The Social Community - A Place to Connect
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Ours is an active community where people regularly walk, bike or run. Where people still smile and greet each other warmly on the street. Where people really look out for and care for their neighbours, especially those in need.
What You Can Do
A healthy community is a caring community. Here are some things you can do to help ensure the well-being of yourself and your community:
- Volunteer - help build a stronger community, gain skills and make new friends
- Stay active and healthy through recreation, arts and culture (Walk Maple Ridge [PDF, 23MB])
- Engage with local service organizations
- Advocate for the development of essential community and social services
- Embrace employee sustainability initiatives including carpool programs, transit passes and telecommuting
- Speak up for safety and security issues in our community
- Support healthy work/life balance for employees
- Exercise your right to vote - 2008 is an election year for local government
Take Action for Maple Ridge! Use the My Commitment Form [PDF, 130KB] to list actions you and your family can do to help make Maple Ridge one of the most sustainable communities in the world. Then post the list at your home, classroom or place of business. Encourage friends, family and co-workers to make their own commitment!
topWhat We're Doing
Here are some initiatives the District is taking to enhance the social fabric of Maple Ridge:
- Supporting a balanced lifestyle for citizens by investing in recreation, arts and culture, special events, volunteer and local work opportunities
- Promoting health, safety and security by partnering with various agencies and developing a regional full service hospital
- Encouraging citizens to vote in Election 2008
To Learn More
To find out more about social programs in our community:
Sue Wheeler, Director of Community Services
swheeler@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-467-7308
Parks & Recreation:
Kelly Swift, Director of Recreation
kswift@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-467-7328
David Boag, Director of Parks and Facilities
dboag@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-467-7344
Election Information:
Ceri Marlo, Manager Legislative Services
clerks@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-467-7482
Gary Manson, Manager Corporate Communications
gmanson@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-467-7452