Connecting the Community

Krista Andrews talks about the Kettle Campaign and other good work of the local Salvation Army

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 CanadaShe 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 locations, schedules and begin committing their time this Christmas.
For more information, please contact Kettle Coordinators Elli Bagheri or Courtney Drew by emailing christmaskettle.salvationarmy@gmail.com or calling or texting 416-970-4768
And shop at the Salvation Army Thrift Store Shop Thrift & Donate Secondhand Goods | Your Local Thrift Store

Talking about newcomer mental health with Michelle and Stephanie from CCSYR

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

Russ Horner talks about creating shareable memories -scanning photos, films, documents......

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 

Dan DiRuscio talks about the fun to be had at the Merry Marketplace

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 and Adelina talk about how CCSYR help newcomers

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

Susan Dobson, of the Krasman Centre, talks about peer to peer support to address mental health challenges

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 Peters, music director at the Richmond Hill United Church talks about his lifetime love of music

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.  

Richmond Hill musician Katie Dauson talks about making music, which she’ll perform at RHCPA Nov. 18th

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

Hugh Adams talks about Vision Care being a priority for Lions Clubs, including the Richvale Lions

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 thousands of used prescription glasses.
Richvale Lions is actively looking for more members and for people to go in to schools to assess JK students' vision.A part of the logo for the Richvale Lions Club is the nearby David Dunlap Observatory.  Marj sees it as a gigantic powerful pair of glasses!
 
Hugh can be reached at deposit1940@gmail.com

Mike Perrella talks about making wine and connections at his Vin Bon store.

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