THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION ANNOUNCES…“SING FOR MEMORIES” AN EXTRAORDINARY KARAOKE EVENT LAUNCHING THE ALZHEIMER NATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAGN IN YORK REGION!
MAKE YOUR OWN MEMORIES AT PACIFIC MALL ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2008, FROM 2 – 4 P.M. JOIN THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY IN THIS MUSICAL OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BRAIN HEALTH WHILE INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT.
HELP THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION TO KEEP PROVIDING VITAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO CONTINUE SEARCHING FOR THE CAUSE AND A CURE OF ALZHEIMER DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS.
THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION ASKS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT.
You can make a difference by making the connection. Visit our web site at www.alzheimer-york.com for more information regarding the services we provide to the community.
The Alzheimer Society is making its own commitment to helping Canadians improve their brain health with the launch of BrainBooster, an online gym of challenging games and puzzles designed to increase mental performance. The gym also features brain-boosting recipes and simple exercises to get people moving. Canadians can access the gym by visiting www.alzheimer.ca. Once there, they can also sign up with their personal “brain” pledge and enter our Puzzled about Alzheimer’s contest, showcased in the February-March issue of Homemakers and Madame Magazines, as well as their online sites.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that destroys vital brain cells. Alzheimer’s and elated disorders affect an estimated 1 in13 Canadians over the age of 65, or approximately 450,000 people. Of this number, 160,000 live in Ontario. If a cure is not found, it is estimated that 750,000 Canadians will Alzheimer’s or a related disorder by the year 2031.
Special thanks to our local sponsor True North Imaging for offering help for today and hope for tomorrow! Many thanks for your continued media support and for getting the message to your audiences. Your work is greatly appreciated and recognized
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Sports Report
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls’ Hockey — Mulock 6 (Nicole Brennan, 2, Delaney Howson, Rachel Perry, Jenn Kates, Nadine Holland), St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (Cassandra Nasso);
Jr. Boys’ Basketball - Sacred Heart 64 (Patrick Dooc, 23), Aurora 28 (John Hattingh, 11)
Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. Washington; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
NBA: Toronto at Boston; 7:30pm
OHL: Oshawa at Belleville; 7:15pm
With files from thestar.com
Varsity Girls’ Hockey — Mulock 6 (Nicole Brennan, 2, Delaney Howson, Rachel Perry, Jenn Kates, Nadine Holland), St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (Cassandra Nasso);
Jr. Boys’ Basketball - Sacred Heart 64 (Patrick Dooc, 23), Aurora 28 (John Hattingh, 11)
Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. Washington; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
NBA: Toronto at Boston; 7:30pm
OHL: Oshawa at Belleville; 7:15pm
With files from thestar.com
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Press Release - Important Markham Council Meeting Tonight
There is an important Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, January 22nd at 7pm in the Council Chambers at 101 Town Centre Blvd. A proposed notice of Motion to Markham Council calling on York Region to expand the scope of the Environmental Assessment and to seek alternatives in the widening of Bayview Avenue from John Street to Major MacKenzie Dr. See attached letter to residents in the Thornhill area.Please click here for more information.
Press Release - Quit Smoking. Win A Car
York Region residents invited to participate in smoke-free contest
NEWMARKET – In addition to the many health benefits, York Region residents who want to quit smoking can add a new car to the list of incentives.
The Regional Municipality of York public health branch invites residents to join The Driven to Quit Challenge, hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society and funded by the Government of Ontario. The challenge provides the powerful motivation of a new car grand prize with the support and resources needed to become smoke-free.
In 2007, 1,475 York Region residents entered into the contest and took a step towards a smoke-free future. The 2008 Driven to Quit Challenge offers the chance to win a Toyota Prius or one of seven regional prizes.
The 2008 registration starts during National Non-Smoking Week that begins today and ends Friday, February 29, 2008.
Participants must be at least 19 years old, have a non-smoking support person and be smoke-free for the entire month of March. Support to quit smoking is available by phone or online.
Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking. The service uses proven practices to help smokers through the process of quitting.
For more information and to register for the Driven to Quit Challenge, visit www.driventoquit.ca or call the Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333.
For more information on this or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET – In addition to the many health benefits, York Region residents who want to quit smoking can add a new car to the list of incentives.
The Regional Municipality of York public health branch invites residents to join The Driven to Quit Challenge, hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society and funded by the Government of Ontario. The challenge provides the powerful motivation of a new car grand prize with the support and resources needed to become smoke-free.
In 2007, 1,475 York Region residents entered into the contest and took a step towards a smoke-free future. The 2008 Driven to Quit Challenge offers the chance to win a Toyota Prius or one of seven regional prizes.
The 2008 registration starts during National Non-Smoking Week that begins today and ends Friday, February 29, 2008.
Participants must be at least 19 years old, have a non-smoking support person and be smoke-free for the entire month of March. Support to quit smoking is available by phone or online.
Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking. The service uses proven practices to help smokers through the process of quitting.
For more information and to register for the Driven to Quit Challenge, visit www.driventoquit.ca or call the Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333.
For more information on this or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sports Report
NFL Playoffs: New England 21 San Diego 12; NY Giants 23 Green Bay 20 (OT)
NHL: New Jersey 3 Toronto 2
AHL: Toronto 2 San Antonio 1 (OT)
OHL:Brampton 4 Sault Ste. Marie 1; Mississauga 4 Sudbury 1; Oshawa 4 Sarnia 3
OPJHL: Markham 5 North York 3
Tonight
No games scheduled
- Eric Rosenhek
NHL: New Jersey 3 Toronto 2
AHL: Toronto 2 San Antonio 1 (OT)
OHL:Brampton 4 Sault Ste. Marie 1; Mississauga 4 Sudbury 1; Oshawa 4 Sarnia 3
OPJHL: Markham 5 North York 3
Tonight
No games scheduled
- Eric Rosenhek
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