Connecting the Community

By Marj Andre

Discover the positive things happening in the community, in and around Richmond Hill, Ontario.

These podcasts are conversations with the good people in the community and the interesting things they ... more

· Society & Culture

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The podcast currently has 292 episodes available.

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March 22, 2024Nowruz traditions. Gelanaz Hemati tells us about many of her favourite things
Gelanaz Hemati joins Marj on this podcast to talk about Nowurz.

Gelanaz is an Iranian born interior designer now living in Richmond Hill
[email protected] www.gelanaz.ca

The 7 "S's" of the Haft-Seen table
sabzeh (wheat or lentil sprouts),
samanu (sweet pudding)
senjed (dried fruit)
seer (garlic)
serkeh (vinegar)
somaq (sumac)
seeb (apple)
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13min
March 15, 2024 The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame. Vanessa and Carmen share their thoughts
Vanessa Ley and Carmen James, two board members with the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame, share their thoughts as to the importance of preserving the history of sports that has happened in Richmond Hill. There have been many great athletes in Richmond Hill.

Check it out!
Sports Hall of Fame - City of Richmond Hill
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35min
March 08, 2024 Upper Canada Brass director talks about brass bands and their upcoming concert
Rita Arendz has a lot to say about brass bands.
Their coming concert, "Voice of the Horn" sounds spectacular. April 6th, 7:30 pm, at St. Mary's Anglican Church (Richmond Hill) UCB presents TENOR HORN SHEONA WHITE in VOICE OF THE HORN Tickets, Sat, 6 Apr 2024 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
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31min
March 03, 2024 How are newcomers, including International Medical Graduates, doing?......
Listen to hear Valentyna Burbelo, Shamima Mili and Helen Samimy talk about some of the amazing work they do with the newcomers to our community, at CCSYR. https://ccsyr.org/
Learn what social prescribing is.
And some challenges with integration.
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30min
February 27, 2024 Priti Ruparel talks about the International Women's Day Celebration Week, organized by SBEC
Lots is happening International Women's Day - City of Richmond Hill March 4 to 8
Review and sign up. Learn and be inspired.

If you'd like to get in touch with Priti here is her email [email protected]
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24min
February 22, 2024 Eleanor Silverberg talks about her strategies for coping with grief
Please check out the web site Eleanor Silverberg, Coping Strategist | family caregivers | Ontario, Canada You'll find her books there.
Here's the link to her March 1st, 2024 12 pm webinar Does Guilt Weigh You Down? (eleanorsilverberg.com)
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22min
February 20, 2024 Shazer Ahmed talks about the Ahmadiyya Women's event "Voices for Peace"
Listen to hear about the Ahmadiyya faith and community and this women's only event Sunday Feb. 25th, 2024, 2:30 to 5.

Click HERE to register.
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21min
January 26, 2024 Stephie Reimer talks about the Braver Than Loneliness exhibit at the Central Library
Stephie Reimer describes this unique exhibit that is on at the Central Library until Jan. 31st. It's part of DesignTO.
She contrasts her life in small town Mexico to living in Toronto.
This YouTube is of the original exhibit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHXDusqqYdg
Stephie can be reached at [email protected]

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24min
January 26, 2024 Jennifer Lee is passionate about music and looks forward to Chorus York's Romantic Melodies on Feb.9th
Check out Chorus York Chorus York | Lifting your spirit through song
Read Jennifer's impressive bio!!

Purchase tickets!!

Consider joining Chorus York!!
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24min
January 19, 2024 Nicolle Kopping-Pavars talks about mindfulness for lawyers and the legal profession and her new book
The book is Insights For Everyday Mindfulness
Please see Nicolle's web site Mindfulness for Professionals | Lotus Law (lotus-law.com)

She has a book signing on Saturday Jan. 20th, 1 to 4 Book Signing - Insights For Everyday Mindfulness, by Nicolle Kopping-Pavars | OnRichmondHill
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29min

FAQs about Connecting the Community:

How many episodes does Connecting the Community have?

The podcast currently has 292 episodes available.