Centennial Community to celebrate 60 years of conservation

Guests to have ballroom dancing lessons from experts

by George Kagame

Founded by William Alexander Dempsey in 1949, the Centennial Community and Recreation Association (CCRA) is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary in a grand ceremony at West Rouge Community Centre on Saturday 28th beginning at 7.30 pm.
The ceremonies will include a complimentary cocktail, ballroom dancing and will cost only $60 for all members.

ers living in and beyond the vicinity of the 3500 home community. The community organization is celebrating the achievement of various goals and still working within the vision that Dempsey, who passed away last year left behind for the conservation of South East Scarborough, “its creeks, waterfront and character.”

The CCRA has been able to keep the communal spirit in the area alive by organizing and participating in events like Winterfest in January, Earthday and Birdhouse building in April, Heritage day in June and free summer concerts in July. The association has also contributed in ensuring a healthy environment for its residents by making use of land earlier set aside for industrial and now being used for home development, improving green spaces and development of parks. Currently, the CCRA is advocating for the port Union Waterfront extension.

On top of culinary attractions for the Saturday March 28 event, there will be dance lesson for the guests conducted by renown Canadian ballroom championship dance experts Lynda and John Trommelen. First time dancers will receive free lessons while seasoned ones can learn some new moves to “brush up on their style,” a communique from CCRA reads in part.

The CCRA represents 3500 homes in the area between Highland Creek, the lake, Port Union Road and Highway 2A, according to CCRA members, its the city’s oldest continouis association of its kind. Members intersted in attending the party to be held at West Rouge Community Centre can contact Heather Lemieux on phone lines 416 282 4751 or 416 282 0125 or email: HeatherLemieux@RoyalLepage.ca