community it would be wonderful to have your support for our local organisation which has been woven into the community fabric since its establishment in 1946.
The CPPA exists to sustain our local bushland and keep our community connected. The former is achieved through a long-standing and very active Landcare group undertaking environmental projects and the latter by encouraging community spirit through community education and engagement, hosting events (when possible) and producing the Chronicle.
In addition, the CPPA maintains the upkeep of our hall at 197 Skye Point Road which the founding members built in 1951 after purchasing the land. Over the past decade there have been many grant-funded renovations to improve sustainability and all-season comfort in the community space - such as underfloor insulation, rainwater harvesting for toilets, solar panels and air-con - to the point where electricity costs are now minimal. The hall, which includes a kitchen, stage and sprung floor, is available for hire at very reasonable rates. The Hall coordinator has the details.
The CPPA collaborates with like-minded organisations within the broader Toronto area and has a close working relationship with the Toronto Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group (TASNG), with which our core values are intimately aligned. In the past we have had a joint membership process. However, memberships will now be managed separately. This is because any person who wishes to join TASNG must now complete a once-off membership form, the TASNG membership year is based on the financial year (whereas the CPPA’s is a calendar year) and membership categories are different.
With COVID impacting people’s capacity to travel perhaps now is a time to make a small investment in our local community to help us keep connected and care for our local bushland which is doing a great job in providing us with a calming and nurturing backdrop to our daily lives as well as a space to recreate.
Committee members are available to endorse any applications to join the CPPA which are $8/individual and $13/household and have 1 and 5 year renewal options.
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