Danforth Gem – Groove

There’s been a lot of talk on the blog about the new Kilt and Harp pub on the Danforth. That prompted one of DECA’s Business Revitalization Team members, Tara, to send along this dispatch from the trenches.

“My fave has always been the Groove Bar and Grill, it was my “local” for ages (Danforth & Woodmount). The food is good, and families are welcome there.  They have good beers on tap, and the family that runs it work hard to keep the good customers happy! The landlady/manageress goes by the name of ‘Mama’ and is quite a character, and also very very sweet.

Another to note about is the Naval Club on Gerrard, where DECA held it’s Renew Newcastle event last week (Gerrard and Woodbine).  The cost for a membership is $45/year, and you can hold your events there, and also your clubs, meetings etc. I thought they should really push that, so locals can gather with their hobbies, stitch &  bitch nights, Mahjong, bookclubs etc. which will help them succeed, as they are a relatively new business for the neighbourhood.

The place has a good feel, and who knows, it might be a great place to meet single sailors!! ;)

DECA Digest

Two things DECA to mention today…

First is a story from the Torontoist about the event DECA co-hosted with the Greenwood East Community Organization last week. About 100 people ventured into the Naval Club for this inspiring event. To read more, check out Rachel Lissner’s story here.

 

Second – a reminder about DECA’s Kids Gear Sale. We’ll have clothes, toys, gear and a variety of other odds and ends. There will be activities for kids and light refreshments.  Tell all your friends, tell a whole bunch.

Sunday, March 25th from 1-5 p.m. at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd (north of Danforth, east of Coxwell)

Carmelina Condos

Thanks to Brian for pointing us to this note about the condo development in the big hole at Woodbine and Danforth in today’s National Post

Carmelina Condominiums
12 storeys, 148 units  Builder  Fusioncorp Developments  Location  Woodbine and Danforth  Suite Availability  72% sold. 512 to 1,018 sq. ft. priced from $239,900 Hot Tickets  Residents lounge with fireplace, lockers on each floor, bicycle parking Status  Construction starts in June  Occupancy  Fall/Winter 2013  Contact  416-423-8500; carmelinacondos.com

Reminder About Renew Newcastle

Just a reminder that the Renew Newcastle event is TONIGHT at the Naval Club on Gerrard, just west of Woodbine.  There will be some snacks.  Beverages will be available for purchase. And it will be lots of fun because let’s face it, we’re fun people.  So join us.

Remember how I said that we would try to have a webcast of this event?  Forget I ever said that.  We’ll try for next time.

 

 

Coxwell Station Open House – March 7th

Through its ‘Easier Access’ project, the TTC is making the remaining 40 subway and RT stations accessible. At Coxwell station this will mean new elevators, accessible fare gates and automatic sliding doors to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers and a re-paved bus loop.

The TTC is hosting a project open house on Wednesday, March 7th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Kimbourne Park United Church at 200 Wolverleigh Blvd.

TTC_public-notice_Mar7-2012_easy-access_coxwell (see poster here)