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A Sense of Community

By Ann Smith, Broker

Getting involved in your new community is an ideal way to meet new friends and find out all that’s available to you and your family. Most towns and cities have Web sites where you can learn about civic offerings – and they’re eager for new volunteers.

Welcome Wagon has been around for more than 75 years; a name that has been synonymous with finding out about your local community events, shops, schools, etc. Register yourself or someone you know who has recently moved into your area by going to http://www.welcomewagon.ca/en/index.php.

Another effective way of learning about your new community is to become an active participant in one of the local service clubs and/or organizations in the area. Such groups may include:

  • Lions/Lionesses
  • Kinsmen/Kinettes
  • Masons
  • Kiwanis
  • Shriners
  • 4-H Club
  • Jaycees
  • Junior Achievement
  • Rotarians
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters
  • Red Cross
  • Optimists
  • Toastmasters
  • Heritage Group

A few groups that are geared to a particular neighbourhood and allow you to be self-serving by helping your children develop and have fun while they bond with other neighbourhood children include:

  • Block Parent
  • Home & School Association
  • Neighbourhood Watch Program
  • Coaching team sports such as Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, etc.
  • Scouts/Guides

There are several benefits from joining any of these organizations:

  • You have a voice in the activities your children are involved in.
  • You have the satisfaction that comes from volunteering your time to a worthwhile cause.
  • You get a chance to network with the possible “movers and shakers” of your new community.
  • Word of mouth connections allow you to find good businesses nearby that support local endeavours.
  • If you’re starting a new business, volunteering for your community has added benefits of finding key suppliers and new clients.

Enjoy the local activities of your community by jumping in and participating – besides, you never know where these new networking connections will lead you. Be grateful you can give of your time to your new neighbourhood – and the community will thank you.

 

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