Spring And Fall Clean-Up Day Guidelines – members, committees, management

Clean-up Days are a community event where all members come together to clean-up their own area and their communal areas.

The Clean-up Days occur the 1st Saturday in May and the 1st Saturday in November. These dates coincide with garden waste pick-up which is the first Wednesday after clean-up.
Time 9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon

The Landscape Room is open to give members yard-waste bags, cleaning supplies and equipment.

In appreciation for the members’ participation, the Social Committee serves a buffet of pastries (including gluten-free) and refreshments in the breezeway at 12 Noon.

Block Committee Responsibilities

The Block Rep Committee puts notices in the Weekly and posts flyers around the co-op regarding the date and time of the event including members’ duties for the mid-rise, ground-level units, the townhouses and alleyways.

The Block Rep Committee instructs the office to order 250 garden waste bags and 15 bottles of all-purpose, bio-degradable cleaner, deliver the order to the Landscape Room and allocate the expense to “Cleaning Supplies, account 411.1”.

Social Committee Responsibilities

The Social Committee reserves the Penthouse Room the whole day for their exclusive use to prepare a buffet of pastries and refreshments and clean-up after.

The Social Committee puts notices in the Weekly and posts flyers around the co-op regarding the location and details of the buffet (including gluten-free items).

In the case of rain, the clean-up will be rescheduled, but the buffet will still take place in the Penthouse Room.

Landscape Committee Responsibilities

The Landscape Committee puts notices in the Weekly and posts flyers around the co-op regarding the availability of waste bags, cleaning supplies, equipment and members’ duties.

In the case of rain, the Landscape Chair will reschedule the clean-up, but the buffet will still take place in the Penthouse Room.

Co-op Management Responsibilities

Subject to the budget, Management arranges for window-washing one week before Clean-up Day including vine clipping around the windows if needed. And the medium-rise carpets should be steam cleaned at least one week after Clean-up Day.

Woodsworth Socials

Clean up on Saturday November 11th!

10am. Refreshments afterwards.

 

Mark Your Calendars!! Upcoming Social Committee Events
From the Social Committee
Hello Woodsworthians!

As we wrap up the summer 2023, the social committee would like to thank all the volunteers who helped make our last four events possible; the efforts of Nicole Ramsay, Jude Johnston, Tina Lovelace, Zuleyka Mora, Jane Rubel, Maureen Millard, Lalo Nixon-Pasten, Aaron Lenk, Mark Duplacey & the Weekly volunteers, block reps, Raul Cano Arana, John Fraser and Sian Ferguson all made the Street Sale, the Ice-cream cart, the Cookie Cart and the End-of-summer Potluck Barbecue a big success. We’d also like to thank everyone who brought a dish for the potluck — the food was plentiful and delicious! Finally, a big shout out to Jennifer Ramsay, Bob Allan and Shannon Hutchinson for lending their BBQs.

Now we are excited to announce upcoming events for the next few months! Please mark your calendars, we guarantee you that each and every one of them will be so much fun!

Please consider volunteering. We have so much fun planning and getting ready for co-op socials! Members, long-term guests and kids are all welcome. You can volunteer on a per event basis and you DO NOT need to commit more time than you are willing to; we are very easy-going and even one hour of your time will make a difference! Reach out to us now at socialwoodsworth@gmail.com

HALLOWEEN DOOR DECORATION CONTEST
Date: October 1 to 30
Location: All Co-op
Age Group: All ages are welcome!

The Social Committee is encouraging everyone to decorate their doors (and/or porches, entrances etc.) for Halloween during the month of October! What is a contest without prizes? The top three decorations will win gift cards from IKEA, Home Sense, and Best Buy! The winners will be chosen and notified on Halloween during the Trick or Treat event!

CO-OP MINGLE
Date: Sunday, October 22 at 4pm to 9pm
Location: Penthouse
Age Group: 16+

The Social Committee & Elections Committee are joining forces to cooperatively bring a Co-op Mingle to all members! Come and get to know your neighbours, chat over wine and nibbles! Information about the upcoming Co-op elections will be available both in written form, and by talking to present or past serving members whilst having fun!

OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Date: Saturday, October 28 at 6:30pm
Location: Albert Franck Pl
Age Group: For kids and the young at heart!

Let’s get the best out of this Halloween Season! The Social Committee is organizing a street movie night for children (and adults who want to let their inner child out!) of Woodsworth. Grab your camp chairs and blankets, get cozy and enjoy the evening! Popcorns will be provided.

TRICK OR TREAT
Date: Tuesday, October 31 at 6:30pm
Location: Midrise Breezeway
Age Group: All ages are welcome!

Whether you are a child or an adult, there will be something for everyone! Come join us on October 31st to either provide treats or grab some for yourself! Don’t forget to dress up and be as spooky as you can!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER!

While we are working on a few details, we see no issue with sharing our excitement for November & December events! Mark your calendars now, you will hear from us more about the details as we finalize them!

November 1 to 30: Act of Kindness Marathon
Saturday, November 11: Fall 2023 Clean-Up
November (TBD): Post-AGM Party

Saturday, December 2: Penthouse Decorating Party
Saturday, December 9: Holiday Baking Exchange
Saturday, December 16: Holiday Party & Auction
Sunday, December 17: Christmas Kids’ Party
Sunday, December 31: New Years’ Eve Party

Would you like to volunteer at any of these events? Do you have any ideas for winter or spring events? Reach out to us now at
socialwoodsworth@gmail.com. We’re looking to grow our big tent!

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Woodsworth Socials News!


 

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.