Fourth Avenue block party gives sense of community

Fourth Avenue’s block party on September 14 boasted games, conversation, a potluck dinner and a celebration of neighbours.
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By Carole Tremblay
Residents of Fourth Avenue between Bank and Lyon held their block party on September 14 this year. Neighbours took the street from noon to 9 p.m., with children having fun on their bikes, playing baseball or chess, drawing and more. We also had an “exchange table” to share items with each other, such as books, kids toys and clothes and plants.
Later in the afternoon, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of living on Fourth Avenue with our neighbour Mrs. Meredith. Afterwards, we enjoyed a potluck dinner together on the street with plenty of good conversation and (cheap) wine.
How fun it is to be part of your neighbourhood and feel real community! Thanks to all who participated, and we hope to share this event again with you next year. Special thanks to Amanda Olson and Lisa Love-Tedjoutomo for organizing it.
Carole Tremblay is a resident of Fourth Avenue.