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28 economist suntribune community calendar thursday sept 12 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 spe events thursday sept 12 pathways for children youth and families of york region launches its first fundraising event pathways to wine an evening of international winetasting and silent auction runs at southbrook farm and winery in vaughan from 7 to 930 pmtickets cost 50 for information call 9054717877 friday sept 13 sunrise assisted living of unionville pre sents canadas own sylvia fry singer and pianist we invite seniors and adult caregivers to join us in enjoying sylvias voice 38 swansea rd at hwy 7 west of mccowan rd from 3 to 4 pm call madeleine to rsvr at 9059474566 saturday sept 14 bring a potted perennial and trade at the sixth annual perennial swap party at sheridan nurseries 4077 hwy 7 unionville for infor mation call 9054772253 hit a bulls eye at a mixed dart tournament at the royal canadian legion branch 459 12278 ninth line stouffville registration at 1030 am start time noon cost 4000 per fourperson team 2000 per twoperson team experience the flight through fixed wing or helicopter sightseeing rides static displays of aircraft observe model airplanes in action and more at the united way of york region campaign 2002 kickoff takes place 10 am- 3 pm during toronto buttonville municipal airports 8th annual open house at the air port 283316th avenue markham free proceeds from all activities go to united ways 2002 campaign tuesday sept 17 individuals or foursomes welcome to the springvale baptist church at bushwood golf club stouffvilletee off begins at 1 pm on the championship course and 3 pm on the exec utive course event in support of springvales field of dreams for information call 905- 8875651 thursday sept 19 learn more about york singles a york region social club at its new member infor mation session at country style donuts carrville and yonge at 730 pm men espe cially welcome hiking golf bridge euchre and more call 9057378541 email yorksin- glesaolcom or visit wwwyorksinglescom saturday sept 21 dance up a storm at an olde tyme square dance to the music of bob and ginny arbuckle runs at 8 pm at the buttonville community centre 8931 woodbine ave one km north of hwy 7 admission 6 children under 10 free for information call 416-961- 9719 official opening of the casey van maris soccer centre and celebration of the 25th anniversary of the whitchurchstouffville soccer club from 1 to 5 pm the event includes the toronto inferno womens soccer team the toronto lynx junior team york region allstar teams entertainment by the toronto lynx dancers and mascot a bbq pig roast and beer tent call 9058889242 for more information 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 support multiple sclerosis and bloorview macmillan rehabilitation centre at the first classic show shine takes place at sandys bar and grill parking lot 7354 woodbine ave markham just north of steeles from 10 am to 3 pm rain or shine door prizes and raffles for more information call dino at 905-731- 9171 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 saturday sept 28 go for a guided tour of the york regional forest on horseback with members of the ontario trail riders association from 10 am to noon preregistration required call jennifer at 9052946021 tours take place at eldred king woodlands hwy 48 south of vivian road arid the hollidge tract walking tours whibe- flying high for the united way staff photomike barrett its a case of two events in one as buttonville airport hosts the york region united way campaign kickoff as part of its annual open house from 10 am to 3 pm saturday above toronto airwaysbuttonville airport president derek sifton left and united way york region campaign chairperson doug cummings take a break from lastminute organizing the airport is on 16th avenue west of woodbine avenue conducted at 1015 am and 1115 am the york region physical activity network holds a free walking workshop entitled walk this way old unionville library at 221 library lane unionville hike to follow at toogood pond unionville preregistration required call york region health services at 905-940- 1787 ext 4259 in praise of hands applefest the annual sale of the wesley united church in rural whitchurchstouffville features baking pre serves crafts lunch counter books trash and treasures runs at the church corner of woodbine avenue and aurora road from 10 am to 1 pm announcements yellow brick house the shelter for abused or homeless women and their children is selling its 2003 entertainment books discounts for local and national restaurants hotels and resorts books cost 32 with proceeds to the yellow brick house for information call 18002632231 ext 2241 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 tliose 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 9058951337 or 9057316611 to order thea to sept 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 blvd tickets 1950 seniors and students 1650 on thursdays call 905305show 7469 places of worship womens coffee hour enjoy a cooking demonstration music and guest speaker dr paul roberts of the christian childrens fund of canada takes place at the stouffville missionary church 6500 main st on thursday sept 19 at 730 pm ing at parkview village auditorium in stouffville 730 pm sept 12 sangster nkhandwe head of the development depart ment for the presbyterian church in malawi is the speaker for more information call richard reesor at 9056404271 barbara coloroso discusses her latest book the bully the bullies and the bystander at the crystal fountain banquet hall 60 mcdowell gate in markham south of hwy 7 west of kennedy north of 14th ave runs on sept 23 from 7 to 9 pm tickets cost 15 in advance or 20 at the door in support of markham public libraries collection enhancement campaign tickets available at all branches of markham public libraries or by calling 9055137977 workshops seminars talks learn more about the drought situation in southern africa and what international relief agencies are doing about it the community mennonite church hosts an information meet- markham stouffville family life workshops begin soon stress management on september 28 anger management for teens 15 yrs and over begins on october 1 and single again new beginning also on october 1 call 9054159719 to register diabetes prevention whos at risk of diabetes and medications for diabetes prevention presented by dr ronald goldenberg md frcpc face endocrinologist director north york hospital diabetes centre and eating tips to cut your risk presented by karri koach cde rd diabetes educator and dietitian runs on thursday sept 19at sheraton parkway toronto north 600 hwy 7 e at leslie richmond hill at 630 pm free to reserve a seat or for information on diabetes prevention call 9057638660 dianetics find out how to get rid of stress anxiety and depression by attending a dianetics the modern science of mental health lecture call 18005615808 for locations and times employment workshops stouffville neighbourhood employment resource centre prepare yourself for any interview and dis cover valuable tips answering those difficult questions during the art of interviewing runs on tuesday sept 17 in the whitchurch- stouffville public library from 645 to 845 pm to register or for more information call 9056402856 or 9056427323 ymca markham business centre the centre runs workshops including self employment benefit program orientation sales strategies building markets market research presentation skills financial fore casting tax strategies and more as well as weekly toastmasters international meetings and monthly breakfast networking meetings all take place at the centre 4855 14th ave markham free for unemployed york region residents nonresidents or those employed fulltime 25 fee per workshop preregistra tion required call 9059489622 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 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 costi esl and computer classes to gain skills for fruitful employment run at costi in markham located at 8515 mccowan rd unit 4 register now at 9054724688 volunteers charity horseback ride volunteers needed for the great canadian ride for cancer on saturday sept 21 from 9 am to 5 pm riders on their own horses col lect pledges with all funds to the canadian cancer society for information call 905-830- 0447 united way of york region volunteers need to assist with agency reviews and funding recommendations approximately five evenings required between january and march 2003 please contact vicky norman at 9054749974 ext 222 or email vnormanuwyronca by monday november 4th hockey fans the stouffville spirit junior a hockey club needs volunteers to assist with thursday gamenight duties and other activities small timecommitment ideal for students or seniors call the team office at 9056422 123 or email stouffvillespirithotmailcom host program can you reach out and befriend a new immi grant for only two hours a week you can give the gift of friendship enrich your life learn about another culture share experiences and provide support call fatemeh at 905-770- 7040 ext 226 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 a 10- week 30 hour training program begins in late september assignments may be in the clients home a longterm care facility at markham stouffville hospital with our day or bereave- rnent prpgrany we especially rieed volunteers from the chinese and south asian communi ties volunteers also needed in the office and for fundraising 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 must be available sundays at 1130 am to 1215 pm for a longterm commitment for more information contact helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 canadian cancer society drivers needed in markham and richmond hill to take patients to and from medical appointments need to be reliable friendly and compassionate with a drivers licence and available weekdays during business hours must be willing to drive to downtown toronto mileage paid contact the helpmate volunteer bureau at at 9058843839 registration sign up for world music and dance class es north indian kathak childrens and adult classes beginning soon some run at armadale community centre in markham to register call 4165047082 ext 1 for red cross pleasure craft operator card courses first aid or babysitter courses for chil dren call 9058309565 ext 229 or 1-800- 3619448 ext 229 classes now available in markham at the loblaws location alinc offers free english language class es for recent immigrants to canada full and parttime classes throughout york region free childminding andor transportation allowance forthose who qualify call 18004774217 to register the york region ymca is now accepting lim ited registration for the babysitter training certification course the course runs on thursdays from sept 26 to oct 31 the 4500 fee includes handbook exam certifi cate and wallet card call 9057809622 ext 345 students must be a minimum of 12 years of age markham public libraries children milliken mills branch registration began sept 4 for programs for toddlers preschool ers after school french the spelling club chess club cartooning writing and grammar skills and public speaking payment by cheque only proof of childs age and mpl library card required programs begin the week of sept 23 whitchurch- stouffville public library childrens programs registration required for all programs classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment st john ambulance babysitting course runs from 10 am to 5 pm on saturday sept 14 for ages 11 12 plus cost 50 call 9056427323 pj storytime for children age 3 to 6 yrs wednesday evenings sept 18 to nov 27 and jan 8 to march 5 from 7 to 730 pm free preschool storyhour mondays september 16 to nov 11 ortuesdays sept 17 to nov 12 from 930 to 1030 am for ages 3 to 5 yrs 45child adult programs registration required for all the following programs except the book discussion group lets go surfing sept 16 art of interviewing sept 17 and author visit from jacqueline foley introduction to wordperfect sunday sept 22 computer viruses on sept 24 interior design seminar sept 24 book discussion group sept 25 from 7 to 9 pm introduction to spreadsheets sept 29 motherdaughter book club a chance for mothers and daughters aged eight to 15 years to bond over books meets on the first tuesday of every month for infor mation and to register call anne houle at 9056427323 blood donor clinics a clinic takes place sept 13 at the church of st patrick 5633 hwy 7 markham from 2 to 7 pm for clinic information or to book an appointment call 18882366283