JUNE: FRIENDSHIPS
***When people arrive have them put their names on a piece of paper and put those pieces of paper in a bowl to be used later***
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Geneva
Plan an activity and put it on the calendar
Have folks introduce themselves by sharing
Name
Where you live
What you do for work
What you’re hoping to get out of group
VALUES
INTRODUCTION QUESTION
What has been the hardest part about making friends in this stage of life?
QUESTIONS
How have the friendships you had in college evolved?
How have your expectations of friendship changed as you've grown older?
How do you handle situations where you feel you're giving more than receiving in a friendship?
How does what you want out of a friendship differ from what you want from a romantic partner?
How do you express gratitude for your friends?
How are you investing in your relationship with yourself?
TAKE ACTION MOMENT
For however many people are in your group divide that number by 2 and have the remaining number of folks draw 1 name out of the bowl. Those two people they are tasked with getting together with each other before the next group. Post a photo of your get-together in The Living Room.
Example:
16 people come to group
Divide by 2 = 8 groups
Have 8 people pull out one name out so everyone gets picked