Monday, March 28, 2011

Tribute to Dudley Laws




Dudley Laws contributed to making Toronto a better city for us all. He challenged our institutions, community leaders and ourselves to engage with one another on a meaningful level and to work together constructively. He inspired a generation of young people to get involved in community and capacity building while tirelessly striving to find common ground and understanding between conflicting groups. Dudley Laws was the ultimate engaged citizen and he, ultimately, helped to transform our institutions and our communities into better versions of what they once were. Dudley will be sorely missed. At this time, all of us here at Tropicana Community Services take comfort in the knowledge and belief that his legacy will live on.


For more on Dudley Laws in his own words click here: http://tinyurl.com/6g5os49

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Registration Open for Camp Tropicana


CAMP TROPICANA - SUMMER 2011

Ages: 6-14
Camp Session: July 4th - August 12th
Program Hours: 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Extended Hours: 7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Full-time Fee: $450.
Weekly Fee: $75
Location: Scarborough (TBA)

Call Andre at (416) 439-9009 ext 255 to register

Monday, March 21, 2011

Happy Spring!


If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~Anne Bradstreet

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Movie Night at Tropicana


Lana Lovell has been a fixture on the Toronto media scene for over a decade and has critically acclaimed documentaries such as The Incomparable Jackie Richardson and Underground under her belt. In her latest documentary, Resilience: Stories of Single Black Mothers, Lovell offers a candid look into the lives of three single black mothers.

Join Tropicana and Lana Lovell on March 25th for a public screening and discussion of Resilience.

For more info on the film, check out this interview Lovell did with Sway Magazine : http://swaymag.ca/2010/09/director-lana-lovell-confronts-stereotypes-of-single-black-mothers/

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

March Break at the SYRC


The SYRC is buzzing with activity this week. Looking for something to do? Check them out!

Monday March 14

SYRC Silent Auction begins at 11am.

SYRC Karaoke Lounge, from 12pm-5pm with special appearances by the SYRC Angels.


Tuesday March 15

Bingo Mania from 1pm – 3pm, STC mall gift certificates to be won.

Gamers Corner from 4pm -8pm, STC mall gift certificates to be won.


Wednesday March 16

Art Expo 12pm -5pm, featuring Mark Stoddart who will be displaying a few of his art pieces and sharing his message on ‘striving for and achieving your goals’. Feel free to visit his website as well: http://www.mstoddart.com/

Drumming Circles from 3pm - 4pm and 5pm - 6pm.

Teen Hunt from 6pm – 8pm, featuring an amazing race throughout the STC Mall. Sincere thanks to the participating STC Mall Retailers. Great prizes to be won.


Thursday March 17

Bake Sale – 11am – 6pm, featuring the best brownies in the world, made by our very own, Donna Marshall.

Dance Workshop – 6pm – 8pm, featuring the Latin dance style, Salsa.


Friday March 18

SYRC Silent Auction ends at 4pm.

Movie Marathon – 10am – 4pm, featuring movies such as Transformer 1 & 2, Madea Goes to Jail, Love and Basketball and Due Date.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Happy International Women's Day!

Today, a few of our staff members will be attending the Annual International Women's Day Ceremony at Toronto Police Headquarters. And, of course, this Thursday is Tropicana's IWD event (have you registered yet?).

Find a celebration in your area: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/search.asp?country=37

How do you plan to celebrate?

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Tropicana's International Women's Day Celebration


Join us for "Limitless Possibilites" on Thursday March 10. Pre-registration required.

Happy Dr. Seuss Day!


"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."
Dr. Seuss

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Gala Sneak Peek



Stay tuned for the reveal of Caribbean Gala 2011 details!


Coming soon!