“There were social clubs, and they were wonderful! I couldn’t believe they let me in there.” – Sue Cutler, Hamilton, ON

“It was strictly for the men to spend some time and socialize.” – John DiLiberto, Hamilton, ON

“It hit me then that I don’t know a soul here.” – Sandra Hudson, Hamilton, ON

“It was kind of a laundromat, and it was a flophouse, and it was a whole bunch of things.” – Martinus Geleynse, Hamilton, ON

“We would have a Portuguese dance, we’d have 700 people in that dance ‘cause there’s only one dance!” – Manuel Picado, Hamilton, ON