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18 stouffvilie suntribune thursday oct 14 2004 community calendar community nonprofit groups in whitdiurchstouffvdie are wekome to place their coming events in this column at no charge please send your notice to community calendar at the stouffvilie suntribune box 154 stouffvilie l4a 75 fax number 9056408778 or drop it off at the office 34 qvic ave 3rd floor deadline is mondays at 6 psn publication cannot be guaranteed but we will make every effort to ensure it is induded please be brief notices come to tot spot tot spot is an interac tive play group for parents caregivers and their children from newborn to six years old tot spot runs monday through thursday from 915 to 11 am in the basement of stouffvilie united church 34 church st first visit is free for more information call 9056422603 walk of fame this is the last chance for res idents to order walk of fame tiles that will be installed in the foyer of the whitchurch- stouffville public library for 250 your name company name or name of a loved one can be engraved on a tile money raised from this final leg of the fundraiser go towards books publi cations dvds and outdoor furniture for the library reading garden call 9056427323 ext 223 book clean out the whitchurchstouffville public library is looking for paperback and hard cover books for children and adults for its annual books sale at the end of march 2005 profits from the sale go towards pro gramming equipment and new books for the library pickup of materials at your home can be arranged call 9056427323 ext 223 for more information overcome computer fear the whitchurch- stouffville public library is holding several computer courses for the petrified sessions during october cost is 5 per session call the library at 9056427323 for dates and details special events today lemonville euchre lemonville euchre begins its new season at the lemonville community centre 13453 mccowan rd at 730 pm lunch to be served afterwards euchre continues every thursday saturday snowflake and holly the ladies auxiliary of the royal canadian legion in stouffvilie pres ents its snowflake and holly craft sale from 9 am to 3 pm there will be be a wide variety of crafts a bake table and light lunch available at the event in the legion hall on ninth line north of main street for information call 905- 6403272 or 9056403604 firefighters wash the stouffvilie firefighters association is holding a car wash with pro ceeds going to the york region safety village the car wash will be at the main street stouffvilie fire hall from 9 am to 2 pm donations are also being accepted sunday writing workshop the whitchurchstouffville public library presents a writing workshop for adults from noon to 4 pm led by local poet and creative writing teacher charlene jones the fee is 75 space is limited preregistration is required call the library at 905642read monday october 18 arthritis information the ontario massage therapist association presents information on arthritis from 7 to 830 pm in the parkview village auditorium 12184 ninth line in stouffvilie there is no charge sponsored by the york region chapter of the ontario massage therapist association the arthritis society and parkview village tuesday october 19 smart supplements local pharmacist farid wassef talks on smart nutritional supplemen tation and research that shows stress chronic disease and other factors may deplete the body of nutrients the talk is from 730 to 830 pm at the whitchurchstouffville public library preregister at the library wednesday october 20 legion lunch the royal canadian legion in stouffvilie hosts a hot roast beef luncheon from 1130 am to 130 pm at the legion hall ninth line north of main street tickets are 10 per person proceeds to veterans welfare chamber luncheon the whitchurchstouffville chamber of commerce hosts a jointchamber entrepreneurs luncheon with the chambers of commerce from east gwihimbury nobleton schomberg and vaughan guest speaker is york regional chairperson bill fisch registration begins 1130 am luncheon is from noon to 2 pm at the venetian banquet hall and hospitality centre 219 rominadr concord jane and langstaff tickets are 30 for members 55 for nonmembers for a table of eight 230 for members 440 nonmembers reservations are required call 9056424227 coping with alzheimers sue hart director of the alzheimer society of york presents bridging the gap and a question and answer session for people caring for those with cogni tive impairment refreshments will be served the event is at parkview village auditorium- 12184 ninth line in stouffvilie rsvr by oct 15 by calling 9056401911 ext 221 character community the character com munity initiative will be launched by mayor sue sherban and the character community com mittee in whitchurchstouffville from 5 to 7 pm at the lebovic leisure centre come for cake and information a gift certificate from dinartes restaurant will be the prize in a draw from entries naming a character attribute for december specifically for whitchurch- stouffville everyone welcome saturday october 23 stouffvilie studio tour the fourth annual stouffvilie studio tour and sale takes place in various locations in downtown stouffvilie and the northern parts of the municipality today and tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm tour guides to the studios of the potters painters and sculptors are available at the latcham gallery 6240 main st in stouffvilie and local merchants admission is free for information call 9056421721 or log on to www stouffvillestudiotourcom free family day the latcham gallery holds a dropin art workshop for families inspired by the work of jennie clark on display in the gallery until nov 6 for information call 905- 6408954 broadway night the christ church building fund presents saturday night broadway in stouffvilie with soprano donna bennett and pianist brian finley 730 pm at the church 254 sunset blvd enjoy an evening of wine food and music and a silent auction tickets 35 per person with net proceeds going to the christ church building fund for tickets call the church office at 9056401461 905- 6429507 or 9056403561 art in lemonville the schoolhouse group of artists presents its fifth annual art exhibition at the lemonville community centre 13453 mccowan rd in whitchurchstouffville the show runs today and tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm free admission and free parking for more information call 9056403965 train robbery the mayors of whitchurch- stouffville and uxbridge host a train robbery on the york durham heritage railway starting 4 pm from the uxbridge train station and 430 pm from the stouffvilie train station with bar enter tainment and appetizers dinner at the uxbridge train station dessert and coffee at the stouffvilie and uxbridge stations sponsored by miller pavingtickets at 85 per person are avail able at the stouffvilie and uxbridge town offices by calling 9056401910 ext 227 and from the ydhr at 9058523696 missionary church opening everyone is wel come to attend the grand opening of eastridge evangelical missionary churchs new building south of the stouffvilie country market on tenth line tour the building find out about programs and enjoy refreshments regular sunday services are at 930 and 11 am the building dedication service is at 3 pm everyone is welcome to the services for information call 9056403911 ext 21 family day for asthma the asthma coalition of york region hosts a family day regarding asthma and physical activity in the vivian forest for more information log on to wwwasthmayorkca tuesday october 26 english choir performs the dalesmen singers will perform at stouffvilie united church 34 church st at 730 pm they will also join the men of note chorus in singing some selections together tickets are 10 per person and are available at the church or by phoning 9056401163 poetry readings charlene jones and john unrau read from their poetry with a light touch of humour at the whitchurchstouffville public library 30 burkholder ave in stouffvilie from 730 to 830 pm no admission charge call 9056427323 for more details crazy ladies the crazy ladies quilt and craft club meets in the stouffvilie arena from 7 to 930 pm bring any craft door prize to be drawn cost per meeting is 5 call 9056420750 orlog on to crazyladiesclubhotmailcom n working together the prime minister premiers and territorial leaders have signed a 10year plan supported by 41 billion in new federal funding that will lead to better health care for canadians better health care ef reduce waiting times improve access so that canadians dont wait as long for key tests treatments and surgeries ef more doctors nurses and other health professionals plans to train and hire more health professionals while also developing faster accreditation for foreigntrained health professionals ef expand home care provide better support for people being cared for or recovering at home el improve access to family and community care increase 247 access to doctors nurses and other health professionals sf better access to needed medicines a commitment to manage drug costs and ensure that no family is forced to choose between needed medicines and financial ruin ef improved aboriginal health new investments and better planning to close the gap between aboriginals and other canadians in terms of health shorter waiting times the federal provincial and territorial governments have committed to report clearly on the progress we are making in health care and for the first time will report on progress in reducing waiting times ef comparable indicators so we can measure federal provincial and territorial governments will use comparable information to report their progress in improving access to doctors and to diagnostic and treatment procedures ef benchmarks so we know what we are striving for federal provincial and territorial governments will set medically acceptable waiting times based on advice from medical experts starting with cancer heart disease diagnostic imaging joint replacement and sight restoration ef targets to drive change provincial and territorial governments will set their own targets and report annually to citizens on progress in reducing waiting times canadians will see for themselves where their health care money is going and how it is making a difference to obtain a copy of the 2004 health care 10year action plan at a glance call 1 800 ocanada 1 800 6226232 or to see it on the web click wwwcanadagccahealthplan 11 government of canada gouvernement du canada canada