Why I LOVE My Community!

Gloria Park ~ Grimsby

I “love” the people in Grimsby because I walk with a walker and when I get groceries at Food Basics people (many people) help me load groceries in my car.

Linda Coutts ~ Grimsby

Why should I?

What is your community to you?

Mine means it gives me a sense belonging, being part of where I live.

We came, we knew no one and not much at all about Grimsby. We had a new house, a new beginning, new people.We saw Forty Mile Creek, the lake, the escarpment, the parks, neighbourhoods, the businesses and school.

We lived and grew as the Town did over the last decades. We adapted to new ways and situa-

Gabby Smees, 10 ~ Grimsby

Also, they smile and open doors for me.

Always with a smile and I always say, “I hope when you are older people open doors for you!” tions as did my community. That’s not to say it’s all good. Nothing is perfect.

Many Thanks.

We still have activities, events, sports, health care, natural surroundings and friendly people (just more of them).

Businesses and retail outlets have come and some gone. Friends, family and associations may have moved. Roads, buildings, land occupation, bylaws, amenities, population and opportunities have all changed, too.

But I still love this community that is part of me and my life.

I think that Grimsby is a lovely town because of many reasons, but here are some reasons that really stand out to me, One, I can walk to Dollarama by myself, I think that that is a really cool thing I can do because that means my parents think that Grimsby is safe.

I am glad that I can because I like to go there a lot. Two, is because of my school. I got to try out for the basketball team and I made it. Also, I think that the teachers are very nice and I feel comfortable with them. One more reason is because of the escarpment there, I love to climb up the escarpment and go for hikes, I think the bruce trail is so pretty and so fun to climb up.

The people in Grimsby are very nice. I also love Grimsby because there’s a Grimsby Benevolent Fund. I think that the GBF is an awesome company and I think that it helps people in need, also there isn’t garbage everywhere like some towns or cities. I think Grimsby is a wonderful place and I love to live here.

Jim Love ~ Smithville

There are towns and townships in Niagara West, lots of farms too. I love to take drives through the country.

I lived in Grimsby for many years and now have enjoyed many years in Smithville.

Beamer’s Conservation area and the Hawkwatch is a favourite place to visit. The Punch Bowl, too.

I enjoy Fifty Point Park and looking over Lake Ontario to the big city of Toronto.

When you live in West Niagara you are close to big cities.

Smithville has a nice new modern arena and library complex.

There is a buzz of activity year round.You get to meet and know your neighbours.

The Farmer’s Market meets here in the summer.

A senior can spend much time in the warm summer weather sitting on his deck watching the flowers grow and reading his book.He can also sit in a park or go to Leisure Plex and watch the ball games.Every year I look forward to seeing the Fall Fair. All summer long I enjoy riding my bicycle through the quiet country side.

Niagara West has many communities like mine.

A senior senior

Virginia Hunter ~ Jordan Station

You moved where? Never heard of the place. Relocating to be closer to family was the perfect storm.

Downsizing in January was necessary for this old broad, which occurred during the Covid lockdown.

Within 30 days of this traumatic move, I was introduced to the Grimsby Hospital with a broken driving foot after wiping out in the Sobey’s parking lot. No wheels for two months in a complex of 30 units. Did not meet a soul. Homeschooling my grandson saved my sanity.

Like an amaryllis bulb, spring began to open and bloom each day to the beauty surrounding me with little traffic and wide open spaces. Eventually, a fruit stand appeared on every corner with friendly vendors and a warm welcome to my new home.

The Town of Lincoln is my “go-to” for doctors, banking, groceries, dog grooming, bakeries, restaurants, pedicures and so much more. Friendliness in this community is unparalleled.

The Community Center was my Greeting Wagon and the Rotary Park is a respite for this grandma and a haven for my grandson.

My only gripe would be that I didn’t discover this Promised Land years ago. Cherry blossoms and bird bangers fill my senses with pleasure.