Community News
The Village Grocer Has Moved!
It’s official. After much anticipation, The Village Grocer has moved to 4476 16th Avenue (just slightly west of Kennedy Road, on the north side).
The new location is larger than the much loved Carlton Road store, but still boasts the same character that keeps customers coming back again and again.
The expanded store allows the various departments to display items beside one another, rather than in layers, and extra stock is on display too, rather than being stored in the back fridge. There is an extensive cheese display, more bakery counters—and even more samples—a fresh produce section with an expanded organically grown area, and a meat section that not only has more counter space to allow for some imaginative preparations, but also has a fresh sausage making table where you can watch your sausages and burgers being prepared. The much expanded flower section will be last in line rather than first, avoiding the risk of your groceries crushing your beautiful arrangements.
New to the store will be a café, featuring freshly roasted coffee from Velvet Sunrise of Stouffville. There you will be able to get amazing sandwiches and salads, and during the day, hot foods and soup. Visit this wonderful new location soon! The Village Grocer has maintained the ambience and coziness of the old store, while offering so much more.
Markham Opens New State-of-the-Art Emergency Operations Centre
The 9,200 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility features advanced computer, telecommunications, video surveillance and GIS mapping systems. It will help the Town of Markham better monitor and respond to local and regional emergencies such as fires, power outages and extreme weather.
“During emergencies, residents expect timely and effective responses, as well as up-to-the-minute information” said Paul Calandra, Member of Parliament for Oak Ridges—Markham, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. “Thanks to this new emergency operations centre, the Town of Markham will be able to do just that. Our government is proud to have invested in this exceptional project that will continue to keep this community safe for years to come.”
T-zone Vibration
Imagine – Health and Fitness Benefits in Just 10 Minutes!
No more excuses. Nobody is too busy for this type of exercise! Whole Body Vibration takes just 10 minutes per session, you do not need special clothes, and you probably will not even sweat.
Perfect for everyone, no matter their fitness level, the list of health benefits is long. Who wouldn’t want to increase muscle strength, tone and firm muscles, build bone mass density, improve flexibility, improve circulation, increase metabolism, etc. Drop in to 118 Main Street North Markham and find out for yourself.
Take the Work Out of Supper!
Everybody is busy these days, but that should never be an excuse to not eat healthy meals.
At SupperWorks, you can prepare six complete, ready to cook meals in just one hour. Simply register for a session, choose your time as well as your menu selections, which change monthly. All meals use only high quality fresh ingredients, and once assembled, are freezer friendly. Serving your family healthy meals has never been so easy, or reasonable at approximately $5.00 per serving! When a healthy, delicious and well-priced meal is ready in minutes, SupperWorks will help bring your family ‘back to the table’!
Fill your fridge and freezer with healthy meals that are ready to finish at home. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. www.supperworks.com
“The best place to prepare delicious home cooking without the planning, shopping, slicing or cleanup.”
Food banks need your help throughout the year!
According to the Daily Bread Food Bank, this is the ‘most-wanted’ list:
• Beans and lentils
• Canned fruit and vegetables
• Canned fish and meat
• Canned soups or hearty stews
• Dried pasta and tomato sauce
• Macaroni and cheese
• Peanut butter
• Rice
• Baby formula and baby food
Sweet Destination
Open since June 2009, the Old Firehall Confectionery is situated in the historic Firehall building on Main Street Unionville. It specializes in old-fashioned handmade sweets, including favourites such as homemade fudge, candy apples, sponge toffee and truffles. www.oldfirehallconfectionery.com
Make Fitness A Family Affair: Go Bowling!
Candace and Winston Gurdyal, the new owners of MARKHAM BOWL, are continuing to upgrade their facility. Bowling is a year round, multi-leisure activity combining sport, recreation and entertainment! A great activity for all ages. Markham Bowl is located at 5762 Hwy. 7, in the Markham Plaza, east of Hwy. 48. www.markhambowl.com
License your Pet: It’s the Law!
Dogs and cats older than 3 months must be licensed annually with the Town of Markham. Licensing your dog or cat could play a critical role in identifying your pet should it become lost.
For more information contact the Town of Markham at 905-477-5530 or customerservice@markham.ca
New Hope for Osteoporosis
A debilitating disease, osteoporosis will often go unnoticed until a bone breaks. Affecting nearly two million Canadians, osteoporosis often remains undertreated and challenges exist with current treatment options.
“Osteoporosis can be prevented, however, if you already have it there are treatments that can help protect bones from breaking,” said Dr. Aliya Khan, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Divisions Endocrinology and Geriatrics, McMaster University. “A brand new treatment called Prolia may be an effective option. Prolia decreases the formation of bone removing cells, preventing bone loss and increasing bone mass, offering Canadian women a new choice for preventing fracture.”
Regular physical activity, combined with a proper diet and appropriate intake of calcium and vitamin D are often enough to prevent osteoporosis. If you already have osteoporosis, speak to your doctor about lifestyle changes and treatment options that are right for you. Visit www.healthandbone.ca for more information about bone health.
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Depot
Hazardous waste and electronics can be safely disposed of at the York Region Household Hazardous Waste Depot, located south of Miller Avenue on Rodick Road.
For more information call 905-415-7535 or visit Markham’s Waste Management Department at www.markham.ca
Reminder: Cans containing ANY paint must be disposed of at the Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Depot. Cans still containing paint will not be collected in your blue box.
In-Home Recreation Service for Seniors
A new service is now available in the Markham area. Leisure-Ful Life helps seniors experience a fuller life by participating in a supportive and fun activity service. Sample activities include scrapbooking, music appreciation, chair exercises, crafts, internet training, reading and more.
For over 25 years, Leisure-Ful Life founder Aviva Lifschitz has worked directlly in senior residences and nursing homes. She now channels that experience directly into the homes of seniors who are unable to coordinate social activities on their own.
For more information contact Aviva Lifschitz, C.R.L.T., at 416-807-8055 or by email at leisurefullife@hotmail.com
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