Community centres video transcript

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Entry to Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre is shown as woman and child walk inside hand in hand. Playground shown with mums smiling and talking and children playing.

Allana speaks

One of the best things about coming here is that we get to meet people. As a new mom, it's really helpful, especially when you're learning things from moms with a little bit more experience.

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Person walks inside entry of Bethania Community Centre. Sewing group shown inside sitting at tables with sewing machines set up as various people knit and chat.

Kathleen speaks

A lot of people don't come from a craft background, but they just want to connect with somebody that can show them how to do something. Knitting, crocheting, just chatting. Come for a cup, doesn't matter. Being part of this activity has made a huge difference in my life cuz otherwise I would be sitting at home alone.

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Mixed group of men and teens sit around a table as a gamemaster sitting behind a decorated gaming table partition talks to them. The players chat and play various table top games.

Josh speaks

We all get together here because it is a free socializing group that is just based solely on gaming and having fun. It's allowed me to get out more and meet up with like-minded individuals as well as making new friends.

Allana speaks

If you're a new parent, if you need to get out of the house, I definitely encourage you to come down. There's lots to learn and you get to feel part of the community.

Kathleen speaks

It really does boost your mental health. If you can sit at home and knit, come and knit here and chat to people because it beats sitting home alone.

Josh speaks

All you got to do is step out there and come and find your people.