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Co-op Families on opening day of the “Sweat Equity” Exhibit.

Co-op Families on opening day of the “Sweat Equity” Exhibit.

After 2½ years of preparation by co-op daughters and sons and the efforts of the Grimsby Museum staff, the original builders were grateful for a lovely day at […]
The Fireside Chat in November, 2014

The Fireside Chat in November, 2014

Within months of reconnecting, the Co-op at 60 Working Group had, by word of mouth and family connections, gathered over 100 people for their first event, A Fireside […]
Walter Muise, burns the mortgages

Walter Muise, burns the mortgages

Once the speeches were given, Rev. Derwyn Hill, an original builder who was later ordained, led the “Benediction and Burning” of the mortgages. Could the co-operators have imagined […]
Co-op son and daughter celebrate the 25th anniversary

Co-op son and daughter celebrate the 25th anniversary

Rick Muise and sister Carolin celebrate as their Dad Walter happily burns his paid-up 25-year mortgage. Hurray! It was on this anniversary that many of the co-op sons […]
The whole gang on the steps

The whole gang on the steps

There were different age cohorts within the kid community. The older kids had moved in at age 9 or 10, though most were only 2 or 3. A […]
Bill and Joanne in the neighbourhood

Bill and Joanne in the neighbourhood

The children of the co-op found endless opportunities for outdoor play – back and front yards when they were younger, but as they grew, the shoreline of the […]
A kids’ world of play

A kids’ world of play

  This photo best illustrates why the families studied, built and endured. How poignant that the children are digging together, and how wonderful they have the space and […]