On Sunday May 3 2009 starting at 4:00 pm, Toronto Aikikai will be having a BBQ to commemorate the first anniversary of Ahmed's passing.

The BBQ will be pot-luck and will take place at Ahmed's tree, located at the Budapest Park on Lakeshore Boulevard and Parkside Drive, near the swimming pool.

A picnic area has been reserved and we will have two propane BBQs for our use. Plates, cups, cutlery, tables, and table cloths have already been taken care of, although we can always use some extra lawn chairs.

There is also a park right beside the area in case you want to bring your kids. If the weather is nice we may be able to see a beautiful sunset! If it rains we will reschedule.

To make sure we have a diverse menu there is a list posted on the dojo bulletin board where you can write what you will be bringing. If you can't make it to the dojo but will attend the BBQ, please let Yelitza (yelitza_cuevas[at]hotmail.com) and/or Brian (cdtobin[at]rogers.com) know what you will be bringing and they will post it on the list.

Directions to Budapest Park:
From the dojo, drive south down Roncesvalles and turn right at The Queensway to Colborne Lodge Rd, or drive south down Parkside Drive and turn right onto Lakeshore Blvd to Colborne Lodge Rd. Drive south on Colborne Lodge Rd and turn Left at Lakeshore Blvd, heading east. The Park is on the right.

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Thanks and hope to see you there.

R. Zimmermann Shihan
Chief Instructor
Toronto Aikikai