Notes March 18^th, 2008 

Reason I am involved

• I felt I owed it to the community
• Free time
• Asked –
• Social – Safe introduction to the community
• Desire to have programs
• Wanted to feel part of the community
• Feel important ~ safe

 

Challenges

• Burn Out
• No Community School = No Connection to other families in the Community
• Lack of Human & Financial Resources & rising costs

 

Needs – Desires…

• Big Screen T.V.
• Comfortable seating options for variety of ages
• Cappuccino/Expresso Machines
• Better storage

 

Common Themes

• Inviting atmosphere
• Fun
• Safe
• Monitored by adults (from afar)
• Semi – controlled/structured
• Rewarding

 

Target Groups

• Teens
• Seniors
• Families
• “Artsies” i.e. book club
• community art show
• Preschoolers/Stay at home Moms

 

Programming Ideas:

Youth

• Beach volleyball
• Movie nights
• Games Night – board; Xbox; PS2…
• Youth run concession
• Tetherball
• Gender specific nights
• Technological supported…activities

 

General

• Walking Clubs
• Skiing Groups (Alpine /Cross Country)
• Music Lessons
• Skating Lessons
• Shinny
• Book Club
• Kite Day

 

Seniors

• Info Nights…
• Safety ~ Travelling ~ How to…program your DVD…
• Socialize with peers
• Old Time Dances
• Classic Movie Nights
• Crib – Whist –
• Intergenerational crafting – crocheting, knitting,…

 

Families

• Classic movies – musicals
• Annual events
• Spaghetti dinners
• Carnivals
• Pet/Bike parades
• Combination of activities
• Christmas Concerts
• Drop In sports (glow in the dark soccer)

 

Theme for April 11^th -  TRANSFORM YOUR COMMUNITY… 
 

Create flip chart sized notes of above, for additional comments and contemplation.   

Highlight as incentives to be involved: 

      An opportunity to impact the community;

      And career building.