📢 Welcoming Alex - a new member to the Community Center Team 📢

[Paula]

Hello everyone 👋

I hope this message finds you well and that you’re enjoying the holiday season with your loved ones.

I’m excited to share some very special news with you all 🎉: I’m going to be a mom! 🐥 This new chapter fills me with immense happiness and anticipation 💕, and I’m looking forward to the many joys and challenges that come with it. As a result, I’ll be stepping away from the Community Center for a few months, starting January 13th, 2025. While I’ll miss our conversations, reading your stories, and learning from each of you, I’m already looking forward to reconnecting soon and continuing our wonderful journey together ❣️

In my absence, I’m thrilled to introduce @Alex, who will take on the role of Community Manager for both our English and Spanish-speaking communities. @Alex will work closely with @Quincy, @Bhumika, @Emilie, @Rebecca and @Elisa to ensure the Community Center remains as vibrant and supportive as ever. I’m sure Alex will be able to support you to the best of his ability! Just to give you quick trivia, he loves all kinds of sports and isn’t picky when it comes to food 😉

Please join me in giving @Alex a warm welcome! I’ll now hand things over to Alex so he can introduce himself. 😊

Sending you all a big hug 💖

Paula

[Karen4131]

Hi @Paula  and @Alex 

Paula, congratulations on your wonderful news! 🎉 Wishing you all the best as you step into this exciting new chapter—you will be greatly missed here, but we’re all looking forward to welcoming you back when the time comes. Enjoy every moment! 💕

And @Alex, welcome to the community! Toronto is an incredible city, and I hope you’re taking the time to enjoy everything it has to offer. Looking forward to seeing your contributions and the energy you’ll bring to this space.

Warm regards,
Karen

[Paula]

Hello @Karen4131 😊

Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations! 🎉 I really appreciate your support as I start this exciting new chapter. I’ll definitely miss being part of the team, but I’m looking forward to coming back and continuing to work together when the time is right.

For now, I’ll enjoy every moment of this new adventure. 💕

Thanks again for your thoughtful wishes, and I hope you have a wonderful 2025! 

[Guy991]

Hello @Paula ,

🎉

Congratulations on this beautiful new chapter in your life! Becoming a mom is such an incredible journey, and while we’ll surely miss your presence and guidance here, we’re so excited for you.

Wishing you all the best as you prepare for this special time, and we’ll be here cheering you on from afar.

There will be tough moments during the nights and days, but as a dad to older kids, I can tell you: it’s absolutely worth it!

Teach your child love and kindness. We need more of that in the world. 

Looking forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re ready. Until then, enjoy every precious moment!

Best regards,

Guy

[Paula]

Hello @Guy991 😃

Thank you so much for your beautiful message. I appreciate your kind words and support! 💕

I'm definitely going to give my best in this new adventure, just as I always try to do in every aspect of my life. As you mentioned, I wholeheartedly believe that every moment and effort will be worth it. Humanity could always use more love and kindness, and I am excited to contribute to that in my own way. 😊

Thanks again for your thoughtful wishes. I look forward to seeing you all in a few months, and continuing to build the amazing community we've created together.

Regards,