Category: Common Space

Woodsworth members, here’s how to make a reservation for the penthouse room using the Calendly website.

Rooftop Patio

The rooftop patio cannot be reserved. It is a common area for all Co-op members and is not available for private bookings, either during events or at any other time.

Penthouse Room Drop-In Use

The Penthouse Room may be used casually as a drop-in space without making a reservation.

Management’s Role

Management is responsible for administering reservations. Please follow up directly with Management regarding booking requests and requirements.

Reservations may be made online, by email, by telephone, or in person. However, for private events, the required damage deposit and signed Reservation Form must be received before the reservation can be confirmed.

Online Reservations

To reserve the Penthouse Room online:

1. Find your preferred date on the calendar. If the date appears in blue font, it is available.
2. Select a start time. The default reservation length is five hours.
3. Click “Next.”
4. Enter your name, email address, and relevant information about your event. In the third comment box, please also include:
   • The hours of your event
   • The total number of expected guests
   • A telephone number where Management can contact you
5. Click “Schedule Event.”

For Co-op events, this completes the reservation process. No fee or damage deposit is required.

For more information about booking rules and applicable fees, please refer to Woodsworth’s Penthouse Use Policy:
https://www.woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/by-laws/penthouse-use-policy/

Types of Penthouse Room Use

The Penthouse Room as a Community Resource

The Co-op encourages use of the Penthouse Room as a valuable community resource. Member initiatives and community-building activities are welcome.

Co-op Events

Events organized by the Co-op have priority over all other bookings and may be reserved up to one year in advance.

Examples include:

• Social Committee events
• Committee meetings
• Board of Directors events

Member-Sponsored Events

These events may be open to members, guests, and the general public. Please confirm any applicable requirements with Management or the policy.

Member Private Events

A Member Private Event is organized by one or more members and attended only by invited family, friends, and guests known to the member.

Examples include:

• Wedding receptions
• Anniversary parties
• Birthday celebrations

The Penthouse Room may only be booked by a member for their own personal event. The booking member must act as host and remain in attendance throughout the event. Guests should normally be individuals personally invited by the member.

No rental fee is charged. However, a damage deposit, as specified in the Member Schedule of Fees, is required for Member Private Events. A Reservation Form and Booking Agreement must also be completed.

Please refer to the Penthouse Use Policy for additional details.

Co-operative’s Liability

Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Inc. assumes no liability for any injury to person or damage to personal property which may occur in the course of member sponsored/private events in the Penthouse Room. Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Inc. abides by all federal, provincial and municipal laws, including the Fire Code, which assesses the maximum number of people allowed to use the Penthouse Room, currently 88 people.  Penthouse policy #6.

Alcoholic beverages

See the policy, #5