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FALL CLOTHING EXCHANGE!!!
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
12 PM TO 5 PM
1081 1/2 PAPE AVENUE
EAST YORK COMMUNITY CENTRE
TORONTO, ONTARIO
CALL OR TEXT MALLORY AT 437-997-5412 IF QUESTIONS.
Clothing/Book Exchange Event Synopsis The clothing exchange is a bi-annual event held in May and November for women of all ages and sizes. Comprised mainly out of the plus-sized and weight loss surgery (WLS) communities, the clothing exchange enables larger women to meet and trade/donate items, thereby helping to offset the need to purchase new clothing, especially for those whom have had WLS and are losing weight rapidly. As plus-size clothing tends to be more expensive, this twice yearly event gives larger women the opportunity to: a) Recycle clothing that is no longer required or desired, b) Obtain newer items to update current wardrobe, without the pressure of salespeople, c) Provide a charitable service to the community by donating unclaimed items at the end of the event, d) Meet like-minded women and engage in companionship without distractions from regular day to day life. The Fall 2011 event was the first to incorporate book exchanging as well. Previously a separate event, it was determined that the same communities could meet to exchange books and literature at the same time. While the event is listed as an ?exchange?, in actually, there is no onus on anyone to bring clothing or books to ?trade?. Unlike a true exchange where an item is swapped for another like item, this event focuses more on the 3 R's of a green planet philosophy. This event has always been free to participants. Water and coffee, if available, is provided and sometimes light refreshments. Participants are welcome to bring healthy snacks to share if they wish, but again, there is no onus on anyone. This event is alcohol and drug-free. Women are asked to leave children, pets and husbands at home (with the exception of helping drop off or pick up bags) to enable privacy for the women who wish to try on clothing. Women are also asked to only bring CLEAN ITEMS IN GOOD REPAIR. Past events have proven to be well attended with the average number being around 20 women. This event was held annually but has since grown to bi-annually due to demand. Past donations have ranged from 3 to 32 large bags of clothing at the completion of event.
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Thank you to all the ladies that came out, donated items and to the cost of the room, those that brought snacks and stayed and helped out afterwards with bagging up the leftovers! Congrats to our lucky 50/50 raffle winner!!!
SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 12TH, 2024 IS THE NEXT EXCHANGE!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Today's the day!!!! See you there.
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
SPRING CLOTHING EXCHANGE!!!
MAY 5TH, 2024
12 PM TO 5 PM
1081 1/2 PAPE AVENUE
EAST YORK COMMUNITY CENTRE
TORONTO, ONTARIO
CALL OR TEXT MALLORY AT 437-997-5412 IF QUESTIONS.
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Thank you to all the ladies who came out and enjoyed the exchange!!! We donated 8 large bags of clothes to charity and 2 bags of household items as well!
Was lovely to see the old faces and meet some new faces!!!
SAVE THE DATE!!! May 5, 2024 will be the next exchange!!!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Jenn, join the Bariatric Regain group on Facebook. It's active and will help you get back to basics and on track.
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Thank you to the dozen ladies who braved the weather to attend the exchange today! We donated 10 large bags to charity!!! Pat L. was the lucky door prize winner of a $50 prepaid VISA. Save the date November 12th for the next exchange!!!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
1 MORE SLEEP!!! Hope to see you there!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
To encourage ladies to come out of their closets and resume normal exchanges, there will be a door prize!!! You will have to be there to claim the prize but it will be a good one and worth the effort!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
DOH! My last is Dority.
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Would be great to see you! And don't beat yourself up! Just get back at her!
{{{MUCHO HUGS}}}
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Hey Lexxi. We had to stop the exchanges for 2 years, thanks to COVID. This is the first one back.
I'm doing okay. Down to 220. 3 lbs to get to my previous lowest weight. 40 away from my goal of 180. :D
Sorry you are not around to join us! And I agree, FB has taken over! :(
Take care and find me on FB!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Hi Lexxi!!! Nice to see you on here!
Hope all is well!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
We're back! Mark your calendars for May 7th!!! Exact time and location TBD and will post here and on Facebook ASAP!
Looking forward to resuming normal exchanges!!!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Thanks Lexxi, you stay safe too!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Due to the ongoing pandemic, there will not be a Fall Exchange this year.
Hang onto those bags of clothes and we'll hope that next May can happen!!!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Due to the extension of group bans, this event has been cancelled.
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984
Due to COVID-19, this event has been suspended depending on the outcome of the pandemic in the next month. I will post if the event is able to proceed 1 week prior.
Stay safe!
~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984