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Inside this edition, you’ll meet some of our local movers and shakers who are using their power and compassion to launch new initiatives and make Uxbridge – and beyond – a better place. Co-founders of 100 Women Who Care Uxbridge, Andrea Scowcroft, Janice Fitger, and Mimi Brown have spearheaded their immensely inspiring organization and have raised around $70,000 for local charities in 6 quarterly meetings. Not only did these ladies encourage like-minded women to start 100 Women Who Care groups in other north Durham townships, but they have unleashed the spirit of giving and caring to two groups of men in Uxbridge and Scugog who have subsequently launched 100 Men Who Care. The passion was contagious, prompting students and teachers at Uxbridge Public School to form 100 Kids Who Care, a group whose members donate their time, rather than money. Their actions have inspired other schools to start their own chapters. Uxbridge is expanding its scope even further. By September of this year, people from near and far will be able to tune-in to 105.5FM Uxbridge Radio. An interview with Frank Torres unveils the details.
EVENTS Uxbridge BIA Board Meetings 2nd Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm YDHR Station - 19 Railway St.,Uxbridge 2015 Run for the Diamond Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary April 19, 2015 - 7:00 am to 12:30 pm Wooden Stick Golf Club Uxbridge Lions Art in the Park August 15 & 16, 2015 Elgin Park, Uxbridge www.uxbridgelionsartinthepark.com
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MEET THE UXBRIDGE & AREA NETWORKING What is the Uxbridge & Area Networking Group? We’re small and home-based business owners who meet monthly, building our network of business connections. There are no passwords, no secret handshakes, no quota for referrals or “homework” to be done. We’re a friendly, welcoming business group getting together to help each other to be successful. We exist to: • Share ideas, expertise and experiences • Make introductions to others in the community • Provide cost-effective ways to promote members’ businesses Who are our members? We are business owners and operators, as well as local representatives of larger organizations, like financial services and real estate companies. Our members include individuals in networking marketing organizations, sales professionals, business service providers and companies who provide consumer services. Most members are from the Uxbridge area, but we have members travelling regularly to our meetings from other communities too. When are the meetings? We meet once a month (other than July and August), either for breakfast or lunch (see Page 2 for meeting details). How do I get involved? Join us for your first introductory meeting!
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Join the LinkedIn Group “Uxbridge Ontario” & www.facebook.com/uxbridge.networking You can subscribe to the e-newsletter at www.uxbridgenetworkinggroup.com
MEETINGS All meetings are held at Scrambles at the Foxbridge Golf Club (South Course), Reach Road, Uxbridge BREAKFAST MEETINGS
LUNCH MEETINGS
8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
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To RSVP or inquire, contact Annie Hardock at: T: 905-852-6686 E: networkinggroup@uxbridge.com W: www.uxbridgenetworkinggroup.com Benefits of becoming a member • Networking opportunities • Promotional opportunities (including participation in community events like the Uxbridge Fall Fair and Santa Claus Parade) • Membership listing in this semi-annual newsletter • Listing at www.uxbridgenetworkinggroup.com • Listing on Uxbridge Online Business Directory at www.uxbridge.com/business • Membership in LinkedIn Group Thank you to our sponsors!
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CANADIAN SCHOOL OF NATURAL NUTRITION, Distance Education www.csnndistanceeducation.org P.O. Box 896, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N2 Anna Mae Adams/Lisa Adams T: 905-852-9660 Teaching the Medicine of the Future.™ CSNN offers a comprehensive practical foundation program in Natural Nutrition leading to the Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.)™ designation. CHALK LAKE STRINGS 41 Chalk Lake Road Jane Plewman T: 905-649-5180 E: j.m.plewman@gmail.com Over 25 years of experience in Suzuki method of teaching violin and cello of all ages. COMMUNITY CLEANING LTD. www.communitycleaning.ca 73 Brock Street West Sharie Trussell/Stephanie Coy T: 905-852-9419 E: info@communitycleaning.ca We are a full service cleaning company and supply store. Cleaning commercially and residentially, we offer small town service with big time results! COMPASS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS www.compasshcsolutions.com Virginia Miles T: 647-502-9079 E: vmiles@compasshcsolutions.com Your personal guide to navigating the complex healthcare system; helping you make the best decisions possible about your care options. COSTUMES 1 Lormik Drive Marg Elliot T: 905-852-5148 Inventory sale. Mascots, theme party costumes, halloween, medieval, parties, wigs, accessories. DAY BY DAY www.daybyday4u.com Margaret MacLaren C: 416-788-7743 Head Office: 905-852-0182 A non medical homecare business that specializes in the individual, services include: personal care, transportation, meal preparation, light housecleaning, home checks, appointments, diet assistance, companionship and more ..... DIRE CONSULTING INC. www.direnow.com 19 Main Street North Chris Auger / John Auger T: 905-806-1954 E: info@direconsultinginc.com Marketing made simple. DRAGON COURT RESTAURANT www.uxbridge.com/food/dragoncourt 9 Brock Street West T: 905-852-9111 Famous Chinese food. Family dining or fast take-out service. A family business that has been serving Uxbridge since 1981.
EPICURE SELECTIONS® Sharon Vanderven, Senior Consultant T: 905-655-8224 E: jjasvan@gmail.com Healthful Alternatives for the Home Chef. Home Tasting PartiesTM – Catalogue Orders – Fundraisers – Home Business Opportunity FOXBRIDGE GOLF CLUB www.foxbridgegolf.ca 274 Reach Street Mark Kernohan, General Manager T: 905-852-7962/905-852-7323 E: mark@foxbridgegolf.ca Play great greens at affordable prices. FREELIFE & L’DARA www.jmbehealthy.freelife.com www.jmbeyoung.ldara.com Joyce McCulloch T: 705-324-2245 E: jmccull@sympatico.ca Freelife: Nutrition products for improving general health, weight loss and more. L’dara: New Advanced Anti-Aging Serum. Continue to look young. H&A BOOKKEEPING Tania Vernon T: 288-231-0838 E: Tania@handabookkeeping.com Bookkeeping services provided weekly, monthly or on as needed basis to small business in Durham and York Regions. INVESTORS GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. 11 Main Street North, Suite 1A Alan Loney, Consultant T: 905-852-3201/1-866-476-1535 E: alan.loney@investorsgroup.com JEUNESSE GLOBAL www.bababird.com www.bababird.jeunesseglobal.com Jay Yerema Weafer, Independent Distributor T: 416-407-0073 E: magicdoor@sympatico.ca Jeunesse “redefines youth” with cutting-edge, scientifically proven products ranging from advanced skin care to nutraceutical nutritional supplements. KATHY NORMANDEAU, OGPT, Piano Technician www.uxbridge.com/arts T: 416-518-8897 E: uxbridgeintune@gmail.com Helping Uxbridge stay in tune: piano tuning, repair, consultation, instrumental service. Registered Craftsman Technician with the Ontario Guild of Piano Technicians. K.R. MAY Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Nancy Hill, Sales Representative T: 905-642-2223 C: 416-735-7041 E: nahill@trebnet.com Let me guide you through the process of buying or selling. As a life-long Uxbridge resident, awardwinning Law Clerk and sales representative for 19 years, I will ease your transition.
KUMON MATH & READING CENTRE OF UXBRIDGE www.kumon.ca Tammy Friesen, Instructor 65 Brock St. West T: 289-465-6002 E: uxbridge_on@ikumon.com At Kumon, our math and reading programs help children of all ages and levels become, eager, independent self learners. LISA RITCHIE, CPA, CGA, Accounting Services www.lisaritchie.ca 66 Cemetery Road T: 905-862-4166 E: lisaritchiecga@powergate.ca Professional accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation services. Committed to developing a strong relationship and excellent communication with every client. LORELEI INTERIORS www.loreleiinteriors.com 97 Brock Street West, Suite 2D Pam Domingos T: 905-862-3939 E: info@loreleiinteriors.com Personalized decorating service and consultations. Custom drapery, blinds, shutters, furniture, new and gently used. Consignment available. Home staging consultation. LYNN ROBSON PARALEGAL www.lrobsonparalegal.ca T: 905-852-9442 E: info@lrobsonparalegal.ca Legal services and legal research. MARY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN Mary Evans T: 905-852-5578/905-260-4572 E: robmaryevans@hotmail.com Offering freshly made delicious meals and desserts for any occasion. Anything from a business lunch to a full wedding, we will create a menu to suit your needs. McDONALD’S (UXBRIDGE/PORT PERRY) 296 Toronto Street North (Uxbridge) 14500 Simcoe Street (Port Perry) Ginger and Sandy Jackson, Owner/Operators Ginger, Community Relations Rep E: ginger-jackson@powergate.ca We are proud to be community partners. Ginger is proud to be part of two communities in which businesses and organizations work together toward the common good. MELISSA HYDE, Personal Trainer International Marketing Director The Juice Plus Company www.melissa.transform30.com www.melissahyde.canada.juiceplus.com T: 416-523-6259 MEND www.mendyourhealth.ca Laurie Fekecs, NHC, NHP T: 416-277-0838 E: laurie@mendyourhealth.ca EAV is a device for measuring a person’s food/ chemical/environmental sensitivities. It’s an alternative to allergy scratch testing or allergy blood testing. Instant results and painless.
MILL RUN GOLF CLUB www.golfmillrun.com RR#1, 269 Durham Rd. 8 T: 905-852-6212/1-800-465-T-OFF A full-service facility with 45 holes of golf, firstclass banquet facilities for up to 400 guests and a value proposition that is second-to-none. NRG 4 LIFE FITNESS www.nrg4lifefitness.net 284 Main Street North, #100 Technology Square T: 905-852-4750 E: sarah@nrg4lifefitness.net Fitness facility, nutrition coaching, personal training, fitness classes & bootcamp programs. “Strengthening Uxbridge One Person at a Time!” OPTOMETRIST, DR. VI TU BANH www.uxbridge.com/healthandwellness 2 Elgin Park Drive, Unit D T: 905-852-6733 E: vitu@powergate.ca “Healthy sight for lifeTM” – Provide a fullscope family optometric practice. No referrals necessary. All ages welcome. RIVER STREET WRITING www.riverstreetwriting.com Hollay Ghadery T: 647-866-7784 E: riverstreetwriting@hotmail.com Over a decade of professional writing, editing and creative consulting services for print, online and personal projects. ROGERS TV DURHAM www.rogerstv.com 301 Marwood Drive, Oshawa T: 905-436-4162 Rogers TV is a unique TV channel where community members take an active role in conceptualizing and producing programming for local audiences. SIGNPOST COMMUNICATIONS www.signpostcommunications.ca Katharine Gebhardt, Writer and Editor T: 647-466-0751 E: signpostcommunications@yahoo.ca Without direction, communications don’t succeed. Signpost Communications helps define the direction, then writes and produces communications that shout “follow me!” snapd Stouffville/Uxbridge www.snapsu.com 5-18 Ringwood Drive, Suite 213 (Stouffville) Attila Demjen, Publisher T: 289-338-6278 E: ademjen@snapd.com Capturing life and entertainment. Find us on Facebook: SNAP Stouffville/Uxbridge. Follow @ snapdsu on Twitter. STUDIO ON THE HILL 589 Old Stouffville Road Lori de Grace, Interior Designer, Artist Nathalie Emer, Teacher T: 905-852-6529 E: studionthehill@gmail.com Nature-inspired art and design studio and store. Specializing in reclaimed and reimagined furniture, accessories and local art.
THE SECOND WEDGE BREWING CO. www.thesecondwedge.ca Joanne Richter/Rob Garrard T: 416-574-1022 TRAVELONLY www.bonnieacton.travelonly.com Bonnie Acton T: 905-852-3703 E: bacton@travelonly.com A travel professional that owns and operates a full service travel agency that will make your past memories jealous. TICO #4316071 UPRIGHT DOOR SERVICE INC. www.uprightdoorservice.com Alan Fortnum T: 905-852-1981 E: info@uprightdoorservice.com Fast, dependable service and repairs. Sales and installation of quality garage doors and operators. UXBRIDGE ON-LINE INC. www.uxbridge.com Annie Hardock, B.Math T: 905-852-6686 E: annie@uxbridge.com Owner and operator of www.uxbridge.com since 1996. Internet advertising. Web design. UXBRIDGE PILATES Laureen Dubeau T: 416-409-2533 E: train@uxbridgepilates.com Uxbridge Pilates is a fully equipped studio offering Pilates-based core training and workshops for fitness professionals in an intimate and inspiring setting. UXBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY www.uxlib.com Alexandra Hartmann, CEO Corrinne Morrison T: 905-852-9747 E: corrinne.morrison@uxlib.com The Uxbridge Public Library provides a wide variety of programs, print and non-print materials, games, computers, and genealogy information. WHITE GLOVE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT www.whiteglovevirtualassistant.com 7 Confederation Drive Andrea M. Scowcroft T: 416-819-3475 E: andrea@whiteglovevirtualassistant.com We help you focus on your business by taking over the tasks for which you don’t have time or expertise. WRIGHT WEB PHOTO www.wrightwebphoto.com 11 Remion Crescent Stephen Wright T: 905-852-9520 E: info@wrightwebphoto.com Photography: Weddings, portraits, maternity, baby, model. Web design: Desktop and mobile, graphic design, social media, web marketing, more.
CARING FOR UXBRIDGE… AND BEYOND The 100 Women Who Care movement came to Uxbridge less than 18 months ago – but it turns out the women of Uxbridge are just the start of a caring movement sweeping North Durham. Take a look at the impact so far…
March 2015: $73,250 raised to date in Uxbridge for local charities PLUS pounds of care items delivered to China. Care to get involved or find out more? 100 Women Who Care: info@100womenuxbridge.com or on the web at www.100womenuxbridge.com 100 Men Who Care: Roger@rogerprinceleadership.com or on the web at www.100menuxbridge.com 200 Kids Who Care: stokes_sherri@durham.edu.on.ca / jacobson_catherine@durham.edu.on.ca/web
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UXBRIDGE FM: TUNE IN! By Hollay Ghadery, River Street Writing
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DESIGN WITH BITE. DESIGN. PRINT. SIGNS.
The first time I met Frank Torres – co-owner of SkyWords Media and the man behind Uxbridge Radio – I was struggling out my winter jacket while trying to soothe my fussing baby, who I’d had to bring along to the meeting due to a scheduling debacle. I was feeling sheepishly unprofessional. I was also about to visibly break a sweat when Frank offered to hold my daughter. While I got organized, Frank – a father of four himself - charmed my daughter into good humour. This was my first impression of Frank, and as we talked more, it was an impression that held true. Frank sees a need, and then he addresses it with tact, compassion and insight.
905.806.1954 or 905.806.0321
19 Main Street North, Uxbridge, Ontario • info@direconsultinginc.com
Enter Uxbridge Radio. After years of practically countless setbacks, 105.5 FM Uxbridge Radio starts testing this June. Programming is set to begin September 1st. The aim of the station, as Frank explained it, is to build Uxbridge a legacy – and since the station is not owned by a conglomerate, it will enjoy the freedom of independence. This freedom will allow the station to stay true to our community. Uxbridge FM will be locally staffed and its programming will feature local news, weather, traffic, sports and music, as well as popular music and national news. Uxbridge Radio also presents an unprecedented opportunity for local businesses. “We asked businesses in town if they advertise on radio,” Frank said. “None of them did.” While the station itself will be located on Owen Road, its 1,200 watt tower will stand just outside town, emitting a signal with serious scope - scope that will draw people to Uxbridge businesses and events. Meeting almost over, baby dozing, it occurs to me to ask Torontobased Frank how he came to know Uxbridge. “I’ve been visiting friends here for years,” he explained. “Uxbridge is a little gem.” His love for our town is palpable in his vision for Uxbridge Radio, which doesn’t exist to change what we have, but to celebrate it.
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