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Thursday, 04 November 2010 |
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Yes, it's November, but we're still trying to hang on to a few October traditions in this issue of eLifelines. Following Canadian Thanksgiving, we bring you a celebration of living, rather than dead, turkeys, and have some warming suggestions for using pumpkins for more than just jack-o-lantern carving. November is a busy month with a special open house at the TVA Resource Centre where you can meet your 2010-2011 board candidates, and score some free vegan treats and deals in our fully stocked bookstore, a talk by famous chef Tal Ronnen, and our Annual General Meeting. Plus, several of the TVA social groups are active this month as well. Read on to find out more details about the above, and to find out where you can save 20% on vegetarian cooking classes! Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!Meet 'n Greet with TVA's board candidates on November 14th, before our Annual General Meeting on November 21st. Learn from chef Tal Ronnen who helped Oprah try a vegan cleanse on November 18th, and warm up at Sensational Vegan Soups and Stews on November 28th. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook. P.S Don't forget to take our eLifelines reader's survey
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Wednesday, 03 November 2010 |
Meet 'n Greet, Book Sale and Annual General Meeting The Toronto Vegetarian Association's Annual General Meeting is coming up in a few weeks. Before then, come on down to the Resource Centre to meet the candidates for this year's election, and to score some deals on our newly stocked Resource Centre! This is your chance to ask the candidates where they see the organization going and what they can bring to TVA. Plus, the Resource Centre is brimming to the edge with books since the 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair, including the newest cookbooks like Viva Vegan and Becoming Raw, and a wealth of animal rights discussions like Second Nature and Animals Matter. We'll have special deals on these books and more, and to top it all off, there will be free baked goods (while supplies last). When? Sunday, November 14th from 1 to 3 pm Where? TVA Resource Centre (17 Baldwin Street, second floor) Vote for your 2010-2011 Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting Next up will be our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 21st. This is your chance to help set the direction for the Toronto Vegetarian Association in the years moving forward by electing our 2010-2011 Board of Directors. We'll also be presenting our 2011-2013 Strategic Plan which will guide TVA's activities for the next three years, following a brief review of our accomplishments and activities in 2010. Light refreshments will be served. When? Sunday, November 21st from 3 to 6 pm
Where? Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (at the corner of Bloor and Spadina) Membership Required: This event is for TVA members only. Although non-members can attend by joining at the door, only those who have been members for 30 days prior to the AGM are eligible to vote at the meeting. Click here to join to TVA so you can attend the AGM!
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Wednesday, 03 November 2010 |
The Toronto Vegetarian Association's Annual General Meeting Just a friendly reminder - TVA's Annual General Meeting is this Sunday, November 21st at 3 pm. This is your chance to hear all about our new 2011-2013 Strategic Plan, which will guide the organization's activities over the next three years. We will also elect our 2010-2011 board of directors. This year there are 12 candidates for the 11 positions on our board of directors. Please note: The Toronto Vegetarian Association Annual General Meeting is a private function open to TVA members only. Non-members who wish to attend will be required to join as members of the TVA, and only members in good standing 30 days prior to the election are eligible to vote. When? Sunday, November 21st from 3 to 6 pm
Where? Miles Nidal JCC at 750 Spadina Avenue, room 300.
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Wednesday, 03 November 2010 |
Author of the Conscious Cook He hangs out with Oprah and Ellen - now it's your turn.
Join Tal Ronnen for an engaging discussion about how to make delicious vegetarian cuisine. Tal has worked hard to create plant-based dishes that appeal to the masses. Tal has brought Gardein to the mainstream by working with restaurants and having them add it to their menus. He cooked for Oprah during her vegan cleanse and had her praising hummus to millions. His book, The Conscious Cook, has been heralded as revolutionizing the way the world experiences plant-based meals.
Taste a sample of Tal's amazing food, purchase a copy of The Conscious Cook, or just learn from a man dedicated to creating change. When? Thursday, November 18th from 7 to 8 pm
Where? Lillian H Smith Library (239 College Street, just East of Spadina) Cost: $5 at the door
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Saturday, 16 October 2010 |
According to a recent poll conducted by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, George Smitherman & Joe Pantalone would support Meatless Mondays as mayor
TORONTO - As the election draws near, a burning question was asked on behalf of Toronto’s growing vegetarian community: “As mayor, would you endorse a Meatless Mondays resolution by city council, encouraging schools, restaurants and grocery stores to offer more plant-based options, for both health and environmental benefits?”
Smitherman and Pantalone were among eight mayoral candidates polled by the association.
“We were definitely happy to see two of the top three candidates in the race respond in favour of the resolution”, states David Alexander, the Executive Director of the TVA. “The question of what we eat is a growing concern for people in progressive cities like Toronto and with the upcoming election we thought it was a timely one to ask.”
The TVA launched a Meatless Mondays campaign earlier this year, encouraging non-vegetarians to commit to a meat-free day at least once a week. TVA believes both people and the planet benefit from a reduction in animal food products.
“We all know there are growing environmental and health problems directly caused by our over-dependence on meat. Eating vegetarian one day a week seems like a pretty simple solution anyone can adopt, so we were curious to know if our next mayor would be willing to take the lead and encourage Torontonians to participate in this global initiative.”
Meatless Mondays is a worldwide initiative spearheaded by John Hopkins School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future as a way to support the prevention of chronic diseases and minimize the substantial impact of animal agriculture on the environment. It has been adopted by major cities, including San Francisco and Washington DC, and publicly endorsed by environmental heavyweights like Al Gore. |
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Wednesday, 06 October 2010 |
Click here to download your copy of the Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off Book of Recipes.A book of winning recipes from the 2008-2010 vegan bake-offs! How did you celebrate World Vegetarian Day 2010?This year, the 3rd Annual Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off sold 600 tickets, shared 3,434 samples of vegan treats and awarded 21prizes including 1 Best in Show title. It was a very sweet celebration of compassion.  World Vegetarian Day was established to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. We celebrate to bring awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefit of vegetarian lifestyles (why, thank you, wikipedia). Sounds like an excellent excuse for a party. |
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Tuesday, 05 October 2010 |
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With the food fair and bake-off behind us, you may think it's time for a slow period, but as it turns out, fall is becoming just as busy as the summer! Nimisha Raja has announced yet another cooking class, and our Annual General Meeting will take place in November. In between of course is the Toronto election and we've got a suggestion for how you can get involved and get vegetarianism on the minds of our mayoral and councillor candidates! Outside the world of the Toronto Vegetarian Association, veganism has been in the spotlight lately in mainstream media, with Bill Clinton increasing his consumption of plant-based foods and a vegan chef winning an episode of Cupcake Wars. Read on to find out more details about the above, and to get your hands on a tasty recipe for veggie pate and tips on finding veggie poutine in the city. Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!Our Annual General Meeting s happening November 21st, followed by Sensational Vegan Soups and Stews on November 28th. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook.
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Thursday, 23 September 2010 |
Members of the Toronto Vegetarian Team aim to run a 250km and raise $7500 
On Sunday September 26th, seventeen runners will participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5k Run as the part of the Toronto Vegetarian Team. These runners have been working hard all summer long to prepare for the race and to raise $7500 in support of the Toronto Vegetarian Association. Together, our team will run a total of more than 250km this weekend, demonstrating that vegetarians are strong athletes and that becoming vegetarian is a great way for people to improve their health, reduce animal suffering and protect the environment. The funds raised will take this outreach a step further by supporting TVA initiatives like the Annual Vegetarian Food Fair, our community outreach program, the Veggie Challenge, Meatless Mondays and much more.
 Sponsor the Toronto Vegetarian Team today to add your support to hundreds of TVA members and volunteers working to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more peaceful lifestyle. Help us demonstrate the power of active, healthy herbivores! |
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