Meeting people in person and knowing her neighbours is an important part of Nicole Labarge's life.

The mother of two lives in Moncton's north end, where she has organized four neighbourhood meet-and-greet events since last fall. The next one is scheduled for Nov. 9 at the local YMCA facility.

Labarage said these events help people, including her, step away from the online world and embrace in-person connections.

"In-person connections are, I find, human nature," she said.

"Especially after … COVID and things along those lines, and with young kids being stuck at home, it's more important for you to kind of put yourself out there and meet new people all the time."

She said the practice helps overcome social isolation and develop trust among both adults and kids in the neighbourhood.

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