Is Your Neighborhood Planning a Picnic?

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

Our neighborhood has two new families, and we are discussing a possible picnic for August to make everyone feel welcome. Are you and your neighbors planning something for later on this summer? How will it look? We sure could use something.

noodleann · ‎06-10-2015

Absolutely not. People are not socializing casually. It's unsafe.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@PA Mom-mom That is a nice gesture and sounds like fun. When DH and I first lived in our neighborhood we would have a get together every summer....and one year we did a bonfire, it was a lot of fun. I miss those days but the neighborhood has changed and not sure it would as enjoyable. I hope you all have a great time.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

We have never done anything like that, it just isn't that friendly here. Not hostile, just not friendly.

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FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

No, I can't imagine doing anything like that. We never have. I live in a small cluster of condos/townhouses. I'm friends with a few neighbors, friendly to most others, and avoid the rest at all costs.

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PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

@noodleann wrote:
Absolutely not. People are not socializing casually. It's unsafe.

@noodleann Do you really think it will be unsafe in August? My grandchildren have been told they will be going back to school in September.

50Mickey · ‎05-21-2010

My neighborhood of mostly older retired people is planning on a 4th. of July late afternoon cookout. We have a fairly large open park area and people can sit apart socially distancing but see and enjoy other's company. This is entirely different from the huge crowds at the pool parties and beaches that have been shown on TV. I don't think it is reasonable to expect that people will not venture out of their homes or have a a get together for another 9 months to a year. As long as it is done with caution and people are not crowded up together I see no reason not to.

godi · ‎03-09-2010

I live in a small condo community. I started a block party three years ago. It is fun and so nice to catch up. In December my neighbor asked if she could host this year, I was so happy because it is a lot of work. Well its supposed to be June 26 th and I am really hesitant to go. Our area is still in partial lockdown till this Friday. I think it is too soon.