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economist suntribune community calendar saturday aug 31 2002 the economist suntribune welcomes submissions of upcoming events from com munity organizations white every effort is made to include all submissions there is no guarantee of publication you can email cal endar items to newsroomeconsuncom special events to sept 2 the ontario provincial association of the family campers and rvers holds its fall cam- pout at the markham fairgrounds activities include a youth and teen program games seminars entertainment church service hos pitalities and more the public is welcome to tour the grounds today at 2 pm starting at the fairgrounds main entrance for more informa tion call 4166214512 tuesday sept 3 parents of students at yorkhill elementary school are invited to a bagel and cream cheese breakfast from 9 to 10 am in the schools library meet the principal members of the school council and fellow parents saturday sept 7 support the markham islanders minor pee- wee aaa hockey team at a krispy kreme fundraiser held at the markham village market markham rd and hwy 7 from 8 am to 1 pm donuts cost 8 a dozen grandmas run a 5k walkathonrun in support of markhaven home for seniors in markham starts 930 am at the comer of parkway avenue and paramount road prizes entertainment bbq preregister at the markhaven foundation running free or on day of event at st josephs school 55 parkway ave for information 9054724779 car wash in support of stouffvilles terry fox run members of the stouffvillle spirit junior a hockey club wash cars frorn 10 am to 2 pm at houston ford 5786 main st stouffville donations for the terry fox run accepted draw prizes meet the spirit players call 905 6406453 sunday sept 8 enjoy the royal canadian legion branch 459s steak dinner served at the legion 12278 ninth line n in stouffville from 4 to 7 pm cost of 1000 per person children wel come tuesday sept 10 join the york region womens entrepreneur network for a power breakfast from 9 to 1030 am at the mayfair racquet fitness club 50 steelcase rd markham cost is 1500 for enquiries and registration call 905-886- 0277 thursday sept 12 pathways to wine sponsored by markhambased pathways for children youth and families of york region an evening of international winetasting and silent auction at southbrook farm and winery in vaughan for ticket information call 9054717877 sunday september 15 annual terry fox run markham unionvillemilliken run is 830 am to noon starting at the old unionville library corner of main st unionville and carlton road for more information contact michael fox at mjfoxgardenmakingcom or 905 4791184 stouffville run leaves stouffville arena at 1 pm registration forms at schell lumber the public library and the lcbo call 905-640- 4705 for more information saturday sept 21 celebrate the first anniversary of the poollibrary fitness centre in stouffville from 11 am to 1 pm the event includes dedica tion of a time capsule entertainment a bbq and cake a free family event sunday sept 22 the ontario spcas 5th annual walk against violence takes place at toogood pond in unionville registration at 930 am followed by breakfast at 10 and the walk at 1030 registration is 10 for adults 5 for children under 16 and seniors free if a participant raises 50 in pledges incentive prizes for col lected pledges of 100 and more for more information contact diana lulianetti at 1-888- 6687722 ext 325 or at dianaospcaonca announcements paid daveners wanted the mobile syna gogue is seeking trained high holiday daveners who can make up a travelling minyan visiting groups of elderly and shutins unable to attend synagogue on the jewish high holidays prospective daveners and service readers should call the rabbis at the mobile syna gogue at 18776891456 or 416-633- 6482 the television series family secrets is look ing for individuals and families interested in sharing their family secrets the stories and incidents that changed their family lives those interested should call 4165161833 or e- mail familysecretsmakinmoviestv demystifying dementia by susan hart on sale with proceeds to the alzheimer society of york region the book looks at the aging process cognitive functions alzheimer disease and related disorders and strategies for behavioural redirections costs 20 call 9057316611 to order exhibitions to sept 28 works of more than 35 local artists appear in the annual york region juried exhibition at the frederick horsman varley art gallery in markham unique expressions of community spirit featured in acrylic oil watercolour pas tel mixed media photography sponsored by toronto buttonville municipal airport to sept 22 foundation at the latcham gallery features new work by artist mona kamal who explores her indocanadian heritage in textile art the gallery is at 6240 main st stouffville call 9056408954 for more information theatreconcerts thursdays and sundays the unionville summer concert series offers concerts from 7 to 9 pm on thursdays and sundays from 2 to 4 pm at the new millennium bandshell on main st unionville sunday sept 1 rb soul trio june garber for more information visit wwwunionvilleinfo or call 4166989053 sept 11 to 14 markham little theatre presents office hours a comedy by norm foster at 8 pm takes places at the markham theatre for performing arts 171 town centre blvdtickets 1950 seniors and students 1650 on thursdays call 905305show 7469 workshops seminars separated anonymous seminars on separation and divorce begin in september in markhamstouffville lectures on law grief and anger selfesteem children and trust runs on tuesdays from 7 to 10 pm register by sept 8 at 4162833305 markham stouffville family life workshops stress management on sept 28 anger management for teens 15 yrs and over begins oct 1 and single again new begin ning also oct 1 call 9054159719 to register diabetes prevention talks by dr ronald goldenberg endocrinologist director north york hospital diabetes centre and karri koach diabetes educator and dietitian runs on thursday sept 19at sheraton parkway toronto north 600 hwy 7 e at leslie at 630 pm free to reserve a seat or for information call 905- 7638660 hearing help cusses the canadian hearing society offers lipread ing techniques and coping strategies to people with hearing loss runs from sept 9 to nov 1 for more information call 4169282502 dianetics find out how to get rid of stress anxiety and depression by attending a dianetics the modem science of mental health lecture call 18005615808 for locations and times workshops stouffville employment centre visit the centre within the stouffville district secondary school 183 bramble cr for job search needs computers internet access faxes photocopying as well as help with resume writing interview tips and more call 9056402856 for information focus for women focus is a new 2week workshop for women who are thinking about getting back to work funded by hrdc and delivered by the york region district school board call 905-737- 9522 ext 348 for information job skills laid off downsized need work if you cant find a job and are eligible to collect employment insurance e i or have collected ei in the last three years or maternityparental benefits in the last five years call job skills free services call 905- 9489622 or drop in at 4855 14th ave at brimley in markham costi esl and computer classes to gain skills for fruitful employment run at cost in markham located at 8515 mccowan rd unit 4 register now at 9054724688 meetings wednesday sept 4 the markham group of artists starts its fall season with a critique takes place at the markham community library at hwy 7 and 48 from 10 am to noon guests welcome for more information call pat at 9052944483 thursday sept 5 the positive outlook fibromyalgia support group meets on thursday sept 5 from 1 to 5 pm at milliken park community recreation centre 4325 mccowan rd and steeles toronto free monday sept 9 the whitchurchstouffville arts heritage and culture committee meets at 7 pm at the lebovic leisure centre in the large pool pro gram room to discuss the promotion of this committee for more information call 905 6426181 or come to the meeting volunteers evergreen hospice volunteers needed to provide care and sup port in the markham and whitchurch- stouffville areas to those dealing with a life threatening illness and their families we espe cially need volunteers from the chinese and south asian communities call 4725014 or visit wwwevergreenhospiceorg markham early years centre volunteers needed to work with staff in early learning programs for children birth to 6 years their families and caregivers 23 hoursweek contact grace jewell at 9057096159 ext 224 or gjewellfamilydaycarecom unionville home society volunteers needed to deliver meals to wyndham gardens apartment block and heritage village bungalows in unionville for more information contact helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 york strings chamber orchestra the orchestra formerly apollo requires vol unteer concertmaster and principal cellist small honorarium per concert approximately four a year in york region rcm 10 stings welcome reply to yorkstringshotmailcom or call 19058537746 met markham board of trade make money in markham at the markham board of trade membership means business networking functions credit card merchant dis counts low cost group insurance free use of our board room free brochure insertion in our magazine join now and start increasing your profits call 9054740730 for details or visit our website at wwwmarldianiboardcom this message brought to you as a community service of the economist suohnbuqci another challenge dr john definney cleft has challenged harry james right and the financial planners at harry james financial to join him at grandmas run he says he can outrun the whole pack os financial planners and then some if he wins the financial planners will each raise a minimum of 500 in pledges for the grandmas run event if they win he will raise a minimum of 100 in pledges for the event a 5k walkathonlrun for markhaven saturday september 7 starting time 930 am comer of parkway ave paramount rd in markham lead sponsor ames fin an ci a l markhavens grandmas are pulling for dr definney to win so more money can be raised for the new markhaven seniors facility please sponsor the team o your choice lj harry james and his team lj dr john definney and his team please mail your cheque to the markhaven foundation 227 main st n 102 i markham on l3p 1y6 vutf 0 flftlsl bikes dogs strollers roller blades all welcome prizes lucky draw everyone elble top finishing runners top rundraising team top individual fundraiser pledges in various categories advance registration aug 12 sept 5 for runners running teams running free 708 denison st markham sos 4777871 for walkers walking learns markhaven foundation 227 main st n unit 102 markham 905 4724779 wyvwrurmingfreeca registration day of event 745 am to 900 am st josephs school 55 parkway avenue pledge forms in brochures available at mcdonalds restaurants in markham local retail outlets markhaven foundation running free special prize mountain bike donated by vvheels n boards inc wheels 4 boards 4560 hwy 7 unit 500 markham preregister by sept 5th to be eligible to win walkrun tor your grandma and all the grandmas who call markhaven home 1 m rrz iiii