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About The World of Commodore

The Toronto PET User's Group (TPUG) is celebrating its 26th Anniversary and is pleased to announce The World of Commodore! The 2005 Expo will feature...

Information about all makes of Commodore computers will be available. Events will focus on the Commodore 64/128. Guest Speakers, Commodore personalities past and present. Demonstrations of novel hardware and software projects using Commodore equipment. Hardware/software vendors showcasing the latest hardware and software available for Commodore computers, as well as classic accessories, applications and games! Screenings of Commodore related videos including Bits & Bytes and Dave Haynie's film, The Deathbed Vigil. A weekend of discussions and fun with the Commodore user community. Raffle Prizes:  A Commodore LCD watch, a vintage Commodore calculator, a 64DTV, a Commodore 1581 3.5" disk drive, an Amiga 500 and more! The very popular freebie table! Please feel free to drop off any items you no longer want and help yourself to some goodies. You never know what you'll find! Everyone should plan to attend for all of Saturday. There will be a welcoming event on Friday evening from 7pm until 10pm and discussions and socializing on Sunday so please, feel free to make a weekend of it. NEW! Admission to the World of Commodore is $15 per family and admission is free for anyone joining or renewing their membership in TPUG (free admission will be extended to anyone that joined or rewnewed their membership within the last 60 days). Vendor tables (8' x 3') are $15 and individual tables (3' x 2.5') are $5 (for those who wish to sell personal items at the show). All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars.

Guest Speakers

TPUG is pleased to welcome the following special guest speaker: Jim Butterfield

Demonstrations

TPUG is pleased to welcome the following special guest demonstrators: Rob Adlers - Making music with the Prophet64. Leif Bloomquist - Getting on the Internet with your Commodore 64 and Audio CD Player for the IDE64. Burt Bochenek - OS4 and Amiga One. Golan Klinger - Emulating Commodore computers and CML (Commodore Markup Language) a method for the Commodore 64 and 128 to surf the web using its own special web browser. Greg Nacu - WINGS Operating System. Peter Schepers - 64Copy.

Vendors

Centsible Software Centsible Software specializes in Commodore 64/128 and Amiga Software and Hardware and is offering presale specials via their website. Derek Dresser Commodore 64, VIC-20 and Amiga Software, 128D replacement motherboards and more. JP PBM  Products by Mail Super Snapshot cartridges, New Epyx Joysticks, 1581 Drive Kits, Commodore 64 and Amiga Software and so much more. Modernity Group IDE64 Controller and Accessories. Nishtek Nishtek offers a wide variety of Commodore 8 bit, Amiga and PC products. See the website for more information. Randomize, Inc. Commodore 64 and Amiga Software. Toronto PET User's Group Hardware, Software and Accessories for the Commodore 64 and Amiga, Library Disks, TPUG Memberships.

Location

The World of Commodore Expo 2005 will be held at the Alderwood United Church located at 44 Delma Drive (click for map) which is south of Sherway Gardens and west of Browns Line. Exit the QEW or southbound 427 to Evans Avenue, turn south at the lights onto Gair Drive and follow Gair to Delma Drive. The church is a twenty minute drive (approximately) from Pearson International Airport or downtown Toronto. The World of Commodore is also easily accessible by public transit. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) offers rapid and reliable service for $2.50 per trip. Take the '123 Shorncliffe South' bus which departs the Kipling subway station every twenty minutes (check the TTC's schedule for up-to-date information) and can drop you off on Evans at Gair. The trip takes between ten and fifteen minutes and the driver will announce the stop upon request. From there it is a five to ten minute walk to the Alderwood United Church.

Accomodations

TPUG has made arrangements with the Motel 27 (click for map) for our out of town guests. They offer a variety of amenities such as free high-speed Internet access, free local calls and complimentary tea & coffee. The Motel 27 is a two minute drive/five to ten minute walk from the Alderwood United Church. Motel 27 also offers an airport shuttle service for guests that require it. The cost is $6 per person (one way). Let the motel know that you require transportation from Pearson Internation Airport when you make your reservation or call them the day before you arrive to ensure they are ready for your arrival.

Address:	Motel 27 650 Evans Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8W 2W6
Phone:	416-255-5500
Fax:	416-255-3481
Website:	www.motel27.ca
Email:	info@motel27.ca
Room Info:	Rooms are available for $79 Canadian per night (+12% tax) with occupancy of 1-4 people per room.
Specify:	1. Group name TPUG or Toronto PET User's Group 2. Number of people in the room (Max. 4) 3. Smoking or Non-smoking

Attractions

There are a variety of attractions and restaurants near to the World of Commodore that may be of interest to you. Sherway Gardens is a shopping mall offering hundreds of retail stores, many restaurants and a beautiful food court. Cineplex Odeon Queensway (located at 1025 The Queensway) is an 18 screen multiplex showing a variety of popular films (see their website for a schedule of current screenings and prices). Restaurants: Canyon Creek Steakhouse (located at 1900 The Queensway, 416-621-6255) East Side Mario's (located at 199 North Queen Street, 416-621-4555) Kelsey's (located at 1011 The Queensway, 416-646-1856) Milestone's (located at 1001 The Queensway, 416-255-2440) Montana's Cookhouse (located at 1007 The Queensway, 416-646-1852) Red Lobster (located at 1790 The Queensway, 416-620-9990) St. Hubert BBQ (located at 1633, The Queensway, 416-251-4100) Swiss Chalet (located at 1255 The Queensway, 416-251-4100) There are also a variety of fast food outlets nearby including Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonalds, Pizza Pizza, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's and many more. Please ask at the World of Commodore registration desk if you require directions. For a more comprehensive list of Toronto's attractions see this website and if you're interested in learning more about our beautiful city, see our entry in the WikipediA.

About TPUG

TPUG is the best and second oldest Commodore computer club, founded in 1979! TPUG supports nearly all Commodore computers, including the PET, SuperPET, CBM, B128/256/1024, VIC-20, C64, C128, Plus/4, C16, C65 and Amiga, and including the COMAL, CP/M and GEOS environments. TPUG is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. TPUG is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with members across Canada and in other countries.

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