SOAR Social Club

We are officially launching the SOAR Social Club, with the only requirement for membership being one weekly social connection/act of kindness.

 

The Social Club is open to any/all and based on research revealing improved health and wellness outcomes for those who are part of an organized group around a topic of interest.  We think kindness and connection are fantastic topics of interest, hence a great Club to join.  

 

The acts of connection/kindness can range from:

 

·         A phone call to a family member/friend

·         A handwritten thank you note to someone for whom you are grateful 

·         An uplifting quote texted to someone who needs a smile

·         Saying hello to someone you don't know in a grocery store

·         Buying a coffee for the person behind you in line

·         Filling a food pantry/donating to a social services office

·         Attending a community program such as a weekly dinner

·         Driving someone to a regular medical appointment who needs help with transportation

·         Dropping off some home baked goods to neighbors in need of connection

 

Part throw-back to the Random Acts of Kindness movement and part SOAR's mission of social connection, we are aiming to include those of all ages and stages in any town/city. We will let the Social Club naturally evolve in concept to include small group gatherings around common interests such as art, hiking, music, food, and fellowship.  There will be no check-ins to see if you're doing your weekly outreach, so zero barriers to entry ;)

 

The only thing you need to do is email Ginger Smith at gsmith@soartogetherct.org if you'd like to join us and we're off to the races.  Please let others know whom you think would like to join.