Some of the things were talked about then were these:
What have we noticed about our community:
1. Lonely people
2. Language barriers
3. Connection (through Food and language)
4. Needing to work = means limited time for other things
5. limited knowledge of neighbours
6. Lack of weekend access to community engagement activities
What can we do:
1. Safe, welcoming environment
2. Join in community festivals
3. Open mic nights
4. Community gardens
5. Chess club and similar
6. Music and Art classes
7. Grandpa/ma groups
8. Games club
9. Dog walking group
10. Kids Hope (key mentors for kids who would benefit at school)
11. Tutoring (All educational levels)
12. Free exercise groups
13. Parenting support
14. Youth intervention
15. Life skills (cooking. writing, budgeting, simple car)
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