Chances Are Thrift Shop

10/12/2026

And Now for Something(s) Completely Different🙂...

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving Monday!🍁 Today, we give thanks to our sorters who arrived bright and early this morning to thoughtfully prepare for your arrival on Tuesday morning. 🥰

10/11/2026

🍁We will NOT be accepting donations on MONDAY🍁
Enjoy this lovely Fall weather with family and friends (and turkey) and we'll see you all again, on Tuesday🧡

10/09/2026

$2.00 Menswear and Ladies Pants today - NOT THE CROSBY SHIRT(Update-SOLD). Happy Frugal Friday and Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!🍂🍁🧡

10/06/2026

Our Monday morning sorters and display artists have been at it again, featuring Hallowe'en and Christmas decor amongst unique indigenous items in preparation of - you guessed it - Treasure-trove🪎 Tuesday!🥰

10/02/2026

Beautiful scarves, only $3 & $5, Hallowe'en masks, hats and costumes starting at $2 and a cornucopia of other Chances Are specialties await your arrival on this Frugal Friday!🍁🧡🌻🍂

09/30/2026

Remembering the Children.🍁🧡🥰
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

"The day honours the Children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools." canada.ca

This design honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, the survivors, their families and communities.

In the centre are three symbols: a feather for First Nations, a narwhal for Inuit, and a flower for Metis. Each symbol represents the distinct cultures of these communities, brought together in a circular flowing composition to reflect the connection between the groups.

Above the central elements, stars surrounding the moon honour the children who never returned home from residential schools and symbolize their enduring place in our thoughts and memory. The dotted patterns evoke beadwork and reflect the importance of passing down art, culture and traditions from one generation to the next.

Flowing lines connect the elements of the design, reflecting the connections between land, water, communities and generations. Their winding path represents the journey of reconciliation and reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing process.

The colour orange represents remembrance and the enduring message that every child matters...

09/28/2026

Did you know that the first chapter of this book, entitled "Adrianne's Hope" is about a cherished member of the U.H.A. who sorts children's games & toys at Chances Are?🥰 Copies of "Family Rooms", recounting why family medicine matters, are available for purchase at Blue Heron Books.👏

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Wilson and Dr. Carlye Jensen on the launch of their book Family Rooms. So grateful to be able to collaborate with the strong team of family physicians we have here in Uxbridge. Thanks to Blue Heron Books for putting on a great event at Mill Run Golf Club on Sunday.