By Sal Rocha, VP, Toronto East Goan Seniors Association

Source: http://www.goanvoice.ca/2008/issue20/peopleplacesthings.htm#ppt_1

The Meeting, held on Sunday September 7, 2008 was well attended in spite of the rain which may have stopped a few from coming. There were 150 registered for the presentation , 75 from St. Francis Xavier’s Senior club and 75 from T.E.G.S.A.

Over 150 attending - Toronto East Life Lease Housing project

The presentation was made by Darrel Carvalho who is heading the initiative, sponsored by the Goan Overseas Association in conjunction with the Goan Charitable Organization Darrel did an excellent job explaining the differences between the Life Lease project and a condominium with the tax savings advantages of the G.O.A charitable status. Other advantages included a whole floor designed for Senior’s amenities and will also include facilities for medical and religious services. Judging from the questions asked there appeared to be a lot of interest . What remains is to translate this momentum into action and get the project on the ground .

Other communities have achieved this result and include :
Yee Hong Terrace at 90&100 Scottfield Drive T.O.,
The Gallery at Bennett Village , Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown and
Shepherd Gardens at 115 Bonis Ave,Scarborough.

Note:
The presentation in the West GTA will take place Sunday, October 26,2008, from 3 to 6 pm: Sunday, September 7,2008, from 2 to 5 pm Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, See Announcements section for details.