Greg Chiykowski is a Richmond Hill resident, retired accountant, artist and a passionate maker of natural inks. 

To sign up for the October 8th (7 to 9 pm)  presentation email to [email protected].

To register for the Oct 20th  workshop (cost is $50 per person) email Greg [email protected]. 

Greg's website, with an ink making project page,  is artbygreg.com or artbygreg.weebly.com

Janet McKay, ED of LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) encourages us to plant native trees. 

This can be in your own back yard, your condo complex or your business. 

We are better off in so many ways when there is tree equity!

Check them out   www.yourleaf.org 

Sign up for their newsletter LEAF Newsletter Sign-Up | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (yourleaf.org)

For those in Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Homeowners | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (yourleaf.org)

Would you want to be involved in tree planting events Events | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (yourleaf.org) 

Do you like to read a real book? 

Consider getting books for the children in your life.

The "Are you going to BE {Book Event}?" is Friday September 13, 1 to 7 and Saturday September 14th, 10 to 4 at the Richmond Hill United Church 10201 Yonge Street

September 17th is the date of the next full moon and the 2024 Moon Festival celebrated here in Richmond Hill.

Barbara Adhiya, editor/author, Sanjay Burman of Burman Books and Richmond Hill resident and contributor to the book, Glemena Bettencourt,  of Hope By Terry Fox share insights into the make of this book.

This account of Terry Fox, with sharing the stories and images from 50+ people, will inspire you.

And please come to the Terry Fox Run on September 15th Richmond Hill - Oak Ridges Terry Fox Run | Terry Fox Run

If you'd like to help at the September 15th run please contact Glemena at [email protected]

Current Curtain Club president Wayne Milliner tells us about the Curtain Club's upcoming season.  He talks about the shows and what is involved in presenting the season.

Find out more and order your tickets at - www.thecurtainclub.org

Kathleen Mochnacki is very knowledgeable about the shortfalls of care for those with severe mental illness.  There needs to be family involvement and real supportive housing.   Listen to learn more.

Here is the new group she is a part of Family Alliance on Severe Mental Illnesses

The book she recommended is "I am not sick and I do not need help"  by Dr. Xavier Amador

And here is the Wikipedia link to  Anosognosia - Wikipedia

YNSE = Yonge North Subway Extension, one of the many Metrolinx projects.

And Ella explains what Metrolinx is all about.  She invites us to her new office at 295 High Tech Road.  And we'll see her out in the community.

She can be contacted at:  [email protected]  416 202-7000

Consider signing up for the newsletter Metrolinx (list-manage.com)

And learn more about the Yonge North Subway Extension Yonge North Subway Extension (metrolinx.com)

Marj had a long list of question for Radhika. And she had lots of things to explain. Dr. Chawla convinces us to wear sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat!

Here is her website www.eyesofrichmondhill.com

Anders Lindfors tells us all about the great local beverages on tap. Plus great food and entertainment.  With the proceeds helping the Richmond Hill Rotary Club do all of their great work in our community and in the world. 

Check out the website for all of the details and to purchase your tickets.

Saturday August 24, 2024

4 to 11 pm

Richmond Hill Rotary Beer Craft Festival