Connecting the Community

Vanessa Ley and Carmen James, two board members with the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame,  share their thoughts as to the importance of preserving the history of sports that has happened in Richmond Hill. There have been many great athletes in Richmond Hill.    Check it out! Sports Hall of Fame - City of Richmond Hill

Rita Arendz has a lot to say about brass bands. Their coming concert, "Voice of the Horn" sounds spectacular.  April 6th, 7:30 pm, at St. Mary's Anglican Church (Richmond Hill) UCB presents TENOR HORN SHEONA WHITE in VOICE OF THE HORN Tickets, Sat, 6 Apr 2024 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

Listen to hear Valentyna Burbelo, Shamima Mili and Helen Samimy talk about some of the amazing work they do with the newcomers to our community, at CCSYR. https://ccsyr.org/   Learn what social prescribing is. And some challenges with integration. 

Lots is happening International Women's Day - City of Richmond Hill March 4 to 8 Review and sign up. Learn and be inspired. If you'd like to get in touch with Priti here is her email priti.ruparel@richmondhill.ca

Please check out the web site Eleanor Silverberg, Coping Strategist | family caregivers | Ontario, Canada You'll find her books there. Here's the link to her March 1st, 2024 12 pm webinar Does Guilt Weigh You Down? (eleanorsilverberg.com)

Listen to hear about the Ahmadiyya faith and community and this women's only event Sunday Feb. 25th, 2024, 2:30 to 5.    Click HERE to register.

Stephie Reimer describes this unique exhibit that is on at the Central Library until Jan. 31st.  It's part of DesignTO .  She contrasts her life in small town Mexico to living in Toronto.  This YouTube is of the original exhibit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHXDusqqYdg   Stephie can be reached at stephie.reimer.r@gmail.com

Check out Chorus York  Chorus York | Lifting your spirit through song Read Jennifer's impressive bio!! Purchase tickets!! Consider joining Chorus York!!

The book is Insights For Everyday Mindfulness Please see Nicolle's web site Mindfulness for Professionals | Lotus Law (lotus-law.com)   She has a book signing on Saturday Jan. 20th, 1 to 4 Book Signing - Insights For Everyday Mindfulness, by Nicolle Kopping-Pavars | OnRichmondHill

Lot's of fun to have and memories to make! Check it out   Richmond Hill Winter Carnival  Saturday Feb. 3 & Sunday Feb. 4, 2024 Remember to buy a button!!

Ehiko Odeh and Firi Fombo talk about their exhibit at the Central Library, on until February 24th.  It's an exploration of "layered harm" of black hair care. Here's an article, with some photos Hair Today. Gone Tomorrow ~ an exhibit at the Central Library | OnRichmondHill Please explore these links: https://designto.org/event/golden-beauty-supply/   https://www.rhpl.ca/whats-on/calendar-of-events/...

Christos is an artist and a curator and a nature lover, particularly of that here in and around Richmond Hill.  He hopes this art will instill in us a strong desire to appreciate and protect the Greenbelt. Exhibit on from Tuesday, January 16, 2024 to Sunday, January 21, 2024, 10:00am to 6:00pm at the Boynton House Opening reception - Wednesday, January 17, 2024- 5 to 8 pm.  Artists in attendance....

Those interested to learn more can simply do a Google search for "Russ Horner Mascot" or "Russ Horner Character". Russ's more complete character history  will be available later this year at www. TheGreatCharacterCompany.com."

Elvan and Hengameh talk about some of the great work that is done to support the newcomers, including a successful new newcomers autism project.    Counselling Services - Catholic Community Services of York Region (ccsyr.org)   Newcomers Autism Project - Catholic Community Services of York Region (ccsyr.org)

SHOW POSTPONED TO MARCH 3RD, 2024, 3 PM Tom is a great storyteller.  He wants to demystify classical music.  You may be wishing to go to Lubeck, Germany to see the setting for this performance, Thursday, Jan 18th, RHCPA, Plaza Suite, 7:30 pm. Find out more, including a link to purchase tickets, on Tom Allen's web site Performances | Tom Allen (tomtomallen.com) Tom Allen | STORYTELLER, CONCERT HOST...

This podcast was in in depth conversation with David about how things are decided regarding the budget. A lot of people are really working hard If you want to read the budget details here's the press release -  Richmond Hill Council Approves 2023 Operating Budget - City of Richmond Hill

Shai Mandel has successfully blended her passions of teaching and cooking.  Rooks to Cooks offer virtual and in person programs including summer camps in Richmond Hill.   Check out all the options at Rooks to Cooks

Lots going on at Light on the Hill Church   Dec. 16th, 2023 there is a Family Christmas program open to the community as part of their Rise n Shine program for young children. Check out their Facebook page (20+) Facebook . This 175 year old church has many programs and indoor and outdoor spaces.  Music is important to them. They have borrowed from England the term "Messy Church".  Henri Nouwen is...

Rehana tells us her story of addressing the local needs of those who find themselves homeless and how the Coldest Night of the Year has been a great fundraiser. Here's where you can participate in  the Coldest Night of the Year event Richmond Hill (Blue Door) - Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org) And check out what is happening at  Blue Door - Giving Hope a Home

Robert enthusiastically talks about the history and the congregation of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church and also its role in being part of the community. He encourages everyone to come and visit, including at Christmas.

Krista is the pastor with the Salvation Army Church in Richmond Hill and loves what she does - which is a lot and varied.  The church's long time motto of providing soup, soap and salvation continues today.  The Salvation Army in Canada She hopes many people will volunteer and "man" a kettle or bubble and drop off holiday gifts before Dec. 12th. Click HERE . Once in the system, volunteers can view...

CCSYR offers lots of support for newcomers Home - Catholic Community Services of York Region (ccsyr.org)

Russ Horner loves his business of taking the slides, photos, family video, documents, postcards, awards..... and making them into something shareable. He finds everyone's stories remarkable and different.    www.descriptivescanning.ca  

The Merry Marketplace happens for 5 consecutive Saturdays, 4 to 9 pm, starting November 18th at Richmond Green.  Fun for all.  See Santa, take some photos, enjoy the music and maybe a glass of mead.  Merry Marketplace - City of Richmond Hill

Tashia Edwards and Adelina Bridi are with CCSYR, the lead organization at the Richmond Hill Welcome Centre.  Real support is given to those new to Canada, regardless of their background.  Home - Catholic Community Services of York Region (ccsyr.org) Richmond Hill Welcome Centre - Welcome Centre