Guildwood Village- www.guildwood.on.ca - The Guild Renaissance Group
Area: the residential area south of Kingston Road, west of Grey Abbey Ravine, east of Bellamy Ravine Creek

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GUILDWOOD VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

DATE: June 12, 2012
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Livingston Lodge, 65 Livingston Road

 

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Traffic Study Requests
Our Transportation Division receives many traffic requests from residents all the requests are reviewed and reported on.  At this time the following request has been received:
 
Date Received:  April 12, 2012
Location:           Toynbee Trail and Dearham Wood
Issue:               Investigate Regulatory Signs
Investigation No:    D12-4733241
 
Guildwood Park
The fence across the Guildwood Park and the Guild Inn property will be removed in June.  As the fence represented to many a barrier between the community and the park I was asked to have it replaced by shrubs to heighten the appearance of the property.  I have asked that the planting not resemble a fence as residents should be able to access the property with ease.  I hope that the community reacts positively to this change as I feel it will make the park seem more open and inviting.
 
Guild Inn Bickford Residence
I have been receiving calls from residents inquiring on the status of the Inn and if any progress has been made in finding a new proponent.  As I have reported previously this file is now being handled by both the City Real Estate Division along with Economic Development.  The purpose of this change was for Real Estate to actively solicit potential clients for the site which would fit the community’s desire for a restaurant on the site.  A consultant who has sufficient experience in restaurants and hospitality has been hired.  This consultant will help the City Real Estate staff draft a proper list of recommendations in order to release a call for tender.  These requirements will be different as the City will not be asking for a large financial commitment from the proponent as was asked for in the previous RFP’s. The tender will be open for 60-90 days. 
 
Guild Alive with Culture an Art’s Festival
I along with the Guild Renaissance Group are hard at work to bring the community the Guild Alive with Culture Festival this summer.  Being held on July 28th & 29th this year’s festival promises to be the best ever.  The Olde Stone Cottage Pub has joined us this year with the installation of a pub and beer/wine garden showcase.  Chris Short, owner of the Olde Stone Cottage is a Guildwood resident and thrilled to come on board.  The entertainment and artist vendors are coming together as well.  Our aim is to increase the artists to bring more selection to our festival goers.  Please mark your calendars and come out to enjoy the festival.

Guild Festival Theatre. Outdoor production of Chekhov's beautiful classic "The Cherry Orchard" photo gallery and pictures of our unique open-air stage, please visitwww.guildfestivaltheatre.ca.
The 2012 summer Season will feature a brand-new Canadian musical based on "The Clouds," a comedy from ancient Greece. The version will feature a translation from Chris Kelk which will shift the action from ancient Athens to modern-day Toronto, capturing the new-fangled folly of today's world. The adaptation is by Sten Eirik. Award-winning composer/musician David Buchbinder ("Diasporic Genius"; www.davidbuchbinder.ca) is creating a dazzling variety of original songs. It's going to be a hoot. The working title is: "CLOUDS OVER T.O. - an overcast comedy."

LEAF - Planting Program for Emerald Ash Borer
All ash trees in Toronto are at risk of infestation by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), we’re expected to lose nearly all of Toronto’s 860,000 ash trees by 2017.
This will create gaps in our urban forest canopy, a vital resource that provides shade, sequesters carbon and conserves energy by shading our homes. It is critical that we plant new trees to replace the ash trees. To learn more about EAB, visit www.toronto.ca/trees/eab.htm.
With the support of the Live Green Toronto Capital Projects Fund, LEAF offers a subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program to all Toronto residents. The service includes an arborist consultation, where they help you identify ash trees on or near your property. They will also provide information on your options for treatment/removal so that you can make educated decisions about what is best for you. The can also provide you with information to share with your neighbours. LEAF will plant 600 trees though this program.
On Saturday, May 26th Jozef Ric of the City of Toronto and Amanda Gomm of LEAF will lead a consultation in Guildwood Village. To book an arborist consultation, register the May 26th consultation, register for events or find out more, visit www.yourleaf.org or call 416-413-9244.

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