NCE1: Swansea/Bloor West/High Park
Location
Windermere & Lakeshore, 12.2k western turn-around
Theme
"Welcome to Swansea"
Times runners pass by
8:00 to 9:30am
Entertainment Happening
6:30 to 10:30am
On this page:
Neighbourhood Champion: Greg Bohuslawsky
I have lived in Swansea for 15 years and thoroughly enjoy its unique combination of small community atmosphere and big city amenities. The waterfront and the area's many parks provide me with unparalleled opportunities for miles of traffic-free running.
On September 26, 2010, I will take part in my 7th Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon and as a "local champion", hope to do the neighbourhood proud. I hope the folks at the Swansea Legion Branch 46 save me a "cold one" after I finish the marathon.
Neighbourhood Champion: John Meijer
I am a happy resident of Swansea, where my family and I partake of the many amenities of this great community! I am active in the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association, and also an avid Masters runner. I race a lot. This will be my eighth Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon. Much of my training is also along the Lakeshore, with my friends on the Lakeshore Masters team. Toronto's waterfront is a wonderful place to run, and in running this race we will get to enjoy it close up and in good company! And support our communities along the way.
Neighbourhood Champion: Michael Slaughter
Michael Slaughter lives in Swansea. He has just moved into the Park Lake Residences at Lakeshore Boulevard and Ellis Avenue. Mike attended Swansea Public School and Humberside Collegiate. Later he went on to graduate from Humber College. He is a veteran employee of Canada Post and the LCBO. He is the proud father of Patrick, Maggie and Ross, and the brother of Jack Slaughter, Chair of the Swansea Town Hall and Vice-Chair of the Swansea Community Recreation Centre Advisory Council. In prior years, Mike has successfully completed the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, the Toronto Marathon, the Mississauga Marathon, the 30k Around the Bay in Hamilton, and the PEI 10K with daughter Maggie. Later this year he will run in the New York Marathon for the first time.
Neighbourhood Champion: Sybil Wilkinson
This year Sybil will be participating in the half-marathon for the community of "Swansea". She has done both the Scotiabank full marathon and half-marathon several times, as well as other events, such as Niagara, Mississauga, the ultra marathon series and the HBC Canada 10K series. She is currently training to do a 100km trail walk on July 22-23 as a fundraiser for OXFAM. Sybil has been involved in many community organizations for many years. This year she is one of 350 volunteers across Canada to have received The June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Hospice Volunteers Award for her work with Hospice Toronto. To do this event on behalf of her community is a big event for her.
Neighbourhood Champion: Karey Heard
Karey Heard is honoured to participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon for the Swansea Community. She is thrilled to be running with “TEAM SWANSEA” – a group of 20+ Swansea residents that includes the Principal, Vice-Principal, staff and parents from Swansea Public School. Karey has completed the Toronto Full Marathon, the Scotiabank Half Marathon, The Burlington Chilly Half Marathon, and many 5-15K runs as well. Karey’s children attend Swansea Public School and she is the Co-Chair of the Swansea School Council and is involved in many other community organizations. Karey loves to run in High Park and along the Lakeshore and is a proud resident of Swansea.
Neighbourhood Charity & Sponsoring Group:
"Welcome to Swansea"
The Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association
Swansea Community Recreation Centre
Swansea Royal Canadian Legion
Swansea Town Hall
Swansea will be hosting the Neighbourhood Cheering and Entertainment Centre (NCE #1) at Lakeshore Blvd. West and Windermere Avenue for the third year on Sunday, September 26th from 6:30am to 10:30am. We need lots of people (all of Swansea!!) to be an amazing cheering section during this time. We could have as many as 18,000 marathon champion runners from over 40 countries passing by our location, including our very own four Champion runners and Mayor David Miller. Bring your friends and families to enjoy the entertainment, dancers dancing, fitness demonstrations, and musical groups. You are also invited to enjoy refreshments to keep your energy up while cheering on the marathon runners.
Swansea Partners
The Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association
The Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association (SARA) is proud to be an enthusiastic participant in this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Since 1929 SARA has been a voice for the area’s residents and has helped to guide the development of what was once a village on the outskirts of the city into one of the most desirable and diverse neighbourhoods in the City. We are involved in everything from keeping our streets clean (the Adopt-A-Block program) to major redevelopments such as the Stelco lands (now Windermere–by–the-Lake), the Humber Cinema, and most recently the car dealerships at Bloor and the South Kingsway. Whether representing individuals or the wider community SARA has been a respected presence at all levels of government, recently affecting changes to the Official Plan for the City of Toronto and appearing before Growth Management Committee, Committee of Adjustment and the OMB. SARA is currently involved in developing the Western Beaches Waterfront Plan which will help to make events like the Toronto Waterfront Marathon a greater success in the future.
Swansea Community Recreation Centre
The Swansea Community Recreation Centre offers a diverse array of recreational programs for children, adults and seniors. There are activities for preschoolers, many types of sports programs in popular events like badminton and volleyball, and swim programs for all ages, just to name a few. The Recreation Centre needs funds for equipment and supplies to ensure the continuation and availability of programs for all its users. Some current needs include aquatic equipment and supplies, nursery chairs, and badminton nets. Every program provides recreation that promotes the good mental and physical fitness of the citizens in our community.
Swansea Royal Canadian Legion
Swansea Branch 46 Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1927. There have been veterans from the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea and subsequent wars pass through our doors. The Legion through our poppy funds is able to donate to homes for Veterans, hospitals and look after needy veterans. Our members participate in Legion sports, assist in sporting events and have a country wide sports program. Membership in the Legion is open to any one who is interested in the objectives of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Swansea Town Hall
Swansea Town Hall is located in the heart of Swansea just south of Bloor West Village. We host a wide selection of programs and services for seniors, adults, youth and children and are home to community groups including Historical, Horticultural, Ratepayers and Seniors. The Building is available as a resource to groups and individuals in the community and the Greater Toronto area. Funds raised by our Marathon champions will be used to complete phase 2 of our expansion. Please visit our website at www.swanseatownhall.ca to learn more about us.
NCE1 Sponsors 2009
2009 Entertainment features:
Come join us for Food, Fun and Entertainment at the Swansea Neighbourhood Entertainment and Cheering Centre located on the median at Lakeshore and Windermere.
Opening the event at 7:00 am will be the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Guard from Branch 46 with Oh Canada. Followed by:
- Zumba Fitness at 7:15-7:45
- At Ease at 7:45-8:45
- Just Us at 8:45-10:30
ZUMBA FITNESS — Ditch the workout, Join the party!
ZUMBA(r) is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements, which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! This class format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits in a FUN way! Please welcome Rachael and the ladies of Zumba Fitness who meet on Mondays and Thursdays at the Swansea Town Hall.
AT EASE
Calling all you hep cats and kittens. At Ease is the hottest thing in swing! This Toronto-based trio of gorgeous good-time gals are guaranteed to get the joint jumpin'!
At Ease delivers 1940's-style swing with a fresh new sound and vocal harmonies that will knock your socks off. Powerhouse vocalists Kate Proctor, Cyndi Carleton and Rachelle Boudreau revive the retro stylings of The Andrews Sisters and add a splash of swing to contemporary hits... all with sass, brass and a whole lotta fun!
Impeccable three-part harmony and a seamless blend creates the At Ease sound that keeps audiences coming back for more. For jazz, swing and a few other things... At Ease is the perfect cocktail of vintage glamour, jazzy numbers, and sparkling personalities.
JUST US BAND
The Just Us Band is a four member ensemble that performs regularly at various venues in the Toronto area. The group performs a varied selection of music which includes country-rock, ballads, as well as old-style rock and roll.
Songs feature vocals accompanied by lead and rhythm guitar, bass, and drums. The group's style is lively, rhythmic as well as melodic in nature and appeals to a broad spectrum of listeners. The band members are Judith McBurney, lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Frank McBurney, vocals and lead guitar, Jim Wood, bass guitar and Gord Cole on drums. For more information on the band please call 416-766-5227.
Access/parking
By Windermere, and Gardiner/Lakeshore eastbound only, to foot of Windermere. Free parking in lot at foot of Windermere, right on Lake. Access all day.
NCE1 is supported by Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 13