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Refugee family thanks community By Ali Raza Through translator Joe Bishouty (left) of Stouffville, Syrian refugee Faisal Fandi thanks the community, Stouffville Cares and the Canadian government for all they have done for his family during a concert at 19 on the Park Saturday. See more photographs on yorkregion.com Click on `Photo Galleries'. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459 13 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, April 14, 2016 aliraza@yrmg.com Well on their way to settling in, Stouffville's newest family -- the Fandis -- were given a roaring ovation at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment 19 on the Park on Saturday. The theatre was at near capacity as a show sponsored by local organization Stouffville Cares took the audience on a musical journey around the world. It featured four acts: two-time Juno-nominated Jason Wilson ­ who organized the event ­ & The Perennials, Stouffville alternative folk musician Greg Mashinter, York Region's chorale The Tudor Consort and legendary musician George Dimitri Sawa, specializing in traditional Arabic music. Markham-Stouffville MP and Health Minister Jane Philpott addressed the crowd, thanking Stouffville Cares and sponsorship groups across the country. It was her first time meeting the Fandi family. Through translator Joe Bishouty of Stouffville, Faisal Fandi thanked the community, Stouffville Cares and the Canadian government for all they have done for him and his family of six. The concert welcomed the Fandis to Stouffville and was in support of Syrian refugees. It's a breath of relief as the Fandi children are back in school with the whole family learning English, after an arduous four-year journey that began with outbreak of the Syrian civil war. "The cause is great, our first family is wonderful," said Wilson, who performed with his band and is a member of the Stouffville Cares board. "We are just as lucky as they are to have a wonderful family like them in our community." Stouffville Cares has committed to welcoming more refugees to the community. Approximately 25,000 Syrian refugees have been resettled in Canada since November 2015. Ladies Auxiliary Saturday April 30, 2016 Saturday, 10am - 3pm Stouffville Legion 150 Mostar Street Stouffville, ON Tea Room Bake Sale Plus CRAFT SALE Jewellry, pottery, handcrafted items, ...and more! STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE Stouffville Legion Branch 459 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Saturday April 23 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. months to Montessori Pre-School 18 6 years of age Ex d ten ed Ca re pm 0a NO EXTRA COST Elementary Private School Grades 1 to 8 · 2 teachers per class · Homework Study Hall · After School Courses and competitive sports · TCMPS Summer Camp - July 4 to August 26 TCMPS.com 905-470-1200 m to 6:30 · Starting as young as 18 months of age · 3, 4, or 5 full day or half day programs · Reading, Writing, and Mathematics · After School Courses · Summer Fun Camp - July 4 to August 26 TCMPS.com 905-474-3434 s 's 5 4 Theare g ng in ay pl the 50's & will be available Ticket s are only $10 and or at the door. om Ro b Clu the at the bar in for prize s. ts Hold on to your ticke d ten gion g t the Stouffville Le At 1:00 am to pm 0 9:0 6, on April 23rd 201 music T h e 4 5's B a n d 60's Ex 0a Private High School® m to 6:30 · 100% University acceptance · Small classes and after school tutorials · Extracurricular clubs · Competitive sports league TCPHS.com 905-470-1200 ® pm An International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School 7: 0 ed Ca re Town Centre NO EXTRA COST dressed costumes. the 1st, 2nd or 3rd best ball! n wi to era the in ess Dr d have a Dance your shoes off an 7: 0 Club Room: April 16th ­ Randy Thomas April 30th ­ Bill Dickenson For hall rentals call the legion @ 905-640-1714 150 Mostar St., Stouffville