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The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma, Toronto originally known as the Kiwanis Club of West Toronto, earned its name having saved the abandoned Casa Loma in 1936 and turned it into a heritage tourist attraction through 75 years of careful stewardship. The Club used its management fees to fund an extensive program of community services. In 2013, the Liberty Entertainment Group gained operation of this estate, and established a very supportive working relationship with the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma, Toronto. Our service projects are guided by the Kiwanis International motto, "Serving the children of the world". The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma, Toronto donates to and volunteers at the Children's Peace Theatre, the Daily Bread Food Drive and the Staples Back to School Program. The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma, Toronto initiated the growth of Key Clubs in Toronto high schools. In our Service Leadership Program, we mentor 4 Key Clubs in high schools to volunteer in their communities and to learn, “to serve is to lead", at Key Leader weekends. Ten Key Club scholarship recipients are honoured at our scholarship lunch at Casa Loma. Overall, we sponsor 21 leadership and music scholarships and awards. One of our longstanding partnerships has been with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health providing outings for the patients and their caregivers. To further heighten mental health awareness, we are sponsoring the Lovely Spring Run to fundraise for CAMH. Since the Club's chartering on July 26, 1921, the membership has undergone many changes. However, what remains constant is the respect, fellowship and generous spirit of our members. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others, please contact us.

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The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma (KCCL) is celebrating 100 years of Service & Volunteerism in Toronto.

KCCL is partnering with the Indigenous Spirit Fund (ISF), the philanthropic arm of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST), to raise awareness and funds to build a brighter future for Indigenous children, youth and their families.

Please join us at the iconic Casa Loma for an evening of festivities that will feature:
- Access to a guided tour of the Casa Loma
- A floating dinner with drinks
- Featured Speakers (Kenn Richard, Founder of NCFST & Director of the ISF, other Indigenous speakers & dignitaries)
- Launch of our Book, "A Century of Service" by W. John Maize
- Traditional Indigenous drumming ceremony
- Silent auction with all proceeds going to support the ISF
- Photo booth
- Performances by winners of the 2022 Kiwanis Music Festival
- Live entertainment & dancing with the Fraser Melvin Band.

Please go to the link below to get on the priority list for tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://kiwanisclubcasaloma.ca/100th-anniversary-celebration/

Francesco Coccimiglio
President, KCCL

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Our 100th Anniversary Gala will take place at the iconic Casa Loma on Tuesday, July 26th 2022 @ 6pm

Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma

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Toronto, Ontario

Happy Monday!

Hope this letter from a KCCL Award recipient at the 2020 Kiwanis Music Festival brings joy to your day.

Congratulations, Grace! We are so excited to hear about your musical career. We hope you continue to pursue your passion in music.

Keep reading for the full letter.

Dear Mr. Drew,

My name is Grace Lau. Thank you very much for giving me the Kiwanis Club of Casa
Loma Award at the 2020 Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival. I am very honoured.

This is the fifth year I have participated in this festival. I played in three solo Grade 10 violin pieces. I like participating in this festival because it gives me good performance opportunities and I got valuable comments from the adjudicators.

I study the violin at the RCM Taylor Academy. This program is very fun. Besides private lessons, I also play a chamber ensemble, orchestra, and attend masterclasses. There is also musicianship, music theory and music history to learn. This past summer, I went to Ottawa for two weeks to attend the Young Artist Program at the National Arts Centre. It is headed by the word renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman.

I also attended another program in Indiana for four weeks to attend the Summer String Academy run by the Jacobs School of Music in Indiana University. I learned so much from the masterclasses, concerts, chamber coachings and rehearsals at these music programs. I am thankful to my Academy violin teacher Ms. Kelly Parkins-Lindstrom for recommending and preparing me to audition for these great programs.

Outside of music, I enjoy baking, reading, and running.

Thank you for giving me this award. I will put these funds to good use towards my music studies.

Grace Lau

#casalomatoronto #volunteer #toronto #100yearsyoung #kiwanisinternational #kiwanisclub #showsupport #kiwanisclubofcasaloma #KiwanisNeedsYou #history #kiwanis #KiwanisCares #music #musicstudents #kiwanismusicfestival #kiwanismusicfestival2020 #award

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Continuing to share thank you mails from the KCCL Award recipients at the Kiwanis Music Festival 2020. 🎶

Full letter below:

Dear Mr David Drew:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generousity in funding the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma Award.

I play a non-western stringed instrument called the Erhu and I have completed my level 8 exam. I am currently preparing for my level 9 exam. I am also a grade 11 student with many hobbies including music.

Other than playing for exams and The Toronto Kiwanis Festival, I also perform as a volunteer at Kennedy Lodge and Heritage retirement home. I find enjoyment in sharing my music with others and bringing them joy.

Receiving this scholarship motivates me to move forward and to be persistant with my music. I look forward to participating in next year's Kiwanis Festival.

Sincerely,
Angelina Hernandez Liu

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Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma1 year ago

Toronto, Ontario

We hope this makes your day!

Sharing some of the thank you letters we received in the mail from the KCCL Award recipients at the Kiwanis Music Festival 2020.

Full letter below:

Dear Mr. Drew,
Hope you are keeping well in this unprecedented time. Thank you very much for awarding me the Kiwanis of Casa Loma Award. I am grateful for this gift. I enjoy going to the Kiwanis music festival because I can see other students like myself perform. I also appreciate getting feedback from the adjudicators because it helps me improve.
I will put this scholarship money to good use to get books and music accessories to continue my learning. Thank you again for this gift and for your continued support of the Kiwanis Festival of Toronto.

Yours sincerely,
Nathan Lau

#casalomatoronto #volunteer #toronto #100yearsyoung #kiwanisinternational #kiwanisclub #showsupport #kiwanisclubofcasaloma #KiwanisNeedsYou #history #kiwanis #KiwanisCares #music #musicstudents #kiwanismusicfestival #kiwanismusicfestival2020 #award Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival

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Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma1 year ago

Queen St. W Toronto

#didyouknow that The Art of Silk Screening program that KCCL supports was founded by Nishtha, now a KCCL member, while she was in high school? This photo is from 😷 pre-COVID 😷 when she represented KCCL to present a cheque from KCCL to program lead Jovie. Talk about leaving a legacy!

The program provides opportunities for newcomer youth to express their creativity while developing entrepreneurial skills. What started in a small closet space turned makeshift silkscreening lab at the youth space is now a program on wheels, enabling youth from different parts of the city to participate in the program!

Westnh Nyp

📸 Circa 2019. Recognize someone in this photo? Mention them in the comments!! 🏷
Does this remind you of a memory? Share it with us in the comments or via private message 😻

#leavingalegacy #thefutureisyouth #casalomatoronto #volunteer #toronto #100yearsyoung #kiwanisinternational #kiwanisclub #showsupport #kiwanisclubofcasaloma #KiwanisNeedsYou #history #kiwanis #KiwanisCares #communitypartnerships #youthempowerment #newcomer #youth #entrepreneurship #futurepreneurs #westneighbourhoodhouse #queenstwest

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Cibo Wine Bar Yorkville

#didyouknow KCCL distributes Staples products to over 20 TDSB schools and also supports the Special Olympics?

The photo is from our well loved (and missed!) monthly in-person dinner meetings at Cibo 😷Pre-COVID😷.

L-R: TDSB Toronto Superintendent Marc Sprack, KCCL Member Kathie Silke, Staples Manager and now KCCL member Rajit Kadirgamar, and Ryan Colpitts from Special Olympics.

What does this picture remind you of? Share it with us in the comments or via private message 😻

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