Ranju
Guelph, Ontario
Creator for the Reconnecting Ontario Project
July 2021
About Ranju
"My community has given me a means to connect with people. I feel like I belong."
About me
“My name is Ranju and one of my favourite things to do is check for old movies and shows on the internet.”
“I am quiet and a bit shy, but I’m friendly. I enjoy playing card games and board games. And breakfast is my favourite part of the day.”
“I make breakfast every day and it makes me feel independent. On special days like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, I make breakfast for my mom and dad too.”
"Anyone who looks at the card is going to fall in love with that cuddly bear. This card is going to spread cheer all around."
Something I feel grateful for
“I am grateful for my family, my house, and my J.O.E. friends.”
“Being all alone with nothing bright happening can bring people down. With what’s happening in the world, it’s important to do anything we can to cheer and brighten people’s days.”
“Community has always been important but this past year has emphasized the importance even more, how having a sense of community unites us. It helps us achieve our goals.”
"Without my community, I would not have been able to meet so many friendly people.”
About my Postcard
“I chose the joke theme for my card because everybody loves jokes. People get cheered up even if they are having a bad day."
Teddy Bear Postcard
“Several years ago my mom brought me a book of one-liner jokes. I started looking through it so regularly that I memorized so many of them. When my mom found out that I had memorized so many jokes she suggested that I start telling jokes to customers at J.O.E.”
”I carry a bag of jokes in my head. People loved my jokes at the JOE coffee nooks at Guelph Public Library and Westminster Medical Centre and all the community festivals where I worked before COVID hit. It always put a smile on their faces. Customers actually started recognizing me because of my jokes. A nice feeling indeed!”
To people who receive my postcard
“Dear friend,
This card was created with love. You are very special and you have a friend in me. Hope this puts a smile on your face.
Wishing you a wonderful day.
Ranju”