On July 16 2016, we held the ninth annual Dorset Park Day outside at McGregor Park Community Centre from 12-4pm. It was a huge success! Hundreds of residents came out to show their support and enjoy the afternoon. At the event we had: BBQ and carnival treats Music and Performances Bounce Castle and Fire Truck …
On June 28 2016, we held an information session for a new Community Food Works Training Program offered at the Dorset Park Hub. This program was implemented for interested and dedicated residents of the Dorset Park community who had an interest in working in the food sector and wanted to enhance their credentials. This information …
When my husband passed away I was very isolated and depressed at home. My friend told me about the English circle so I joined the class. I have just started to read short story books. I take story books from my English circle class to read them at home. I love to read new story …
The Dorset Park Network created a directory book of services in the community based of the five neighbourhood priorities of programs, employment, communication, safety and food security. We decided to collect and search all the information from the stakeholders in Dorset Park. We made appointments to visit them to get their current and updated information. We put …
The Dorset Park Safety Ambassadors were very excited to have Mike Alder, from the Scarborough Mirror visit the group at the Dorset Park Community Hub on Tuesday June 16, 2015. Please see the link to read the article: http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5702357-speed-humps-sought-on-antrim-crescent We would like to thank our local councillor, Norm Kelly and his staff Lynda, who were very …
We enjoy our meetings at the Dorset Park Hub. Last summer we discussed the idea of installing speed humps on Antrim Crescent. We went through the process step by step. The whole process was a great experience from calling 311 to dealing with people face to face. Some people liked the idea, and some didn’t. …
The Dorset Park Community Garden had a great start to the gardening season this year! We started out by preparing our plots for planting, cleaning out debris that had accumulated during the winter and adding fresh soil where needed. Thanks to Christine Markwell for her donation to the community garden of an ample supply of seeds …
Come out on Saturday, June 13th, for the annual Dorset Park Day! This FREE family friendly event is happening at McGregor Park Community Centre rain or shine from 12pm-4pm. It features a community BBQ, DJs, Dorset Park Awards, performances, a bouncy castle, Little Kickers, a garden demo, and much more! Hundreds will be coming out to celebrate the …
Come out on May 11th for a screening of “Pandi” – a feature documentary that explores the life of Pandi and his struggle with mental illness. After the movie, there will be Q&A with the filmmaker and her family! When: Monday, May 11, 2015 at 6:30 pm Where: Dorset Park Community Hub, 1911 Kennedy Road, Unit 105 Call 416-292-6912 …
Staff from the Dorset Park Hub will be out in the community this spring on May 27 & 28th for their Community Sweep! The team will be talking to residents about the programs and services offered at the Hub. It’s the second year of this very successful event. Last year the staff split into eight …