What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?
Posted by: Rainbow
16th May 2011 01:27pm
Motherparrot
- 17th May 2011 08:06am
With recent disasters in Queensland and Victorian bushfires before that I don't believe our community spirit is less, just buried more but comes to the surface during such times. I am very lucky to have lived in the same neighbourhood for 30 years but we take a little time to foster well being in our small section of the street, we have an annual street party at Christmas and other get togethers during the year. It just takes one brave soul to make the first step. Many charities have a special fundraising day eg Biggest morning tea so perhaps this would be the ideal opportunity to meet the neighbours; or in a multicultural street perhaps honour an event that is special eg Chinese New Year. Everyone just brings a plate to share in the theme, something to drink and if there are children, a game to involve them all - a treasure hunt with lollies is always popular and easy to do. Our next neighbourly event is Christmas in July involving 4 households but it's a great time to check in what people are up to. In the meantime, a friendly wave is all that's needed to keep in touch.
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