Connecting the Community

Susan Dobson is the Executive Director of the Krasman Centre.   She has had lived experience and is very qualified to offer peer to peer support.  She shares her dad's story of overcoming the challenges of mental health to live a fulsome life.    Here is the report she mentions WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

Barry has lots to say about music, particularly at the Richmond Hill United Church.  There is an amazing church organ that turns 100 next year and it has over 2000 pipes.  Barry talks about how music can create at thin space - a Sacred moment spurred on by spiritual practice or a deep conversation that pierces the soul. On December 10th, 2023 - 7 pm, there is a Carols by Candlelight concert.  

Check out Katie's music at Katie Dauson - Musician, Original Music Here's a link for getting tickets for the November 18th, 2023 show Shows | Katie Dauson

This is Hugh Adams's second Connecting the Community Podcast. He first gave us an overview of how the Lion's Club got started in Richvale (a part of Richmond Hill) and what life was like then. Richvale Lions Club with Hugh Adams | Connecting the Community (podbean.com) In this podcast Hugh talks about one of the global causes of Lions International, Vision. Hugh has collected thousands and thousan...

Mike Perrella has owned Vin Bon Richmond Hill for a little over a year.  He has always loved making wine.  And he is proud of what he makes. Good wine at a lower price, with fewer sulphites and it is certified vegan. Mike invites you to drop by VinBon Richmond Hill - Vin Bon   richmondhill@vinbon.ca  

University student, Cole Rutman really wanted to help out those who flew the war in Ukraine and came here, by telling their stories.  It wasn't easy but he got lots of help.  To get more of a glimpse of what Cole is up to check out these links https://filmfreeway.com/ColeRutman (37) Cole Rutman | LinkedIn   Check out all of the amazing work that CCSYR is doing to help newcomers to Canada. Home - C...

Check out the York Region Food Network's website yrfn.ca   The Good Food Box is front and centre of their home page.    Follow them on Facebook (20+) Facebook   Click HERE to read the current York Region Food Charter   Marissa can be contacted at marissaw@yrfn.ca   Here's the Wikipedia definition of gleaning Gleaning - Wikipedia

Ria welcomes you to her beautifully furnished Red House Dental VIVOS Integrated | Dental service | Red House Dental | Ontario

Kathleen has a monthly newsletter.  Please email her at kathleen.mochnacki@gmail.com to receive this. And the word that means that you are unaware of your underlying condition is Anosognosia

A fun conversation with Jeff Scott about his Elton John performances and living in Richmond Hill. Lots of positive comments about RHCPA.   Purchase tickets to the Oct. 7th performance at RHCPA here EPIC ELTON "An Evening of All His Hits" (rhcentre.ca)   For more information about booking Jeff to come into your living room, or wherever,  please Nick Pattison 647 884 3489 Keanentertainment.inc@gmail...

Well before the next municipal election (2026) the council and staff are looking at amendments.  There should be fewer signs. And Scott has asked to allow realtors to have more open house signs, with restrictions.  Here is the link to the motion to amend the Real Estate signs ( see item 15.1.8 ) Here is the link to the amendments made to the Election Sign Bylaw. Amendment item number 7.14.7 speaks...

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Art Walk - Sept. 23rd, 2023 10 to 4 pm Art and Studio Tour - City of Richmond Hill

Here is the link to the Richmond Hill Computer Technology Volunteers (RHCTV)  https://sites.google.com/view/rhctv55/    And they are on  (20+) Facebook Here's the link for the City of Richmond Hill "55+" membership - Adults 55+ Programs - City of Richmond Hill

Click HERE to order your copy of We All Have a Story: High Notes Avante Special Edition of Bach, Beethoven and the Boys.   Check out this website for all of David's books David W. Barber - Indent Publishing   Here is the link to the free music lessons that Ingrid spoke about Free Music Lessons For Mental Health 🌟 High Notes Avante

The Curtain Club Theatre – in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Mary, Tracy and Marj talk about their love of real books and the upcoming Book Event - Sept 15th & 16th, 2023 at the Richmond Hill United Church. There's also CDs and DVDs.  Thousands of them!! Are you going to BE {BE}?

Here is an opportunity to make a life-changing difference in the journey of a true Canadian hero.  Fundraiser by Jim Avrams : A True Canadian Hero: Needs a New Artificial Leg (gofundme.com) Check out the Legion on their Facebook account (20+) Facebook Contact Russ Horner about this event at   24karaokePaulRosen@gmail.com   Here's a link to Paul's book Never Give Up: The Meaning of My Life - The Pa...

Peter DeVita can be contacted at peterdev@devita.com   Here is the link to the petition that Peter is urging you to sign https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details? Petition=e-4500

Check it out!!!  Home | Richmond Hill Rotary Craft Beer Festival (rotarybeertasting.com)

Peter Dennis is writing a new book The Channeling Connection: The process, the beings and the messages. Check out his web site to find out more, including how to contact him and order a book -  Channeling Facilitation and Meditation in Richmond Hill, Ontario (peterhdennis.com)

Check out the Heritage Centre Richmond Hill Heritage Centre - City of Richmond Hill  

Check out An Immigrant Story   Here is the Richmond Hill Central Library's information New Art Exhibit at Central Branch | Richmond Hill Public Library (rhpl.ca)   Note the Central Library's hours Central Branch | Richmond Hill Public Library (rhpl.ca)

Tanaz Pardiwala is the manager of COSTI's Ukrainian Host Program. COSTI: Announcement Details   She can be contacted at Tanaz. Pardiwala@costi.org   Jen van Ierssel is enjoying hosting a Ukrainian family in her basement apartment

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