Spring is finally here and with warmer weather, there’s a lot more to do. Easter is around the corner and there are plenty of amazing art and tech events to be involved in. In this issue you’ll find:
On February 28, we celebrated #CustomerAppreciationDay to give back to our amazing clients. In the morning, we had the talented Chef Jordan Diniz come in once again and make pancakes. Chef Jordan was a hit at our Holiday Breakfast in December and we were excited to have him back again. If you’re looking for in-house dining for your next party or event, you can reach out to him on his website http://www.chefjordan.ca
For lunch, we held a catered lunch of salads, sandwiches and wraps.
We want to thank everyone who attending and hope you enjoyed #CustomerAppreciationDay!
We want to thank everyone who attended our Chili Cookoff and made it yet another amazing year. There were a lot of great chili entries so it was a closely contested victory for our winners. Congratulations to:
First place: Richard Fernandes
Second Place: Ian Graham & Morag Fraser
Third Place: Cynthia Rostie
Most Traditional Chili: Ian Graham & Morag Fraser
Most Unique Chili: Tim Collins
Thank you very much to Chipotle Front St. for the snacks and ADM Promotions Group for the wonderful prizes.
For pictures of the event, please visit our Facebook page.
Turn up the heat this winter with our 8th Annual Chili Cookoff on Friday, February 3rd in the Rainy Lake meeting room. Join us between 12-2PM to sample chili entries from some of our clients and partners and vote for your favourites. The Top 3 chilies receive special prizes.
We welcome all entries into the chili cookoff so if you’re interested in participating, please RSVP at rsvp@rostiegroup.com to book a spot. Whether it’s beef, turkey, veggie or no-bean, there are no limitations on the type of chili you can make.
Skip the line at Timmie’s on Thursday, December 22. Between 8AM and 10AM, allow us to treat you to a breakfast of omelettes and waffles made by some talented young chefs currently part of the prestigious culinary program at George Brown College. This is our last event of 2016 and we hope to see you there to help kick off the holiday break!
This Friday, December 16, we will be screening the 2005 film, Joyeux Noel—a movie about the Christmas truce during World War I. We invite everyone to bring their lunch and join us in the Muskoka meeting room between 12-2 PM for free popcorn and drinks.
We will also be ordering lunch from Swiss Chalet. If you’re interested, please confirm with us at info@rostiegroup.com before 11:00 AM on Friday. The order can be placed on your account and paid for on the day of the event.
Join The Rostie Group for a day of food, beer and football!
Catch the NFL’s Thanksgiving games on Thursday, November 24, starting at noon in the Pacific meeting room. First up is the Vikings, who make the trip to Detroit to play the Lions at 12:30 and the Redskins square off against the Cowboys at 4:30. If football is not your thing, then come out for the free food and beer and get to know some of our tenants.
Just weeks in, the new ‘SickKids VS’ advertising campaign has already made quite an impact. The hospital is taking a brand new direction with this campaign, focusing on the young patients, who despite being so young, show great strength regardless of their condition. It has already gotten a lot of positive feedback from the general public but more importantly, the ads have been posted around the hospital and has been a motivating presence for the children on the front lines of their battle with disease.
The lighting of the VS sign will take place at Yonge-Dundas Square on October 26 between 4 and 6 PM along with giveaways and a photobooth. You can also donate to SickKids at http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com.
Celebrate Mexican culture with Día de los Muertos—The Day of the Dead. The festival, which also has alternatives in other cultures, started as a way for families and friends to come together to remember and pray for their loved ones who have passed away.
The Harbourfront Centre will host the event on November 5-6 and is free to attend. It features face painting to get into the spirit of the Day of the Dead, performances from Latin bands, puppet shows and altars of remembrance.
The Day of the Dead has become a global tradition and in places like Toronto, which celebrates its diversity, it’s a great chance to experience different cultures by the Waterfront.