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26 economist suntribune community calendar thursday may 16 2002 the economist suntribune welcomes submissions of upcoming events from com munity organizations while every effort is made to include all submissions there is no guarantee of publication you can email cal endar items to newsroomeconsuncom special events today ecupse fashion show 730 pm at unionville high school warden avenue just north of hwy 7 students present a showcase of dances and fashions created and modelled by students all proceeds go to starlight childrens foundation tickets are 5 and available at unionville high school saturday may 18 museum road toll on main st in stouffville from 9 am to noon costumed whitchurchstouffville museum staff volun teers and board members are taking to the streets to raise funds for the museums bsilding conservation endowment fund funds raised will be matched by the provinces heritage challenge fund grant tuesday may 21 spring concert presented by summitview public school at stouffville district secondary school at 7 pm tickets 5 per family contact kim thomas at 905- 6426649 thursday may 23 retirement farewell for principal paul game at st augustine catholic high school 2188 rodick rd markham from 7 to 9 pm call joanne serafino at 4169889302 or e- mail stmonicchairaolcom saturday may 25 yard and bake sale by ballantrae seniors from 9 am to 4 pm rain or shine at ballantrae seniors on aurora road east of hwy 48 next to the school garage sale at 153 geoffrey cr help the kinette club of stouffville raise dollars for charity to donate good quality items call 905- 6405004 there are approximately 700 kinsmen kinette and kin clubs across canada supporting cystic fibrosis research and funding other local projects spring fling dance presented by markham chapter of one parent families association from 830 pm to 1 am at crosby memorial community centre north west corner of carlton and main unionville everyone welcome hot buffet and door prizes 1200 per person for more information contact jim at 4162864471 march 20 to june 20 spring for a toonie the alzheimer society of york region will hold a fundraising campaign to raise funds for research businesses facilities and agencies are asked to participate by displaying posters and infor mation on the services of the alzheimer society in their places of business for infor mation call shelley at 905 8951337 tuesday june 4 fundraising luncheon and silent auction for the childsurvivor monument to be installed outside the air canada centre takes place at the york downs golf and country club on 16th ave in markham from 1130 am to 230 pm guest speaker dini petty for information call angela cooper at 9054737070 or email angelacoopersympaticoca charity guide catholic community services needs donations for refugee families including size 13 mens shoes and boots lamps carpet cooking utensils coffee side and kitchen tables chairs curtains a vacuum cleaner and tv set if you can donate these items call 9057707040 ext 227 announcements barrie collegiate music department is celebrating 30 years of music with a reunion on may 2425 all former students are invited please see wwwautumnleavesca or contact sj fitzsimmons at 7057266541 york region food network sponsors gardens in markham newmarket and aurora in cooperation with municipalities and com munity groups plots are available from late may to early october call 9057511085 for an application donations and volunteer help also welcome exhibitions staff photosjoerd witteveen students show off their artistic best a visitor at stoufrvilles latcham gallery checks out artwork on display by local elementary school children the show wraps up sunday at the gallery which is at 6240 main street bemrose and ray mead at unionvilles frederick horsman varley art gallery 216 main st meet artist kathryn bemrose may 19 24 pm call 9054779511 ext 224 for more information june 6 to 9 one complements the other at the kathleen gormley mckay art centre 197 main st unionville runs thursday 10 am to 8 pm friday and saturday 10 am to 5 pm sunday noon to 5 pm features artists vita keeling barb lussing and bev ring for infor mation call ms lussing at 9059470128 talks wednesday may 22 bill lishman canadas father goose speaks about his experience with migrating canada geese at the stouffville council cham bers 37 sandiford dr stouffville fourth floor at 7 pm tuesday june 11 david suzuki speaks at the premiere ballroom 9019 leslie st richmond hill at 7 pm presented by the york region environmental alliance tickets cost 1800 and are available through ticketmaster at 4168708000 oryrea at 19059530011 thursday may 30 osteoporosis presentation by sunrise assisted living of unionville terri pease offers speaking of bones a presentation on osteoporosis its symptoms diagnosis and treatments seniors and adult caregivers wel come to sunrise of unionville 38 swansea rd at hwy 7 west of mccowan registration at 130 pm lecture from 2 to 3 pm please rsvr to 9059474566 may 23 to june 2 markham group of artists juried art show and sale at kathleen gormley mckay art centre at 197 main st unionville features oeginal paintings from local artists to june 8 paint anb ink the tools of kathryn workshops seminars monday may 27 anger management eightweek seminar begins 79 pm at markham stouffville family life centre 4261 hwy 7 e suite 203 for more information call 9054159719 tuesday june 4 join farid wassef rph ccn and allen turner dc for a free seminar titled ensuring healthy aging 79 pm at lebovic leisure centre in stouffville memorial park this work shop teaches how to naturally prevent age related diseases and maximize functional years seating is limited call 9056404440 for more information or reservations employment workshops tuesday may 21 welcome to the internetworkshop join the fastgrowing world of the internet participants villlearn how to navigate web- sites explore search engines and perform effective job searches runs from 7 to 9 pm to register call the neighbourhood employment resource centre at 905-640- 2856 thursday may 23 foreigntrained engineers can learn how to gain canadian work experience a guest speaker from the ontario society of professional engineers is presented by the catholic community services of york region runs from 2 to 330 pm at 7170 warden ave unit 15 in markham for more informa tion or to register call kala vora at 905-415- 9537 tuesday may 28 changing your path teaches you how to navigate the choppy waters of change with a skilled paddle identify and learn how to change habits and beliefs that block the way 4o getting what you want out of life and work runs from 645 to 845 pm to register and for location information call the neighbourhood employment resource centre at 9056402856 employment services at job skills for those eligible to collect ei or who have col lected ei in the last three years or materni typarental benefits in the last five year available at 4855 14th ave at brimley in markham call 9059489622 or drop in funded by hrdc theatresconcerts friday may 24 peggys garden a new musical by tom kneebone and dinah christie presented by smile theatre at parkview village begins at 730 pm at 12184 ninth une stouffville tickets 7 at reception office or at the door call joanne at 9056401940 ext 24 for information meetings wednesday may 22 epilepsy york regions annual general meeting at markham stouffville hospital 381 church st reception at 630 pm meeting at 730 pm dr mclntyre burnham speaks on treating epilepsy in 2002 at 8 pm all wel come for information call lee at 905-508- 5404 or email epilepsycolca thursday may 23 a guided walk with the whitchurch- stouffville newcomers club through the forests of mysthaven from 4 to 7 pm herbal expert debra owen leads the walk no cost bring nice clothes for the banquet that follows rsvp to mariel at 9058887888 whitchurchstouffville newcomers club annual celebration of spring banquet 730 pm at mysthaven the home of presi dent mariel camilleri saringer if you are new in town or just want to meet new people we welcome you to join us please rsvp at 905- 8887888 wednesday may 29 book discussion group meets at 7 pm in whitchurchstouffville public library for open discussion new members welcome no charge thursday may 30 the dr innis macdonald chapter lodes monthly meeting at 8 pm call cathy at 9052947892 for location or information wednesdays alamin madrassah islamic classes for students and adults are held atwilclay public school at brimley road and steeles avenue on wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm call bibi at 905 4724144 places of worship tuesday may 28 unionville womens coffee hour pres entation by elaine cooledge speaker anne newfeld music by karen lllman runs from 930 to 1130 am at crosby memorial community church 210 main st unionville admission 400 200 for seniors support groups the warm line a noncrisis telephone support line for peo ple in york region with difficulties in their lives volunteers provide referrals to services in the community or just listen and chat the warm line operates every tuesday thursday and saturday from 600 pm to midnight in the north part of york region call 9059544110 and for the south part of york region call 416- 6857480 parent support the association of parent support groups in ontario is a communitybased selfhelp group that meets weekly to assist troubled parents deal with their childrens disruptive behaviour if you have a son or daughter in trouble with drugs alcohol the law school or other behav- iouralproblems call 4162237444 for more information and location of meetings chinese immigrant women support groups meet 10 amnoon every tuesday thursday or friday at the cics markville shopping centre office hwy 7 in markham call 9054741275 gay lesbian and bisexual youth a support group for those younger than 26 meets the first and third monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm for information call york region health services at 1-800-461- 2135 or the lesbian gay bisexual youth line at 1800268youth perinatal bereavement services a selfhelp support group meeting for markhamarea families who have suffered a pregnancy loss or newborn death we meet every second and fourth thursday of the month at the 6060 hwy 7 office from 730 to 9 pm meetings are free 03119054721807 to pre young moms to be the group meets thursdays from 330 to 530 pm at pathways 70 main sl markham contact cheryl heave at 9054711620 bridges of hope a dropin group meets at evergreen hospice 6060 hwy 7 markham on the fourth sunday of each month call 9054725014 for details adult interests one parent families association of canada markham chapter hosts monthly fundrais ing dances all are welcome especially single parents the chapter also has a general meet ing on the third wednesday of each month at 8 pm single parents and prospective mem bers are welcome for more information con tact jim at 4162864471 or ross at 905- 7631950 york singles ayork region social group dedicated to pro viding opportunities for singles to meet new friends and socialize in a variety of settings hiking euchre bridge movie nights house parties and dinners out call 9057378541 or visit wwwyorksinglescom or email yorksin- glesaolcom single horizons a multiactivity social and outdoor activity club for singles has the goal to get people more active in the community and outdoors call 9054717843 for membership or wwwsinglehorizonscom hi five 0 markham a social club for people over 50 enjoy vari ous outings dining theatre movies hiking art galleries museums craft and antique shows camping and cottage life call 9052010624 or 9054712785 euchre alternate fridays at markham district veterans association 7 washington st markham at 8 pm tickets are 5 per person which includes prizes lunch tea and coffee call glen 9052945871 for details fiddlers and friends the markham village strathspey and reel society meets every second and fourth saturday at the olde markham village train station markham road north of hwy 7 from noon to 2 pm open to players and accompa nists of all levels contact phil at 905-294- 1141 oremail philhowesitgoingcom clubs jokers and humour group meets monthly free for all ages fun refreshments prizes call irv helpert at 416- 6612541 or 9057312866 for registration volunteers saturday may 25 volunteers needed to promote sober driving and raise funds for their community by help ing with the arrive alive bottle drive for three hours at their local the beer store your com- munity will receive 50 per cent of what is raised to support sober driving locally volunteers must be of legal drinking age or accompanied by someone of legal drinking age and must register in advance call 416- 4854411 l800501 or visit wwwoccidorg to register and find out the con tact for your community vicars work in partnership with york regional police and the opp assisting victims of crime and tragic circumstances residents of york region 21years and over welcome training begins in september call stephanie at 905- 8811221 ext 7515 if you are interested york region food network students complete 10 hours of communi ty service at community gardens in aurora markham and newmarket by may 31 spread wood chips weed clean up garbage label and clean tools prepare and paint signs help sen iors to turn over soil volunteers from the com munity also welcome call the community gardens coordinator at 9057511085 big sisters of york board members wanted for a minimum twoyear term contact mary beatson execu tive director at 9057274897 or bsoyinter- logcom a time for friends friendship needed for new immigrants for only two hours a week you can give the gift of friendship to a new immigrant if you can help please call fatemeh of the host program at 9057707040 ext 226 the daily bread food bank reception volunteers are needed for our welcome centre computer skills are an asset daytime shifts available frornmonrjay to friday call 4162030050 ext 236