Category: Woodsworth Socials

Social Committee events for Woodsworth residents

Journée Blanche: Woodsworth’s Artisan Market & A Day Time Arts Festival!

Woodsworth Housing Co-op is excited to present its first-ever arts festival, Journée Blanche, on Saturday, October 5th! The event aims to showcase the incredible talent within the co-op, highlighting the creativity of its members through various artworks, including photographs, paintings, poems, books, puppets, films, and more, many of which will be available for art lovers to purchase. As a celebration of co-op life, this festival not only strengthens the community by bringing neighbours together, but also serves as a window for those outside the co-op to see how vibrant and connected co-op living can be. To kick off the tours of the exhibits, a live performance by a trio of musicians will set the tone for a day filled with artistic discovery. Events like Journée Blanche embody the spirit of the co-op housing movement by fostering community connections, mutual support, and shared experiences that strengthen the bonds within the co-op and highlight the vibrancy of co-operative living. Join us and be part of this exciting day—discover the talent, meet your neighbours, and experience the creativity of Woodsworth!

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Aaron Lenk, Graphic Artist
Alec Jackman, Illustrator
Anne-Maree Williams, Wreath Maker
Barbara Landry, Author & Poet
Carol Pasten, Painter
Daphne Dutton, Painter
Della Milley (In Loving Memory), Painter
Dionyse McTair, Photographer
Frances West, Painter
Gordon Taylor, Poet
Ian Kamau, Documentary Filmmaker
Kate Welsh, Visual Artist
Lalo Nixon-Pasten, Filmmaker
Matthew Starritt, Woodworker
Nas Filho, Photographer
Nell Coleman, Theatre Puppet-maker
Sana Ehva Majola, Visual Artist
Shirley Imaizumi, Visual Artist
Su Lenk, Painter
Tallulah Montegue, Painter
Wanda Yuen, Culinary Artisan

 

Special thanks to Jamii, a nonprofit arts organization based in The Esplanade neighbourhood, for supporting the event with an arts & crafts activity for kids right outside Woodsworth on the day of Journée Blanche.

ADMISSION | Free!
WHEN | Saturday, October 5th from 10:30am to 3:30pm (for members)
PUBLIC TOURS:
First tour: 11:30am SHARP to 1pm / Second tour: 1pm SHARP to 2:30pm
WHERE | Woodsworth Housing Co-op, 133 Wilton Street

EVENT CREDITS
Cooperatively Organized by
Woodsworth Housing Co-op’s Social Committee

Funded by
Woodsworth Housing Co-op

Volunteers
Iris Unlu
Carol Pasten
Su Allison-lenk
Frank Lenk
Danielle Cohen
Krystyne Akinniyi
Jane Rubel
Ronny Yaron
Cheryl Piccottoli
Linda Garande
Dionyse McTair
Jude Johnston
Nicole Ramsay

Supported by
Jamii

 

Poster for Woodsworth's Artisan Market 'Journée Blanche', a daytime art festival at Woodsworth Housing Co-op, 133 Wilton St. on Saturday, October 5. Event includes public tours from 11:30 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 2:30 pm, organized by the Social Committee of Woodsworth Co-op. Sunflower design on light grey background, supported by Jamii.

Social Committee Support

Greetings to all co-op committees and members,

We at the Social Committee are devoted to building community and fostering a lively social environment for members to enjoy.

We can’t do it all ourselves though, so we are eager to support committees and members who would like to put on social events themselves. We have funds available from the operating budget which were approved by the membership, and we can support you in other ways as well, such as with supplies, equipment and advertising.

In the past year we’ve supported the Co- op Street Sale which was organized by a member, and we collaborated with two committees to put on events: the Election Co-op Mingle and the Woodsworth High Tea, organized with the Elections Committee and S4S respectively.

So, if you have an idea, please don’t hesitate to contact us at socialwoodsworth@gmail.com. Let’s build community together!

Cooperatively,
Woodsworth Social Committee

December social events in Woodsworth 2023

Up Next: Penthouse Decorating Party!

🎉 Let the holiday spirit begin! On December 2nd from 3pm to 5pm, we’re hosting a Penthouse Decorating Party to kick off the festive season. Join us at the Penthouse for a fun-filled afternoon of decorating and spreading holiday cheer throughout the co-op. Come one, come all! Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or just love the holiday vibes, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Plus, there will be pizza and refreshments on us. Save the date and let’s make our co-op shine with holiday magic together! 🎄🍕✨

WHEN: Saturday, December 2nd from 3pm to 5pm
WHERE: The Penthouse

December Social Calendar:

Mark your calendars now! Here is the list of Holiday events for all Woodsworthians:

  • Penthouse Decorating Party: Saturday, December 2nd at 3pm to 5pm
  • Holiday Bake Exchange: Saturday, December 9th at 3pm to 5pm
  • Holiday Party & Auction: Saturday, December 16th at 4pm to 7pm
  • Christmas Kids’ Party: Sunday, December 17th at 1pm to 3pm
  • New Years’ Eve Gathering Pop-Up: Sunday, December 31st (Time TBD)

Please only get in touch via this email address (socialwoodsworth@gmail.com) for everything related to the Social Committee.