Connecting the Community

Empowering against gender based violence, particularly amongst new immigrants.

Magda Diaz is working with CCSYR to really make a difference in the lives of new immigrant women.  And all women will be empowered by attending this event she is organizing. 
Check it out Her 2024 
Magda can be reached at mdiaz@ccsyr.org

Understanding music, particularly of the 60s and 70s. Insights from musicologist Dr. Mike Daley.

Mike Daley really knows this music. ....and he's doing a performance/lecture September 29th, 2024 and Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, featuring the music of Burt Bacharach. Enrichment and entertainment.
Get tickets here:
Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Burt Bacharach Story Tickets, Sun, 29 Sep 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
Check out all that Mike has to offer Mike Daley (mikedaleymusic.com)
 

Local author Yvonne Blackwood talks about her new spy thriller novel, The Ambition

Reading the book, you can tell that Yvonne lives in York Region and was a banker. 
Although she has written many books this is her first adult novel. 
Her trailer describes it as  "An entertaining, sexy, cat and mouse thriller set in Toronto’s growing cosmopolitan city’s building industry scene, exuding in delightful prose, banking problems where affluence, and small business intersect.” Click HERE to watch
Here is the link to the GoodReads giveaway Book giveaway for The Ambition by Yvonne Blackwood Aug 20-Sep 18, 2024 (goodreads.com)
You can order it on Amazon Amazon.ca : yvonne blackwood
Currently, Indigo has the e-book only The Ambition book by yvonne blackwood, (Kobo eBook) | Indigo
Here is her website
Yvonne Blackwood – AUTHOR

Nature gives us good ink. Greg Chiykowski tells us about collecting natural materials and more..

Greg Chiykowski is a Richmond Hill resident, retired accountant, artist and a passionate maker of natural inks. 
To sign up for the October 8th (7 to 9 pm)  presentation email to rhgaexec@gmail.com.
To register for the Oct 20th  workshop (cost is $50 per person) email Greg g.chiykowski@gmail.com. 
Greg's website, with an ink making project page,  is artbygreg.com or artbygreg.weebly.com

Right in our own backyards. We need trees.

Janet McKay, ED of LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) encourages us to plant native trees. 
This can be in your own back yard, your condo complex or your business. 
We are better off in so many ways when there is tree equity!
Check them out   www.yourleaf.org 
Sign up for their newsletter LEAF Newsletter Sign-Up | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (yourleaf.org)
For those in Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Homeowners | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (yourleaf.org)
Would you want to be involved in tree planting events Events | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (yourleaf.org) 

Do you like books? Marj talks about collecting thousands of books

Do you like to read a real book? Do your books have a special place in your heart?
Consider getting books for the children in your life.This is more than a book sale.  Refreshments served!
The "Are you going to BE {Book Event}?" is Friday September 13, 1 to 7 and Saturday September 14th, 10 to 4 at the Richmond Hill United Church 10201 Yonge Street

Lanterns, mooncakes....Daisy Wai tells us about the traditions of the Moon Festival

September 17th is the date of the next full moon and the 2024 Moon Festival celebrated here in Richmond Hill.

Insights shared about the Terry Fox legacy, with soon to be released book

Barbara Adhiya, editor/author, Sanjay Burman of Burman Books and Richmond Hill resident and contributor to the book, Glemena Bettencourt,  of Hope By Terry Fox share insights into the make of this book.
This account of Terry Fox, with sharing the stories and images from 50+ people, will inspire you.
There is a Richmond Hill book launch Sept. 4th - Celebrating the release of the new Terry Fox Book at the Terry Fox memorial 
 
And please come to the Terry Fox Run on September 15th Richmond Hill - Oak Ridges Terry Fox Run | Terry Fox Run
 
If you'd like to help at the September 15th run please contact Glemena at glemena10@gmail.com

Hear about the upcoming season of community theatre at the Curtain Club

Current Curtain Club president Wayne Milliner tells us about the Curtain Club's upcoming season.  He talks about the shows and what is involved in presenting the season.
Find out more and order your tickets at - www.thecurtainclub.org

Insights in providing good care for those with severe mental illness

Kathleen Mochnacki is very knowledgeable about the shortfalls of care for those with severe mental illness.  There needs to be family involvement and real supportive housing.   Listen to learn more.Kathleen can be reached at kathleen.mochnacki@gmail.com
Here is the new group she is a part of Family Alliance on Severe Mental Illnesses
The book she recommended is "I am not sick and I do not need help"  by Dr. Xavier Amador
 
And here is the Wikipedia link to  Anosognosia - Wikipedia