Hi, I’m Maxine and I’m looking for a roommate to share a 3- bedroom suite in a detached home in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood with a live-in caregiver and myself.

A little about myself: I am 34 years old and very social and friendly. I like be active in my community by attending West Toronto KEYS to INclusion (KEYS) in the Junction during weekdays, volunteering before or after KEYS at Ola Daycare or a local boutique, or at the Grenadier senior’s Home. I also enjoy going to Dance Rock, being active in High Park for walks, visiting the High Park Zoo, and relaxing by doing puzzles, crafting or watching TV.

I was born in this house near Roncesvalles. It has just been renovated to create 2 units with me living on the second and third floors while my parents have downsized to the main floor and lower level. I love where I live and I’m very lucky to have a strong support circle in my neighbourhood, including my parents, older brother Nick and his family down the street, extended family, and friends! It really is an amazing community around here in which I feel very involved.

My Roommate: I’d really like to have a roommate who, like me, goes to a program during the day (when we can do so again safely) and would enjoy spending some time together going for walks, doing puzzles or hanging out. Ideally, a woman who might be a bit quieter, respectful and wants to learn more skills to live more independently. I really like having a friend to share some but not all activities all the time. Luckily, my new apartment allows for private time in our own rooms as well as together time upstairs on the third floor. This is my first time living away from my parents, but I’m so excited for the change, since we have been planning it for so long!
My family wants to work together with my roommate’s family to find the right caregiver when the building renovations are completed. We are expecting the apartments to be ready by mid-February 2021. My family and I are looking for the right match and want to develop a partnership prior to us moving in together.

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Zoe Kariunas at LIGHTS by email zoe.kariunas@cltoronto.ca to chat more and she can connect you with me and my support circle.

• This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by Jason.