Parkdale, Who Knew? – CONTACT Photography Festival

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As part of Scotiabank’s CONTACT Photography Festival, the Parkdale Village BIA presents “Parkdale, Who Knew?”.   Jonathan Groeneweg, artist and teacher, mentored the students of Parkdale Institute Collegiate to create a four-venue exhibition that explores the secrets and beauty of the Parkdale neighbourhood through their photography.

Please join us at our opening night reception on Thursday, May 3rd from 7-10 at Boreal Gelato Company at 1312 Queen Street West.  Visit Boreal Gelato, Brown Sugar Bakery (1374 Queen West), Poor John’s Cafe (1610 Queen West) and eco-boutique Chartreuse Style (1692 Queen West) to view the exhibits throughout the month of May.


Parkdale Prana Room’s Two Year Anniversary Party

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Come celebrate at Parkdale Prana Room’s Two Year Anniversary Party, this Saturday May 5 from 8pm.  The party is going down at 1273A Queen St W. (at Elm Grove) and it is open to the public!

Parkdale Prana Room is home to a variety of holistically based bodymind therapies. Come have some piña colada punch (alcoholic and non-alcoholic served) and samosas. Whether you’ve been curious about our activities and space or if you are just stopping in to say hi and join the party all are welcome. Our in house Holistic and Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, Jennifer Gilmour will be djaying. BYOB.

The other Parkdale Prana Room practitioners are: Simone Moir, Director: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Yoga and Meditation. Paul Lara of QiBelly: QiGong, Tai Chi and Reiki, Catherine Cameron: Cranial Sacral Therapy, Reiki for Families and Birthing Support Programs, Karen McWilliam: Post Natal Yoga and Mother’s Support Group.