Well here we are at the last post of the year! While we can’t say things have gone back to normal in 2022, it’s been comforting that we were able to see more of you than in the first year of the pandemic. Let’s hope this trend continues.
Weekly Walks
What a difference a week makes! This Saturday looks to be above freezing with possibly very light rain. TBC. Last walk of the year! Might be worth it if we dress well.
Wishing everyone a Merry (insert Winter holiday of choosing)! May it be gleeful, and surrounded with people and things you love. Remember, the days get longer from now on.
Huh! Floral tobogganing!
Weekly Walks
As Saturday is Christmas Eve, it’s likely many of you will be deep into preparations of some kind or simply away visiting relatives and friends. But for those of you still around and with the time, I have it on good authority that a group is interested in the usual Saturday walk from Loblaw’s. However, the forecast includes a weather warning with the chance of highly slippery road conditions.
If that turns out to be the case, the PATH may be the safest walking option. Please check in to: a) let everyone know if you are interested in walking, b) looking to do the PATH should conditions warrant. We can carpool for parking purposes. Next steps will be posted in the comments and on WhatsApp.
The weather outside for the end of this week as you read this is frightful, as the song goes, so conditions for Saturday may be iffy.
A slow-moving Colorado low will approach Ontario and Quebec Thursday through Saturday, delivering a swath of significant snow, some ice, rain and blustery winds
Risk for freezing rain in southwestern Ontario to the western half of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Thursday morning
Snowfall totals will be highly variable, but upwards of 20+ cm is possible for some of the hardest hit
Forecast details are still being refined, but plan for impactful winter weather to arrive Thursday in southern Ontario and early Friday across southern Quebec
Commutes will be impacted, along with the potential for some power outages
From the Weather Network
If we do gather for outside, good clothing and even better footwear will be a must. Otherwise, we may break down and opt for the PATH (for anyone not having done it before, please sign in or use WhatsApp, and we can carpool. If the roads turn out to be impassable, check for a rain/snow date.
In any case, please more than ever, let others know if you’ll be there by signing in. Thank you!
Your Moment of Zen
The winter session of yoga for older adults (that is us, I’m afraid) is now available for registration at the Toronto Fun Guide. A few of us have renewed for January to March The code is 4091539, and it’s about $57. Come and discover muscles you didn’t know were there! There is often coffee with the gang after.
Hair of the Dog
Ruth passes along that there will be an in-person Hair of the Dog next year (as in January 1, 2023). Details can be found on the event website. Walker’s start is 11:30 a.m. for 3 km walk (9 km run starts at noon). Start is on the boardwalk in front of Balmy Beach Club. $50.85. I think that includes schnapps.
Seasonal Pix
A group of us attended a great Charlie Brown Christmas music show at Sauce on the Danforth last week. Jan’s son Alan (hidden behind the bass) on piano!It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Belated Birthday Wishes
Oops! Just adding this here for the record: happy birthday to Eva on the 20th! Good thing others have a closer eye to the calendar.
Looking for something pretty different to see when out walking? Check out FLEURS DE VILLES NOËL in and around Yorkville. From the website:
From December 7 – 11, join us on a floral trail of discovery throughout the neighbourhood to see over 30 floral installations, including our famous floral mannequins. Enjoy floral cocktails, attend floral workshops in our JARDIN content atelier, and shop for blooms from local florists at our pop-up flower markets.
Fleurs de Villes NOËL is best toured in daylight. Most installations are in open areas from 10 am – 9 pm daily.
Weekly Walks
Saturday looks to be as good as can be expected for December so let’s try that walk to the Distillery District perhaps? See you at 8:00 at Loblaw’s.
Besides people, sometimes we meet other city inhabitants. Witness this very healthy looking fox stalking a squirrel just off Kingston Rd near the very appropriately named Hunt Club.
Mr. Fox says your gas consumption is up.
Weekly Walks
The forecast states 60% chance of rain in the morning with 1 mm or so. Temperatures will be above freezing but it may be windy. Tough one to call. Is it time to start using the PATH again? If still outside, then maybe it would be made more pleasant by visiting the Distillery District as the seasonal decorations are apparently up.
We are the Shore Things 