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Connecting the Community

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Ep 99Michelle Zikovitz talks about the great artists at the Art Walk

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

Sep 13, 202319 min

Ep 98Juriji Nowickyj talks about teaching technology to older adults

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

Sep 10, 202330 min

Ep 97Ingrid & David talk about the High Notes Avante Special Edition of Bach, Beethoven and the Boys

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

Sep 7, 202319 min

Ep 96Wayne Milliner talks about what it takes to have the Curtain Club put on shows

The Curtain Club Theatre – in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Sep 2, 202323 min

Ep 95Mary, Tracy and Marj talk about the Are You Going to BE {Book Event}

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}?

Sep 1, 202323 min

Ep 94Fundraiser for Paul Rosen’s Artificial Leg, at the Legion

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 [email protected] Here's a link to Paul's book Never Give Up: The Meaning of My Life - The Paul Rosen Story: Rosen, Paul, Lajoie, Roger: 9781039124981: Books - Amazon.ca

Aug 25, 202327 min

Ep 93Peter DeVita talks about the need to license the cyber security industry.

Peter DeVita can be contacted at [email protected] Here is the link to the petition that Peter is urging you to sign https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4500

Aug 8, 202331 min

Ep 92Anders Lindfors talks about the Aug. 12th Beerfest

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

Aug 3, 202318 min

Ep 91Peter Dennis talks about channeling.

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)

Jul 26, 202324 min

Ep 90Maggie MacKenzie talks about the Heritage Centre

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

Jul 22, 202337 min

Ep 89Sholom Wargon shares his journey of creating the Immigrant Story

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)

Jul 7, 202325 min

Ep 88Tanaz & Jen talk about hosting Ukrainian newcomers

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

Jul 6, 202331 min

Ep 87Heidi Kreiner has a lot of advice about buying a new condo in Richmond Hill

Heidi would love to hear from you [email protected]

Jul 2, 202334 min

Ep 86Michele Watson talks about the integrated 211 system

Check out their web site Help Starts Here - 211.ca

Jul 1, 202337 min

Ep 85Mark McAlister talks about life at Hesperus Village, a unique older adult community

Check out their web site Hesperus Village - Home Here's a 2016 Toronto Star article interviewing Mark about Hesperus 2016 HESPERUS interview - Google Docs

Jun 17, 202330 min

Ep 84Oak Ridges resident, Yvonne Blackwood, talks about her book ”College Life of a Retired Senior”

Check out Yvonne's other books at www.yvonneblackwood.com Keep in touch with her at her Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Yvonne.blackwood.92 Links to purchase "College Life of a Retired Senior" https://www.amazon.ca/College-Life-Retired-Senior-Perseverance/dp/1489746374 College Life of a Retired Senior: A Memoir of Perseverance, Faith, and Finding the Way, Book by Yvonne Blackwood (Paperback) | www.chapters.indigo.ca

Jun 9, 202323 min

Ep 83Yvonne Kelly talks about the challenges of the marginalized in our community, particularly in regards to housing

Jun 8, 202331 min

Ep 82Darren Solomon and Joshua Dyer tell us how the library can make us resilient. ”Yes, at the library.”

Check out all the things happening at the library at their new website and then venture in. There is so much!!! www.rhpl.ca

May 24, 202348 min

Ep 81Scott Thompson tells us what it’s like to be a Richmond Hill councillor. Any surprises?

Scott can be reached at [email protected]

May 24, 202326 min

Ep 80Gerard Sullivan talks about the Jefferson Salamander crossing the road

Here is some more info from Toronto Region Conservation Authority The Search for Salamanders - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) In case you didn't catch it the name of the cousin of the Jefferson Salamander is Ambystoma

May 2, 202325 min

Ep 79Eli Lukawitz talks about what has been and is planned for RHCPA - a place to harness our creativity

Great conversation with Eli Lukawitz, the theatre manager of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. www.rhcentre.ca Order your tickets or book the facility!

Apr 27, 202333 min

Ep 78Debbie Dew talks about the great things happening at L’Arche Daybreak, including the Walk with Hope

Have you visited L'Arche Daybreak? L’Arche Daybreak – Home - L’Arche Daybreak (larchedaybreak.com) Take a peak at Debbie's Craft Studio The Craft Studio - L’Arche Daybreak (larchedaybreak.com) And come out for the May 13th Walk with Hope Walk WITH Hope 2023 - L’Arche Daybreak (larchedaybreak.com)

Apr 26, 202315 min

Ep 77Mary Kot and Tracy Wixon talk with Marj about the Understand Women Life Freedom, an event that really is connecting the community

We hope to see you April 29th, 2:30 pm. Richmond Hill United Church Click HERE for more information and to purchase a ticket

Apr 21, 202318 min

Ep 76Priya Unnikrishnan talks about Liveable Richmond Hill and warns us not to be apathetic

Please visit Coalition for a Liveable Richmond Hill

Apr 17, 202322 min

Ep 75Brooke Scott talks about managing the Village Market

Check out the Village Market, located at 9100 Bathurst (just north of Hwy 7) Saturday mornings, 8 to 1 pm, starting May 6th www.villagemarket.ca (20+) Village Market (at Waldorf) | Thornhill ON | Facebook

Apr 15, 202317 min

Ep 74Khai and Jeri Woo tell us about the brain training that happens at LearningRx

Check them out Brain Training in Richmond Hill | LearningRx Richmond Hill And Khai's two most recommended games are Spot It and Banagrams

Apr 7, 202322 min

Ep 73Debra McLaughlin from 105.9 The Region talks about changes and challenges of local radio

Explore and tune in to what The Region has to offer https://1059theregion.com

Apr 7, 202327 min

Ep 72Michael Braithwaite talks about helping the vulnerable, including at Blue Door Shelters

Find more about Blue Door, and the Construct program at Blue Door – Giving Hope a Home And listen to Michael's podcasts On The Way Home - Home

Apr 5, 202326 min

Ep 71Heidi Kreiner talks about growth in Richmond Hill, and encourages us to get involved.

Heidi has seen the exponential growth in Richmond Hill and knows that residents can shape this growth. Check out her Facebook page (20+) Heidi Kreiner-ley | Facebook

Apr 4, 202324 min

Ep 70Todor Levterov talks about the Richmond Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church and all the great community work.

Check out their web site Welcome Family & Friends : Richmond Hill Seventh-day Adventist® Church Richmond Hill ON (rhsda.ca) Here is the movie Todor mentioned on the origins and history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH2r0J5VbL4 Also, he suggests a series of brief video clips (5-6 min each) on the history of Christianity and how Seventh-day Adventists are part of the Christian faith community. Here’s the link to the Season 1 Episode 1, from the early Christian church onwards. Constantine The Great - Paganism to Christianity | Episode 1 | Lineage - YouTube In addition, there are two movies made based on the life stories of two famous Seventh-day Adventists: Dr. Ben Carson – the movie “Gifted Hands,” starring Cuba Gooding Desmond Doss – the movie “Hacksaw Ridge,” starring Andrew Garfield and directed by Mel Gibson

Mar 25, 202333 min

Ep 69Jay Shea and Sarah Schuster talk about their Indigenous organization, Odeiwin

To find out more see their Facebook group (5) Odeiwin: Connect - Indigenous Culture Connection | Facebook

Mar 24, 202321 min

Ep 68Karen Dale talks about the Richmond Hill United Church

Social justice is part of what this church is all about. Karen describes it as "...action oriented but spiritually based". Lots goes on there. www.richmondhilluc.ca

Mar 16, 202323 min

Ep 67Ross Toms and Russ Horner talk about the Legion

Russ and Ross have lots of good things to say about the Legion. It is a great facility connecting good people. It's a place to remember our veterans. It is a place to have fun! The Legion also nurtures the Air Cadets - our future leaders. Here is their web site Branch 375 Royal Canadian Legion (rcl375.ca) Please like their Facebook Page (20+) Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 Richmond Hill | Facebook To learn more about the services offered to veterans - Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command - Home Page Check this out too Home - Air Cadet League of Canada

Mar 7, 202335 min

Ep 66Muhammad Kermalli talks about the Richmond Hill Board of Trade and his wish to humanize business

Marj talks with Muhammad Kermalli the past chair of the board for the Richmond Hill Board of Trade He is the owner of Skytek Executive. Muhammad would like to see an emphasis on humanizing business. Marj is pleased to hear that Muhammad values connecting the community.

Mar 5, 202323 min

Ep 65Joan Sax and Phillip Trow talks about Opera York

www.operayork.com And Joan wanted to add to the question "What do you say to someone who says I don't go to operas?" There are exquisite moments of beauty in opera where the singer and the orchestra and the set and costumes come together. People come back for that one aria, like you might go to a concert for your one favorite song. Or you might head to an art gallery to visit one painting. The beauty of the moment is enormously memorable for you. Opera has those moments. Moments you never forget and will remember as beautiful forever.

Mar 2, 202322 min

Ep 64Sean Cisterna talks about making movies, including his latest production

Sean's web site https://mythicproductions.ca/ Trailer The Long Rider - Official Trailer | IMDb Tickets for the screening of The Long Rider at RHCPA March 27th The Long Rider (rhcentre.ca)

Feb 26, 202318 min

Ep 63Jessica Kun talks about the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra

Check out the www.rhpo.ca We hope to see you at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

Feb 8, 202332 min

Ep 62Dan DiRuscio talks about Richmond Hill’s 150th celebration

Dan is the Manager of Cultural Services for the City of Richmond Hill. Please see the City's web site including the link to purchase merchandise. Richmond Hill's 150th Anniversary - City of Richmond Hill And you might want to read some history of Richmond Hill History of Richmond Hill, Ontario - Wikipedia

Feb 3, 202314 min

S1 Ep 61Mary Kot speaks about the spring speaker series, and stretching our minds.

"One’s mind when stretched, by a new idea, never regains its original dimension.” ~ Oliver Wendall Holmes For more information about the talks and the link to purchase the series please visit Home | Richmond Hill Speaker Series

Feb 1, 202321 min

Ep 60Juni Yeung talks about the Lunar New Year

There is more to this holiday than you may have believed! Juni suggests to review this Wikipedia posting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_Sui

Jan 28, 202324 min

Ep 59Godwin Chan talks about the Age Friendly Community Initiative and the Subway

Godwin Chan's website www.godwinchan.com World Health Organization - Age Friendly Community Welcome to Age-friendly World - Age-Friendly World (who.int) Richmond Hill Age Friendly Community- Age-Friendly Community - City of Richmond Hill

Jan 24, 202340 min

Ep 58Shishir Lakhani talks about Toastmasters

To find out more about Toastmasters check on these websites Toastmasters International -Destiny Toastmasters Club Toastmasters International -Home Shishir and Marj would love to have you come and check out Destiny Toastmasters

Jan 10, 202328 min

Ep 57Conversation with Co-Producers of Nowhere to Call Home, Tracy Wixon and Mary Kot

Nowhere to Call Home Jan. 14th, 1 to 3 pm pm Click HERE to purchase tickets on Eventbrite Leah den Bok's web site CANADA - Humanizing The Homeless 40 Days of Peace :: Charter for Compassion

Jan 6, 202318 min

Ep 56Conversation with Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Volunteers, Doug, Jean and Marney

February 4 & 5, 2023 Please check out the web site Richmond Hill Winter Carnival – February 6 & 7, 2021 and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RichmondHillWinterCarnival Their Twitter handle is @RHWCarnival. To contact them please email [email protected]

Jan 5, 202327 min

Ep 55Anne Klausner talks about really paying attention to how you move and be pain free

Anne invites you to sign up for her newsletter Move like a Kid

Dec 31, 202222 min

Ep 54Janine Purves talks about her experiences as a financial advisor and community player

Janine Purves - Richmond Hill Financial Advisor | CI Assante Wealth Management

Dec 22, 202230 min

Ep 53Shanyn Godward from the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Service stalks about fire prevention

Keep in touch! www.RichmondHill.ca/Fire Non-Emergency 905-883-5444 Twitter - @RHFES Instagram - @RHFES Facebook - RHFES

Dec 16, 202231 min

Ep 52Anders Lindfors - talking about King Henry’s Arms, Craft Beerfest & Winter Carnival

Anders talks about being the co-owner of King Henry's Arms, being involved with the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival and the Rotary Club Craft Beerfest.

Dec 6, 202229 min

Ep 51Ingrid Taheri - talks about High Notes Avante and the role music has to help with mental health

Please find out more about High Notes Avante, including the opportunities for music lessons and their upcoming gala March 23, 2022 High Notes Avante – A Registered Charitable Association

Dec 6, 202223 min

Ep 50Sherry Caldwell - the challenges in advocating for those with disabilities, and GoodOnU

To learn more Sherry has sent along these links: GoodOnU.ca - Disability Positive MarketPlace: https://goodonu.ca TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodonu.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShopGoodOnU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonu.ca/ Website http://ODCoalition.com

Dec 2, 202230 min