March: Trying a new time

Hi community!

It feels like we are still getting in the groove with our new pattern, but I am already seeing some of the benefits of meeting separately. We will keep working out the details! Don't hesitate to speak up if you have any ideas or concerns - this is a great time to do so since we're all in the "test it out" frame of mind.

I'm going to post each of these on the Facebook group so let me know if you want to be added!

TIME CHANGES: We would like to try meeting a little earlier on the weeks were we are all together, since we have so many young children that need an early bedtime. Let's try an "open house" style where you are welcome to come any time after 5, and leave when you need to. We also don't want to exclude those who are working until later, so come when you are off work and we will save food for you if needed.  We will put our kids to bed around 8-8:30 so if you're welcome to stay until then!


March 1st: Come to our house anytime after 5! Let's do a pasta bar again this week. Let me know if you get tired of it - but we love how vertatile it is and it's usually a crowd favorite. We will provide a bunch of noodles and some sausage (link style). Comment on Facebook if you're coming and what you're bringing so we can all plan ahead! If you're not on Facebook, feel free to text or email me and I'll add your comment and keep you updated.

March 8th: Women will meet separately this week. Let me know if you want to host. Carolyn is always willing but if someone else also has a burning desire to have us over we can be flexible! Last time we met at 6:15 and had dinner at home ahead of time, which seemed to work well. We can also plan on bringing desserts to share if you'd like!

March 15th: Meet again at our house, anytime after 5! We haven't done a taco bar recently, have we? Let's plan on that unless there are any other ideas or objections!

March 22nd: Men will meet separately again. Last month they went to New Season's for drinks which sounded like it went well, so stay tuned for this month's plan. Women, if you want we could do snacks or desserts again?

March 29th: This is the 5th week of the month, and we'd like to dedicate it to doing a group service project of some kind. It doesn't have to be on this particular day... Let's talk about options when we meet so we can plan ahead.