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5ttse53tascimlir- 1 rbsr r h uin imh iu i i economist asunmomne comwjnly calendihiaisd72o6 wlr r cv jttsr sfftffless safe 3vi bereaved families of ontario 7fqimwn19781ikfefauspickofte hamffies is a selfhejp organization stalled by bereaved persons speciafcts in thejj- areabfifaitf baeaven from the profess r in he development of ongoing programmes and hthe supervision and baiiidng of sebhelp group leaders v v this cooperation between lay and professionals has enabled bereaved famises to better respond to the needs of the bereaved and has helped guarantee that the best support is provided york region an association of families who hare jost a child through death 18009696904 this message brought to yon as a community service of the economist suntribune f wheels v loblaws sears t thejbay v biway zellers english butler ap toys r us my shadow toys r us slim jim spotlight todays homes iga markham iga unionville fabriclean cleaners michaels arts crafts canadian tire steeles holee chow 1 tizza nova food basics super pet cornell dental centre dayle accaputo microplay national sports scarborough town sewing henrys cameras mdg computers j sobeys canadian tire v v stouffville food basics port perry loblaws r hill loblaws nwkt canadian tire r hill canadian tire aurora iga aurora churchill baptist church stouffville sun samples i v public information meetings town of markham elementary school attendance boundary- review the york region district school board will be hosting a public meeting open house to share information and gather input regarding proposed changes to the icing term attendance boundaries for the elementary school serving the victoria square community town of markham l public information meeting will be held tuesday december 12 2000 78 pm ashtoh meadows public school 230 calvert road markham otitanv sd5887r2656v jv v v c v i dllltlct ichool i r ft bmcrothers wwyrdsbeduonca v chairbf th board j bui hogarth director of education special events v t j ontario spca is holding its annual christmas party for the animals pet pics with santa from noon to 4 pm at the newmarket community centre 200 doug duncan dr call 905 8987122 ext 305306- breakfast with santa is being held 9 am to- 11 am at the ballantrae community centre aurora road east of hwy 48 all proceeds to the girl guides of canada whitchurch district and the mexico 2001 pathfinders markham author nj lindquist will be at the coles bookstore markville mall from 130 a pm copies of all five books including an adult mystery and three teen novels she had published this year will be available for signing for more information call 905 4711447 sunday dec 10 oha junior a hockey fundraiser for the girl guides of canada whitchurch district and the mexico 2001 pathfinders stouffville spint vs newmarket hurricanes 730 pm at ray twinney complex in newmarket tickets are 5 and available at boyds sports on ringwood drive in stouffville 6406657 or at the door wednesday dec 13 4th annual holiday fundraiser silent auction and luncheon featuring standup comedian derek edwards at leparc conference banquet centre room 3 8432 leslie st cost gst included pp registration and silent auction begins 1130 am advance registrationand pre payment are required by monday dec 11 call- 905841442 or httpwwwyork- techca for details december 15 16 17 spnngvale baptist church 3885 stouffville rd stouffville presents an acclaimed community production entitled a light still shines at 7 pm no tickets are required for more information call 905 8875651 saturday dec 16 york singles christmas dance is biing heldin richmond hill this year all singles welcome tor more information call 9057709564 sunday dec 17 v joy of christmas with cantabile chorale and york symphony mary lake shrine king city from3 pm call 905 details st andrews presbyterian church choir will be holding their christmascon- cert at 730 pm a warm welcome to r everyoneto corrie and enjoy the musicthe church is located at 143 main stn markham markham concert band invites everyone to its annual christmas concert 3 pm at 171 town centre blvd- in markhamtickets may be purchased at the door adults 15 seniors children 10 until dec 23 the markham group of artists is pre- senting its annual small wonders art show at the kathleen gormley mckay art centre featuring many artists the paintings are no larger than 12 x 12 framed and are priced forseasonal gift giving the art cen tre is jocated at- 197- main street unionville open wednesdays thru saturday 10 am to 5 pm and sundays noon thru 5 pm 9451030 am- fee is 28 for -eight- offer parents support and information on weeks- a- k topics such as breastfeeding baby care r- registration begins dec 6 at 930 iri imlinfaritnutnlkrtoapdmntmentnec- petson for- more info cali905 477- essarycaii york regiod health services 2641 v i- health connection at 18003615653 every tuesday or wednesday preschool storytime ages 35 on tuesdays from 10 am to 1030 am or wednesdays from 130 pm to 2 pm at markham community library 6031 hwy 7 join us for a fun time of stories finger games rhymes and more aubltions the millennium youth orchestra located in york region is looking for young musicians at all levelsbeginners to advanced for its four ensembles junior intermediate senior and professional no audition is required for the junior ensem ble contact us at email tmyo2000lookca or fax 905 770- 1198 clubs euchre every wednesday from 730 pm at markham lawn bowling clubhouse 28 franklin st 12 games prizes 5050 draw tea and goodies come out and have a fun time call frances at 2940672 for info meetings free support group forxtra large women join likeminded women who are making positive physical and emotional life changes group meets every sunday from 7 pm to 9 pm in markham call sandi 2945786 fordetails thursday dec 7 strategic planning session at the whitchurchstouffville public library board from 7 to 730 pm with board trustee helene johnson leading this session the regular library board meeting will follow the half hour session support for children every saturday till dec 16 early years program from birth to 5 years old with an adult at milliken mills jcommunfty library from 930 am to 1130- am no charge no registration spend some fun time together and give your child a head start in acquiring those all important early learning skills program includes a circle time at 1030 am and a small snaclccall 9059408323 for more information v chess club for ages 612 held saturdays january 13 march 3 from 93011 am at the unionville library fee is 50 for eight weeks registration begins dec- 6 at 930 in person for more info call 905 4772641 mandarin language fun for ages 35 heldthursdays january 11 march 1 from prostrate cancer support and awareness group is being held at the markham stouffville hospital auditorium 9th line and church street family and friends welcome no registration required for more information call cancer society at 905 2945925 new support group for women who are gay or think they might be married and single women welcome discuss your feel ings exchange info or just listen in a safe confidential environment richmond hill location call 9057800491 or 1-888- 7800724 ext 18 the self help network of york region cel- ebratesself help awareness week with a special workshop designed for people involved in selfhelp groups at newmarket chapters store from 730 pm until 9 pm call 18887800724 for details perinatal bereavement services ontario pbsojs holding selfsupport group meetings for markham area families who have suffered a pregnancy loss or newborn death the organization holds sessions every second and fourth thursday of the month at pbsos head office 6060 hwy 7 in markhani for newcomers preregistratjon is requested by calling pbso at 905-472- 1807 sessions run from 730 pm- to 9 pm and are free the groups are led by trained bereaved parents and have been designed jo sup- port families who have suffered a pregnan cy loss due to miscarriage ectopicpreg- nancy medical termination still birth or neonatal death informal discussions are held on a variety of topics including shar- ing common experiences among bereaved parents the normal emotions of grief mens and womens responses to grief and how to cope with special holidays prenatal classes for teens and single women between 15 to 30 years old are invited to join a group where they can share ideas make new friends and learn about pregnancy to register call sharon bakerat9058954511ext4565 join other pregnant women and their coaches for eight informative casual evening classes provided- by the york region health services weekend classes are also available register early in your pregnancy call 18003615653 or 905- 895-8004- classes also available in chinese for more information call ruth at 9401333 l v if you are a mother with a baby up to six months old join othermoms for a series of six postnatal classes offered by public health nurses at locations around york region call health connection at 1-800- 3615653 or 9058958004 to register 15 n are you a young parent come join a group of young momstobe to share ideas prepare and enjoy a meal learn about pregnancy parenting nutrition arid community resources no charge in 4 york region locations call health connection at 18003615653 to a location close to you the baby place dropin center offers parents support and information on topics such as breastfeeding baby care infant nutrition and community resources no appointment necessary cair health connection at 18003615653 york region lesbian gay bisexual support group is a group dealing with emotional and social issues if you are 26 years and under this group meets first and third monday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm call 1800268youth or 416- 9629688 chats needs volunteers for the chinese lunchout- program at st justins church the 1st and 3rd wednesday of every month drivers are also needforthe chinese meals on wheels program in milliken mills on wednesdays and friday call leanne at 18776136109 ext 6013 canadian diabetes assbiri york region needs your help if you have 24 or 6 hours a week to spare cal 9055081506 theyll be glad to hear from you helpmate community hav vanous volunteer positions with different orgamza- tions call them at 8843839 or 1-800- 3632412 if you are interestedto help the ontario march of dimes or the canadian diabetes assoc or the maple health care centre or the unionville home society for 45 hours a week or the childrens aid societyjn newmarket to provide adminis trative and reception support to social workers v r victoria order of nurses are looking for volunteers in their volunteer visiting program to provide social interaction and emotional support to seniors thus helping to make it easier for them to stay living longer in their own homes call sandy at 9059442143 for info wildcare wildlife rehabilitation centre needs a volunteer to coordinate fundraising bingostwork from your own home also needed bingo volunteers and animal care assistants call helpmate vblunteer bureau at 8843839 or 1-800- 3632412 i 7 unionville home society needs a volun- teerto provide administrative assistant for approximately 45 hours a week keyboandingand general administrative skills required call helpmate volunteer bureau at 8843839 or 18003632412 clinics volunteers explorer group of canada leaders want ed to woik with girls aged 9 11 call 905- 6406673 for details- r you can make a difference be a friend to a new immigrant for two hours a week at your convenience provide- support and information learn about their culture and share their experiences call fatemeh at 9057707040 ext 226 v at the baby place public health nuises addiction services foryork region runs a program for problem gamblers and their families we offer assessment seminars and ongoing support groups and can make presentationsto groupson demand all services are free and confidential call 9058417007 ext 322 or 1-800-263- 2288 ext322 or ext 328 for details wednesday dec 20 markham stouffville hospital photo health card clinic to replace missing dam aged expired and incorrect cardsby appointment only call collect 905-434- 3700 or 9055762870