FAMILIES enjoy a beautiful piece of colourful TO artwork outside Children’s Urban Enrichment Studios in New Toronto. Photos by Tom Godfrey.
It is a nice day and families are out walking in the community enjoying the sunshine with very few still wearing facemasks, a leftover from the virus.
Long-time friends Linah and Azita, with their children, are returning home from church when they pause outside the Childrens Urban Enrichment Studio (CUES), at 2986 Lake Shore Blvd. W., to take some photos.
The friends say they don’t miss the facemasks and are glad to see them, along with other COVID-19 precautions gone.
LINAH and children on their way home from church had to stop to enjoy the beautiful artwork and take some family photos.
“I will still carry my masks but only wear it in crowded situations,” says Linah. “I will wear it on the TTC, the subway or places with a lot of people.”
Linah was born in Zimbabwe, and Azita in St. Vincent, in the Caribbean. They met after moving to New Toronto about 10 years ago.
“I love it here in Etobicoke,” she says. “This is a family oriented place and it is very safe.”
Azita is pleased to remove her mask, which she say will always be close by.
“We are glad that the Lakeshore Grill Cheese Challenge is back this year and we can take the kids,” she says. “This year I plan to go to as many events as possible after going through the virus for the last two years.”
The families will be attending the Challenge on June 11. The children are looking forward to the two stages with live performers and lots of food.
LINAH and her family vows to get out and have some fun this summer.
“We are living life this year and are enjoying ourselves,” Azita vows. “It finally looks like the virus is gone and Canada is open for business.”
The well-worn heart artwork outside the Studio was previously used by the City of Toronto in a promotional campaign. It is lovely at night when it is lit.
Registration is underway for a CUES Summer Camp Program that is designed to foster independence and curiosity. The unique experiences of children in the various settings throughout their interactive 4,000 square feet studio, allow and encourage children to be interested in something different or something new.
You can call or text them at 647-781-6091.