Connecting the Community

Shazer Ahmed talks about the Ahmadiyya Women's event "Voices for Peace"

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 talks about the Braver Than Loneliness exhibit at the Central Library

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

Jennifer Lee is passionate about music and looks forward to Chorus York's Romantic Melodies on Feb.9th

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

Nicolle Kopping-Pavars talks about mindfulness for lawyers and the legal profession and her new book

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

Marney talks about this year's Richmond Hill Winter Carnival. We're excited!!

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!!

"Hair Today. Gone Tomorrow." An interesting art installation at the Central Library

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/virtual-artist-visit-ehiko-odeh
https://rhpl.ca/whats-on/calendar-of-events/collage-workshop-hair-today-gone-tomorrow
 
Please contact them at ibifiriwari@gmail.com and ehiko_odeh@icloud.com
 

Christos Damianos is very enthused about the upcoming art exhibit, ”Environments”

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 HouseOpening reception - Wednesday, January 17, 2024- 5 to 8 pm.  Artists in attendance.
Please see more details here 'Environments’ Art Exhibition at the Historic Boynton House | OnRichmondHill

Russ Horner has some great mascot tales. Mascots have a positive purpose ...except maybe cows!

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."

A comprehensive conversation with CCSYR staff about newcomers dealing with trauma and family members with Autism.

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)

Tom Allen talks about the show ”JS Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow” - there’s music, storytelling and history.

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, AUTHOR, MUSICIAN, BROADCASTER (tomtomallen.com)