If there’s one thing we should all know by now it’s that exercise is good for us. It’s good for our bodies and it’s great for our minds. But it can be really hard to get started! Samantha Flanagan (Sam) has been leading exercise classes at Kensington Neighbourhood House for over 10 years. She has some great advice for anyone wanting to move more: “Start small, start where you are, don’t overthink things and listen to your body. No one walks into a class knowing everything. We all start...

Kensington Neighbourhood House staff were thrilled to receive a visit from local resident Edith Coffey recently. Edith was part of the Kensington Women’s Group who founded the neighbourhood house 50 years ago. Now 92, Edith still lives in Kensington, as do many of her family members. Edith was very happy to see the neighbourhood house still thriving. She remembers how hard it was in the early days to work with the State government to get funding. She also has fond memories of the “Shoulder To...

Kensington Neighbourhood House is many things to many people. For some, it is their exercise hub. For others, it’s where they get help with homework. Some visit to dig holes in the sandpit. Others attend English or Computer classes. And on any given day, people of all ages will be visiting the house to draw, paint, sing or dance. When life feels uncertain, creating is one of the ways we humans find balance. Creativity acts as a powerful tool for enhancing mental health. It reduces stress,...