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The skating lessons for the blind in North York took form of a Christmas party yesterday at Victoria Village Arena, and Santa Claus (Jim Fraser) playe(...)
The skating lessons for the blind in North York took form of a Christmas party yesterday at Victoria Village Arena, and Santa Claus (Jim Fraser) playe(...)

The skating lessons for the blind in North York took form of a Christmas party yesterday at Victoria Village Arena, and Santa Claus (Jim Fraser) playe(...)

Date12/18/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The skating lessons for the blind in North York took form of a Christmas party yesterday at Victoria Village Arena; and Santa Claus (Jim Fraser) played shinny with 5-year-old George Huard. George has just hit a slap shot that almost broke his hockey stick. Andra Kelly; wife of Leaf coach Red Kelly; teaches the classes under the auspices of the borough parks and recreation department.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020788F
Image shows the blind skaters program run by North York's parks and recreation department. Here ...
In its second year, the blind skaters program run by North York's parks and recreation department is brainchild of Andra Kelly, wife of Toronto Maple Leafs coach Red Kelly, and Nancy Cameron of department. Here, Mrs. Kelly assists Dennis Donnelly at Victoria Village Arena. There are 10 people in program, ranging in age from 7 to 62, and they come from all parts of Metro. They need more volunteers.
11/11/1976
Image shows a 10-year-old Andrea Essig gets special coaching from Andra Kelly at the Victoria V ...
Careful coaching: 10-year-old Andrea Essig gets special coaching from Andra Kelly at the Victoria Village Arena. Andrea was one of 30 blind children on hand at the arena yesterday learning how to skate.
2/7/1980
. . . and adults, North York Mayor Mel Lastman played Santa for yesterday's children's party and had some help from his wife, Marilyn, who looked more like a Christmas tree than Mrs. Claus.
. . . and adults, North York Mayor Mel Lastman played Santa for yesterday's children's party and had some help from his wife, Marilyn, who looked more like a Christmas tree than Mrs. Claus.
12/17/1977
Blood is a Christmas Gift, Santa Claus gave blood at a Red Cross clinic yesterday at the Bramalea City Centre-and also joined Brampton Mayor Jim Archd(...)
Blood is a Christmas Gift, Santa Claus gave blood at a Red Cross clinic yesterday at the Bramalea City Centre-and also joined Brampton Mayor Jim Archd(...)
12/18/1975
Just cut the small talk: 17-month-old Naomi Greeman is less than delighted to meet Santa Claus yesterday at a free Christmas party for 600 hosted by caterer Joe Garisto
Just cut the small talk: 17-month-old Naomi Greeman is less than delighted to meet Santa Claus yesterday at a free Christmas party for 600 hosted by caterer Joe Garisto
12/17/1989
Lieut.-Gov. Earl Rowe played Santa Claus yesterday when he and Mrs. Rowe entertained at a Christmas party for aides-de-camp and their wives. At the le(...)
Lieut.-Gov. Earl Rowe played Santa Claus yesterday when he and Mrs. Rowe entertained at a Christmas party for aides-de-camp and their wives. At the le(...)
12/17/1963
Madelaine Tube and her blind brother : a Christmas story for young people
Madelaine Tube and her blind brother : a Christmas story for young people
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Lloyd Fraser at his carpentry work, The blind man won a city award for excellent woodwork
Lloyd Fraser at his carpentry work, The blind man won a city award for excellent woodwork
11/15/1972
Vindicated: A former restaurant owner was fined $100 yesterday for refusing entry last August to Susan McKinaly of North York, who is blind, seen here in 1980 photo, and guide dog Pepper
Vindicated: A former restaurant owner was fined $100 yesterday for refusing entry last August to Susan McKinaly of North York, who is blind, seen here in 1980 photo, and guide dog Pepper
9/18/1980
An advance taste of sailing lessons is enjoyed by this group of boys and girls from North York's Fenside Arena branch of the parks and recreation summ(...)
An advance taste of sailing lessons is enjoyed by this group of boys and girls from North York's Fenside Arena branch of the parks and recreation summ(...)
7/15/1971
Skating teacher Andra Kelly helps keep a 'first time' student on her, The young skater is among 16 partially blind children whose winter will be more than just a whit [Incomplete]
Skating teacher Andra Kelly helps keep a 'first time' student on her, The young skater is among 16 partially blind children whose winter will be more than just a whit [Incomplete]
11/9/1966
Teacher hazel Eastwood gives a speech lesson to Christine Valecourt, 6, who is both blind and deaf
Teacher hazel Eastwood gives a speech lesson to Christine Valecourt, 6, who is both blind and deaf
6/21/1973