Au Revoir! But see you at our new location!

Hello folks,

I'm sorry but we can't go on with this blog.

Blogger won't let me upload any more photos, sadly. We've maxed out the quota for pictures.

But thanks for three amazing years of blogging on this spot!

So, people, let's go over to this other location. See you there!

Field Trip Friday: CBC Sounds of the Season

Our annual visit to CBC's Sounds of the Season open house event happens this Friday. It's not something you'd want to miss. The all-day program includes choir, instrumental, and solo performances by famous musicians.

We will be leaving in two groups:

1. Those leaving from Don Mills at 9 a.m. should look out for Peter.
2. Those leaving from Sheppard Yonge at 9:30 should look out for me.

We should get off the subway at St. Andrew or Union. For a map, type this into the address bar: http://goo.gl/maps/albSo



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Want to drop off a food donation? You can visit us at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto and drop off a food donation in the bins located at each of our entrances (250 Front St. West, 25 John St, or 205 Wellington Street West).

What are the most needed food items?

• Baby formula & food
• Beans & lentils
• Canned fruits & vegetables
• Canned fish & meat
• Cans of soup or hearty stew
• Dried pasta & tomato sauce
• Macaroni & cheese
• Peanut butter
• Rice
• Canned, powdered or Tetra Pak cartons of milk

Delay, Debouch, and Delight

Jenny, Miao Ying, Di, Helena, Yan, Mindy, Daniel, Diana, Terry, Reza, Katie, Radwa, and her mom and daughter made up the number!

An hourlong delay on the TTC line due to a signal problem resulted in our having to make a quick dash from Bloor Station to the Ontario Legislative Building.

The never-ending ride afforded opportunities to get to know one another.

Leaving out Yorkville and U of T from our itinerary, we managed to hit some major landmarks on Bloor Street before hightailing south, through the cold and the flurries, to the Pink Palace.

Quick breather at classy Holt Renfrew

It was brisk walking all the way!

What a prorogued provincial parliament looks like!

Our guide, Adrian, let us watch a video of the real session!

So, how did it go? Did everybody enjoy themselves? Where did you go for lunch? Did anyone go shopping? Be sure to write up your experiences and reflections on your blogs! And feel free to comment on each other's blogs, too.

Field Trip Wednesday: Queen's Park

WEATHER UPDATE: Bundle up, especially if you're coming with kids or seniors! It's getting colder throughout the day, and there's nothing we can do to prorogue it. If you don't bundle up, we might have to get to Queen's Park via the PATH underground city instead.

We're leaving (what tense is that?) Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. on the Southbound Platform of Sheppard Yonge Station for a field trip downtown.

The train leaves at 10:34 a.m. (what's the tense?) Don't be late. We're covering possibly Yorkville and Bloor, Philosopher's Walk, and the University of Toronto, before participating in a guided tour of Queen's Park at 12 noon.

Bring good walking shoes, some water and snacks, and a camera. Watch the weather forecast for the day. We should be done by 1:30 p.m. Let's have a merry good time!

Monday's Assignment

Welcome to a week of banking and field trips (Wednesday and Friday)!

1. Field Trip Research and Blog Writing: Google for Images and Videos on Queens Park. Write three things you’re curious about, and include relevant videos and pictures.
2. Vocabulary and Roleplay: Types of Bank Accounts 
3. Listening: First Mountain Bank 
4. Blog writing: Compare the features and fees between PC Financial and ING Direct.