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Date Posted: 07:23:15 01/03/03 Fri
Author: Jeannie (forum admin)
Subject: Info?
In reply to: Natasha 's message, "relocation information" on 20:17:44 01/02/03 Thu

Hi Natasha,

Hubby and I moved into Port Perry, from Aurora, in July this year and just LOVE IT.

We were looking for a home here for 2 years and now live on Scugog Island in a wonderful community.

What kind of information do you need/want?

Take care....

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[> [> Some info about Port Perry please -- Natasha, 17:59:07 01/06/03 Mon

Hi Jeannie,
Thanks for responding so quickly. Sorry to take so long getting back to you.
Here is a list of some questions:
How is the quality of the public schools?
Is it a "Bedroom community" meaning are there a lot of commuters?
How is the traffic from those travelling to Oshawa or the Casino?
Does the Casino create any problems?

What kind of community participation is there? (i.e. Are there activities going on?)
We have grown accustomed to all the activities and facilities that Toronto has to offer. Since we have a child, we are looking for a place that would meet her needs while she is growing up. What I mean by that, is that I would like to put her in sports, drama, dance, art classes, etc...
Is there a community centre where I can get information about events and activities?

I would really appreciate any information, personal feelings or insights that you might have for me.

Thanks for your time, Natasha


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[> [> [> More info -- Jeannie (forum admin), 18:03:08 01/09/03 Thu

Hi Natasha,
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**How is the quality of the public schools?
Can't answer this - our kid left school before we arrived in Port Perry. Give the Town Hall a call and ask there. Their website is www.township.scugog.on.ca.
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**Is it a "Bedroom community" meaning are there a lot of commuters?
Don't think so. There is a large older community here. Obviously, being remote, most work places require travel. But the town certainly isn't dead during the working day, so I guess the answer is "no"!
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**How is the traffic from those travelling to Oshawa or the Casino?
Travel to Oshawa is very easy and traffic trouble-free, I find.
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**Does the Casino create any problems?
I live on the Island and find that the traffic is starting to get quite heavy, and aggressive (far more so than in the town). But that is only on the main Island Road. Once off to the side roads sanity takes over.....
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**What kind of community participation is there? (i.e. Are there activities going on?)
There are LOADS of activities in the town, both summer and winter. Especially if you are an outdoors type. You can start with the Town Hall, the Leisure Centre and then get in touch with the numerous local groups, depending upon what you are looking for.
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**We have grown accustomed to all the activities and facilities that Toronto has to offer. Since we have a child, we are looking for a place that would meet her needs while she is growing up. What I mean by that, is that I would like to put her in sports, drama, dance, art classes, etc...
Is there a community centre where I can get information about events and activities?

See above!
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**personal feelings or insights
I just LOVE living here. The countryside is beautiful, the drivers are nowhere near as aggressive as those in Toronto or even, where we used to live, Aurora (York Region), and most of them know how to drive in snow!!
We live in a small community, where just about everyone knows everyone else, and we knew half our neighbours within 2 weeks of moving in. Just LOVE it !!!
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If you are looking for a house, I can highly recommend the real estate agent we used to buy ours - she's good and lots of fun - Shirley Cowle of Remax. Let me know if you want her number.
Take care, and good luck!
Jeannie


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[> [> [> [> Thank-you -- Natasha, 22:25:29 01/09/03 Thu

Jeannie,
Thank-you so much for taking the time to respond to all my questions. I really appreciate your input. We will have to drive up again so that we can have another look. I really liked what I saw the last time we were there. I'm not sure when the chance to go up will be. I work during the week and my husband works weekends. Hopefully it will be soon though. It is nice to have you and the message board to have my questions and concerns addressed.
Thanks again and I appreciate your time, Natasha


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[> [> [> [> [> Come visit us! -- Jeannie (forum admin), 07:57:02 01/10/03 Fri

When you come to Port Perry, come visit us. Use the Feedback form on the main menu to send a request and I'll send you my address and phone number.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Take care,
Jeannie :-)


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[> [> [> Adult living in port perry -- Marie, 19:06:27 12/16/03 Tue

Could I please Have some info on homes for 50 and over my parent are still fairly young but have some health problems and they are looking to relocate. Thank You Marie


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[> [> [> [> 50 & Over -- Jeannie - Forum Admin, 21:33:21 12/16/03 Tue

Hi - Contact the local council offices (info from their website at http://www.township.scugog.on.ca) for all information about 50+ living in Port Perry.

Good luck!

Jeannie


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