PVTA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (OCTOBER 20, 2015) - A GREAT SUCCESS!!

This is my last blog as President/Chair of PVTA and wish the new PVTA Board best wishes for continued and even greater success!

The evening couldn't have gone any better, with our esteemed and honoured guests that took time out of their hectic and busy schedules to join in support and encourage our efforts to make an improved difference.

Very special thanks to Arthur Potts, MPP, Beaches-East York, Janet Davis, Councillor Ward 31, Beaches-East York and Kevin Milburn, Paralegal. They spoke on affordable housing, existing laws and actions they have taken and propose to take to make improvements. We are very  lucky to live in a residential community with this type of support and my heartfelt gratitude to the Board Members that worked hard and with due diligence in putting together and supporting me in this very successful event.

We held a 50/50 Draw and the lucky winner is Janet Cherry, holding Ticket #375846 received $38.50, we collected a total $77.00. Congrats!!!





Please continue to support the Park Vista Tenants' Association, your support and membership is of tremendous value and without our Members, none of the success can be achieved.

Congratulations to the Members of our 

PVTA Board, 2015-2016!

Anna Guercio

2015 - 2016 NEW PVTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ANNOUNCEMENT!

At the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015, 8 Park Vista, Lobby, the 2015-2016 PVTA Board of Directors is as follows:

• President/Chair: Maryanna Lewyckyj (6 Park Vista)
• Vice-President/Vice-Chair: James McArthur (7 Park Vista)
• Secretary: Barbara Pickett ( 6 Park Vista)
• Treasurer: Carole Ward (2 Park Vista)
• 2 PV Building Director: Grace St. John (2 Park Vista)
• 6 PV Building Director: Patricia Steward (6 Park Vista)
• 7 PV Building Director: Audrey Mathews (7 Park Vista)
• 8 PV Building Director: Deidre Huggins (8 Park Vista)
• General Director: Paul St. John (2 Park Vista)
• General Director: Carol Brown (7 Park Vista)
• General Director: Chelsea Berry (7 Park Vista)

Congratulations & best wishes for another great year for the PVTA!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

On behalf of the Park Vista Tenants' Association, wishing each of you a very safe & happy Thanksgiving holiday weekend! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

PARK VISTA COMMUNITY EVENT - NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

Come join the great folks from Park Vista for a fun afternoon at the Niagara Fallsview Casino. The bus leaves 2 Park Vista at 12:00 noon.

On the bus games will be played for prizes or sit back relax and enjoy the ride.

The bus arrives at Fallsview Casino approximately 2:00 p.m.

You have 5 hours to enjoy Niagara Falls and Niagara Fallsview Casino.

The bus returns at 2 Park Vista approximately 9:00 p.m.





To reserve your guaranteed spot, book by Friday October 16, 2015, bookings are on a first come, first serve basis

The cost for the trip is $10.00 to be paid upon booking limited seating

NO REFUNDS

When you arrive at the Casino, you will be given playing card that will be uploaded with $10.00 that you can play

You must be 19 years of age or older to attend

What you need to bring is a government photo ID (i.e. Driver's license, valid passport, health card) or have your Fallsview Casino playing card (if already an existing Member)

To book, please contact 

PVTA Building Director (2 PV)

Grace St. John @ 416-751-1241 

OR 

PVTA Volunteer Extraordinaire

Deirdre @ 416-752-4365

ENJOY & HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!!

Thank you,

GO GREEN - WHAT SHOULD GO IN THE GREEN BIN?

How do you turn food scraps into compost?

USE YOUR GREEN BIN!

When you toss food scraps into your building's Green Bin, they're composted, mixed with soil, and used to keep our parks and gardens beautiful.

Please don't toss them in the garbage, use the Giant Green Bin located next to the garbage/recycling bins in the  allocated spots @ 2, 6, 7 & 8 Park Vista

What should go in the Green Bin?

coffee grounds

coffee filters 

tea bags

house plants

cut flowers

diapers

sanitary products

pet waste & cat litter (organic)

paper napkins

paper towels

facial tissue

Want more information?

Waste Wizard

FEED OUR GARDENS, NOT OUR LANDFILLS

Thank you,

FEDERAL ELECTION - MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2015, DON'T FORGET TO MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT & VOTE!

The federal election is on Monday, October 19, 2015, did you get a voter information card with your correct name & address? If you did, you are registered to vote, so bring the card to the polls for faster service. If you did not receive it, you may not be registered, so check, update or complete your registration now at elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868.

To vote in this federal election, you must be:

• Canadian citizen
• 18 years of age and or over
• Prove your identity and your address

Ways to Vote

At your advance polling place:

12noon to 8:00 pm

Friday, October 9, 2015

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Monday, October 12, 2015 (yes that's right, on Thanksgiving)

At your election day polling place:

Open for 12 hours

Monday, October 19, 2015

In person:

Go to any Elections Canada office before Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. To find the Elections Canada office nearest you, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868.

By mail:

Go to elections.ca or call for details and deadlines. You need to allow time for your marked ballot to reach Elections Canada by election day.

ID to Vote

1. Show one of these pieces of ID:

your driver's license

your provincial or territorial ID card

any other government card with your photo, name & current address

OR

2. Show two pieces of ID:

At least one must have your current address, i.e. bank statement, credit card or utility bill statements and/or student ID card for a complete list of acceptable ID go to the elections.ca website (accepted are e-statements and e-invoices, print them or show them on a mobile device for ease of convenience)

OR

3. If you ID does not have your current address, take an oath

Show two pieces of ID with your name and have someone who knows you attest to your address. This person must show proof of identity and address, be registered in the same polling division and attest for only one person.

Accessibility

Check your voter information card to find out if your polling place is accessible. You can also find this information by entering your postal code online at elections.ca or by calling 1-800-463-6868 before Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

If you need language or sign language interpretation, or any other assistance call 1-800-463-6868 before Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Printed publications are available online and in other formats, such as Braille and audio. Please contact Elections Canada or go to elections.ca to request copies.

Questions or Feedback 

Elections Canada

1-800-463-6868

TTY: 1-800-361-8935

1450 O'Connor Drive
East York, ON
M4B 2T8
1-800-236-8618

PARK VISTA RESIDENTS

OCTOBER 19, 2015 - ELECTION DAY
 - POLL NO. 029- 9:30 AM TO 9:30 PM
4 PARK VISTA (PARTY ROOM)
Toronto, ON

OCTOBER 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2015 - ADVANCE VOTING
 - POLL NO 603 - 12 NOON TO 8 PM
GOWER PARK PLACE
10 GOWER STREET
Toronto, ON

Thank you,

PARK VISTA FIRE SAFETY PLAN

The information below is provided by CAPREIT in conjunction with the Toronto Fire Department. Please read and become familiar with the instructions, if you should have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to inform your Resident Manager and/or contact the Toronto Fire Department for more information.

Toronto Fire Station 225

Safety & Fire Prevention

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE IN YOUR SUITE

1. Leave the area of danger

2. Close all the doors in your path of exit. DO NOT LOCK the doors

3. Sound the ALARM - use the manual pull stations. Use a safe exit stairwell - DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS

4. Telephone the FIRE DEPARTMENT (9-1-1) from an area of safety, giving building address, floor number and exact location of fire

5. Do NOT return to your suite until it is declared safe to do so by the Fire Department Official.

UPON HEARING THE FIRE ALARM

1. Turn off all appliances

2. Feel the door before you attempt to open it. If warm, do NOT open. Remain in your suite. Seal all openings using wet towels, sheets, etc. to prevent smoke from entering your suite.

OR

Feel the door before attempting to open. If NOT warm, open it cautiously. If the hallway is free of smoke or heat, take your key and leave your suite. Close the door.

DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. Use one of the exit stairwells. If smoke is present, use an alternative stairwell. If smoke is present in all stairwells, return to your suite.

3. Telephone the fire department (9-1-1) and give your exact location.

4. Open a window for ventilation and signal for help by waving a towel or sheet. Do NOT panic or jump.

5. Contact the Fire Department (9-1-1) from an area of safety. Do NOT assume that someone else has contacted the Fire Department!

NON AMBULATORY RESIDENTS

If you require assistance to leave the building in an emergency situation, please ensure that the resident manager is advised, so they can be prepared to assist you first.


Thank you,

CALLING ON ALL VOLUNTEERS - TREE PLANTING - WARDEN WOODS - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015

START TIME - 10:00 AM

All equipment (shovels and gloves etc.) are provided.   It is recommended to wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear, long pants, jackets (looks to be cool, and may be wet), may need a hat and/or sunscreen as the tree planting is expected to run a couple of hours. Planting is on grass.

Please note that there is no water, no fountain and no washroom facilities available on site.

RAIN OR SHINE:   (exception, severe weather, high wind and or thunderstorms/heavy, steady rain). The current  forecast suggests a small chance of rain on Saturday, so fingers crossed.   

LOCATION:  Warden Woods - beside the parking lot off of the Pharmacy Avenue entrance (approx. 3 blocks north of Danforth Ave.) 

PARKING: Yes, park entrance/driveway is pedestrian and car shared roadway, please use caution.

TTC:   From Victoria Park subway station, take the Pharmacy 67 bus and the stop is Teesdale (approx. 3 stops), on Saturday mornings it departure at 9:30am and 9:45am.

MAP:   

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=z3L6_OXuzKVc.kzKk4gDGvDnE

NEED MORE INFO?  

Friends of The Don

  eco@fode.ca  

Thank you,

CANADA POST PARCEL LOCKER AT PARK VISTA

As of October 1, 2015, 6, 7 and 8 Park Vista have each received their Canada Post Parcel Lockers and Pat Miller, Operations Manager, CAPREIT has advised that she will post the notice received from Canada Post to 6, 7 and 8 Park Vista, in which the content is provided below. CAPREIT has not yet finalized a location for the box parcel locker at 2 Park Vista, more to follow.

In mid to late September, Canada Post delivered the Post Parcel Lockers to 6, 7 and 8 Park Vista without any notice to CAPREIT.

Pat Miller requested from Canada Post a proper poster to replace the one that was provided. It should include detailed information on how to use this new post parcel locker. 

In the interim, please note the information as provided below:

CANADA POST PARCEL LOCKER

HOW IT WORKS

Canada Post delivers a parcel and places it in one of the locker's larger compartment, then return the key to the designated slot.

CAPREIT has been advised that with the parcel locker installed in our respective buildings, Canada Post will make sure that the occupants are informed about the locker and how it works.

If all locker compartments are full, or a parcel requires a signature, the agent attempts delivery at the occupant's door. If no one is home, the agent leaves a Delivery Card Notice in the occupant's regular mailbox to pick up the item at the closest post office.

SPECIFICATIONS

The parcel locker is designed for apartment buildings and condo projects. It measures 34.25 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 67.32 inches  high and holds six larger parcel compartments that are individually locked.

NEXT STEPS

The regional co-ordinator will contact CAPREIT to discuss needs and next steps., like choosing a locker location, taking measurements and scheduling.

Canada Post provides additional material on the parcel locker and its installation when they will meet with CAPREIT.

If the decision is to have a parcel locker require further approval, (i.e. head office) Canada Post representative will be available to address any questions.

If there are several buildings involved (as in the case of Park Vista), Canada Post will deliver parcel lockers to the property as supply allows. They may start with 1 location to guage occupants' response Canada Post encourages feedback.

For more information, contact the national project manager at:

frederic.cote@canadapost.ca

1-438-862-6935

Thank you,