Neighbourhood Connections
As the world grapples with extended periods of isolation and physical distancing measures due to COVID-19, we want to remind people that social connections and support are still very important, especially during this difficult time. We encourage everyone to find creative ways to connect with neighbours in whatever form resonates with individuals and the communities of which they are a part while maintaining physical distance.
Tell your story
How has your neighbourhood come together during this challenging time? Share your story with us!
Social support and connection is now more important than ever as we deal with extended periods of isolation and physical distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, people around the world have found creative ways to support one another and build neighbourhood solidarity during this challenging time.
Whether it’s checking in on neighbour, buying groceries for someone in need, organizing a window walk, or writing offers of support/encouragement with sidewalk chalk, kind gestures both big and small are encouraged.
Share your stories of neighbourliness. How has your neighbourhood come together (while maintaining physical distance) during this challenging time? How has a neighbour supported you?
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Helping a neighbour whose wife suffered a stroke
A good friend's mother recently suffered a stroke and the same day she was admitted to care, her family was not able to visit because of the pandemic. Her dad was alone in the house very worried about his wife and also very lonely being at home on his own. The 'old Glenmore' community organized a meal plan for the husband to provide nourishing meals and some social distancing conversation at drop off and pick up of meals/plates, they phoned him to check in, they picked up grocery items for him when going for their own families and were a... Continue reading
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Physical Distancing Can Be Fun!
We have lived in a wonderful neighbourhood for almost 6 years with many very social neighbours. Isolation can be draining, depressing and somewyat damaging to the soul so we decided to have bi-weekly block parties with physical distancing! Everyone's spirits have been uplifted and we look forward to these gatherings with physical distancing. On April 25th we are having a "Black Tie" event where everyone is encouraged to wear their pearls with a tank top or a top hat with cargo shorts or... Who says that physical distancing can't be fun!!
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Birthday surprise
My 5 year old son has been missing his friends and classmates, especially as they all had to miss his birthday. However, the day of his birthday, we went for a walk and passing by our neighbours house, he saw a big "Happy Birthday" message for him in the window. It absolutely brightened his day. We have truly wonderful neighbours.
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