Gallery in the Garden: Place and Space

Sherway Gardens until January 7, 2012

Sherway Gardens’ (Hwy 427 & the QEW) current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled Place and Space features pieces by artists Angela K. Lynch, Doug Mays and Michko Wrye that highlight the natural beauty of landscapes. The exhibit is on display until Saturday, January 7 in the corridor at door 3.

Landscape painting is an exploration of the phenomena of natural scenery – mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, forests and nearly always, the sky. The artist’s brushstrokes can evoke for the viewer the mood and the memory both of the particular location and of the universal qualities of nature.

Etobicoke artist Angela K. Lynch has painted with and learned from a number of accomplished and admired Canadian and American painters. Beginning in watercolour, Angela found the translucency and flow of paint and water along with the unexpected and unpredictability of watercolour made it both an exciting and challenging medium. Now with the desire and curiosity to explore new territory, she is currently working in acrylic and hopes to expand her landscapes onto paper, wood and canvas as emotional statements and expressions of how she sees nature. Angela is a member of the Humber Valley Art Club, the Toronto Watercolour Society and an associate of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Toronto. She has won several awards in juried exhibitions, and has displayed her work in Nuit Blanche, the University of Toronto Faculty Club, Lynch Group of Companies, and was guest instructor at the NFPA Conference in Laguna Beach 2010. Check out Karen’s lanscapes at www.babewithabrush.com.

Stoney Creek artist Doug Mays has a unique, impressionistic painting approach which he attributes to the influence and inspiration of the works of John Singer Sargent and the teachings of Edgar Whitney. Doug graduated from Mohawk College in Architectural Technology in 1971 and went on to have a successful business career in the Hamilton area until 2002. An award-winning artist at the early age of 10, Doug studied art through high school and following graduation he pursued further studies with several well-known Canadian and American artists. Doug is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour and is a past President of the Central Ontario Art Association and spends much of the year instructing in watercolour in Canada, Mexico and Europe. To learn more about Doug, visit www.arrowsinthequiver.com.

Toronto artist Michko Wrye’s main interest is realistic landscape painting. He is a devotee of past masters such as Sydney Laurence, Edward Wesson, Edgar Payne, Andrew Wyeth, John Carlson, Thomas Hill, William Keith, Albert Bierstadt and Ted Lambert. Michko's love for nature’s beauty led him to travel and live in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Maine, California, Colorado, Grand Canyon and the Rockies. He is an active member of Wet Canvas and his preferred medium is acrylic on panel. You can see more of his work at www.winninglandscapes.com.

For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

METRO TORONTO
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
SHOPS AT DON MILLS
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

TORONTO SUN

November 24, 2011
Gingerbread Cookie Factory


Don't forget that the Gingerbread Cookie Factory returns to
Sherway Gardens this Friday, November 25!
Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
November 25 to December 18
Cookies are $4 each or three for $10
All proceeds in support of Seniors Health & Wellness at Trillium Health Centre

For additional information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

SPREAD HOLIDAY JOY TO LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN BY DONATING TO TOY MOUNTAIN! Sherway Gardens November 14 – December 23

Help less fortunate children this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy to one of the two special CTV Toy Mountain bins at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) from November 14 until December 23 at 6pm. The bins are located in Sherway Square opposite Aritzia and next to the Guest Services Booth.

It’s so easy to make the holidays a bit happier for a child. Last year, the CTV Toy Mountain collected 143,512 toys for less fortunate girls and boys. Please be generous and donate early to the CTV Toy Mountain! The Salvation Army will deliver these toys to needy children in our community in time for Christmas.

Call 416-621-1070 for more information or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

Shops at Don Mills' Holiday Tree Lighting
and Toronto Firefighters' Toy Drive
Thursday, November 24

Join Global Toronto and Shops at Don Mills for the third annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in support of the Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive on Thursday, November 24 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm with LIVE coverage on Global Toronto between 5:30pm and 6:30pm.

Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with the annual lighting of two beautiful Holiday Trees in the Town Square, enjoy exciting activities for the whole family and enter for a chance to win a $100 shop! card® with the donation of a toy to the Toronto Fire Fighter’s Toy Drive.

Santa Claus will be dropping by with treats and a few of his reindeer, there will be a Christmas choir and carollers filling the square with festive music and activity stations for the kids, so be sure to bring your camera to capture the magic!

Spread the holiday cheer to families in need and support the Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive. The donation of a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more receives a coupon for a FREE Hamburger from South Street Burger, a FREE hot drink and cookie from Aroma Espresso Bar and the chance to win a $100 shop! card® or two tickets to the Grand Opening of The Bier Markt at Shops at Don Mills!

Shoppers are also invited to pick up their “Fashion Passport” and stop by Murale, Salomon, Symphony Diamonds, Eddie Bauer and New Balance to be eligible to win a $500 shop! card®.

'Tis the season for giving, put a smile on every child's face this Christmas. Donations can be dropped off in donation bins at Shops at Don Mills until Christmas Day (December 25).

For additional information, please visit
www.shopsatdonmills.ca or call 416-447-0618.

Personalize a Gingerbread Cookie with Icing, Sprinkles and Love

At the Volunteers of Trillium Health Centre Gingerbread Cookie Factory Returning to Sherway Gardens November 25 – December 18, 2011

Take part in the popular holiday tradition and joint the Volunteers of Trillium Health Centre for their 20th Annual Gingerbread Cookie Factory at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) from November 25 to December 18. The Gingerbread Cookie Factory is open from Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm and it is located at the north end of Sherway Square near GapKids. Cookies are $4 each or three for $10. All proceeds support Trillium Health Centre.

People of all ages have been participating in Sherway Gardens Gingerbread Cookie Factory and it has become part of many families’ annual holiday traditions. More than 3,000 cookies are decorated each year to help the Trillium Health Centre.

TIPS FOR DECORATING A GINGERBREAD COOKIE:
Making gingerbread is a fun family activity during the holiday season. All you need to get started are some gingerbread people cookie cutters and some imagination. Take one gingerbread cookie, add any amount of icing and top with candies, gumdrops and chocolates. ENJOY!



TRADITIONAL GINGERBREAD COOKIE RECIPE:

• 1/2 c. sugar


• 1/2 c. shortening


• 1 egg


• 1/2 c. light molasses


• 2 1/4 c. flour


• 4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice


• 1 tsp. baking powder


• 1/2 tsp. salt


• 1/2 tsp. all spice Cream sugar and shortening.

Add egg and molasses; blend. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll out dough to 1/8 in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 Fahrenheit degrees for 8 to 9 minutes.

For additional information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca

TIE UP ANY HOLIDAY LOOSE ENDS

AT THE SALVATION ARMY GIFT WRAP BOOTH

SHERWAY GARDENS December 1 – December 24

Put the finishing touches on your Holiday shopping with a visit to the Salvation Army Gift Wrap Booth at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW), starting Thursday, December 1 until Saturday, December 24 at Sherway Square opposite the food court stairs.The depot will be open weekdays and Saturdays from 10 am until 8 pm, and December 24 from 10 am to 3 pm. There are no gift wrap services on Sundays. At a minimum of $5 per package, with additional donations gratefully accepted, 100% of all proceeds go to fund the Salvation Army to assist those in need in the local community.

The money raised through the Salvation Army Gift Wrap Booth is used to assist men, women and children who come to the Salvation Army seeking help.

The Salvation Army genuinely appreciates the tremendous help from the students in the community and the support of Sherway Gardens over the past 30 years.

Tips for wrapping the perfect gift:

If it doesn’t feel like the Holiday Season unless you do some of your own gift-wrapping, Sherway Gardens has some great tips to help make your gifts stand out:

• Instead of buying holiday-themed papers, purchase plain red, metallic silver or gold, and a beautiful white. Dress the papers up for the holidays using red, green or metallic ribbons. Any leftovers can be used for other gift giving occasions such as birthdays, simply by using different coloured ribbon.
  


• Cellophane bags are great for small non-fragile gifts such as baked goods and candies. Use coloured tissues and ribbons to make the bags stand out.



• Coloured tissue paper makes any gift more festive. Collect several colours to use when lining gift boxes to cushion delicate items.



• Remember to use stick-on tags when mailing gifts, or for a large gathering when the tag could come off. A great alternate idea is write the “to” and “from” information on a plain glass ball using a metallic marker and attach it to the gift with ribbon.• Use a hole puncher to attach gift tags with ribbon or raffia.


• But most of all have fun with your wrapping!

For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit

www.sherwaygardens.ca

TORONTO STAR
November 5, 2011
It's Worth A Walk
Around the Block!

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JOIN SHERWAY GARDENS FOR THE AWARD-WINNING SANTA EXPERIENCE! Tickets on Sale November 1 - Reserve a Spot Before Tickets Sell Out! Sherway Gardens Santa Experience: November 14 – December 23

Enjoy the festivities this holiday season at the award-winning Santa Experience, an exciting, interactive visit with Santa at Sherway Gadens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) weekdays and Saturdays from Monday, November 14 until Friday, December 23. To register, visit the Holiday Booth any time after November 1st, near the entrance to Sherway Square to secure a spot.

REMEMBER, tickets sell out quickly and will likely be sold out by the end of November. Secure a spot right away!

Kids get to join Santa for an entertaining and interactive play session that features singalongs, dancing and story reading. Children are invited to share their wishes with Santa and pose for an informal picture taken by mom or dad at the end of each 30 minute session. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun.

With these scheduled sessions and pre-registration, children do not have to wait in long line-ups to visit with Santa. Groups of up to 15 children can be accommodated in November only. Admission is limited to children age 10 and under. Please be at Sherway Square 15 minutes before your scheduled session time to check in. Late arrivals cannot be admitted.

Tickets are $5 per child (limit of 6 tickets per family). Tickets are not required for adults accompanying children. 100% of the $5 per child ticket price goes to Sleeping Children Around the World – a locally based charity that provides bed kits for needy children in developing countries.

SANTA EXPERIENCE SCHEDULE
Although all sessions are listed below, please be aware that time slots fill up quickly as the season progresses and registration is usually closed by the end of November due to the popularity of the Sherway Santa Experience. The Santa Registration Staff will be happy to advise you as to which spaces are still available.

The Santa Experience sessions start at the following times:
Monday Nov. 14 – Saturday Nov. 19: 10am / Noon / 2:30pm / 4:30pm
Monday Nov. 21 – Friday Nov. 25: 10am / Noon / 2:30pm / 4:30pm / 6:30pm
Saturday Nov. 26: 10am / Noon / 2:30pm / 4:30pm
Monday Nov. 28 – Friday Dec. 23: 10am / Noon / 2:30pm / 4:30pm / 6:30pm

Please Note: There are no Santa Experience Sessions on Sundays & there is no 10am session on Wednesday, Dec. 21st.

Tickets are $5 per child. Call (416) 621-1070 for more information or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.