Connecting the Community
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Ep 110Barry 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.
Ep 109Richmond 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
Ep 108Hugh 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 [email protected]
Ep 107Mike 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 [email protected]
Ep 106Cole Rutman talks about making his documentary, Voices - it documents the struggles of Ukrainian newcomers
University student, Cole Rutman really wanted to help out those who flew the war in Ukraine and came here, by telling their stories. It wasn't easy but he got lots of help. To get more of a glimpse of what Cole is up to check out these links https://filmfreeway.com/ColeRutman (37) Cole Rutman | LinkedIn Check out all of the amazing work that CCSYR is doing to help newcomers to Canada. Home - Catholic Community Services of York Region (ccsyr.org)
Ep 105Marissa Wiltshire talk about all of the good work of York Region Food Network, including Good Food Boxes and gleaning
Check out the York Region Food Network's website yrfn.ca The Good Food Box is front and centre of their home page. Follow them on Facebook (20+) Facebook Click HERE to read the current York Region Food Charter Marissa can be contacted at [email protected] Here's the Wikipedia definition of gleaning Gleaning - Wikipedia
Ep 104Dr. Ria Pudjo talks about her dentistry practice at Red House Dental
Ria welcomes you to her beautifully furnished Red House Dental VIVOS Integrated | Dental service | Red House Dental | Ontario
Ep 103Kathleen Mochnacki gives a first hand account of her experience with the mental health system
Kathleen has a monthly newsletter. Please email her at [email protected] to receive this. And the word that means that you are unaware of your underlying condition is Anosognosia
Ep 102Jeff Scott talks about his Epic Elton show and living near the Mill Pond.
A fun conversation with Jeff Scott about his Elton John performances and living in Richmond Hill. Lots of positive comments about RHCPA. Purchase tickets to the Oct. 7th performance at RHCPA here EPIC ELTON "An Evening of All His Hits" (rhcentre.ca) For more information about booking Jeff to come into your living room, or wherever, please Nick Pattison 647 884 3489 [email protected]
Ep 101Scott Thompson (Ward 2 Councillor) talks about proposed changes to election and realtor open house sign bylaws
Well before the next municipal election (2026) the council and staff are looking at amendments. There should be fewer signs. And Scott has asked to allow realtors to have more open house signs, with restrictions. Here is the link to the motion to amend the Real Estate signs (see item 15.1.8) Here is the link to the amendments made to the Election Sign Bylaw. Amendment item number 7.14.7 speaks to the prohibition of election signs on Public Property. Scott can be reached at [email protected]
Ep 100Riki Adivi talks about international folk dancing creating openness
Riki can be reached at [email protected] And please visit her web site https://rikiadivi.wordpress.com/
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
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
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
Ep 96Wayne Milliner talks about what it takes to have the Curtain Club put on shows
The Curtain Club Theatre – in Richmond Hill, Ontario
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}?
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
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
Ep 92Anders Lindfors talks about the Aug. 12th Beerfest
Check it out!!! Home | Richmond Hill Rotary Craft Beer Festival (rotarybeertasting.com)
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)
Ep 90Maggie MacKenzie talks about the Heritage Centre
Check out the Heritage Centre Richmond Hill Heritage Centre - City of Richmond Hill
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)
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
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]
Ep 86Michele Watson talks about the integrated 211 system
Check out their web site Help Starts Here - 211.ca
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
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
Ep 83Yvonne Kelly talks about the challenges of the marginalized in our community, particularly in regards to housing
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
Ep 81Scott Thompson tells us what it’s like to be a Richmond Hill councillor. Any surprises?
Scott can be reached at [email protected]
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
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!
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)
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
Ep 76Priya Unnikrishnan talks about Liveable Richmond Hill and warns us not to be apathetic
Please visit Coalition for a Liveable Richmond Hill
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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