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District 16 Classifieds
As a service to our members, District 16 is pleased to provide this web-page. The following are brief descriptions of services available from and for our members. If you just like browsing, this page offers some insight into the varied talents retired teachers continue to use.
District 16 Members who wish to have an entry on this page should contact the RTO/ERO Toronto District 16 Webmaster keeping in mind that space and format is limited to the parameters of these entries.
Services offered may be free or there may be a 'fee-for-service'.
| NOTE: RTO/ERO District 16's responsibility is limited to providing this web-page only. No endorsement of any product or service is made or implied. Transactions entered into as a result of contacts made through this service are between the parties involved in that transaction only. |
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| The Arts | Books & Magazines | Computer Services |
| Knitting Lessons | Music | Photography & Graphic Design |
| Real Estate | Student Lodging Service | Transportation/Errand Service |
The ARTS
 Patricia
Brennan Studio ~ Pat BrennanPatricia Brennan is an accomplished artist whose work reveals the inner spirit of her models, presenting a strength and energy that activates every subject she turns her eye toward. As a creative explorer, Pat has also assembled a substantial collection of masks and sculptures from Africa and other cultures. Patricia Brennan is also available for creative commission projects. Contact: Pat Brennan Website: www.PatBrennanStudio.ca email: pat@PatBrennanStudio.ca |
 Deb
Loughead ~ AuthorVisit Deb's website for a complete listing of her writings for children. Many suitable as gifts for Grandchildren.
Contact: Deb Loughead Website: www.debloughead.ca email: contact information on her website |
 PEI
School of the ArtsCome to Prince Edward Island this July and enjoy a total "get away" by indulging your creative spirit with a one-week workshop with a professional artist. Classes are small; suited for beginners and experienced artists with choices such as acrylic painting, watercolors, basketry, mosaic tile art, glassworks, run hooking, fibre arts, writing, choral music, Raku pottery etc. The school is located in the beautiful fishing village of North Rustico on the north shore of PEI. Check out our web site to see what course appeals to you. Contact: Suzanne Hastings-James Telephone: 902.886.2369 Website: www.peischoolofthearts.com email: info@peischoolofthearts.com |
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
 Books
help young people celebrate Canada - Jean Weihs
Our Country: Provinces & Territories series tells young people about the biggest, best, and first that happened in each province and territory; describes emblems and symbols, what they mean, and why they were chosen, and much more. Each book $11.95. Nunavut What is it like to walk on the tundra? How many Inuktitut words are there for snow? What is a Mongolian blue spot? Ontario, British Columbia, and other provinces to follow also reveal interesting facts. Contact: MOD Publishing, 6 Edgar Avenue, Toronto ON M4W 2A9 T: 416.925.2037 F: 416.925.4704 Website: www.modpublishing.com email: jean.weihs@rogers.com |
 Welcome
to Our Journal About Sailing Ships! ~ Ross Trant
A quarterly journal about the sailing ships of today and years gone by. Our magazine tells of these and their people. Tall Ship - Canada is Canadian, yet international, having contributors from the United States, Australia and Germany as well as Canada. Tall Ship - Canada is published in Canada's tall ship capital, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, although the Executive Editor is a Lake Ontario keel-boat sailor, living in Wellington, Ontario. Contact: Editor, Tall Ship Canada: PO Box 394, 285 Noxon Avenue, Wellington, ON, CA, K0K 3L0. Telephone: 613.399.2476 Website: www.tallshipcanada.homestead.com email: rtrant@sympatico.ca |
COMPUTER SERVICES
 Computing
Without a Fuss - Susan Fuss
Join the 21st century. Susan is a retired Computer teacher who teaches computer skills one-to-one in the comfort of your home or office. She will provide step by step notes for many programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Quicken. She will teach you Email and Internet strategies and provide assistance with your digital camera software and Palm. Contact: Susan Fuss Telephone/Fax: 416.781.3727 email: cwafuss@hotmail.com |
KNITTING LESSONS
 Knitting
Lessons ~ Norma Wenger
This personal service will provide the client with beginning or advanced knitting techniques. The service is provided individually or in small groups. Knitting can be a personal physical/mental stimulation as well as providing the ability to produce products suitable as gifts charity contributions. Organized knitting clubs can also provide production goals and camaraderie. Contact: Norma Wenger Telephone: Store - 416.760.9129/Cell - 647.223.0335 |
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Knitting
with Norma Knitting classes
for all levels. Bring
along your unfinished projects, start a new one or learn from
scratch. Classes : Monday,
Tuesday Evenings 7-9 pm and Saturdays 10-Noon at the Yarn Boutique
1719A Bloor Street West (Bloor & Keele). 15% discount on yarn
and needles. Come and join the fun! Contact: Norma Wenger Telephone: Store - 416.760.9129/Cell - 647.223.0335 |
 Pipe
& Reed Organ Repairs ~ Ross Trant
Our little firm, gets a lot more of my time and attention since taking early retirement from a career in education. We provide tuning, maintenance, repairs, renovations and consultation in the wonderful world of the King of Instruments. Located in Eastern Ontario (Prince Edward County) we look after instruments as far west as Toronto and Mississauga. Contact: Trant Pipe and Reed Organ Service: P.O. Box 394, 285 Noxon Avenue, Wellington, ON, CA, K0K 3L0. Telephone: 613.399.2476 email: rtrant@sympatico.ca |
PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES
 A Fitting Image Family & Event Photography
(a
division of B&T
Graphic Communications, Inc.) ~ Thea Menagh
Thea is a Professional Photographer home-based in North Toronto with a focus on maternity, baby, child, pet & family portraits in the comfort of your own home, and wedding & event photography in Toronto & the GTA. Also, photo restoration, design & print custom, high-end business cards, postcards, folded note cards and family portrait Christmas cards with imprinted message, and Photoshop Lessons in your home or Thea's office. Patient, prompt & cheerful service. Packages, costs, samples on website. Gift Certificates. Contact: Thea Menagh, 674 Oriole Parkway, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4R 2C5 Telephone: 416.488.3372 Website: www.AFittingImage.com email: info@AFittingImage.com |
REAL ESTATE
 Duras
@ Prudential - Sadie Moranis RealtyMelanie is a sales representative at International Headquarters, 35 Lesmill Rd. Toronto ON M3B 2T3. Contact: Melanie Duras Telephone: 416.488.7000 email: melanie.duras@sympatico.ca |
STUDENT LODGING SERVICE
 Room
& Board for Foreign Students ~ Kay Jeffery
Several homes are needed for students from Mexico (teens, 20s, 30, 40s, etc.) who will be studying English at several language schools in Toronto in the summer especially. Hosts are paid for providing room and board for a student. Stays are anywhere from 4 weeks to 10 months. Host families may request the length of a stay to suit their own travel and other plans. Contact: Kay Jeffery Telephone: 416. 767.8179 email: catherine.jeffery067@sympatico.ca |
TRANSPORTATION/ERRAND SERVICE
 Errands
Done For You ~ Lou Glait
We can provide a driver to take you to your appointments. We can take you shopping, or we can do your shopping for you with your list. We can help take the stress out of every day trivialities. Reasonable rates - Pleasant staff. Errands Done For You Telephone: 416.783.2726 |