Yogafest 2011
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Yoga enthusiasts, friends and supporters of the Yellow Brick House (YBH) will come together on Sunday, May 8, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the centre court of Markville Shopping Centre to raise money that will assist YBH in building a new shelter for abused women and children in the Markham area. www.joinyogafest.com
Vivian Risi: Aiming Higher
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Ask the Expert
Inside every individual lies the hope to soar to new heights and fulfill unrealized potential. With arms outstretched, we anticipate the strength to conquer the obstacles that cloud our vision and welcome the materialization of our aspirations. While there are pinnacles that may seem beyond our reach, there are those who can turn the impossible into possible.
Society’s most vulnerable now have a second chance at redemption because of Vivian Risi, owner and founder of real estate firm Royal LePage – Your Community Realty. As chair of Yellow Brick House (YBH)’s Second Shelter, Second Chances capital campaign, Risi’s tireless efforts to house abused women and children have finally paved the way to a much-needed second shelter in York Region, where up until now, there have been no services Read more
