04/18/2026
When did we normalize spending 5 hours a day on our phones? When did staring into a 6-inch screen start to feel more important than connecting with the people right in front of us—our family, our friends, our neighbours? It happens quietly, little by little, until we realize we’ve traded moments that matter for ones that disappear with a swipe.
At the Hammonds Plains Community Centre, we believe in something better. Do. Gather. Celebrate the lives we are living—together. Put the phone down, even just for an hour, and come be part of something real. Whether it’s a program, an event, or just a conversation, your community is here—and it’s worth showing up for.