %202011_0.pdf WHEN: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (AGM – Refreshments provided) 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.. (Vlog) WHERE: Courtyard Marriott Hotel – Room "Porter" 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzcy-courtyard-toronto- downtown Map: www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/yyzcy-courtyard-toronto- downtown ADMISSION: FREE ASL INTERPRETERS PROVIDED WELCOME EVERYONE ! R.S.V.P by November 11th, 2011: Contact: anselmo@deafliteracy.ca *************************************************************************** EVENT #05 - 20TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2011 - TORONTO, ONTARIO DEAF LITERACY INITIATIVE * 20TH ANNIVERSARY 1991-2011 ! Deaf Literacy Initiative is celebrating 20 Years ! & "Reaching for New Beginnings: Aiming High" (DLI is setting future goals & will continue to grow in the next 20 years !) Flyer: www.deafliteracy.ca/dlis-20th-anniversary
COME JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION ! WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE SEVERAL PRESENTERS, ALONG WITH WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE FROM THE DEAF & DEAF/BLIND COMMUNITY WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Downtown Toronto - Room: Courtyard Ballroom 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7 Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzcy-courtyard-toronto- downtown Map: www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/yyzcy-courtyard-toronto- downtown WHEN: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 TIME: 6:00 p.m. (Social with appetizers) PRESENTATIONS: 6:45 p.m. DINNER: 7:30 p.m. DRESS: Semi- Formal PRICE: $75.00 Adults $50.00 Seniors/Students 50/50 DRAW . . . DOOR PRIZES . . . CASH BAR . . . SILENT AUCTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US, dli@deafliteracy.ca *************************************************************************** EVENT #06 - DART LEAGUE EVERY OTHER SATURDAY, FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY, 2011 & 2012 - TORONTO, ONTARIO EVENT: TORONTO DEAF DART LEAGUE (TDDL'S TENTH YEAR !) DATE: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 - Door Opens at 11:00 a.m. Registration Fee: $40.00 (cash only - no refund!) Note: We need 9 more players. If you are intersted, please pay in full on Saturday. If not, then will not play unless you pay first. Game starts at 12:00 noon sharp ! Twice a month - Saturdays from September 2011 to May 2012 Please check out the schedule for exact dates & times via website at: www.tddl.ca & http://www.tddl.ca/schedule/schedule.htm (see schedule 2011-2012)
PLACE: The Birchmount Bar & Grill (established since 1961) - LLBO 462 Birchmount Road, Unit #9, (Birchmount Rd. & Danforth Rd.) Scarborough (Toronto), Ontario - Map: www.goodspot.ca/map/513 LOCATION / MAP / PHOTOS: Please click on the link below & scroll down to see more details at: www.tddl.ca/location/location.htm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact us, any of the committee members below: Todd Ransome, chairperson, e-mail at: blue_hazy64@hotmail.com Beverley Sheppard, co-chairperson, e-mail at: basheppard@rogers.blackberry.net Robert Pensa, secretary, e-mail at: robert9@bell.blackberry.net Ross Giordanella, treasurer, e-mail at: sicilyross68@bell.blackberry.net Susanne Pensa, statistician, e-mail at: sep7@bell.blackberry.net David Cross, assistant statistician, e-mail at: dcross681@bell.blackberry.net Terry McKinney, director-at-large, e-mail at: eagledarter@hotmail.com Jane Kebich-Elsons, assistant director, e-mail at: jkebich- elsons@rogers.com NOTICE: If you have any questions or suggestions about this website, please contact us (see our names & e-mail addresses above). *************************************************************************** EVENT #07 - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2011 - ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO ST. CATHARINES CHURCH OF THE DEAF EVENT: 34th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER (hosted by St. Catharines Church of the Deaf) DATE / TIME: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. PLACE: Holiday Inn Express & Parkway Convention Centre 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, Ontario Website: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/st.- catharines/ycmsa/hoteldetail Map:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&q=327+Ontario+Street%2C+St.+Catharin es+Ontario+L2R+5L3 TICKET PRICES: Adults - $35.00 Children - $15.00 ($40.00 after the deadline date: November 13th, 2011) BUFFET DINNER: Tossed Garden green salad with assorted topping & dressing, Six freshly prepared salads, Fresh cut vegetables display, Assorted rolls & butter, Sliced roasted turkey traditional stuffing, Mashed white potatoes, gravy & cranberry sauce, Baby carrots & peas, Penne pasta with tomato sauce, New York style cheesecake with topping, Coffee, Decaf & Tea PRIZES * * * SKITS ! PLEASE SEND SHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER FOR TICKETS TO: Joanne & Glenn Garrett, 6508 Harmony Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 1Z4 Fax/TTY: (905) 356-7805 joanne.garrett@sympatico.ca *************************************************************************** EVENT #08 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2011 - TORONTO, ONTARIO TORONTO ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF (Incorporated 1937) EVENT: Annual General Meeting DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 20th, 2011 - from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (refreshments will be served during the meeting) PLACE: Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, Toronto, Ontario 2395 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M2L 1A2 Map: www.bobrumball.org/BRFD/BRCDMap.html FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS: Please contact us via e- mail at: torontoassociationdeaf@gmail.com
The AGM provides a good opportunity for the office bearers & the management to interact with the membership: * to answer your questions & seek your views * to provide an annual record of everything that has been done in the years * to propose new Bylaws * to nominate & elect new Board of Directors, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer & 2 Director at Large. This is a great opportunity to become part of an association that strives to make a difference. Anyone who wants to become an Association Board Member, we would appreciate your e-mail. TAD encourages the best possible quality of life for the deaf community TAD provide opportunities for children, youth, adults, and seniors. TAD needs your support to bring wonderful programs to our deaf community. TAD needs to keep our TAD tradition alive and our future brighter for our deaf Community. Please feel free to e-mail us at: torontoassociationdeaf@gmail.com and visit TAD/Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-Association-of-the-Deaf-TAD- /130455877020171 *************************************************************************** EVENT #09 - DART TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2011 - SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO TDDL Partner Blind Draw Tournament (Dart) TORONTO DEAF DART LEAGUE PARTNER BLIND DRAW TOURNAMENT Full Flyer: www.tddl.ca/events/partner-tour/TDDLPartnerFlyer- 20111126.pdf WHEN: Saturday, November 26th, 2011
WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #345, 81 Peard Road, Scarborough (Toronto), Ontario (please see a map on the bottom of this page) WHAT TIME: Open at 8:00 a.m. Will sell coffee, donuts & muffins for breakfast. Draw at 9:00 a.m. & Play at 10:00 a.m. sharp. We will sell sandwiches for lunch as well. Bar opens from 10:00 a.m. until midnight. ADMISSION: Players: $80.00 per team (Blind Draw for one woman and one man) Limited to 20 teams ! Fan: $5.00 (all day & night) FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / NO KIDS PLEASE CONTACT: Susanne Pensa, chairperson via e-mail at: sep7@bell.blackberry.net Ross Giordanella, co-chairperson via e-mail at: sicilyross68@bell.blackberry.net TDDL PARTNER BLIND DRAW ENTRY FORM: www.tddl.ca/events/partner-tour/TDDLPartnerEntryForm-20111126.pdf DIRECTIONS / MAP: http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=81+Peard+Rd.%2C+Toronto%2C+O N+M4B+1T8&saddr *************************************************************************** EVENT #10 - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BANQUET / DANCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2011 - AJAX, ONTARIO EVENT: 18th Annual Christmas Banquet & Dance Full Flyer: http://www.durhamdeaf.org/pdfs/DDC/Christmas%20party%202011.pdf DATE: Saturday, November 26th, 2011 Cocktail: 5:00 p.m. / Buffet: 6:00 p.m. / Dance: 8:30 p.m. / Snack Night: 10:30 p.m. PLACE: Annandale Golf & Curling Club, 221 Church Street South, Ajax, Ontario L1S 0A1
(corner of Church St., South & Bayly St. W.) Map: http://www.annandalecurling.ca/map2cc.shtml DOOR PRIZES * CASH * 50/50 DRAW * GIFTS DJ MUSIC BY: Robert Best COST: Buffet / Dance Ticket: $50.00 (early bird by November 14th, 2011) Buffet / Dance Ticket: $55.00 (after November 14th, 2011) Dance only at door: $20.00 (8:30 p.m.) SEMI-FORMAL: (no jeans and T-shirt) Cheque accepted. Please make payable to Durham Deaf Club & mail to: Durham Deaf Services c/o DDC Xmas Banquet 750 King Street, East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1G9 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ewa Swiecicki, ewas@telus.blackberry.net Shelley Ryall, slryall@sympatico.ca Linda Ryall, gdlmryall@rogers.com *************************************************************************** EVENT #11 - MATT "THE HAMMER" HAMILL FILM SATURDAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 2011 - TORONTO, ONTARIO FILM: THE HAMMER (life of Deaf UFC fighter, Matt Hamill) Starring Gallaudet Alumni, Russell Harvard & Shoshannah Stern http://thehammerfilm.com/TheHammer-News.html DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2011 (one night only !) Door Opens: 8:45 p.m. Film Showing: 9:15 p.m. PLACE: The ROYAL THEATRE , 608 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1A1 Map/Directions: www.theroyal.to/contact or www.toronto.com/listing/100270 PRICE: $15.00 ASL, Spoken English & Open Captioned
TICKETS: Buy Tickets on line: www.eventbrite.com/event/2464792260 or at the Deaf Culture Centre. TTC DIRECTIONS: Take the subway to College or Queen’s Park subway stations. Take the College streetcar west to Clinton (2 blocks west of Bathurst) PARKING: Paid parking is available in an underground green "P" lot on the west side of Clinton, just north of College. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS: Mingle and have fun after the movie with Questions and Answers from Catherine MacKinnon, Co Producer - http://transientsfilm.posterous.com/?tag=producer & http://www.tidfaf.ca/team.html and part of this film. No coverage cost next door at Cocco Lezzone: http://www.cocolezzone.com MORE INFORMATION: info@deafculturecentre.ca FILM TRAILER: www.youtube.com/user/ebenkostbar ABOUT THE FILM: Inspired by the life of Deaf UFC fighter, Matt Hamill. "The Hammer" tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. Based on the life of UFC fighter Matt Hamill, The Hammer is a coming-of- age drama about the first Deaf wrestler s journey to win a National Collegiate Championship. Matt Hamill was the only Deaf person in town in Loveland, Ohio. But through sheer determination, he turns what could be his Deaf life into an asset, and in the process, serves as an inspiration for both worlds, Deaf and hearing alike. Full proceeds will go towards the animated ASL Dictionary for kids: www.aslphabet.com ***************************************************************************
EVENT #12 - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - CALL FOR VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2012 - TORONTO, ONTARIO 8TH DEAF HISTORY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TELLING DEAF LIVES: Biographies & Autobiographies Toronto, CANADA - July 24th - 29th, 2012 HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE CONFERENCE YET ? INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: www.dhiconference2012.ca CALL FOR PAPERS: www.dhiconference2012.ca/english/call_papers.html (closed) CALL FOR VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES: We have prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners ! – for more information: www.dhiconference2012.ca/english/call_documentaries.html (new deadline: January 15th, 2012) REGISTRATION: www.dhiconference2012.ca/english/registration.html (catch the early deadline ! October 31st, 2011) EXHIBIT: www.dhiconference2012.ca/english/invitation_exhibit.html (catch the early deadline ! October 31st, 2011) ACCOMMODATION: www.dhiconference2012.ca/english/accommodation.html ($ave at special discount rates) WHY NOT . . . ? REGISTER TODAY ! *************************************************************************** EVENT #13 - 75TH ANNIVERSARY GALA SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH - NORTH YORK, ONTARIO TORONTO ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF 75th ANNIVERSARY GALA (1937-2012)
We, the TAD Board & Committee members are proud to present our big event, 75th Anniversary Gala 2012 ! PLACE: Montecassino Hotel & Suite, 3710 Chesswood Drive, North York (Toronto), Ontario Map: www.booking.com/hotel/ca/montecassino.en.html Hotel / Event Venue: www.montecassino.on.ca Date / Time: Saturday, March 24th, 2012 Cocktail: 6:00 p.m. . . . Banquet: 7:00 p.m. Disc Jockey / Dance: 9:00 p.m. Banquet / Dance Tickets: More details on the prices will be announced later on. For any information or questions, please feel free to contact Robert Pensa, TAD President via e-mail at: torontoassociationdeaf@gmail.com *************************************************************************** EVENT #14 - DEAF CRUISE SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND TO THURSDAY, MAY 4TH, 2012 - HAWAII, USA DEAF FREEDOM CRUISE 2012 - HAWAII (April 22nd - May 4th, 2012) FULL FLYER / INFORMATION / REGISTRATION FORM: www.passagesdeaftravel.com/hawaii2012.htm EXPERIENCE: MORE than just a Deaf Group Vacation. Deaf Freedom Cruises are the ultimate vacation, packed with Deaf Entertainment, Socials, Events and so much more. We set up the best opportunity for you to have a vacation of a life time. Join us this time in HAWAII and find out why people don't want to miss a Deaf Freedom Cruise. Fantastic Hawaiian Cruise - The Perfect Place for a Deaf Freedom Cruise! We have waited for a cruise in Hawaii, and this one has the best schedule. 12 night cruise with 7 full days in Hawaii, visiting the 4 major islands
with 2 overnight stays - allows for the most time to see this paradise. Check out this great itinerary at: http://www.passagesdeaftravel.com/hawaii2012.htm#itin OAHU: Hawaii's most populous and famous island, Oahu is renowned for its shopping, its food, its beautiful beaches, and its breathtaking views. Check out the surfers on the North Shore or Diamond Head Crater in Waikiki. MAUI: The second largest Hawaiian island, Maui is known for its numerous beaches, rain forests, waterfalls, eucalyptus groves, and even unique cattle ranches. Don't miss the view from Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano in the world. KAUAI: So green it's been nicknamed the "Garden Island," Kauai is a lush, largely unexplored paradise. Snorkel in its beautiful turquoise waters or explore the rain forests where Jurassic Park was shot. HAWAII - the Big Island: The island of Hawaii is called the Big Island with good reason. It's more than twice the size of all the other Hawaiian islands combined. And every inch is covered with lush scenery, from rugged volcanoes to waterfalls and rain forests. It's home to the steaming craters and hardened-lava rivers of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. PASSAGES DEAF TRAVEL WEB-SITE: www.passagesdeaftravel.com *************************************************************************** EVENT #15 - WORLD DEAF ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY, JULY 14TH TO 21ST, 2012 - TORONTO, ONTARIO EVENT: World Deaf Athletics Championships 2012
POSTER: http://ontariodeafsports.on.ca/wp- content/uploads/2011/04/WDAC_Poster.jpg DATE: Saturday, July 14th - 21st, 2012 LOCATION: University of Toronto, Varsity Centre www.halcrow.com/Our-projects/Project-details/University-of-Toronto- Varsity-Centre-Canada http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Varsity_Centre.JPG 299 Bloor Street, West, Toronto, Ontario Map: www.physical.utoronto.ca/FacilitiesAndMemberships/Varsity_Centre/Locati on.aspx WDAC - 2012 WEBSITE: (please note this link, www.2012wdac.org is not ready yet) MORE INFORMATION: In the meantime, if you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at: World Deaf Athletics Championships 2012 Inc. 3 Concorde Gate, Suite 303, Toronto Ontario M3C 3N7 Canada E-mail: track@ontariodeafsports.on.ca *************************************************************************** EVENT #16 - DEAF CANADA CONFERENCE FRIDAY, JULY 20TH TO MONDAY, JULY 23RD, 2012 - TORONTO, ONTARIO EVENT: 10th Deaf Canada Conference Theme: DEAF: Dare, Express, Act & Flourish DCC 2012 Website: http://dcctoronto2012.com (hosted by OAD - Ontario Association of the Deaf) Flyer: http://dcctoronto2012.com/en/index.php DATE: Friday, July 20th to Monday, July 23rd, 2012 PLACE: Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6 Gallery: www.westinharbourcastletoronto.com/gallery Map: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/area/map.html?propertyID=1084
WHC Website: www.westinharbourcastletoronto.com Phone: (416) 869-1600 . . . Toll-Free: 1-800-937-8461 CALL FOR PAPERS: We are looking for speakers interested in sharing their experiences, achievements and skills. The invitation is open to any type of speaker, professional or panel interested in the themes addressed during our conference. Presentation length is approximately 50 minutes, followed by a question period of 10 minutes. Please identify which theme applies to your presentation. Please keep in mind that these are examples only. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome. * Aboriginal Deaf * American Sign Language * Deaf Adult * Deaf children * Deaf Seniors * DeafBlind * Employment * Gay/Lesbian/Bi- sexual/Transgender * Immigration * Interpreters/Deaf Interpreters * Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) * Literacy * Mental Health * Step out of the box * Technology * Youth * Business Call For Papers: http://dcctoronto2012.com/en/docs/Call_for_Papers.pdf SEND MATERIALS: Written materials and short video clips can be sent by email to: logistics@DCCToronto2012.com DVD or bulk materials send by post to: Deaf Canada Conference 2012 Attention: Katarina Lancosova, Logistics, 2395 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M2L 1A2 DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: October 31th, 2011 ACCEPTION/REJECTION NOTICES: December 10th, 2011 CHAIRPERSON & COMMITTEE MEMBERS: http://dcctoronto2012.com/en/contact.php *************************************************************************** EVENT #17 - DHI CONFERENCE WEBSITE SATURDAY, JULY 24TH TO 29TH, 2012 - TORONTO, ONTARIO
EVENT: 8th Deaf History International Conference (conference theme is telling Deaf lives: biographies & autobiographies) Complete flyer: www.h3.tv/community-events/dhi-2012 PLACE: Toronto, Canada (specific places & locations will be announced later on) DATE: from July 24th to 29th, 2012 HOSTED BY: the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf INFORMATION: Please contact Clifton Carbin, General Chairperson E-mail: chair@dhiconference2012.ca Videophone IP#: 64.7.133.36 - Monday to Friday (day hours only) WEBSITE: www.dhiconference2012.ca The website is readable in two different languages, English and French, because Canada is constitutionally bilingual. ======================================================== ====== ANNOUNCEMENT: DHI Conference 2012 Website The Planning and Organizing Committees of the 8th DEAF HISTORY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE and its host, the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf, wish to announce the official launch of the conference website at: www.dhiconference2012.ca The website is readable in two different languages, English and French, because Canada is constitutionally bilingual. This triennial event will take place in Toronto, Canada from July 24th to 29th, 2012. The conference theme is TELLING DEAF LIVES: Biographies and Autobiographies. You can now start planning and adjusting your commitments, travel itineraries and vacation to attend this most anticipated conference. Remember to register early to avoid any disappointment. Registration will be handled on a first-come, first - served basis.
Please share this announcement with your friends, colleagues and others around the world who might be interested in attending and/or presenting a paper at the conference. *************************************************************************** EVENT #18 - CHURCH SERVICES WITH ASL INTERPRETERS SUNDAY MORNINGS - TORONTO, ONTARIO METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF TORONTO 115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario (near Broadview Ave. & Gerrard St., East) Map: http://www.mcctoronto.com/WhoWeAre/map.htm SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES ARE INTERPRETED Sunday mornings at 10:50 a.m. INTERPRETERS: Wendy Kirk & David Patterson Casual clothes are great ! WE HAVE A WONDERFUL, ALTERNATIVE CHURCH EXPERIENCE WITH: 01) thoughtful preaching, 02) amazing music & worship, 03) quality interpreting, 04) social justice agenda WE VALUE: 01) advocacy, 02) caring, 03) celebration, 04) compassion, 05) courage 06) diversity, 07) faith, 08) joy, 09) leadership, 10) spirituality WE BELIEVE: - in a loving and good God, known by many names - God’s love is offered to everyone unconditionally - There are many paths to God & one of them is Christianity - God is everywhere, with us always, gives us strength & works through us - Every person is created in the image of God & is inherently good - All life is a gift & each life has a purpose - Jesus is our teacher, example, saviour & friend - In the power & effectiveness of prayer - And we believe in eternal life COME AND JOIN US FOR OUR NEW SERMON SERIES, CHRISTIANITY FOR THE REST OF US, SEPTEMBER 18TH - NOVEMBER 20TH, 2011
October 30th - The Spiritual Practice of Contemplation November 6th - The Spiritual Practice of Worship November 13th - The Spiritual Practice of Reflection November 20th - The Spiritual Practice of Beauty MCCT WEBSITE: www.mcctoronto.com INFORMATION: Contact us at: asl@mcctoronto.com *************************************************************************** EVENT #19 - NEW WORSHIP TIME EVERY SUNDAY MORNING - OAKVILLE, ONTARIO HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL - NEW WORSHIP TIME The worship service at Harvest Bible Chapel has changed from Saturday evenings at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. We want to get this time change out to the Deaf community. NEW DATE & TIME: Sundays at 9:00 a.m. - Interpreted PLACE: Harvest Bible Chapel, 1215 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario L6L 1E7 (a couple of kms., east of Third Line) INTERPRETER: Mike Rogers WHAT TO WEAR: Casual (jeans) is fine ASL VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=48NQjy-m5dU CONTACT INFORMATION: E-mail: hbco.deafministry@gmail.com *************************************************************************** EVENT #20 - DEAF SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 2011 - MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO Halton and Peel Deaf Seniors Social Club membership (50 and older) and get together takes place on first Monday of each month at the Older Adult Center in Square One Shopping Mall, Mississauga (basement near The Bay)
This starts at 2:30 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. All deaf seniors are welcome to attend and there will be interpreters when we start the membership fees. The center will give us the chance to get together to play cards, play board games, socialize with each other, watch close captioned movies, have guest speakers come to the center to speak to us. REMEMBER - the fees are $38 a year payable by personal check or cash. No credit cards will be accepted. Then we will decide on the new name of the Deaf Seniors Social Club. See you there ! WHEN / TIME: First & Third Monday of each month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Square One Older Adult Centre 100 City Centre Drive, P.O. Box 2214, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2C9 www.sq1oac.com/index_files/Page390.htm Located between The Bay and Bank of Montreal on the lower level of Square One Shopping Mall, (Hurontario St. / Burnhamthorpe Rd., East), Mississauga, Ontario For more details, you can contact Marty Goldstein, Deaf Senior at: squareonedeafseniorsgroup@yahoo.ca or punster44@yahoo.com *************************************************************************** EVENT #21 - 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2012 (NEXT YEAR) - TORONTO, ONTARIO METROPOLITAN TORONTO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (Davisville Public School Junior) MTSD 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION DATE: Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 (next year, not this year) (we will keep everyone informed with the updates or complete flyers soon) PLACE: To be announced later on PHOTOS OR VIDEOS OF YOUR OLD CLASSES, FORMER MTSD STUDENTS & STAFF: If you have any old photographs or videos, please send them to us via e-mail at: mtsdweb@gmail.com so they can be used on the website.
INFORMATION: Please contact us via e-mail at: mtsdweb@gmsil.com
Please forward this to all of your old classes, former MTSD students,
staff, Alumni members and friends.
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