The Irish Cultural Society of Toronto

invites everyone to join us at

Our Irish Community Picnic on Centre Island

Sunday July 8th from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00.p.m.

For the last couple of years I have been hearing stories about the wonderful Family Picnics that the ICST has arranged in the past for the community. It seems like an appropriate time to re-introduce the "Picnic Day Out" for the entire community. We gave consideration to various locations surrounding the City as well as within the City and have decided on Centre Island. It offers the opportunity to get there by car or public transportation.  We also decided to keep it as simple as possible; so hence we ask you to bring your own picnic.  A blanket is always a good call, as is a chair. There are picnic tables available but with a large crowd there may not be sufficient.

This is a Day to be shared by all generations. Bring all the family and add on friends.

No admittance fee. The Irish Cultural Society of Toronto is sponsoring the space.

Focus:             Renew old friendships, create new ones. Come out and enjoy a wonderful Toronto Irish Summer gathering. We have rented space sufficient to accommodate at least 500 people.

Food:               Bring your own Picnic.  There are BBQ's available You need to bring your own coals. If you have one of those old fashioned Hibachi BBQs feel free to bring it along. Propane barbeques are not permitted on the Island.

Activities:       Community Fun and Games for Children and Adults - 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.  So line up your teams for a Tug-O-War, Egg and Spoon race, 3-legged race and much more.

                        Pack a swimsuit.  We are positioned down by the beach. A splash park and regular play park are within the space we have rented and available to the children/grandchildren.

                        Bike Rentals: We are also very close to the Bike Rental and it is quite delightful to take a ride around the Islands.

Directions:      TTC:    #6 Bay Bus to Ferry Docks for Centre Island

Car:  Ferry docks for Centre Island are located at 9 Queen’s Quay West (Bottom of Bay Street)

Contact:          Info for Ferry - 416 397 2628 or www.toronto.ca/parks

So here's hoping we will have a Day filled with Warmth and Sunshine.

For additional information contact:             Deirdre McKenna  416-431-4828

                                                            Norita Fleming  905-881-5012

                                                            noritasbb@rogers.com

Beannachtai na Feile Padraig Libh Uilig.

(The Blessings of St. Patrick on you all)