Spring – the best time to sell your house! Annina`s

and surrounding areas
Volume XVIII Issue I February 2015
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Spring – the best time to sell your house!
Why is spring the best time
to list to sell property? Are
there statistics to back up
this assertion? According
to the brother and sister
real estate team of Howard
Lee and Debbi Jefferson of
Royal LePage Stouffville, the
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numbers really do indicate
that spring is the absolute
best time of the year to sell
your house!
Blooming crocuses, greened
up lawns, and chirping birds
really do endear buyers to
your property. But don’t
think of spring as April, May
or June. Statistics show that
March is the best time to list
your home to sell it faster
and for a higher price! Most
families also want to purchase
their home and close the
transaction before summer
vacation begins. If a real estate
sale is in your near future,
contact Howard and Debbi
today to get their expert
advice on what you can do
doing a lot more than putting
to best showcase your home
a sign on your lawn! Visit
for a March listing. Their
www.howardanddebbi.com
thirty plus years in real estate for further information.
and their stellar
reputation mean
that you are in
experienced and
caring hands.
Call Howard
and Debbi at
905-642-6333 to
get started. Ask
about their free
home evaluation
and how you can
achieve top dollar
for your home.
They pride
Your full service real estate team
themselves on
Profiling exceptional businesses in your community since 1997.™
Annina’s Bakeshop – better
than ever!
If you’re looking for downtownstyle gourmet meals and fabulous
pastries in a relaxed country setting
close to home, this is it! Annina’s
Bakeshop & Catering is a one-of-akind spot that’ll keep you coming
back for more! Stop in for breakfast
or lunch, pick up dessert on the way
home or book an appointment to
plan the catering for your next
special events.
Marco Cassano, a chef licensed in
holistic nutrition, professor and shop
owner, has been in the hospitality
industry for more than 25 years.
He knows how to make people
smile with the hearty meals and
sumptuous desserts. Everything is
made fresh with no preservatives
and no GMO. They also offer glutenfree and sugar-free baked goods
and pastries that taste amazing!
Sit and chat with a friend over a
delicious lunch any day of the
week. You’ll love the refined
atmosphere, friendly, knowledgeable staff and the large
servings. Their specialty cakes are
crowd pleasers for any occasion.
Make an appointment to discuss
your catering needs with Marco.
From a continental breakfast for
your business meeting to full, table
service weddings, Annina’s will
prepare everything fresh with
exceptional ingredients to ensure
your guests are impressed!
Located at 300 Durham Regional
Highway 47 in Goodwood.
Open Mon. To Fri. 7am–7pm,
Sat. 8am-6pm, Sun. 8am-5pm.
Call 905-640-0691 or email
Marco@anninasbakeshop.com.
www.anninasbakeshop.com
Delivery is available. Now
taking bookings for baptisms,
confirmations and communions.
Great food, friendly service.
Home indulgence
Your home should be your haven.
When you walk through your
front door you should feel an
immediate sense of affinity and
relaxation. Home is where you
spend most of your time, so infuse
it with inspiring design. Make
2015 the year that you tackle
those design quandaries that are
keeping you from loving your
home. Getting the sanctuary that
you want and deserve starts with
pinning down your authentic
style. Jolana Pettifer of Jolana’s
Exceptional Home Décor
works with her clients to
achieve spectacular results
that are as individual as the
clients she works with.
Achieving a home
that is your slice
of heaven starts
with a personalized
in-home consultation with Jolana.
She helps her
clients define and
determine their
design direction;
and she offers
a full, interior
design concierge service to keep
design dreams on track and on
time. Paying special attention to
every detail, from colour scheme,
to furniture, to gorgeous custom
accessories, stunning draperies and
lighting design, Jolana’s endless
design solutions will create your
very own sanctuary that welcomes
and inspires you every day!
Winter is the perfect time to
get started. Call Jolana at 905888-5225 to book your in-home
consultation and begin the
transformation of your home.
Visit www.jolanas.com for
further information and
gorgeous examples of her
work throughout the GTA.
Stunning design solutions.
Clarkson Auctions &
Movers Inc.
Moving a household can be
Tom and his team today. With
stressful whether you’re moving
Clarkson Auctions & Movers
to a larger home, downsizing, or
Inc. there is a Clarkson present at
settling an estate. So why not make every move to ensure exceptional
the move as stress free as possible
quality service. Moves are quoted
by turning to family-owned and
on a flat rate basis so there are no
operated Clarkson Auctions
surprises at the end of the day.
and Movers Inc. The Clarkson’s
Whether moving across town
have been handling household
or the country, email tom@
merchandise with care for the
clarksonmovers.com, visit the
past 26 years. They are an award
website at www.clarksonmovers.
winning local moving company
com or call 905-640-6411.
with historical roots in Stouffville.
Longevity in business is the
result of hard work, integrity and
exceptional service - three qualities
that Tom Clarkson emphasizes
when he discusses the
business he started 26
years ago. Whether you
have items to auction
or move, or both,
you can be sure that
Clarkson’s will handle
it all with the utmost
professionalism.
If you have a move in
your future and need
help with moving,
packing, storage, home
staging, recycling or
janitorial clean-out, call
A moving company you can trust.
Make 2015 a healthy year!
A month has gone by since the
paths, chiropractor, massage
New Year’s celebrations. If you
therapists, holistic nutritionist and
made resolutions to get healthier,
mental performance coach, work
how are they working out? Setting
co-operatively to ensure the best
goals is good and remarkably
treatment for each client.
easy - keeping them is another
Having difficulty fitting that
story. If you want some support
massage in during the week?
to optimize your health, feel more
The massage therapists know
energetic, lose weight, alleviate
how busy you are and therefore
pain or even quit smoking, the
offer Saturday, Sunday and
professionals at the Stouffville
evening appointments. Located
Natural Health Clinic are ready
at 37 Sandiford Dr., Suite 209.
and able to help.
Call the clinic at 905-642-8555 to
Caring for you and your family
book your personal consultation
naturally is what the Stouffville
or massage. Open seven days a
Natural Health Clinic does best.
week. Most visits are covered
This welcoming clinic offers a
by extended health care plans.
multidisciplinary approach in
Why not check yours?
order to give patients the best
in natural health care. Using a
prevention-based approach to
improving health and treating
illness, the clinic
works with its
patients to achieve
optimal health and
wellness. Rather
than simply treating
or suppressing
symptoms, they treat
the whole person and
address underlying
causes of illness. All
of their professionals,
including naturoThe Stouffville Natural Health Clinic team.
Need a lift?
You’re sure to find it at sister
stores, The Girls Bra Boutique
and Chic Thrills Upscale Resale
in Stouffville. At The Girls, they
know that next to bathing suit and
jean shopping comes bra shopping
on the ‘hate to do’ list! They do
their best not to make it so. Their
shop is private and comfortable
and their fitters experienced and
discreet. They keep your secrets to
themselves and do everything to
make the experience ‘uplifting.’
In a good bra, you’ll look slimmer
– promise – and your clothes will
fit and look better. Pair your new
bra up with one of the fashion
treasures you’ll find at Chic
Thrills and you’re on your
way to a “wow” look.
Chic Thrills and The Girls
hunt for and carry brands
and styles known for
their excellent fit at a
variety of price points.
Besides bras and panties, The
Girls carries accessories and other
lingerie such as hosiery, shapewear
and the popular Lampe Berber aircleansing and fragrance oils from
France. Not to forget the boys,
they carry SAXX underwear,
featured on Dragon’s Den.
For Valentine’s Day, The Girls
and Chic Thrills are hosting
an old-fashioned kissing booth
fundraiser for the Heart and
Stroke Foundation. Look for
a variety of special guests to
be on board to pucker up to!
You’ll find The Girls and
Chic Thrills at 6316 Main St.
in Stouffville, 905-642-9778.
Mention that you read about
them in The Shoppes and
receive 15% off your purchase!
The Girls Bra Boutique and Chic Thrills!
Fitness and physiotherapy
Don’t hesitate to get back in the
game even if you’re recovering
from injury or surgery. Whether
you’re passionate about strength
training or yoga, getting active
and pain free blend seamlessly at
Stouffville Joint Venture Fitness
and Physiotherapy. Their unique
combination of services, including
massage therapy and a dietitian
keeps their members feeling great
about getting in shape regardless
of their age or fitness level.
If you have pain from an injury
or need help getting back to
your pre-surgery self, consult the
physiotherapist at Stouffville Joint
Venture. Her goal is to relieve
your pain and to
treat your injury as
quickly as possible.
This facility can
fit new patients
in promptly and
will have you back
enjoying life to its
fullest in no time.
Feeling the cold? Take your
workout inside! Check out www.
stouffvillejointveneture.com to
view the diverse class schedule and
affordable membership rates at
Stouffville Joint Venture. Students
returning for reading week can get
a Reading Week Winter Pass – two
weeks for just $20! With treadmills
and spin classes for runners and
cyclists, and new Sweat Circuit
and Cycle and Sculpt classes at
$5+HST per class, you’ll be in tip
top condition just in time to enjoy
the warmer months ahead.
Located at 34 Civic Ave., 3rd
Floor, call 905-642-7004. You’ll
love their bright and open facilities!
Nadia, Karen and Nicole – Cycle and Sculpt!
Escape the cold in a safe car
This colder than average year has
many families dreaming of their
big mid-winter getaway! For
most, it will be the first major
road trip of the year. While
anticipating all that sunshine and
warmth, don’t forget to make
sure your car is safe and ready to
go! Consider a pre-trip inspection
at Stouffville Car Clinic. Their
knowledgeable and trusted
technicians will provide a
complete inspection ensuring
that your vehicle is ready to go!
It only takes one failed component
to compromise your safety and
ruin your vacation, so make sure
‘check the car’ is at the top of
your vacation ‘to-do’ list. Until
February 28th, Stouffville Car
Clinic is offering their ‘Winter
Service Package’. This thorough
vehicle inspection includes a
check of your brakes, tire
pressure, an oil change, and a
comprehensive
multi-point visual
inspection. For
$89.95 you’ll be
on the road
safely and
with confidence. Money well
spent! Be sure to make your
vehicle’s appointment in ample
time to handle any further
servicing that may be needed.
Don’t let unexpected car
problems get in the way of
your fantastic getaway.
Whichever road trip you choose,
remember that the drive is also
part of the vacation. Before
hitting the road, call 905-6402462 and schedule your
appointment. Located at 5998
Main St., just east of the 9th
Line, Stouffville. Stouffville
Car Clinic’s number-one
priority is your safety!
Be road trip ready!
Great kitchens start
at Great Spaces
It’s no secret that updating your
kitchen is a great way to increase
the resale value of your home.
However, a new dream kitchen
can also bring your family
incredible happiness if you’re
planning to stay!
Winter is the perfect time to tackle
your indoor project! If you’ve
been putting off renovating the
areas of your home that you wish
to improve, now is the perfect
time. Are you longing for an open
concept in your home, an updated
bathroom, a finished basement, or
gourmet kitchen? At Great Spaces,
Markham contractor Rob Pahl
has over 20 years experience,
and his team of licensed
tradespeople performs largescale and smaller home
renovation projects.
Creating your dream kitchen
involves choosing from
hundreds of samples of
cabinetry, flooring and colour
options. At the Great Spaces
design studio, their design
consultants
work
with
you in an intimate, boutique-style
atmosphere where the focus is
entirely on you. There’s no need
to drive all over the city. Their
consultants will guide you through
your most challenging design
decisions.
As a certified Renovantage™
contractor, you know Rob and
his team will ensure that the job
is done right, on time and on
budget! Trust your renovations to
Great Spaces. Call 905-201-7734
or Rob at 647-885-1772 to book
your in-home consultation today.
Located at 15 Heritage Rd #20,
Markham.
Great Spaces can make your
dream kitchen a reality.
Call 647-520-4091 to profile your business.
Weddings, vow renewals
and anniversaries!
Look, see and most
importantly – feel better!
A country wedding at HighFields
Country Inn & Spa will make
your wedding dreams come
true. It’s like having your own
beautiful, private, country estate
just an hour’s drive north of
Toronto! This picture-perfect
location is ideal to hold your
outdoor wedding ceremony
and elegant, tented reception.
When you book your venue at
HighFields, you have exclusive
use of the Inn and property, their
wedding planner, culinary team
and catering staff. The bride and
groom will have two evening’s
accommodation in the Loft
with breakfast each morning.
Wedding party guests wishing
accommodation at HighFields
can book online and for
summer weddings you can
arrange to camp under
the stars for a unique and
memorable experience.
For a refreshing break from
routine, make time to fit in a
treatment in HighFields’ fully
appointed spa. You can always
choose to extend your stay and
enjoy the
pool, tennis
Congratulations to Oak Ridge
Family Eye Care on their first
anniversary here in Stouffville!
Dr. Jasmintha Ellaurie and her
team of professionals are amazed
at the welcome they have received
from the community. Passionate
about eye health, Dr. Ellaurie
feels it is important to give back
to the community and does this
by offering educational sessions
on eye health to local schools
and seniors’ residences.
According to Dr. Ellaurie, improving
eye health is easy if you follow
these simple suggestions. Schedule
annual eye exams for the entire
family – eye exams for children
under 20 and seniors are covered
by OHIP. Wear sunglasses
to protect your eyes from
the sun’s UV rays. If
you smoke, quit! Wear
protective eyewear to
prevent work and sports
related injuries. Rest your
eyes for 20 seconds once
every 20 minutes while
working at a computer
to prevent eye strain.
court, 175 acres of walking trails,
hot tub and saunas and a myriad
of spa services.
In addition to all-inclusive wedding
packages, HighFields offers
marriage vow renewals and milestone anniversary packages. Their
personal service, attention to detail
and special touches set them apart.
Whatever your vision or theme,
HighFields can make it happen!
For further information,
contact Deborah at 416-2745620 or email at deborah.
attentiontodetailevents@
gmail.com. For a surprise gift
certificate for Valentine’s Day,
call HighFields at 905-473-6132
or email info@highfields.com.
Visit www.highfields.com.
It’s like having your own
beautiful, private, country estate.
Get active to delay the onset of
age-related macular degeneration.
Eat your greens and finally, drink
lots of water to maintain the
production of tears to keep your
eyes moist and nourished!
Committed to providing high
quality care, Dr. Ellaurie and her
team are highly qualified. Vanessa
Arrigo will soon graduate from
the Optometric Assistant Program
and Tony Guaragna, is a licensed
optician who ensures patients get
the best possible frames and lenses
for their prescriptions. Book your
eye exam today by calling 905591-3937. Conveniently located
at 2-5917 Main Street. Visit www.
oakridgefamilyeyecare.ca for
further information.
Vanessa, Dr. Ellaurie and Tony.
Gum disease can worsen
diabetes!
It’s heart health month
at IDA
With a passion for keeping his
patients healthy and informed, Dr.
Charles Shin of Shin Dentistry sees
Heart Health Month as the perfect
opportunity to highlight the
association between periodontal
disease and diabetes. According
to Dr. Shin, “periodontal disease
can worsen symptoms in diabetes
patients, which leads to an
increased risk for heart disease.”
Fortunately, most gum diseases
can be easily prevented by
thorough daily brushing and
flossing and regular visits to your
dental hygienist. The hygienists at
Shin Dentistry have convenient
hours to suit even the busiest
schedules. Dr. Shin suggests
having a look at your
extended health benefits
to see how many units of
scaling you are covered
for annually. He says that
“many plans allow for up
to 12-16 units of scaling
per benefit year. This
allows patients to come in
Heart disease and stroke take one
life every seven minutes, and 90%
of Canadians have at least one risk
factor. ‘Heart health’ month is the
perfect time to get your overall
health on track for 2015. Trust the
pharmacists and staff at Stouffville
IDA to offer you the best practical
advice and information. Joyce
Lummiss, nutritional manager, is
delighted to discuss heart health
and natural supplements with
IDA’s customers. According
to Joyce, “there are an array of
natural supplements that, when
combined with a healthy diet,
regular exercise and plenty of rest,
promote healthy cholesterol levels
and overall cardiovascular health.”
If heart health is something
you’re concerned about, Joyce
suggests considering the following
supplements: aged garlic extract
which supports and strengthens
the cardiovascular system;
policosanol which has been
shown to inhibit the synthesis
of LDL (bad cholesterol) and
between recall examinations for
additional visits with the hygienist.
Shorter intervals between visits
that result from visiting the
hygienist 3-4 times per year will
result in optimum periodontal
health which contributes to greater
overall health benefits.”
If you are looking for a family
dentist in the Stouffville area,
give Shin Dentistry a call at
905-640-2524 and schedule your
complimentary consultation.
Their beautiful, convenient
location and warm and friendly
staff will make you glad you did!
Located at 12287 10th Line in the
Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza.
Meet the Shin Dentistry team!
Do you understand
what you hear?
Imagine having difficulty
understanding what you hear
despite having normal hearing
sensitivity. Unfortunately, for
many children and adults, this is
a reality. If you or your child has
trouble pinpointing where sounds
are coming from, discriminating
between sounds, making sense of
timing, order, and integration of
sounds, or recognizing degraded
or distorted sounds and speech,
you may be suffering from an
Auditory Processing Disorder
(APD). Be screened for APD
at Uxbridge Hearing Centre just to be sure.
For children, APD can have a
profound effect on academic
performance. For adults, APD
often creates frustrations in
the workplace. An individual
with APD may also experience
anxiety, social isolation, and
low self-esteem.
APD is a neurological disorder
affecting the way the brain
processes auditory information.
The good news is that there are
promising clinical advances in
the treatment of APD. Because
it can often mimic or occur with
other learning disabilities such
as Attention Deficit Disorder or
Hyperactivity Disorder, correct
diagnosis is required.
Sue Wittrup, audiologist and
owner of Uxbridge Hearing
Centre, can help with these
problems as can audiologist,
Deborah O’Sullivan, Au.D., whom
Sue welcomes to the practice. For
exceptional, personalized service,
friendly advice and everything
you need to improve and protect
your hearing, call Sue or Deborah at
905-852-4722. Visit 11 Main St. N.
(across from the TD Bank parking lot).
www.uxbridgehearingcentre.com
Full service hearing clinic,
hearing aid dispensing.
supports increased levels of HDL
(good cholesterol); and CoQ10, a
powerful antioxidant that boosts
energy and strengthens the arteries.
Joyce also suggests vitamins B6,
folic acid and B12 to decrease
plaque build-up in the arteries.
Want to know more? Stop by
IDA and speak with Joyce. Book
a med’s check appointment and
make sure you’re on the right
track with your prescriptions
and supplements. For more
information call 905-640-3324.
Located at 6212 Main St., with
underground parking and easy
elevator access. Ask about their
free delivery!
Supplements for a healthier heart!
A perfect smile – every time
Are you ready for new dentures?
If your present dentures are chipped,
stained or ill-fitting, it’s time to
see denturist Fernando Crupi at
The Tooth Shoppe. If you are
just beginning to consider getting
dentures, be sure to give him a call.
Whether you need removable
partial, full or implant-retained,
you’ll want the best fit and the
most comfort – that’s The Tooth
Shoppe’s specialty. They craft
high quality, comfortable, naturallooking dentures using superior
materials from start to finish.
From the very first appointment,
when impressions and moulds are
taken, to the final finished
product, they pay special
attention to every detail
to ensure you are 100%
satisfied with the fit and
appearance.
When they’re not focusing
on patient needs, Fernando,
his associates and staff, are
continually upgrading their
skills to ensure the latest
techniques, materials and
treatments are incorporated
into the
practice.
They
also
work closely with dentists and
other specialists to ensure the
highest standard of care for
every patient.
Fernando is pleased to welcome a
new denturist associate on board.
His name is William Lai. Now
you can have all of your questions
answered in English, Italian or
Cantonese!
To book a free, no-obligation
consultation, call The Tooth
Shoppe at 905-471-3381; located
at 5990 16th Ave. at Hwy #48
in Markham (beside Global Pet
Foods.) Saturday appointments
are available by appointment.
Fernando welcomes Denturist
William Lai to the practice.