Neighbour Paper April 2023 Newmarket Aurora

CELEBRATING 1 YEAR OF CONNECTING THE COMMUNITIES WE LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOURS

Photo by Glenn Rodger Photography

NEIGHBOUR MEDIA UPDATE

Welcome to the April edition of the Neighbour Paper. This edition is extra special for us as it marks the completion of our first year in business!

The support we have received from our partners and the community is so deeply appreciated - we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, without all of you. We are so happy about our first year in the neighbourhood and we are really looking forward to what is to come in year 2 and beyond!

Here are a few other things to celebrate this month: World Autism Awareness Month, an annual opportunity for a dedicated conversation about autism spectrum disorder. April 2nd is World (Pesach) 2023 is from April 5th - April 13th

Celebrated by the Jewish community every year, it commemorates the anniversary of the miraculous Exodus from Egyptian slavery, as told in the Bible.

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Good Friday (aka Holy Friday) and is a statutory holiday - followed by Easter Sunday and and 10th. Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from National Canadian Film Day is April 19th! A massive, one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema, launched in 2014 to celebrate our stories and the incredible achievements of our filmmakers. is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the cleansing of the heart and mind. Observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community, it began this March 22nd, continuing until the Earth Month, with Earth Day falling on April 22nd. A time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of crisis.

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Thank you to Market Brewing Co.

Photo by Glenn Rodger Photography

Randy Aqui is a Newmarket resident and has been living in the Woodland Hills community for just over 6 years. Living in North York, Richmond Hill / Vaughan and Newmarket has given Randy the knowledge of the areas and its vibrant neighbourhoods. Growing up and residing in these areas and seeing its development inspires him to help his clients nd the perfect home of their dreams.

When he is not working on his business, Randy enjoys traveling with his family and exploring new restaurants wherever his work takes him. He enjoys skiing, golf and reading a good book.

His goal is to make each client comfortable, stress-free and at ease with the process of buying, selling or leasing a home by providing clear communication and updates along the way. He carries the value of hard work, outstanding client service and a fun experience into everything he does. His clients can count on him every step of the way!

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region South Simcoe is our community’s best-kept secret when it comes to accessing free mental health and addiction support. With more than 30 free programs and services for youth, adults and family caregivers, CMHA is here to help!

CMHA is proud to provide access to the resources individuals in our community require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness and addiction.

Programs offered by CMHA include Ontario’s first Mobile Youth Walk-in Clinic (MOBYSS), Community Connections, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) for stress, depression and anxiety, recovery-oriented supportive housing, mental health and primary care services for newcomers, and much more. Learn more at www.cmha-yr.on.ca.

The Hindu communities of Aurora and Newmarket came together on March 4th at the Newmarket Community Centre to celebrate the Holi Festival, also known as the Festival of Colours, Festival of Spring, and Festival of Love. Neighbour Media was honoured to have been invited to celebrate with them! The energy and love in the room was incredible. Thank you to the Hindu community for welcoming us - it was great fun and we can't wait for next years celebration!

On March 10th, Blue Door CEO, Mike Braithwaite ate the world’s strongest smelling fish! The Surströmming Stinky Fish Challenge is a fundraising tool used where fundraisers vow to eat the stinky fish if their goal amount is raised. Michael's goal of raising $10,000 for Blue Door’s Coldest Night of the Year Richmond Hill walk was achieved and he had the lunch of a lifetime.

Ouch! Do You Suffer from Arthritis?

In a recent survey of seniors, the highest ranking elderly chronic condition at 48% is arthritis. The second at 45% is high blood pressure, while other conditions such as diabetes are found in a much lower rank at 25% and less.

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints, with the most common types of arthritis being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

Osteoarthritis causes cartilage, the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint, to break down and is the most common a iction. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints.

Doctors now have a host of effective arthritis treatments: medications, pain management, such as cortisone shots, surgical options, integrative medicine, new support systems and more psychological help for people struggling with joint pain. People diagnosed with arthritis today have hope – and a great likelihood – that their disease can be treated and put into remission.

One of the highly recommended and best sources of information such as described above about understanding and treating arthritis is The Mayo Clinic Guide by Lynne S. Peterson (2020): “Understanding much more about arthritis will not provide a cure but it will help all of us manage our arthritis much more effectively.”

For advice about seniors and care at home in the Regions of York, Georgina and Simcoe, please contact Brian Porter, Director of LAS, at 416-483-0070 (o ce), 905-758-2486 (cell) or 416.483.0070 (office), 905.758.2486 (cell), or b.porter@laservices.ca or visit www.livingassistance.ca

華語服務客戶經理 : Helen Huang 華 : 416.880.6889 or h.huang@LAServices.ca

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100 Women Who Care- Central York Region presented a cheque for $11,875.00 to Blue Door Shelters on March 1st. Blue Door is the largest emergency housing provider in York Region and provides lifesaving support to children, youth, men, women, and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

100 Women Who Care Central York Region will be meeting next on April 26th at Market Brewing Company. If you want to join them in supporting another local organization, just arrive by 7pm (meeting is 7-8pm sharp)!

Happy 100th Birthday Doris Bernardo (Smith)! Her daughter Laura Pitoscia invited Mayor Mrakas to her mother's 100th birthday party and the Mayor presented a plaque from the town to commemorate the milestone.

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Happy Birthday Neighbour!

With its pages full of what's new and what's happening around Town and, most importantly, the smiling faces of town residents, Neighbour feels like a community memory book.

In highlighting the many ways that we come together, celebrate milestones, and show how we support each other, this publication has quickly woven itself into the fabric of the community and has lived up to its title, becoming a neighbour to us all.

Traditional media often focuses on provincial, national or world news. This has created opportunities for hyperlocal storytelling, the likes of which we see in the pages of Neighbour. It's great to have this publication in the media mix in Newmarket.

Congratulations to the Neighbour team on your first anniversary. I wish you continued success in the years to come.

Neighbours of ALL AGES can enjoy the Neighbour Paper! This young neighbour was enjoying the paper with a delicious hot chocolate at Cardinal Press Espresso Bar on Main St. in Newmarket. Thanks for sharing, Wasim Jarrah!

On March 3rd, the Newmarket Youth Leadership Group organzied a community Disco Night at Riverwalk Commons! The Newmarket Youth Leadership Group works to make Newmarket a better place, through the creation of volunteer opportunities, organizing youth-driven activities, and by empowering Newmarket’s youth to take an enhanced civic role within their community.

Delivering Hope Boutique

Abuse Hurts Champion of the Month

The Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF) is a family foundation that was founded in 2002. It operates on the belief that individuals and communities should be healthy, confident, inspired, successful and have access to educational, mental health and housing supports. Their approach is about goal setting and building partnerships, which means they work with organizations they support in order to share knowledge, resources and expertise.

Since its founding, AMDF has remained committed to engaging with organizations dedicated to bringing about positive change to ensure the success of children, youth, and adults.

It's that passion to support positive change in people’s lives that connected AMDF with Abuse Hurts. AMDF has supported Abuse Hurts with a generous, annual $25K grant for the last 18 years toward Abuse Hurts’ Delivering Hope program. Their faithful funding has enabled Abuse Hurts to consistently provide much needed resources for the men, women and children that apply for assistance through the program.

Although AMDF is named Abuse Hurts’ Champion of the Month this April, they have truly championed Abuse Hurts’ cause on an ongoing basis. Not long before the pandemic outbreak, Abuse Hurts named The Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation as their Huggum’s Hero – the charity’s highest honour. Due to the outbreak, the award – a beautifully mounted, bronze statue of Huggum Bear (the charity’s mascot) – resided at the AMDF main o ces. The award remained there for a number of years, which seemed appropriate given their unwavering support through a very tough time. Their support and friendship make them Abuse Hurts Champions for life.

The first Aurora Legion bottle drive of 2023 raised over $1,200!

NEIGHBOURHOOD PETS

This page is such a fun PAWty!

Interested in sponsoring it? Let us know.

- Stoli

Leo

Meow! Hi I'm Leo. I was rescued by my family and feel like the luckiest kitty alive. My mom Laila is the best and I couldn't have asked to be adopted by a better human.

Juicebox

My name is Juicebox ! I’ve only been on this planet 7 months but I must say I’m having a great time so far. I love going for long walks with my dad and snuggles with my mom. I am sassy, dramatic, spunky and full of love. Basically all attention needs to be on me at all times! I hate my moms dysons and that the kittys wont play with me.

Ophelia

Hi, I'm Ophelia. I am turning 4 in April and will be accepting gifts all month long! I am a ragdoll/Siamese mix and I love to play fetch and steal my human sisters' toys. I also hate every type of treat out there!

Jagger

Woof - My name is Jagger! I am an 11 year old Shih Tzu. I live very close to Main Street and love nothing better than walking up and down the Street and visiting the Riverwalk Commons. I don't really like strangers and am very protective of my mom who I sleep with every night.

Hello! My name is Rex! I am a 5.5 month old Goldendoodle. You can find me behind the desk at Orangetheory Fitness checking you in to your class and giving you your post workout high paw! Come say hi! When I am not at OTF, I love playing catch and going on hikes.

Mouse

My name is Mouse and I am a 5 year old tabby. I am much bigger than a regular mouse but I squeak just like one. My mom thinks she doesn’t post enough pictures of me on her own page (she shares more than enough) so she had to post me here! I posed for her and got plenty of treats for being a good girl!

Want to see your pet on this page? Email their name, caption and photo to elaxdal@neighbourmedia.ca

Bring on the Bubbles

Join us on Tuesday, April 25 at The Armoury in Aurora for an interactive champagne tasting supporting CHATS.

5 CHAMPAGNES & CURATED SELECTION OF HORS D’OEUVRE PAIRINGS

For tickets visit chatsbubblessmiles.ca

Community & Home Assistance to Seniors

bubbles & smiles champagne tasting

Hockey for Grace is a charity hockey tournament that allows Amy & Chris Manning a way to create a legacy beyond their grief, for their beautiful baby girl Grace who died when she was just 8 days old. Net proceeds benefit ; a children’s hospice and Grace’s home while she was here. The tournament returned to NTR on March 4th, after having to pause due to the pandemic. To find out more visit www.hockeyforgrace.com

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle After 5 networking event on March 16th, was hosted by Geranium in one of their model homes. The amazing food was provided by Romy’s Restaurant & Lounge.

Happy Spring from Jessica Williams

I stopped in to say hello and wish my neighbours a Happy Spring! There’s something extra fresh brewing in the air this year, which fills me with eager expectations for a special season in our quaint yet growing communities of Newmarket & Aurora.

Even though I’ve lived in Newmarket for almost 20 years, I fall more and more in love with the region and appreciate the fascinating people that make our community an eclectic and dynamically evolving wonder. Our big little towns have captured the heart of this city girl forever!

Born and raised in Toronto, most of my life and career were fashioned in the financial district in Private Wealth Management and Finance. My heart to serve and give-back always found passion in volunteering and connecting with people in other practical ways. It was over 20 years ago when just visiting family in Newmarket, that I connected with a community church and began volunteering with children & youth; it wasn’t long before Newmarket became my home.

Two of my most passionate pursuits here in the community are serving as Chair for Abuse Hurts, helping women, children and men escape abuse; and my career in helping families with Home Financing as a Mortgage Agent with The Mortgage Group.

Being able to help so many families in the first few months of 2023 even landed me special recognition in the TMG Million Dollar+ Mortgage Club.

If you’re ready for a spring mortgage check-up, please reach out! 905-906-7783 or Jessica@CapitalConnection.Me

IS IT TIME FOR A MORTGAGE

The answer is probably yes.

You may be temped to ignore your mortgage until you receive a renewal letter. Being prepared early is important!

Keaton, a 12-year-old grade 6 student from Stonehaven Elementary School, who was sponsored by the Newmarket Lions Club, took home the grand prize in the 2022-2023 Lions International Peace Essay Contest. The award-winning essay, entitled “Friends as Leaders”, was selected for its originality, organization, merit and portrayal of the contest theme, "Lead With Compassion. Keaton shared his essay on Lions Day (March 3rd), a global event at the United Nations, to a standing ovation. Congratulations Keaton!

You may be temped to ignore your mortgage until you receive a renewal letter. Being prepared early is important!

You may be temped to ignore your mortgage until you receive a renewal letter. Being prepared early is important!

WITH A MORTGAGE CHECK-UP, I CAN HELP YOU:

• Check the status of your payments and outstanding balance

WITH A MORTGAGE CHECK-UP, I CAN HELP YOU:

WITH A MORTGAGE CHECK-UP, I CAN HELP YOU:

• See if yours is still the best rate and product for your current needs

• Check the status of your payments and outstanding balance

• Check the status of your payments and outstanding balance

• Put money back into your pocket by reducing monthly expenses with a consolidation of high interest debt like car loans, credit cards and unsecured lines of credit

• See if yours is still the best rate and product for your current needs

• See if yours is still the best rate and product for your current needs

• Put money back into your pocket by reducing monthly expenses with a consolidation of high interest debt like car loans, credit cards and unsecured lines of credit

• Put money back into your pocket by reducing monthly expenses with a consolidation of high interest debt like car loans, credit cards and unsecured lines of credit

Are you leaving money on the table?

Are you leaving money on the table?

Don’t wait for your renewal letter, get ahead of potential challenges today.

Are you leaving money on the table?

Don’t wait for your renewal letter, get ahead of potential challenges today.

If you have a variable-rate mortgage, a check-up is even more important!

Don’t wait for your renewal letter, get ahead of potential challenges today.

If you have a variable-rate mortgage, a check-up is even more important!

If you have a variable-rate mortgage, a check-up is even more important!

CALL OR EMAIL ME TODAY

CALL OR EMAIL ME TODAY

CALL OR EMAIL ME TODAY

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On February 25th, Neighbour was invited to the screening of the documentary Living In Colour. The 40 minute documentary was produced, directed, filmed and edited by the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association Youth Leadership Group, The Black River Alliance. A tremendous accomplishment by a very impressive group of young people.

COUNTDOWN TO THE AURORA HOME & LIVING SHOW!

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce Home & Living Show is coming up on April 15 & 16. Our vendors will be showcasing the latest and greatest home improvements, services and so much more! Join us at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. Here’s a vendor sneak peak:

AURORA OVERHEAD DOOR

Upgrading or repairing your garage doors can maximize curb appeal while increasing the value of your home. Aurora Overhead Door have been in business in Aurora since 1978 and can offer the latest models of garage doors and garage door openers for your home! Got questions? Their experts will be on hand to answer them! auroraoverheaddoor.ca

GORILLA PROPERTY SERVICES

Is it time for that spring clean? Gorilla Property Services can do all of those exterior clean jobs around your home or business that are too di cult or too time consuming to do it yourself! Leave it to the experts! Stop by their booth to find out more!

gorillapropertyservices.com

A WOMEN’S TOUCH CABINET PAINTING

You can have a dream kitchen without replacing your cabinets. A Women’s Touch Cabinet Painting specializes in the spraying of Kitchen Cabinets, not just the doors! Changing the entire look of your kitchen! Owned and operated by women, they will be on hand to answer all your project questions.

awtcabinetpainting.com

Letter from

MAYOR MRAKAS

Spring is in the air!

Spring is here and it couldn’t feel better! As we welcome the sunshine and the warmer temperatures, we have a number of events to help usher in this change of season.

First up is our annual Hello Spring event that takes place over the Easter long weekend. This is a family favourite for Aurorans with young kids and a great way to welcome spring –and the Easter Bunny! This event takes place at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre on Saturday,

April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will feature themed outdoor and interactive activities such as planting your own spring flower to take home, fishing for eggs, a hop-stacle course, nature toss game and more. You can even have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Preregistration is required for this popular event. More details are available at aurora.ca/hellospring.

Later in the month we also have our annual Community Clean Up. As the snow melts, it is time to get our Town clean and we need your help. Last year, we collected over a tonne of garbage thanks to your participation. So, join us again on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up individually or as a group at cleanup@aurora.ca. Participants will receive a cleanup kit (while supplies last) that includes two garbage bags, a recycling bag, one pair gloves and safety tips.

I hope to see you at these events!

As always, I encourage residents and businesses to reach out to me at any time either by phone, through social media or in-person. I look forward to keeping everyone informed and engaged - #gettingthingsdone

Do you have personal financial goals? Using the SMART method is a great way to obtain what is most important to you.

S – SPECIFIC – Be clear on what you want to accomplish. Will this goal put you in a better financial position?

M – MEASURABLE - Express it in clear numbers, so you'll know where you are and when you've succeeded.

A – ACHIEVABLE - Take achievable steps, even if that means taking smaller ones.

R – RELEVANT - Ask yourself: Is this goal related to my overall success and why is it important to you?

T- Time Based - Giving yourself a time frame will encourage you to follow through, stop procrastinating, and keep yourself accountable.

Download a FREE SMART goal PDF guide and worksheet at: thefinancialmoment.com/smartgoals Partner

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosted over 250 local business people at the Royal Venetian for the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon on February 22nd! Thank you Mayor Tom Mrakas for the update on the “State of Aurora” and what’s to come for business development in our town.

SHOUT-OUT to Shaolin Martial Arts Canada and the team of Aurora athletes that participated in and placed with 4 Golds, 4 Silvers and 3 Bronze medals in the Ontario Winter Games in Renfrew. On February 25th, Mayor Mrakas presented the team with an "Excellence in Sports" pin. A big thank you to

The SMART Method

TelMAX is in the Neighbourhood

TelMAX has o cially moved to Newmarket, and we’re proud to be part of such a vibrant community. Now that we’ve connected our first customers with 100% pure fibre high-speed internet services, we’re determined to make a difference locally.

TelMAX understands the importance of giving back to the communities we serve and is working hard to connect with our new neighbours. Not only is telMAX a member of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, we’ll also be partnering with the Town of Newmarket to sponsor a variety of exciting events in the coming year. Most notably, telMAX is the presenting partner of the Newmarket Home & Lifestyle Show, which runs on April 1 and 2.

TelMAX provides Fibre Broadband internet, TV, and home phone services, and has recently been named as Canada’s fastest internet service provider by PC Magazine. Our company uses the latest technology to provide synchronous speeds with future capability of delivering up to 10 Gbps.

Our goal is to support under-serviced communities throughout Ontario by giving local businesses and residents access to a reliable, 100 % pure fibre network. In the last two years, we’ve built fibre optic networks in Stouffville, Brooklin, and, recently, Newmarket.

While we’re new to the community, we are deeply committed to helping those we serve. We have o ces both in Stouffville and Newmarket, and make it a priority to employ local staff.

We’re looking forward to meeting local residents at the Home & Lifestyle Show, the largest of its kind in York Region. Keep an eye out for new events and initiatives sponsored by telMAX throughout the year.

Vicki Carruthers created her very own fundraiser called Paint for PYNK and is asking you for your support! After being diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time, she wanted to give back and make a difference in the life of someone else diagnosed with breast cancer. Vicki's goal is to raise $20,000 for PYNK: Breast Cancer Program for Young Women at Sunnybrook, by selling ra e tickets for a chance to win a new original painting. The winner will receive an original painting (24x24) called 'Anything is Possible' and will be chosen live on Social Media at Vicki's last chemo treatment on April 12th. Donate at www.sunnybrook.ca

Orangetheory fit’fundraiser

At Orangetheory Fitness we are more than a gym. We are a community focussed on providing the best fitness experience possible. Regardless of your age, gender or current fitness level, we are here to help. Our science backed workouts led by our professional coaches guarantee you leave the studio with results. Come try us free, just call (289) 807-3888

Join us this month and help us raise money for Southlake through our fit’fundraiser initiative. If we raise $5,000 via member donations our staff will row 100,000 meters! In both 2019 and 2022 Orangetheory Fitness Newmarket-Aurora was the top corporate sponsor and we plan to keep the streak alive! We have raised ~$30,000 for Southlake through our annual initiative and would love for you to join our cause.

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It’s an all-inclusive fitness experience all about getting you more. More calories burned. More research and technology. More e ective coaching. More of the results you want. It’s all included. Get more from a membership.

On February 17th, Newmarket Scotiabank branch represenatives prepared 100 meals for Inn from the Cold clients.

March 12th was the first home game of the playoffs for our Aurora Tigers Jr A team. Mayor Mrakas joined Tigers GM Sierra Costa and recognized the families in our community that billet out of town players, as well as this year's graduating Sr. players and their families! A special thanks to the volunteers that help out at the games and to COBS Bread (Aurora Gateway) for donating a bread basket ra e prize every home game to help raise money for the organization.

Every year, Vince’s participates in the nation-wide Toonies for Tummies campaign, and each year their customers step up to support the Grocery Foundation’s efforts to feed hungry children. 2023 was their best year ever! Vince’s customers, with the help of a $1,000 donation from Coca Cola Bottling, raised a total of $7,600 to help provide meals for local children who otherwise are at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. Thank you to Vince's and to everyone who donated to this amazing cause!

High-school students teamed up with the world’s best technology companies to build the most impressive robots you’ve ever seen! Built from scratch, these 5 foot tall, 140 pound robots compete in high intensity robo-sports. With bragging rights at stake for schools and the companies that support them, the best in robotics came out to play at Ray Twinney from March 3rd-5th in the First Robotics Competition - Ontario District.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD FEATURED BUSINESSES

Royal Rose Gallery & Gifts

15210 Yonge Street, Aurora

www.royalroseart.ca

Royal Rose Gallery

@royal.rose.gallery

905-503-0121

Rosa Calabrese is owner and founder of Royal Rose Gallery located in the historic Aurora downtown main street. Royal Rose Art Gallery & Gifts provides an ever-changing palette of beauty and expression through the local artworks we proudly display through ongoing exhibitions.

Our mission is to nurture Aurora's love of the arts by supporting local artists, artisans and vendors - as well as offering engaging community experiences for all ages through our events, art classes and workshops.

The beautiful space is also available for private parties, bridal showers, anniversaries, birthdays and any other special events! As well as for photography and film rentals.

Athletify opened its doors in Aurora in 2016. It started as a small 3 treatment room clinic with a quaint gym and golf hitting net in the back for golf fitness assessments and training. From the beginning, this physiotherapist-owned operation was home to an active approach to recovery for all sport and fitness related injuries.

In 2021, Athletify relocated 4 kms north to Newmarket. At the corner of Yonge Street and Mulock Drive, the facility is 5000 square feet and houses physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, a certified Athletic Therapist, and Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

Athletify has also significantly expanded its golf services and has a dedicated golf training area in the back of the facility. Here, there are 3 HD GOLF simulators for recreational play, practice and coaching. This high tech equipment is not only used for performance enhancement but also for golf specific movement analysis for injury management with our golf specialized therapists.

Photo by @doswellcreative

NEIGHBOURHOOD EVENTS

Join the Aurora Legion for their April Events! Every Tuesday at 7pm: Song Circle. Every Wednesday at 2pm: Afternoon Tea and Bingo - $10. Every Thursday at 7pm: Progressive Euchre - $5. Every Friday Night: Dinner & Dance - $15, Dinner is served from 5:30pm - 7pm, Dance only - $5 for members, $10 for non-members. April 2nd at 1pm: Bid Euchre Sunday - $5. Easter Dinner on April 6th with a live bandThe Pepper Shakers. April 15th - doors at 7:30pm: Dance Party Fundraiser, music by Soul Benefit - $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

WHEN: Throughout April

WHERE: Aurora Legion Branch 385

You're Invited! Hop on over with your family and join Sheila Stewart for photos with the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt starting at 11:30am, hot chocolate, snacks and more. The first 20 children will also receive a free Easter basket - with more surprises to come! ALL are welcome. Please RSVP to sellingyorkregion4u@gmail.com so that the Easter Bunny knows how many eggs are needed.

WHEN: April 10th, 11am - 1pm

WHERE: 535 Timothy Street, Newmarket

Whether you are an experienced seed saver or a beginning gardener, this event offers the opportunity for you to bring your saved seeds or excess bought seeds to trade with others (even if you have no seeds to swap, you are welcome to participate). A great way to connect with other growers, learn about crop diversity and strengthen the network of locally adapted seeds. This event will feature resources for all ages and fun kids' activities. In partnership with York Region Food Network. Drop-In!

WHEN: April 15th, 11am - 2pm

WHERE: Aurora Public Library

Presented by RyGuy Comedy, Brew HAHA is a beautiful marriage of delicious craft beer and hilarious comedy! Featuring headliner Jen Sakato. Each ticket includes a 12oz beer (19+) or soft drink, courtesy of Old Flame Brewing Co. Doors open at 7pm. Get your tickets at www.eventbrite.com

WHEN: April 27th, 7:30pm-9pm

WHERE: Old Flame Brewing Co.

The members of Region of York Quilters Guild will be proudly presenting their quilts at the “A Million Little Stitches” Quilt Show. Admission is $10 and the show includes a wide array of quilting styles with hundreds of quality quilts, wall hangings, quilted clothing, and bags made by over 150 guild members.

WHEN: April 15th, 10am - 5pm & 16th, 10am - 4pm

WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre

Join Community Living Central York for their first annual Spring Craft Show! Interested in becoming a vendor? $35 per table - tables will be provided by the Community Living team. Proceeds will support the programming in their community participation program. Space is limited. Email Melanie.Marshall@clcy.ca to reserve your spot by April 14th.

WHEN: April 29th, 9am - 4pm

WHERE: 575 Penrose Street, Newmarket

FOR OUR NEIGHBOURS

NEIGHBOUR PAPER COVER CONTEST

Last September we held our first COVER CONTEST and it was so well received, that we have decided to do it again!

At Neighbour Media we love to shine a light on individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to do good and help others.

Our cover features each month are selected based on these attributes and we want to know who you want to see on an upcoming Neighbour Paper cover!

THE

GLENN

RODGER #MAJESTIC

Dad Joke of the Month

Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go gol ng?

In case they get a hole in one!

If you would like to nominate a #goodneighbour to be featured on our cover, email elaxdal@neighbourmedia.ca with the following details:

1. Their name or business name

2. What they do within the community that makes them a good fit for the Neighbour Paper cover feature

Deadline for submissions is May 15th 2023

Eat, Drink and Play IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Labyrinth Escape Games is an interactive escape room experience, offering 6 unique, themed rooms. All experiences are multi-roomed with hidden compartments and doors throughout for a thrilling surprise. 5 of our 6 rooms are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. There is also 1 scary room for the brave of heart or the year-round Halloween a cionado. All experiences provide differing levels of dif culty and player number requirements.

BOOK ONLINE

Find the challenge you want to take on with your friends and pick a time slot.

BRING YOUR MIND

Gather your best and your brightest friends and prepare for the puzzles that lay ahead.

BEAT THE CLOCK

You have 60 mins to beat the clock and Escape the Room.

NEWEST ESCAPE EXPERIENCE:

You and your crew are on board the discovery ship, Titan, when the unthinkable happens - an asteroid impact has damaged life support and other vital systems. Work your way through the ship to nd the problems and attempt to get the ship back online. Will you be able to repair the ship before it’s fully compromised or will the escape pod be your only option? Only time will tell!

Planning a birthday party? Labyrinth Escape Games has its very own party room for rent! Our party room allows for large groups to celebrate in their own private space. Decorate the tables and chairs how you like, station your food on our wall-mounted breakfast bar or store away in the fridge, and entertain your guests with our wide range of board games included in the room! The party room is rented by the hour to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy the space before or after your escape room experience.

Escape rooms are also a fun and immersive team-building experience. Work with or compete against your co-workers as you strive to escape in under an hour! Utilize the skills of your teammates to brainstorm and solve puzzles together to try and escape in record-breaking time!

On March 15th, Mayor Mrakas was joined by MPP Parsa, MP Taylor Roy, MPP Wai, Councillors Gallo, Gilliland and Weese, as well as members of the community to raise the flag to celebrate Persian Heritage Month! Raising the flag shows that the Town of Aurora stands in solidarity with those in Iran, for wider freedoms and the protection of women’s rights.

FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS HAPPY EASTER

May

Rohan Goel - Legislative Page

On March 4th, Conrad Bobiwash; Indigenous educator, artist, owner and CEO of Conrad Bobiwash Art, opened The Art of Storytelling exhibit at Royal Rose Gallery, along with members of the community, gallery owner Rosa Calabrese, Mayor Mrakas, MPP Parsa, MP Taylor Roy and Councillor Gilliland. MP Aurora - Oak Ridges - Richmond Hill Leah Taylor Roy, also announced that Royal Rose Gallery received $100,000 under the Tourism Relief Fund. With this investment, Royal Rose Gallery supports local artists and artisans by proudly displaying and selling their works, as well as hosting annual exhibitions/programming of original artwork and limited editions prints.

My name is Rohan Goel and I am a proud resident of the Town of Aurora. I was fortunate to be elected as a Legislative Page to serve at Queens Park. I had an incredible experience working along with my fellow Pages and seeing first hand how the government works and how a bill becomes a law. During my term I had the opportunity to work closely with the Minister of my riding, Michael Parsa. He is an incredible individual, mentor and role model for me. As I worked closely with the Minister I learnt how he’s working hard to make housing affordable for all Ontario residents.

As Page, I listened to many discussions in the chamber of the current issues. It was very fascinating for me to see first hand how all political parties function and regarding the roles of many important positions in the chamber - speaker of the house, house leaders, clerks, Hansard and the sergeant at arms. Members of the parliament were all very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience as a Page fun and memorable for me. I will cherish these lifelong memories!

This was a life changing experience and I would like to thank my parents (Veenu & Vinay Goel), my teacher & principal at Hartman P.S (Mr. Jackson & Mrs. Richmond), my Page coordinator ( Mr. G/ Franco Gutierrez ) and to the Minister of my riding ( Michael Parsa ) for all your support and trust in me in this incredible journey.

Partner:

MICHAEL

this Easter holiday bring you and those you love peace, hope, and joy.

The Aurora Optimist 25th Annual Chess Tournament was held on March 2nd at the Aurora Legion. 10 schools and 157 students participated, with the winners moving on to the regional tournament. Thank you Aurora Optimist for all you do in our community! If you would like to become a member of the Aurora Optimist Club visit www.auroraoptimist.com

Newmarket Location Now Open!

Homestead Oxygen + Medical Equipment is your local accessibility and home medical equipment supplier. Homestead calls Newmarket home to its second location and has recently celebrated its 1st birthday. Homestead Oxygen + Medical equipment originated in Lindsay, ON in 1997 and has since grown to 2 locations and over 30 staff members. The Newmarket location serves not just York Region but also the GTA and Simcoe County.

As your local premier accessibility consultants, we want to take this time to highlight the importance of home accessibility. As we age, we are wanting to stay in our homes longer and technology is allowing us to do so! It is also proven to be significantly more economical to modify our homes and stay in them versus selling our homes and looking at alternate solutions. Adding a stair lift to your straight or curved staircase can reduce falls and increase accessibility to the upper levels of your home. Updating your bathroom with a tub cut out is an easy and affordable option to modifying your bathroom and making stepping in and out of your tub a breeze.

Please contact us for more information at 905-895-6363 or newmarket@homesteadoxygen.ca and one of our trained consultants will be happy to help you!

This group of friends gathered at the Magna Centre for their 8th annual hockey game and celebration. It was a fun day filled with friends, competition and lots of laughs!

We attended over 550 local events.

We had the pleasure of working with 94 different community partners, helping them share their message with the neighbourhood. Thank you to each and every one of you for trusting us with your business!

We have donated our print, digital and video services to 12 local charities and 36 local businesses.

We launched our weekly Neighbour Newsletter in the Fall of 2022, hitting inboxes every Thursday since then.

We had the opportunity to share the incredible stories of 12 #goodneighbours over the year through our cover features.

We sponsored and/or participated in 9 community partner initiatives and are looking forward to showing our support for many more events in our 2nd year in business.

Through our social media pages @neighbourmedia @neighbournewmarket @neighbouraurora we reached…

544,199 people on Facebook

212,307 people on Instagram

with a total of…

3,036,331 IMPRESSIONS

392,815 VIDEO PLAYS

38,319 LINK CLICKS

Neighbour Media, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Mrakas were invited for a hard hat tour at the soon to open Code Ninjas Aurora location! Visit codeninjas.com/Aurora-on-ca to learn more, program enrollment and to register for summer camps.

On March 4th, Scott Johnston Cartoons was signing copies of his first book at Bookworms & Co. in Aurora. Scott is a local cartoonist and his work can be seen regularly in the Auroran. Congratulations Scott and thanks for signing a book for Neighbour!

Our team has had such an amazing first year in business! We have had the opportunity to meet and connect with so many of our neighbours and we are so grateful to each and every one of you.

Here is a recap of some of the things we got to do this past year…

A MESSAGE FROM MPP DAWN GALLAGHER MURPHY

Building our community together is my top priority. It has been a pleasure to attend numerous community events over the past few weeks to celebrate, congratulate, and recognize members and tour businesses in our community.

It was an honour to attend FIRST Robotics Canada competition held at Ray Twinney Complex on March 5th alongside my colleague Minister Lecce. It was incredible to see how innovative and passionate our youth are about STEM.

One of my goals as the MPP for Newmarket-Aurora is to visit, tour and get to know all the businesses in my riding. Mach was filled with numerous visits and tours of manufacturers right here in Newmarket-Aurora. On March 10th, I had the privilege of visiting CuBE Packaging in Aurora – it was great to be able to see and learn about how reusable containers are manufactured right here in my riding. I also toured Buchner Manufacturing Inc. in Newmarket where I learned the ins and outs of their operation.

On March 16th, I had the pleasure of touring Dentec Safety Specialists Inc. in Newmarket. They are a family-owned and operated manufacturing business that provides high quality safety solutions right here in my riding. It was wonderful to also learn about their background and tour the facility of TS Tech Canada, another manufacturing company in Newmarket.

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I hosted Senior’s roundtables in both Newmarket and Aurora. It was great to listen to what our seniors have to say about staying active and connected in our community. On March 20th I had the honour of attending the Town of Newmarket’s Persian New Year Flag Raising Ceremony alongside my colleague MPP Goldie Ghamari. Wishing you and your family a Happy Ramadan, Passover, and Easter.

A big thank you to everyone that donated, participated and sponsored the Coldest Night of the Year 2023! Newmarket, you are amazing -raising close to $160,000 for INN From The Cold. 400 Walkers, 64 Teams and 65 Volunteers! Team Taylor took the #1 spot raising close to $20,000 and Mayor Taylor himself took the top fundraiser spot raising over $12,000! #newmarketproud

NewRoads Automotive Group Girls Night Out in support of York Region at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre!

It was an evening filled with women -owned businesses and inspiring speakers. It was great to see so many women (and a few men) come together to support such a great cause!

We know "neighbours" in Aurora are sweet, but these guys take it to a different level! SAP (Sugaring Aurora Project) involves trees in the backyards of 20 neighbours and delivers a delicious maple syrup for them all to enjoy. Dave, Jim and Rob are the "Sweet trio" that make this possible!

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6 pc haddock

3 orders of fries

large gravy

large coleslaw

All for $50

Coming Soon to Aurora

While many claim to be environmentally conscious, there are few who are genuinely making a significant impact in sustainable building by creating meaningful solutions. Howland Green Homes is one such company, which aims to exceed net-zero standards and enter net positive territory. Their latest venture, the Wellington East Business Centre in Aurora (located at Wellington St. E and 404), is the largest o ce building in Canada that goes beyond net-zero standards.

“We can reduce our consumption greatly and it’s relatively easy to accomplish,” says Dave de Sylva, president of Howland Green Homes. “We need to use much less energy, in general, and start using today’s energy, such as solar and geothermal, rather than carbon-based options.”

Coming in at roughly 80,000 square feet, the Wellington East Business Centre will capture more renewable energy than it requires for the operation of the entire structure annually, reducing its operational energies by about 85% . Powered by sun and geothermal energy, it will serve as the perfect combination of ecology, economy and technological advancement. Owning a space at this building is saving more than just the planet. Thanks to all its focus on conservation, it’s saving businessowners money month over month, year over year.

Howland Green is a builder and developer of residential and commercial properties with a commitment to building with greater sustainability than any other builder in Canada. They have recently launched a new commercial o ce condominium in Aurora, with units now for sale.

For more information visit howlandgreen.com or email info@howlandgreen.com.

Get to Know YOUR NEIGHBOURS

Jenna Doak

How long have you lived in the community?

I have lived in Newmarket on and off since my Teenage years. I went off to the city for about 10 years but landed back in Newmarket in my late twenties and have been settling here for the past 5-6 years. I would absolutely consider Newmarket my home.

What is your favourite season (winter, spring, summer, fall), and why?

Summer is my favourite season, we have a pool and love hosting friends and family for bbqs, pool days & drinks.

What is your favourite beverage?

My favourite beverage is a ginormous mason jar filled with ice and topped with water. A close second is a nice glass of red wine.

What is your favourite holiday to celebrate?

My favourite holiday to celebrate is Christmas. There’s just something about Christmas. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be Newmarket, but I’d have a second home in the Bahamas.

Piers Simpkin

What is your favourite beverage?

You would think the natural answer would be beer, however I start everyday with a Cream of Earl Black Tea... Some say two pots in the morning is a little much, but it’s my favourite!

What is your go-to local restaurant?

With being a young family with three boys, 5 and under we haven’t been able to get a true sitdown restaurant experience in a long while. This being said our take out go two seem to be Orchid Thai (Aurora) and Second Bowl (Newmarket).

If you could give advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Everything does happen for a reason, it might not make sense at the time, however at some point it will make sense.

How do you giveback or pay-it-forward within the community?

The way we have developed and continue to grow the community space and vibes at Market Brewing has been our goal since opening our doors. With everything that we do there we are always trying to giveback and pay things forward for our community.

What is your favourite song, artist/group or genre of music

Anything with more of an aggressive edge to it. All genres are able to show off a little aggression now and then so it’s always fun to discover this.

Jerisha Grant-Hall

Chairperson, Founder Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA)

What is your most memorable community moment?

I have many but I must say that my recent visit to Halifax where I witnessed the enduring historical and contemporary African presence is one of my most memorable community moments. It was

If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive who would it be?

What does being a good neighbour mean to you?

A good neighbour, for me, is synonymous with kindness. They lookout for the children, and in the true communal village sense, help raise the children though mentorship and guidance. A good neighbour

What is your favourite song, artist/group or genre of music?

Since music is culture, it’s di cult to pick one artist or genre; so I will say favourite genres are Reggae,

What is your favourite holiday to celebrate?

Want to be featured on this page? Email us and we will introduce you to the neighbourhood!

General Manager of Market Brewing Co.

Co-Owner of Body Positive Fitness

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Congratulations to Ali Shaukat and his family on the grand opening of Zoup! Eatery. Ali is the proud owner of the 3rd Zoup! Eatery in Canada. They offer more than just soup - including fresh baked ciabatta bread and good greens, comforting sandwiches and fresh salads.

A BIG NEIGHBOUR CONGRATULATIONS to Carruthers Financial on their name change to Carruthers Walker Financial! Keith Carruthers and Jennifer Walker have served the financial needs of residents and businesses for over 30 years and the recent name change reflects this partnership!

Fire House Subs hosted their Grand Opening on March 5th! Located at Harry Walker Pkwy & Davis, stop by to say hello! Thank you to Kelly Broome for sending us this photo.

On March 21st, Mayor Taylor and the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gorilla Property Services into our community.

Congratulations to Lovella Cosmetic Clinic on their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! On March 11th, family, friends, clients, Mayor Mrakas, MPP Parsa, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Neighbour Media all stopped by to congratulate them!

A Message from MP Leah Taylor Roy

Spring is in the air!

April is here and that means spring is in the air! As the sun shines and the weather gets warmer it is important for us to reflect on the changing seasons and what that means for us as individuals.

The spring season brings us an abundance of diverse celebrations such as Nowruz, Easter, Passover & Eid Al-Fitr all celebrated by many constituents within my riding of Aurora- Oak Ridges- Richmond Hill. Each of these celebrations are amongst the most important for those who celebrate them. While Nowruz is the first day of spring and the commencement of the Persian calendar's new year, Eid al-Fitr signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, an entire month of fasting observed by Muslims around the world.

Spring is a time for birth and growth. Soon our trees and flowers will once again bloom after the winter season, our days will lengthen, and the warmer air will allow us to spend more time outside and in nature.

No matter what and how you celebrate the arrival of spring and the upcoming holidays, it is my honour and privilege to be celebrating alongside you! I invite you to my upcoming Coffee & Chat on Saturday April 22nd from 10:30am to noon- ideally outdoors. These Coffee & Chats are a wonderful way to share your views of our community that are impactful to you. For more information about the location of our upcoming April Coffee & Chat and future upcoming events, head over to my website at www.leahtaylorroymp.ca

I am honored to represent you in the House of Commons. I, along with my team, are here for you! Feel free to contact my o ce with any questions, concerns, or comments.

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On March 3rd, MP-Leah Taylor Roy along with her fellow York Region Liberal Caucus members hosted an International Women’s Day Celebration! An amazing event held at the Aurora Town Hall, we heard from distinguished guests, Minister Marci Ien and Minister Mary Ng! We also heard from three women, Anastasia Dieieva, Lily Pourzand & Malika Khimji who shared their unique stories of triumph, bravery, strength and compassion! Thank you MP-Leah Taylor Roy for bringing us all together, it was an inspiring event!

On March 18th, MP Leah Taylor Roy hosted a Nowruz celebration at the NC Aurora Armoury with members of the York Region Liberal Caucus and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau! Nowruz is celebrated by members of the Persian, Afghan, Kurdish, Zoroastrian, Bahá’í, Azerbaijani, Central Asian, and Ismaili communities. Nowruz, meaning “new day,” marks the New Year in the Persian calendar and the first day of spring.

Town of Newmarket's WinterFest was held on February 18th at the Ray Twinney Sports Complex and was a feast for the eyes, ears and tummy! There was something for everyone. Ferris wheel rides, the Snow Valley Tube Slide (no snow - no problem), dancing to the sweet sounds of Bernadette Connors and delicious beaver tails that you could enjoy sitting fire side. Congratulations to the Town of Newmarket on another incredible event!

The Aurora Town Park was packed with families enjoying Family Day on February 20th! There were shows all day at the bandshell and the park was filled with activities including axe throwing, hockey skills, a fishing pond, mini snow tubing, ice sculptures, Lumberjack Shows and live music all day in The Armoury, compliments of the Aurora Cultural Centre. We would like to give a huge thank you to the Town of Aurora for providing such a fun day!

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Neighbour Media was honoured to celebrate Purim on March 7th with Chabad Newmarket at the Newmarket Community Centre. Purim is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an anti-Jewish o cial of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther. A tradition for Purim is for individuals to dress up in costume. There are a few reasons why people dress up for Purim; 1 example being, that it is to replicate the idea of Esther hiding her Jewish identity from the King.

On March the 4th, Central York Fire Services partnered with members of the OPP, York Regional Police York Regional Paramedic Services and 20 other community partner groups, kicking off the week of International Women's Day with a huge community event at the Fire Station 4-5, in Aurora. In addition to the first responders, community partners included SeeWhatSheCanDo, Global Pet Foods, Lulu Lemon, Madd, Seneca College and many more. Attendees enjoyed a hockey shootout, a mannequin drag that was set up by the OPP and even Bat-Woman swung by to hang out. The event was set up to INSPIRE the next generation of first responders and to allow women and young girls the opportunity to speak with women currently in these first-responder professions.

Proudly Presents:

Designing Hope Spring Fashion Affair

with an Italian Flair!

June 7th, 2023

6:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.

Old Town Hall - 460 Botsford St. Newmarket

Tickets: $85

Celebrities, Food and Fun

Available at: www.abusehurts.ca or email: info@abusehurts.ca

All proceeds will go to Abuse Hurts

TRUMP THIS! The Chris Cartwright Team and Jessica Williams at Market Brewing Company, in support of Abuse Hurts with 50/50 draws, a silent auction and prizes throughout the night. A BIG thank you to everyone that came out!

Shine Through the Rain Foundation aims to help individuals and families affected by life-threatening illness, working hard to improve and enrich the lives of those who approach us in their time of need. We support adults, children and families from all walks of life, providing advice, guidance and financial support as they try to navigate emotional, physical and financial challenges that arise from a health crisis. Our organization offers care, comfort and compassion as we endeavor to shine a light on the devastating impact of life-threatening illness.

Programs:

Rainy Day Fund - People suffering from illness often face financial di culties. The Rainy Day Fund provides emergency payments for overdue rent and utilities, ensuring that each patient has a warm, safe place to call home while recovering. The Rainy Day Fund also provides grocery gift cards and reimburses hospital transportation and parking costs.

Camp Scholarship - Illness often isolates children from their friends and the activities they love. The Camp Scholarship Program allows children in remission to reconnect with those friends and activities. The program is offered for free and provides funding for a camp of their choice: sports, music, art, science, horseback riding, water skiing or other activities they missed most during treatment.

Camp Backpacks - As part of the Camp Scholarship Program, the Foundation provides kids with a camp backpack, filled with items they will use while enjoying their camp experience. We aim to provide something for children who may arrive at camp with little or no extras. The items inside each bag will help make a child's stay at a camp truly memorable! We also supply backpacks to an oncology camp in Ontario that is specifically designed for children with cancer to attend while still in treatment.

Pediatric Christmas Party - For families with children to enjoy the seasonal festivities, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy children's entertainment, have fun, receive toys and gift cards to their favourite toy stores.

www.shinethroughtherain.ca info@shinethroughtherain.ca

@ShineThroughTRF

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Shine Through the Rain Foundation

329 Pasadena Drive, Keswick

(905) 477-7743

Over 1,900 families were helped in 2022, with over $582,000 worth of assistance!