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Gather together for fun, laughter and friends When was the last time you met a new friend as an adult – in real life? Fun Laughter Friends is an adult social group for couples and single adults. The group has been up and running with great success since January last year. They do a lot of different activities with a lot of different people and have made many good friends. The techie machines are turned off and put away as much as possible during socializing within the group and while attending any activities. If your cell phone rings, or likewise, you’ll be contributing to the donation jar. This group is for adult individuals to socialize “M-Less” and have lots of fun and laughter with friends. M-Less includes those topics like Monday Morning Blues, Money, Marriage and Maternity. The group’s coordinator Wendy says, “It is always fun, nothing fancy, come as you are. We do. Laughter is a medicine we love to have a good dose of.” Each of the activities is treated separately and you get all the details when you respond with an email. Wendy remarks, “I often get asked, “What is the average age in the group?” and my response is, “All adult ages and for each activity it varies.” She adds, “It de-
pends on what the activity is and who is able to attend given their own schedule.” Holding on to old friends and making new ones is an important part of personal growth, no matter what your age. Wendy notes, “Adults have wellformed concepts of what they like and dislike, so finding people who are like-minded can be challenging, nevermind trying to find the time to seek out new friendship.” If you find your social skills are a little rusty this could be the time to improve them. Or, if you would like to host a gathering, you can suggest something. Some great
ideas are games or card night, sporting events, parties or tournaments, going to the theatre, bonfires, plant exchanges, pub night or wine and cheese, BBQs, breakfasts, picnic, potlucks and progressive dinners. Fun Laughter Friends current line up of activities includes an Appetizer and Dessert Party planned for October 17 at 7:00pm or you can bring along a ready to eat dish for a very special Birthday Potluck on Saturday, October 18. Fun Laughter Friends wants you to support our local farmers and get out with some friends to pick your own pumpkin right out of the
patch on Sunday, October 19 at noon. You might be able to get a few fresh carrots, beets or onions as well. The patch is big so wear comfy, old shoes and bring along some cash for your pumpkins. You can warm up after with a hot cup of tea or coffee. An annual event, BC Hydro asks community members to volunteer to turn down the lights and serve dinner by candlelight as a demonstration of how simple actions can add up to make a big difference when it comes to saving energy. Fun Laughter Friends is hosting their Candle- continued on page 2
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