The club was founded in 1963 and has been an active and vibrant club for over 4 decades.
What we offer:
* monthly meetings covering a variety of topics including: Geology , Mineralogy, Paleontology , Lapidary Arts, and Jewellery makin
* a newsleter “STRATA DATA” ,published 10 times per yea
* hands- on workshops
*social events such as the annual Banquet held in November
*a super club GEM SHOW ,the 2nd weekend following Labour Day in September
* silent auction at each meeting
*friendship with other clubs
* club Field trips and with the CCFMS
* an extensive library collection of topical books and some vidoes are available
for loan to members one month at a time
* live auction usually at the March meeting
* sale/swap and BBQ in June
MEETINGS: Held the 1st Wednesday from September to June at 8 pm. at Know United Church ,at Midland Ave & Sheppard in Scarborough. Presentations cover all aspects of the hobby and are given by knowledgable professionals as well as club members. The annual banquet is held on the regular meeting night in November at a local restaurant and a speaker follows the meal. Tickets can be purchased at the September and October meetings or at the club show in September.
Workshops : Wire working sessions are held monthly from October to April . Participants must belong to the club and preregister. Check the web site for information and updates about the project, leader , materials required and cost. Periodically stone cutting workshops are held for beginners and for experienced cutters. As well a Mineral Identification workshop may be sponsered by the club from time to time. Check the web site or come to a monthly meeting to find out more. Preregistration is required.
