Celebration Success!!!!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Treasures celebrated 25 years in operation. Many volunteers old and new were in attendance to celebrate. Attendees enjoyed cake and coffee.

One of the original founders, Robin helped with the festivities. The deputy mayor, Vito Spatafora and the local councillor, Lynn Foster were also special guests at Treasures. Treasures was presented with a certificate commemorating the event.

Christmas Party Recipe

This year's Christmas Party included party favours of small jars of 'Citrus Pumpkin Butter'. Since, the recipe has been requested, I will post it for everyone to reproduce.

Citrus Pumpkin Butter
makes 24-125 ml jars

1 pumpkin
4-5 oranges
4 cups of sugar
1 cup of honey
5 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice
2 pkg. of Fruit pectin (49g)
4 tbsp. of lemon juice

The pumpkin should be washed, seeded and cut into large pieces. Place the pieces into a large pot and boil until soft and the rind can be easily removed, about 20 minutes. Remove the rind and add grated rind from the oranges, add orange pulp(about 5 cups) to the pumpkin. Add the sugar, honey and spice and puree the mixture until smooth. Place the mixture in a stainless steel pot, and add the pectin. Boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and add lemon juice.


Prepare the jars and lids, in boiling water.

Ladle into prepared jars and process in a canner for 10 minutes, cool and check jar seals.

Excellent on toast. Enjoy!

Dedication to one of our Customers

I would like to dedicate this posting to one of our regular customers, who has recently passed away. Carl, was a patron of Treasures for many years and was well liked by many of the volunteers and local residents.

He would often pick some up some baked goods and bring some goodies to the volunteers. Carl was a cheerful and friendly man with always a good word for our volunteers.

Thank you, Carl for the years of loyalty to Treasures and the friendships you developed with the numerous volunteers. You will be greatly missed!

Annual Picnic

Treasures annual picnic was celebrated August 10 and a great time was had by all. The backlot was used by the volunteers. Umbrellas, tables and chairs were set up. The weather co-operated, holding off the rain until after the picnic was done.

The barbeque was wonderfully (wo)manned by Carol, our president. There was plenty of food and engaging conversation. There was a donation received during the picnic.

This annual picnic is one of the events that the volunteers at Treasures enjoy. This is a nice way to celebrate the season with an outdoor event with friends. During the year, the volunteers are so busy handling the donations, we rarely find the time to enjoy their fellow volunteer's company.

Donations are grealy welcome and keep the volunteers busy. The volunteers enjoy seeing the variety of donations and varied tastes of our patrons. The customers also have commented on the variety of items that can be found at our store.

James Lansdowne Pictures

This auction item includes three signed pictures by artist James Lansdowne. He was known for his pictures of birds. The pictures have greatly appreciated since his death.

James Lansdowne was a self-taught naturalist artist, who has shown similar style to the works of John James Audubon. He was born in Hong Kong and raised in British Columbia. The first showing of his works were at the Royal Ontario Museum in 1956.

The Canadian government presented his works to the British Royal Family in 1976. He also became an officer of the Order of Canada in that same year.

Check out this and all our other great auction items at Richmond Hill's collectibles and "gently used" re-sale shoppe, Treasures.

Summer Clothing and Shoe Clearance

We are nearing the end of summer and we have an abundance of summer clothing and shoes we need to unload. Our answer is to have an amazing blowout of a sale!!!! Each item of clothing or pair of summer shoes for only one dollar. This amazing offer will last only this week.

Our feature auction item is our collection of Soapstone currently in our auction display case. This collection contains some unique carvings and some are signed.

Our back-to-school section is ready for those parents who are preparing for their children to go back to school! We have a large selection of binders, packages of paper, rulers and many items too numerous to name.

Come to Treasures for all your summer, back-to-school needs and if you just want to browse!! Hope to see you soon.

More Auction Items

In our Auction Display Case there is a set of commemorative coins with the images of the Prime Ministers. The coins come in a wooden display plaque. This is a beautiful set for the coin enthusiast.

Also, in time for the fishing season, a set of reels and a lure. One Driftor tackle lure and one Pro Staff reel with a box. Now with the warm weather here, it is a great time to head to cottage country for some rest and relaxation and maybe some fishing.

After being closed for a few days, it is nice to be back. We have received many new donations that will be in our Auction Display case; beautiful cups and saucer sets, pottery, figurines and pictures.

It pays to visit our store regularly due to the abundance of donations we receive daily. The displays change often, as well as the the merchandise available for sale. There are occasional surprise sales at Treasures on our already low, low prices. Check out Treasures for your everyday needs!

Sherman Necklace

We have recently received a donation of a beautiful signed Sherman Aurora Borealis necklace with matching earrings. The earrings are not signed, but are equally spectacular. The set is currently in the auction display case.

The other items in the auction are; a soapstone collection, a crystal bowl, 22kt. gold filled Cross Pen sets, 1970s Prime Minister of Canada coin set, a silver coffee and tea set, glass elephant figurines (possibly Murano) and fishing reels and a lure.

Remember to stop buy and place a bid on your favourite items. Merchandise at Treasures fly off the shelves very quickly. While you are in the store, please feel free to browse at our display of other merchandise.

Tired of Retail Prices?

Tired of retail prices? Treasures has gently used clothes, some with designer labels. Let's face it - retail is overpriced and overhyped. We are always getting in GAP, American Eagle, Lacoste, Perry Ellis, Old Navy, and many other designer labels. But nothing lasts long, so check back regularly for all the new stock.

...not mention the fact that if it doesn't sell, it goes on sale at Treasures, at even further reduced prices.

Treasures is a charity and patronizing the store helps the community and the volunteers that man the store. Treasures also performs the service of recycling donations, and support many other charities in turn.

New Donations

We have recently received a large donation of magazines; Artist
Magazines, Car Magazines, National Geographic and many cooking
magazines. The magazines are all for sale - wait for it.... for NICKEL a peice!! That's right, $.05 per issue. Where in the world can you find a bargain like that? Right in the heart of beautiful Richmond Hill, Ontario, in the legendary Levendale Plaza - at Treasures.

Another recent donation contained a great deal of rooster-themed items - a popular theme for kitchen decorating. There are many dishes, glasses and mugs all at very low prices. So cock-a-doodle on over here, and check out the chicken stuff.

Keep in mind, we are a not-for-profit operation, and thrive on your generous donations. Time and time again, we are shown just how generous you can be. The finest items go on auction (probably the best kept secret in Richmond Hill). But everything we sell at Treasures is bargain-priced. The beauty of our operation is that it keeps one coming back - because there's always some new treasure popping up at Treasures. Hope to see you soon.

We accept your donations during store hours from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Moving or Moving Out

Are you in the process of selling a home and staging the home to be sold? Treasures has a large selection of books to stage your home and make it a showplace.

We also have great items for presenting your homes for the eventual selling of your home. We have lamps, pictures, knick knacks to present your home in a wonderful light.

Setting off on your own? We have the essentials for establishing your own home at very reasonable priced. Moving away from home to pursue higher education? Buying a second home and need to have to basics for kitchen use? We have dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots, mugs and many other items to fulfill your needs.

Mother's Day

Looking for a great Mother's Day, but, short on cash?

Look no further than Treasures! We've got a plethora of ideas for that perfect Mother's Day gift, for those on a budget. We also have Mother's Day cards.

Treat Mom with some flowers, vases, all her favourite books, gently used clothing and a wide variety of knick knacks for every taste, all so reasonably priced...

Spring donations are coming in, and the new stuff looks great, but remember, Treasures always needs your support - patronage, and donations. It goes to a great cause right in your neighbourhood.

Drop by and see us one day soon, and remember to have a great Mother's Day!

Special Occasion Clothing

Do you have a special occasion that needs that a special, yet affordable ensemble? Treasures has many formal occasion outfits at the right prices, as in cheap! Getting married, sooner than you expected, we have the special dress just for you. Haven't chosen that prom dress? We have plenty in stock. We also have men's suits for that man who would likes to look dapper, but, not spend too much.

Auction Items

We have so many wonderful auction items currently available at Treasures, it's almost difficult to keep track! So, here's a rundown of items - come into the store for the listing of current bids and to place a bid:

1) Vintage handmade stone necklace with a matching ring.

2) A Collection of military medals from the Vietnam era.

3)A pair of Gucci Shoes authentic, made in Itay, size 7-1/2.

4) A wonderful example Royal Worcester fine china, which includes 2 egg coddler and 1 jam jar.

5) Jack Halliday signed antique duck decoy, circa 1932.

6) Crystal - Mikasa "Windswept" decanter/carafe with four matching glasses.

7) A Rebecca collection doll- "girl on swing", in excellent condition.

8) Adeline Collection statue of a little boy and girl.

It's an incredible array, and they generally go for far less than their actual worth. Well worth taking a look, whether you are a collector, or just appreciate the unusual and beautiful things in life. You can also call us at 905-883-5122.

But that's not all - check out, for example, our Book Nook, with a huge selection of books, of all types, prices starting at $.25 and not priced more than $5.00. We keep bringing in new volumes all the time, so check back often. We also have lots of new "gently used" clothing, just in time for spring, as mentioned in a previous post.

We also have our "fill a bag for a dollar" stuff right in front of the store. Grab a bag and fill it - for a buck.

New promotions all the time - lately we've been adding a free mug or glass (your choice!!) to any purchase! Look for a new BOGO promotion soon.

Best of all, when you shop at Treasures in Richmond Hill, you are also donating to a worthy cause - we are Richmond Hill's charity re-sale shoppe! See you soon!


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Sports Gear!

What weather we've enjoyed lately, here in the GTA, and right here in Richmond Hill. The warmer temps have everyone thinking of the great outdoors and enjoying a little exercise - right?? Well, Treasures has a great selection of outdoor sports equipment, including tennis rackets, badminton rackets, golf clubs, basketballs and sports footwear.

Our warmer weather clothes are coming out of storage, just in time, too! The summer is fast approaching and everyone wants to peel off the winter clothing in favour of shorts and t-shirts. So, come check us out. We've got all sizes and styles at absolutely unbeatable prices.

Of course, if you have clothes or anything else you'd like to donate to our good cause, we'd love to receive your donations.

Quick note on the auction items - we still have a stone necklace with a matching ring up for bids, a vintage Rolling Stones album (limited pressing!), war medals and many more items on silent auction.

Remember, your purchases at Treasures are helping out a good cause.