Cohousing-L Mailing List: New Version of Timeline Game Update

[Mac Thomson (mac]

A week or so ago I posted a notice to this list announcing that the Cohousing
Timeline Game has been completely revised and updated, but still needed some
distribution testing.  Well, that testing is now done and everything is A-OK
so I'm ready to begin processing orders.  I'm pasting a copy of that earlier
post for those who missed it.

> I've been working with Bruce Coldham (creator of the game) to put
> together a completely revamped version of the Timeline Game (TLG) that
> will hopefully make the game more user friendly so groups can easily
> play it without the need of Bruce there to facilitate it.
> 
> Bruce and I have worked on this project on a voluntary basis.  Proceeds
> go towards covering costs with the majority donated to the CoHousing
> Network so they can continue to do great things for CoHousing.
> 
> For those unfamiliar with the TLG . . . . .
> 
> PLAYING THE GAME
> The game provides a hands-on experience for core group members to
> begin to learn about, plan for, and manage their development
> process up through the beginning of construction.  A qualified
> facilitator leads the group through arranging various development
> activities into a flowchart reflecting the group's development plan. 
> Throughout the game various issues are raised and discussed about
> financing, membership, consultants, permits, etc, etc, etc.
> 
> OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME 
>  *To help a core group to:
>      *better understand and appreciate the cohousing development
>     process. 
>      *learn a method of planning, organizing, and managing that process.
> *To cultivate in all members enthusiasm, involvement, and ownership in
>     the development process.
> *To create a process flowchart that, with increasing refinement, will:
>      *help your group efficiently and effectively move through the
>     process of creating cohousing.
>      *help orient newcomers to the process.
>      *impress third parties.
> *To contribute to group members' understanding and appreciation of each
>     other and to create awareness of each other's expertise in various
>     development areas.
> *To have fun while you are playing the game.
> 
> WHAT DOES THE GAME CONSIST OF?
> The game is contained on 7 computer files
> which are printed out.  Some of them then require assembling, which
> involves creating Activity Cards, creating visual aid posters, etc. 
> This assembly does take some time and requires purchasing some 
> materials from an office supply store.
> 
> Specifically included in the files are: 
>   *Introduction and planning instructions.
>   *Activity Cards material.
>   *Completed Sample Flowchart.
>   *Visual Aids Posters material.
>   *Facilitator's notes. 
>   *Extensive Discussion Topics.
>   *Evaluation Form.
> 
> HOW TO GET A COPY OF THE GAME
> Copies of the CoHousing Timeline Game can be purchased from Mac 
> Thomson for $20 by sending him a check made out to
> The CoHousing Network.  The game is available on
> computer files or by fax.  The computer files are available for both
> Macintosh and Windows users.  Be sure to indicate in your request how
> you would like to receive the game:
>       *  Fax
>       *  E-mail Macintosh version
>       *  E-mail Windows version
>       *  Macintosh version on diskette via snail mail
>       *  Windows version on diskette via snail mail
> 
> Reach me at:
> Mac Thomson
> 862 County Road 503                              
> Bayfield, CO  81122 
                           
> Phone:  303-884-2196
>
> mac [at] happyvalley.com
> 
>
> I sincerely hope that this new version of the game will help fledgling
> cohousing groups (such as ours) to make their dream a reality.

If you have any questions about the game, feel free to call.

*   Mac Thomson                         San Juan Cohousing
*   Mac [at] HappyValley.com           Durango, Colorado
*
* "Do you wish poeple to think well of you?
*   Don't speak well of yourself."     - Blaise Pascal

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