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One.Two.Three.
Here We Go!
The 2015 Spring/Summer Uxbridge Networking Magazine is now ready for pick up at UNG members' locations, and other public places in town and surrounding area.
Thanks to the team effort from Dire Consulting Inc., Signpost Communications, River Street Writing, and Uxbridge On-Line Inc. for creating the 7th edition of the Networking Magazine.

Uxbridge Networking Group Meeting Schedule

UNG Lunch
Friday April 10th 2015 12 Noon - 1:30pm
Scrambles, Foxbridge Golf Club
Speaker:
Barb Smith, Outreach Coordinator, Brock Youth Center.
Barb Smith and Emily Morrison of Brock Youth Centre are proud to have had over 30 participants compete in the North Durham Semi-Final Business Idea Competition! They are working with youth under age 29 to refer them to the BACD to participate in various programs and to help coach those who have decided to enter the Ontario Centres of Excellence Pitch Competition. They look forward to continuing help young entrepreneurs to roll out their business concepts this summer and turn their passion into a paycheque! Please come and to the April UNG lunch and hear about the young talent in our community. More info at www.BrockYouthCentre.ca.

UNG Breakfast
Tuesday May 12, 2015 8:15 - 9:30am
Scram

bles, Foxbridge Golf Club
Topic:
The Future of the Uxbridge Fall Fair
Speaker:
Nancy Hannah
President, Uxbridge Fair Board

UNG Lunch
Friday June 12, 2015 12 Noon - 1:30pm
Scrambles, Foxbridge Golf Club
Topic: See Beyond the Garden Gate
Speaker: Lorrie Houston, Administrator of the Uxbridge, Scugog & Brock offices of Community Care Durham (CCD)

Community

Care Durham Uxbridge is preparing for its 19th Annual Gardens of Uxbridge, sponsored by Investors Group on Saturday, July 11, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This self-guided tour offers a variety of stunning gardens, urban and rural, which would not otherwise be open to the public so you can "see beyond the garden gate"! Tickets are $25 (call 905-852-7445), and include a delicious, homemade box lunch. Activities on the day include a raffle for a chance to win an amazing garden prize. More info at www.ccdgardensofuxbridge.org. All proceeds from the Gardens of Uxbridge garden tour go to support programs and services at Community Care Durham.
Ccommunity Care Durham, established in 1977, is multi-service registered charitable organization providing Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health services to more than 8,000 Durham Region adults and their caregivers who have needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health. Services are provided free of charge or for a
minimal fee, and are administered through various service locations serving the communities of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby. More info at www.communitycaredurham.on.ca. CCD's mission statement is "Community Care Durham helps people live at home with a network of support in caring communities." If you are interested in volunteering with CCD, please call your local office -- Volunteering Enriches Your Life!

We've been SNAP'd
Pickup a copy of the April issue of snapd

Uxbridge/Stouffville paper for community event photos. You can see photos from the UNG meeting being published in print, and online at http://snapd.at/eer5wb.

Uxbridge Networking Group Membership

Membership Includes:

- Receive monthly UNG e-Newsletter.

- Membership listing on the bi-annual Networking Magazine (publish in March and August).

- Business listing on the website at www.uxbridge.com/networkinggroup and www.uxbridge.com/business.

- Being promoted on social media.

- Participate in monthly breakfast and luncheon meetings from September to June.

- Participate at the Uxbridge Networking Group booth at the Uxbridge Fall Fair to promote their product and services.

Membership Fee:

$85+HST for the first year. For members who participate less than 6 Networking Group functions (including participations in meetings/events/advertising) in a year, renewal rate would be increased to $125. Annual membership fee is due each year on the month that you join the Networking Group, except for members who join in March or September, their membership fees are due in February and August, respectively. This will ensure that the Networking Group brochure (publish in March and in August) has the most current memberships listing.

Thanks to Uxbridge Networking Group Sponors:

Warm Welcome to New Members

Norma Daniel, Owner

HIGHFIELDS COUNTRY INN & SPA

Norma

is celebrating 25 years at HighFields Country Inn & Spa. HighFields is a Day & Destination Spa with 175 acres of natural trails, outdoor pool, tennis court, and hot tub. Indoor sauna and gym. Spa lounge with fireplace. Norma invites you to come as a guest, and leave as a friend.
Address: 11568-70 Conc. 3, Zephyr On L0E1T0
Tel.: 905-473-6132
Website: www.highfields.com
www.facebook.com/highfieldsspa

Sara Bibb, Owner & Principal Consultant

MKS HR CONSULTING

Do you have a challenge in finding "good" employees that believe in the "why" of your business? As a small business owner you should be focused on the strategy, mission and vision of your company instead of worrying how you will find top talent to work for you.
MKS HR Consulting is the go-to human resources and recruitment business when small businesses have an HR or recruitment issue. With her many years of human resources and recruitment experience, Sara offers her clients value-added, professional expertise to be their strategic partner and find that "needle in the haystack."
MKS HR Consulting adds value to your business by finding the top talent so you can focus on "being in business." Our clients see the value of partnering with us to conduct the hiring process strategically and not just "fill a vacancy." If you would like to find that needle in the haystack, contact us today for a Complimentary 1 hour Consultation.
Tel.: 647-999-2141

Websites:

www.mkshrconsulting.ca

MEMBERS NEWS

ABS Abacus Brain Study

A Video Link to ABS Abacus' recent interview by daytime talk show host on RogersTV. Annie Hardock along with ABS senior abacus student Jim Fleming, explain how the ABS program helps with maintaining memory and cognitive ability.

ABS Abacus offers 1-hour FREE TRIAL lesson to individual seniors and groups.

Address: 92 Brock Street West, Uxbridge

Tel.: 905-852-6677

Website: www.abacusuxbridge.com

Twitter: @AbacusUxbridge

A Treasured Gift

Mother's Day Gift Ideas are now on A Treasured Gift website at www.atreasuredgift.ca

Call Gayle Summerland at

416-209-8538

HighFields Country Inn & Spa

HighFields has just introduced their new Once a Month Massage Club. $99. each and complimentary use of the Far Infrared Sauna. Insurance receipt available.

905-473-6132

www.highfields.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday April 18, 2015

11am - 9pm

Bowl for Kids Sake at Parish Lanes

69 Brock St. W., Uxbridge

Fund raising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham Region

BBBSND is calling out all local businesses to put their toughest teams together and see which business can be named Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2015 Champion. If you are interested in putting a company team together, please contact the Big Brothers Big Sisters office. Don’t forget your pledge forms and game faces.

For more information, please contact:

Krista Duke, Special Events CoordinatorBig Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham

Tel.: 905-985-3337 ext. 4,

E-Mail:

krista.duke@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Sunday April 19, 2015

Uxbridge Half Marathon

Wooden Stick Golf Club 7am - 12:30pm

Run for the Diamond in Support of the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital

Website: www.uxbridgehalfmarathon.ca

Saturday April 25, 2015

Huck Finn Youth Fishing Day

Elgin Pond

Huck Finn parade starting at Elgin Park at 9:00am - to Water St. to Mill St.

FREE Fishing from 10:00am - 1:00pm

Register by picking up a Ribbon at Uxbridge Canadian Tire, Blue Heron Books, Uxbridge Legion, Uxpool, Presents, Presents, Presents or day of at the Pond!

Free Lunch, Kid Prizes, Free Bait and Free fishing gear to be loaned!

Regards,