Word on the Street – this weekend

September 24th, 2010 by Anna Gionet No comments »

reminder

21st annual WORD ON THE STREET festival is going on this Sunday, September 26 at Queen’s Park.

The Word On The Street is a national celebration of literacy and the written word. On one extraordinary Sunday each September, in communities coast to coast, the public is invited to participate in hundreds of author events, presentations and workshops and to browse a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian books and magazines you’ll find anywhere. There is always plenty to see and do at Canada’s largest book and magazine festival, and best of all, The Word On The Street and all of its events are FREE!

Our very own “James” the music man will be there with his funny hats and instruments sharing his stories and adventures with everyone.

This is a great opportunity to get out with your little ones and spend some quality time together experiencing all the wonders of the written word AND it’s all free  🙂

Hope to see you there

we have a date!

September 14th, 2010 by Anna Gionet No comments »

Play it Green1st annual Orde’s Night Out and Silent Auction

Friday, October 22, 2010
7:30pm The Ossington

61 Ossington Avenue (@ Queen)
Tickets: $20 (includes light refreshments and a special complimentary welcome glass of Prosecco)

Join us for some casual, come-as-you-are indulgence at “Friends Night”, benefiting Orde Day Care. Bring your friends, socialize with familiar faces and meet new people all while raising money for our kids.

Cash Bar • Fabulous items to bid on in our Silent Auction • Awesome atmosphere

ratings are in …

September 8th, 2010 by Anna Gionet No comments »

we have just been assessed by the City for quality standards and this is how we scored (out of 4):

Satellite

  • Infants 3.7
  • Toddler 4
  • Preschool 3.8
  • Nutrition 4

Orde site

  • Kindergarten 3.9
  • School Age 3.9
  • Nutrition 4

Orde Day CarePretty good!  Congratulations to all !

More information about these ratings

have a safe long weekend

September 3rd, 2010 by Anna Gionet No comments »

Labour Day SunIt’s been a great summer in Toronto.  Lots of beautiful sunny and long days – our kids have had some great opportunities to get out and about:

  • Science Centre
  • Bowmanville zoo
  • ROM
  • Toronto Island
  • Spash park
  • Nathan Philips Square

to name a few.

And now as our summer season is quickly coming to an end and our families with older kids pick up those back to school items, there are still some great events to enjoy – despite the discouraging call for rain.

Try to take in some CNE activities, and many of the free events going on all over the city such as Artisans at the Distillery, Harbourfront, Brazilian Day Canada (Young-Dundas Square), Hispanic Fiesta (Mel Lastman Square).

Hit your local pool or park.  Enjoy time with friends, family.

Get out and enjoy the warm temperatures over the long week-end and have a safe one!