Date	Event	Contact
Every Day	Sole Mates: Upper Canada Mall 17600 Yonge Street, Newmarket 7:00 am (when the mall doors open) A walking program to promote healthy fitness A joint effort of Upper Canada Mall and heartyparty.com Walkers can sign up any time during the week at our Guest Services booth Walkers are free to walk as long and as often as they want Walkers monitor their own laps (as outlined by map in their sign-up package) and submit their lap cards once a week to Guest Services Members are recognized twice a year in an awards ceremony	Pam Burgess, Guest Services, 905-895-1961
Tuesdays and Thursdays	Stroller Mates: Upper Canada Mall 17600 Yonge St., Newmarket 8:30 am – 9:30 am A joint venture of Upper Canada Mall and heartyparty.com to promote healthy fitness and social networking for parents and caregivers Join a mall stroller walking program led by an instructor Attend educational workshops on healthy eating hosted by a certified nutritionist Cost: free	To register, go to the Customer Service booth at Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket or call (905) 895-1961
Thursdays	Stretch Your Body & Mind @your library Pefferlaw Public Library 76 Pete’s Land, Pefferlaw 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join Ingrid Thursday mornings for a gentle, 1-hour stretching program (If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor) While stretching, topics of interest to the group will be discussed The cost is “check out a book” with your library card -- it’s that simple!	For more information, call (705) 437-1514 or visit www.georgina-library.com
Fridays (excluding holidays)	Public Tour and Hike Earth Rangers Centre 9520 Pine Valley Drive Woodbridge, (on the Kortright property) 2:30 pm An opportunity to explore the Earth Rangers Centre, one of the most energy efficient buildings of its kind in North America The 45 minute tour provides an overview of our programs and services, and wraps up with an optional half hour interpretive hike on the nearby trails	Earth Rangers 905-417-3447 info@earthrangers.ca
September 2007 to June 2008 Throughout the school year	Jump Rope for Heart Hoops for Heart York Region Schools A school-based program aimed at educating students in Elementary School about physical activity, healthy eating habits and being smoke-free A pledge-based program, students raise valuable dollars to help with the research, health promotion and advocacy projects of the Foundation Helping students get more active and make healthier decisions that last a lifetime	Heart and Stroke Foundation York South Office Josie Cavarra Child and Youth Programs 905-709-4899 jcavarra@hsf.on.ca
Nov. 9, 2007 - Feb. 8, 2008	Holiday Lights: A Celebration of Multicultural Traditions Neighbourhood 4, Vaughan Mills Hwy. 400/Rutherford Road Vaughan Enjoy a unique visual histroy exhibit that celebrates the multicultural diversity of Vaughan	Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre Customer Service 905-879-2110
Nov. 17 - Dec. 23	Santa’s Fishing Cabin Adventure Mall entrance to Bass Pro Shop Vaughan Mills Hwy. 400/Rutherford Road Vaughan Share a special moment with Santa and catch a fish of your own. You’ll be captured on video	Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre Customer Service 905-879-2110
Nov 23	Christmas in Klienburg Tree Lighting Ceremony Annual lighting of the tree in front of Kline House (Corner of Islington Avenue & Nashville Road) 7:00 pm Activities include carol singing, Padre Pio Choir, Santa Claus for kids, and complimentary refreshments	www.kleinburgvillage.com/bia
Nov 24	RBC Family Skate Day Fundraiser for Vaughan Health Care Foundation Woodbridge Memorial Arena 5020 Highway 7, Woodbridge 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Admission: Adult: $10.00, Child: $5.00 Family of four: $20:00	Joe Collura 905-850-3477
Nov 25	My Vaughan Shines in Conservation Float SantaFest in Maple Parade 2:00 pm Float co-sponsored by the City of Vaughan & PowerStream is entered to raise awareness for the 2nd year of WinterLights Celebrations in the City of Vaughan The figures are symbolic of our diverse community coming together during the festive season and promote a culture of conservation in the City of Vaughan	Anna Di Ruscio 905-832-8585 ext. 3202 or visit www.vaughanshines.ca
Nov 25	SantaFest Parade in Maple 2:00 pm Major MacKenzie Drive from Canada’s Wonderland to Vaughan Civic Centre	905-417-1138 or visit www.santafestinmaple.com
Nov 25	Santa’s Village Maple Community Centre, 10190 Keele Street, Maple 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, crafts, outdoor rides and hot chocolate	905-417-1138 or visit www.santafestinmaple.com
Dec 1-15	Shine Appeal Program Celebrate light and life and help us showcase our great city and community spirit by participating in the Shine Appeal program. The “Shine Appeal” program recognizes homeowners for their efforts in celebrating the holiday season and bringing holiday cheer to the community Two homes per ward will be selected weekley for a total of 20 homes which can be showcased by our media	Anna Di Ruscio 905-832-8585 ext. 3202 or visit www.vaughanshines.ca
Dec 1	Health Fair for the South Asian Communities 2007: Focus on Family Milliken Mills High School 7522 Kennedy Road, north of Denison 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Flu clinic from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Dental screening for children Opportunities to participate in healthy South Asian cooking demonstrations Blood glucose testing Panel discussion with medical experts Medication check information session with pharmacist Many other interesting discussions and displays, including activities for children, door prizes and much more!	Please contact York Region Health Connection 1-800-361-5653 for more details
Dec 1	Oak Ridges Trail Hike Kettle Lakes Park in Richmond Hill :30 am Moderate pace 10 km from Bayview to Bathurst and back. Take Bayview Ave, for 1 km N. of Stouffville Road. to first street (Old Colony Road), turn left and go 500 m to small parking lot on left No dogs	J. Doble 905-764-1673
Dec 2	Jingle Bell Skate Presented by the Town of Newmarket Ray Twinney Complex 100 Eagle Street West 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Admission is a non-perishable food item per person donated to the Newmarket Food Pantry	Nora Dunning 905-895-5193 ext.2065 or Deanna Smith ext. 2607 or visit www.newmarket.ca
Dec 3	Oak Ridges Trail Hike Koffler Scientific Nature Reserve and Thornton Bales Conservation Area, Southwest area of Newmarket 9:30 am 6 km, 2 hours, slow pace with some steep hills Meet at Whipper Billy Watson Park on Clearmeadow Boulevard, east side of Bathurst Street, one street north of Mulock Drive. Turn off Bathurst onto Clearmeadow and then left into parking lot Well-mannered dogs welcome Bring drinks and snacks Lunch option after hike	Stan 905-737-3966
Dec 9	Oak Ridges Trail Hike Mary Lake, King Township 10:00 am 6 km, 1.5 hours, moderate paced hike Meet at roadside parking on Keele Street, about 0.5 km north of 15th Sideroad Hike to Jane Street around Mary Lake (on the Augustinian Monastery grounds) and back. Bring water and snacks for yourself	Ken 647-866-7834
Dec 15	Forest Jingle Bell Walk York Region Forest Headquaters, Hollidge Tract (East of Hwy. 48 Between Vivian and Aurora Roads) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Participate in this 2 km community walking activity in the company of other merry walkers along a wide forest path Learn about the holiday tradition of bells, Christmas tree traditions, and the benefits of natural Christmas trees Receive bells and help decorate a coniferous tree for birds A donation of new winter mitts, scarves or hats, or non-perishabale food would be appreciated	For more information please contact the Regional Greening Co-ordinator at 905-830-4444 or 1-877-464-YORK or visit www.york.ca
Dec 16	Oak Ridges Trail Hike Koffler Scientific Nature Reserve and Thronton Bales Conservation Area, Southwest area of Newmarket 2:00 pm 7 km, 2 hours Meet at Whipper Billy Watson Park on Clearmeadow Boulevard, east side of Bathurst Street, one street north of Mulock Drive. Turn off Bathurst onto Clearmeadow and then left into the parking lot.	Harold 905-853-3518
Dec 17	Oak Ridges Trail Hike Dunlap Observatory Grounds 9:30 am 3-5 km depending on weather, 1.5 hours, slow pace Meet in underground Visitor Parking area of 33 Weldrick Road East, just east of Yonge Street, 2 blocks north of Hillcrest Mall No dogs please Afterwards enjoy hot mince pies and coffee at our condo	Stan and Gillian 905-737-3966
Dec 19	Christmas Cardio/Tone Fitness Class Al Palladini Community Centre 9201 Islington Avenue 9:15 am - 10:15 am Specialty Christmas Class combining a fun cardio-vascular component and a vigorous strength training component	Liana Kearney 905-832-8564 ext. 7211
Dec 31	POak Ridges Trail Hike York Region Forest – Bendor and Graves Tract, East of Newmarket 9:30 am 2 to 2.5 hours, slow to moderate loop Meet in the parking area at end of Kennedy Road, 1 km north of Davis Drive Snowshoes? Boots? Your choice… Sheltered forest trails Bring a warm dring and snacks Well mannered dogs are welcome Join us for lunch afterwards in Newmarket	Brain and Wilma 905-853-2407