Cohousing-L Mailing List: celebrations

[Cynthia Winton-Henry (cynthia]

Here in Fair Oaks Eco-housing, we’re entering our second year, and barely 
making traditions. However. Some monthly and annual events seem to have 
sticking power. The social committee takes the lead on delivering a Birthday 
Hoop—a hula hoop crafted with plenty of space to affix cards and notes. This is 
delivered to the door or the stairwell of members on their birthday along with 
a reminder the night before of whose birthday we are celebrating.
After general meetings we gather for a meal and toast with Cheers & Woahs. This 
is informal and invites a celebratory short way to share personal and group 
experiences with all.

We stated a Story Telling Event- 6 people have up to 10 minutes to tell a true 
story about their life based on a monthly theme. This is to help people come 
together,  overcome fixed ideas we develop about one another. Learn  about the 
lives we’ve lived through and build trust.

Cynthia Winton-Henry