A NEW YEAR HAS DAWNED
I am always hopeful that with a new year comes new hope and inspiration for society. There is enough despair and worldly unrest to go around for a lifetime.
How do we manage to deal with these issues? Start with simple steps in your own community.
- Say hello to your neighbours
- Join together with groups doing community projects
- Talk to your local Councillor on what needs to be improved in your neighbourhood
- Volunteer with the many organizations that are helping the less fortunate
There is no such thing as “I am too busy to help others who need a helping hand.” The busier you are, the more fulfilling life is.
As I think back to what our Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association accomplished in 2024, I can feel satisfied that we continue to do our part in helping maintain a level of community spirit and activism in Pickering:
- We hosted a dinner for the DARS organization, in support of people living on the streets of Pickering
- We served up a nutritious meal for nearly 30-40 people
- We attended the “town hall meetings” put on by our Ward 1 Councillors
- We attended fund-raisers for the new Animal Shelter, and have raised $1000’s through our community bbq/yard sales
- We attended DRPS open house for Senior Fraud meeting
- We partnered with Pickering West Shore Community Association in food drives for the St.Paul’s food bank
- We partnered in the removal of an Airbnb removed from our community
- We were actively involved in the design of the last section of the waterfront trail between Marksbury and West Shore Blvd
Our last activities in the last two weeks of December were to make our Christmas donations
- $1200 to the St. Paul’s Food Bank
- $1000 to Ajax Salvation Army
- $500 to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital
As the New Year evolves, I have informed my FBNA executive that I will be resigning as President(Chairman) after 35 years and reaching the mature age of 80. I can rest assured that our community is in great hands, and that our volunteer work continues with amazing neighbours who give their efforts and time to make Fairport Beach a special place to live.
