CareerFit Mom – Danforth East Community Association

January 29, 2015

CareerFit Mom Karma, Salomon Sale & Photography Courses

During these dull, dreary days of January there is still alot happening in the Danforth East area to lighten your mood. Read all about a local fitness offering, a pop-up outdoor gear sample sale and two photography workshops on the posters below.

Here is a note from Beth of CareerFit Mom with more details on the Karma fitness classes:

Feel good through exercise while also doing good with your donation! Try out a class, fit in a workout during our term turnaround and introduce others to CareerFit Mom classes, all while supporting a great cause!

I am hosting a selection of drop-in classes at oaks ‘n acorns between Jan. 21st and Jan. 31st. My team of instructors and I are donating our time to spread good health and happiness to you, our valued community of exercisers. All class proceeds will be donated to The Neighbourhood Centre which supports local families in need.

Please join us at these super fun workouts – Pay What You Can (suggested donation is $10 at the door) – Pre-Registration is Required and Space is Limited! Register at www.oaksnacorns.com/karma-classes or call the studio to book (416.425.3213)

Salomon Sample Sale

Photography Workshops

May 28, 2014

Upcoming events and news

A few events and other news to tell you all about! Read on for more:

CareerFit Mom 5-Year Anniversary Fundraiser – May 30

A note from owner, Beth:

Wow, time sure does fly when you’re having fun! I reinvented my career when my twins were 2.5 years old. It was challenging to transition from stay-at-home mum to mom-preneur. Now my girls are 7.5 years old and very much used to my discussions about career development and seeing me practice my fitness moves in our kitchen!

It is such an honour to work with so many amazing women in our community. I am grateful to all my past and present instructors, partners, mentors and clients! Thank you for your support. I’m looking forward to many more years of facilitating your fitness, health and professional goals while connecting you to a broader network of powerful women.

Please join me in my celebrations at an upcoming Workout and Sweaty Social for Charity!

Date: Friday, May 30th, 2014

Time: 7:45 p.m. Boot Camp + 8:45 p.m. Sweaty Social

Location: oaks ‘n acorns – 1856 Danforth Ave.A

Donation: $10 to support The Neighbourhood Centre, a local charity that serves families in our community

Pre-Registration Required: www.oaksnacorns.com/book (under Happening Soon)

Meet at oaks ‘n acorns to participate in the (outdoor) Boot Camp at 7:45 pm and stay for the Sweaty Social in the studio afterwards. Or, just come for the post-workout party! There will be refreshments, prizes, networking and maybe a little bit of dancing (!) Pre-registration is required and feel free to come with friends. Women only please.

Hirut Hoot – May 30, 9:00 p.m. $5

A night of comedy at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine, 2050 Danforth Ave, featuring: Boyd Banks, Sam Burns, Todd Graham, Troy Kulchyski, Jim McAleese, Marcel St. Pierre, Mark Walker, George Westerholm

Hosted by: Kevin MacDonald

Woodbine-Gerrard Underpass Garden – Volunteers needed May 31 and June 1

Our neighbours to the south in the Beach Hill Association have teamed up with the Greening Ward 32 folks and the City to plant a garden just south of the tracks. Since this is where our two residents’ associations meet, it would be great if some DECA green thumbs were also able to join in on this great project. Here are the details:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Saturday’s focus (May 31) is digging and planting shrubs, trees & small plants. Sunday (June 1) will involve planting perennials and spreading mulch. It runs from 9:30 – 4:00 pm but you can spend as little or as much time as possible: it’s a big space so whatever contribution you can make is appreciated.
Please: wear safe shoes, bring water, sunscreen, a hat and any relevant tools you have (they’ll have extras). A light lunch will be available but refreshments can be purchased close by on Gerrard as well.
For more info, please contact Eleanor Nielsen at eleanor.nielsen@sympatico.ca

BOMB Fitness Health and Fitness Day – May 31

One of our missions when we first opened in 2012 was to always bring you the most modern and effective ways to train in a group atmosphere and in a one-on-one session. There’s been a gradual shift in the way training is done since then, and this health & fitness day will be the kick-start to a change in the way we run our training at The BOMB.

We’re also tired of the dated fitness garbage that is still being promoted, like static stretching before training is good for you, that people can just jump into a training program without being assessed. We’re tired of the notion that women shouldn’t lift weights and that you have to starve yourself to lose fat. We’re tired of the consensus that you have to look like a rake in order to be considered “healthy” and that a treat for your kid has to be a trip to a fast food restaurant.

On Saturday, May 31st 2014 we’ll host 5 hands-on seminars and talks to let you know the truth about leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

From getting your mind in the game, to preparing yourself to train correctly, to educating you and your family on how to exercise and eat right… it’ll be a fun, informative day and to top it all off even lunch is provided and an awesome sponsored goodie bag!

For details and to register, visit: http://www.bombfitness.ca/health–fitness-day.html

Sugar-Me-Up 10% Off – Until June 30

Get 10% off all services from now until June 30. Get yourself ready for summer at Sugar Me Up…Professional Body Sugaring & Esthetics, 1792-B Danforth Ave.
www.sugarmeupbodysugaring.com

March 8, 2013

Be a better you and support local businesses

Was February really only 28 days long? Holy moly! If you are like me, motivation has been at an all-time low. Just in the nick of time, here are some local options that will get you out and about.

Get Artsy

Julie Glick, who is an extraordinarily talented local artist and all-around wonderful person (who is an invaluable member of our Arts Fair team of volunteers) is teaching oil painting on Tuesdays at Artisans-At-Work, starting THIS Tuesday, March 12 for 8 weeks. There are only a few spots left. Details below!

Get Moving

We blogged in January about fitness options in our neighbourhood, but CareerFit Mom has some new classes coming up that we wanted to tell you about, including a free run club on Sunday mornings along the Taylor Creek Trails!

Get Shopping

This is not a pop-up shop plug. This is a personal story about my best shopping experience ever.

On Monday afternoon, on a day off shopping for sinks and toilets for my new bathroom, I finally made it into Krystle Lee’s pop-up at 1801 Danforth Avenue.

I expected to go in, casually browse through items, make polite conversation, and then leave. That is exactly the opposite of what happened.

Krystle was warm and welcoming, and I explained that I am recently back to work after having twins, which was my second pregnancy, so all of my clothes are either too tight, too old, or both.

Krystle literally took me through almost every garment in her shop. She encouraged me to try things on, even things that I didn’t think would look good. I learned that all of her clothes are Canadian-made – no sweatshops and as much as possible, Toronto-based designers. (What? Designer? Who do I think I am??) So I tried on many, many beautiful clothes. Krystle and I honestly assessed each outfit and she gave me tips and advice about fashion that I had no idea about. (If you know me, you will not be surprised that fashion info was all new to me.)

I was playing it cool and not looking at price tags, but when push came to shove, I had to start caring about the bottom line. Beautiful spring blouse? $35. Gorgeous black button-down dress? $95 Softest and best fitting camisole ever? $20 The prices were totally reasonable. (She has higher end stuff too, which is also steeply discounted, if your budget has a bit more give than mine!)

Krystle is a personal stylist and usually sells privately to clients who know about her almost exclusively through word-of-mouth. She buys her clothes with deep discounts, and her lack of overhead means that she can pass those savings right to her clients.

I left there with a great work dress, a georgeous sweater, and some really beautiful tops. Even more amazing was that for the first time in 15 months, since my twins were born, I am excited to get dressed in the morning and I feel better about myself than I have in a long time. To me, you can’t put a price on that.

You can find Krystle at 1801 Danforth Avenue for the month of March. www.krystle.ca