Connecting the Community

Conversation with MP Majid Jowhari - going back and forth to Ottawa and engaging residents

To reach MP Jowhari:
Main office - Richmond Hill
100 Mural Street Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1J3
905-707-9701Majid.Jowhari@parl.gc.ca
 
Here is info on his Community Tables Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari's Richmond Hill Community Council Meetings | OnRichmondHill

Conversation with Susan Kagan - Mental Health First Aid

Susan can be reached at: kagan_51@hotmail.com 416-458-0326
Her next MHFA course is Dec 7 and 8, 2022  1:00PM - 4:30 PM
www.mhfa.ca

Conversation with Tuba Koktay & Ian Shelton - David Dunlap Observatory

To find more about the DDO and how to visit please visit Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory - City of Richmond Hill

Conversation with Katie Argyle - Hill Potters Guild

Hill Potters Instagram:@hillpotters
https://instagram.com/hillpotters?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Sale Info and Email Sign Up:https://hill-potters-guild-sale.square.site/Guild Members' work:http://www.hillpotters.ca/members.htmlKatie Argyle Links:https://linktr.ee/KatieArgyle

Conversation with Richmond Hill Mayor David West - transitioning to a new term of council

David can be reached at 905-771-8800, ext. 2480 officemayor@richmondhill.ca 
Visit David West's web site to sign up for his newsletter Mayor David West – Richmond Hill (davidwest-richmondhill.ca)

Conversation with Sherry Bennett about Medical Cannabis

"Let's Talk Cannabis with Doctors" can be found here https://podcasts.ltcedu.ca/
Sherry's online cannabis education courses https://ltcedu.ca/

Conversation with Sheila Hamilton - Spinners & Weavers

Their upcoming show is November 5 & 6. Burr House Spinners and Weavers Holiday Sale | OnRichmondHill
Here is their web site www.burrhousefiberarts.com
If you have questions, please email admin@burrhousefiberarts.com
Consider liking them on Facebook.  There are lots of updates for this upcoming show. http://facebook.come/burrhousefiberarts.com 
 
Sheila mentioned “Sprang”. She took a class from Carol James after she did a presentation for the Guild. She teaches Fingerweaving as well https://www.spranglady.com

Talking with Trudy Maresch - Opportunities for Local Artists

Artist Co-op Gallery runs Wednesdays-Sundays 11am-6pm until December 30, at the Boynton House (Richmond Green - 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill
(20+) Artists' Co•op Richmond Hill | Facebook

Conversation with Kim Fluxgold and Kathleen Mochnacki - Importance of Family for those with mental health diagnosis

Marj has a conversation with Kim Fluxgold and Kathleen Mochnacki. They both have mental health stories.  Kim struggles with depression.  Kathleen struggles with advocating for her son who has severe mental health issues.
Kim Fluxgold
Her book is called Where Did Mommy's Smile Go?
Her blog is at youareenough712.wordpress.com
People can also visit @agentlereminderproject on Instagram for her other initiatives in support of Youth Mental Health. 
Kathleen MochnackiResources for families supporting a family member with a psychotic illness
Videos from the Robert Veltheer Series on Mental iIllness can be viewed on Home on the Hill Supportive Housing - YouTube
Sharing Information with Families that Carry the Burden of Care for Relatives with Severe Mental Illness R. O’Reilly MB FRC  JEMH_Open-Volume_Frontline_Perspectives_Sharing_Information-November20-2015.indd
Anosognosia Training can be accessed:  Henry Amador Center (hacenter.org)

Compassionate York Region - conversation with Sara Jamil

Marj has a conversation with Sara Jamil, a friend and founder of Compassionate York Region Compassionateyorkregion.ca,Marj and Sara share how their organization's foundation is the Charter for Compassion Charter for Compassion