LET THEM BE KIDS

THE CHANGES WE ARE CREATING

Rochester Heights is an inner city community made up of 104 townhouses located in the heart of the culturally diverse Somerset West neighbourhood in west central Ottawa. Like many high-density communities there are a large number of families dealing with multiple barriers related to poverty, language and culture. When local residents were asked their priorities to make their community a better place to live, the overwhelming response was a safe and fun place for children to play. The existing play structure is several decades old, and many parents do not allow their children to play on the structure as it is widely deemed as unsafe.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Our Build Day Agenda

AUGUST 28, 2010

TIME

8am Registration of Volunteers
Waivers and photo release forms signed
Volunteers directed to Team Leaders
Breakfast

8am-2:30pm Children's Activities

11:30am-1pm BBQ lunch served in the field

12:30-2:30pm Inspection of playgrounds

2:30pm Group photo

2:45pm Opening ceremonies
*speeches
*ribbon cutting
*cake

3:30pm Clean up

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Progress!

The demolition of the existing playareas is a sure sign better things are to come! Let's start the celebration!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Community Effort Update

With our Build Day being a week from tomorrow, the Playground Comittee wanted to send along a brief update on the specifics of that day.

On Aug 28, we will be constructing two playgrounds, one on the Raymond side of our neighborhood and the other on the Balsam side, as well as running a few other efforts. We will be removing graffiti, gardening and painting new games on surrounding cement areas. Children's activities have been planned and include youth-led sports, crafts, painting and baking. Finally, our big day will end with a Dedication Ceremony.

We look forward to seeing everyone there and making our children's dream of safe, modern and attractive playareas a reality!