In the Vaughan Vicinity
January 7, 2014
Vaughan Weekly
New Hope United Church
Open minds, open hearts, open doors. Join us for worship at New Hope United Church on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. when Catherine Hions will be leading the service. The church is located in Tuscany Place at the corner of Jane Street and Rutherford Road (9100 Jane Street, Bldg. “E”) and can be reached at 905-738-6446 or check out the website at www.newhopevaughan.com.
Winterfest
The City of Vaughan’s 25th annual WinterFest will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Vellore Village Community Centre, located at 1 Villa Royale Avenue.
This fun-filled event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and feature free outdoor and indoor activities including outdoor stage entertainment, a midway zone and much more. Great food will also be available for purchase.
City of Vaughan invites public engagement in budget process
The City of Vaughan is offering a variety of opportunities for the public to become informed and engaged in the 2014 Budget and 2015-2017 Plan process.
Here are some of the ways to get informed and participate in the process:
• Attend public meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 15 (7 to 10 p.m.), Monday, Jan. 20 (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and Wednesday, Jan. 29 (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
• Join the conversation on the City’s Twitter (twitter.com/city_of_vaughan) and Facebook (facebook.com/thecityofvaughan) pages using the hashtag #vaughanbudget2014. The City will also be live tweeting from some of the public meetings
• Watch educational videos on the City’s YouTube page (youtube.com/thecityofvaughan). Video topics will include how to get involved and how tax dollars are allocated
• Learn about the budget on the City’s website at vaughan.ca/budget and participate in an online budget feedback survey
• Follow the City’s blog (vaughancityblog.ca) and eNewsletter for updates
• Participate in an “Ask the Expert” feature on Facebook to get questions answered in real time
• Email any questions or comments to the City at budgeting@vaughan.ca
The public meetings will be held at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. There also will be a Special Council Meeting before the budget is approved to provide the public with a final opportunity to comment on the proposed 2014 budget and 2015-2017 plan. It is anticipated this meeting will be in late January or early February.
For more information and to stay up to date on the budget, please visit the City’s website at vaughan.ca/budget.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous holds weekly meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena, located at 5020 Highway 7 at the north west corner of Highway 7 and Islington Avenue.
There are no dues, no fees and no weigh-ins.
For more information, contact Anna at 416-528-2329 or Anne at 647-444-5989 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.
French Toastmasters
French Toastmasters club in Richmond Hill for fluent French speaking people. Meetings are on first and third Thursdays of the month, from 7:30 to 9 p.m..
The meeting will take place at the Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, located at 70 Bernard Ave. in Richmond Hill. Contact Anne Lucie at 905-237-2661 or Mary Lou at 905-727-2733 for more information.
Eating Disorders of York Region
• Stages of Recovery Free Workshop will be presented by Eating Disorders of York Region’s Riverwalk Wellness Centres. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 901 Rutherford Road in Vaughan (main intersection is Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road). Call 905-886-6632 or email info@edoyr.com to register.
• Teens group: Healthy Coping Skills presented by Eating Disorders of York Region’s Riverwalk Wellness Centres. will take place for six Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 901 Rutherford Road in Vaughan (main intersection is Bathurst and Rutherford). The cost is $120 (total for six 1.5 hour groups). A relax and stretch yoga program is also offered on the same dates and location. Please visit www.edoyr.com to register or for more information or call 905-886-6632.
• Life Without an Eating Disorder Support Group presented by Eating Disorders of York Region’s Riverwalk Wellness Centres, will take place on six Tuesdays, starting Jan. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at 901 Rutherford Road in Vaughan (main intersection is Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road). The cost is $125 (total for six weeks). A relax and stretch yoga program is also offered on the same dates and location. Please visit www.edoyr.com to register or for more information or call 905-886-6632.
