Community meals

Inviting neighbors to a meal together, building community through trust and good will

amongst those who live near you .

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Requirements:

1. A planning group;

2. Invitations;

3. Food (could be shared);

4. Lots of activities.

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Process:

1. As people arrive: familiar faces in welcome team make all feel at home offering name tags, free drinks/snacks and play areas for kids. Proceed to meal quickly.

2. Over lunch: early consideration of seating logistics including serving areas, seating as families or by age plus MC reduces awkwardness to ease people into the meal.

3. Activities after lunch: games close-by where everyone is invited to watch or play

4. Bringing the day together: Reflection/fun awards or honesty games