http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/2009/09/23/dora-knows-neighborhoods-are-the-lifeline-for-community/ Awareness, Development and Action in the Twin Cities Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:43:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/2009/09/23/dora-knows-neighborhoods-are-the-lifeline-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Marie Saraga Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:00:53 +0000 http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/?p=314#comment-40 Wendy - I love what you have shared..... What I am noticing in my life is reconnection with friends and creating "belongingness"... It makes my experience in life so much richer. Keep sharing, and I promise to do the same. It makes a difference. Thanks! Wendy – I love what you have shared….. What I am noticing in my life is reconnection with friends and creating “belongingness”… It makes my experience in life so much richer. Keep sharing, and I promise to do the same. It makes a difference. Thanks!

]]> http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/2009/09/23/dora-knows-neighborhoods-are-the-lifeline-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Jeff Urban Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:49:44 +0000 http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/?p=314#comment-39 The "Birchwood Neighborhood (St. Louis Park) Movie in the Park" is this Friday night! My family feels very blessed to be living in a neighborhood that is so active - picnics, movie nights, progressive dinners, newsletter, social clubs, etc. We even have a fan page on Facebook to keep people informed and connected. The “Birchwood Neighborhood (St. Louis Park) Movie in the Park” is this Friday night! My family feels very blessed to be living in a neighborhood that is so active – picnics, movie nights, progressive dinners, newsletter, social clubs, etc. We even have a fan page on Facebook to keep people informed and connected.

]]> http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/2009/09/23/dora-knows-neighborhoods-are-the-lifeline-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Jennifer Griffin-Wiesner Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:36:56 +0000 http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/?p=314#comment-38 Well written! This is why I have a front porch and front gardens, and grill in my front driveway. Well written! This is why I have a front porch and front gardens, and grill in my front driveway.

]]> http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/2009/09/23/dora-knows-neighborhoods-are-the-lifeline-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-37 J Forrest Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:53:54 +0000 http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/?p=314#comment-37 I love it Wendy! That is a fantastic idea. Any other best practices or unique ideas out there? I love it Wendy! That is a fantastic idea. Any other best practices or unique ideas out there?

]]> http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/2009/09/23/dora-knows-neighborhoods-are-the-lifeline-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Wendy Helgeson Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:35:42 +0000 http://www.leadershipandcommunity.com/?p=314#comment-36 J. - I couldn't agree more! Our neighborhood started "Flamingo Friday" once a month. (The host house puts the traveling Flamingos in their yard telling people where the party is) A very casual get-together - everyone brings a snack and their own beverages - all the kids run around and all the adults take turns watching them. We have become a close-knit community that works so well because we know each other! Winters in MN can be tough, no one sitting on the front steps anymore, so the once a month gathering has been really helpful. Maybe we will try a bouncy-house next summer.... J. – I couldn’t agree more! Our neighborhood started “Flamingo Friday” once a month. (The host house puts the traveling Flamingos in their yard telling people where the party is) A very casual get-together – everyone brings a snack and their own beverages – all the kids run around and all the adults take turns watching them. We have become a close-knit community that works so well because we know each other! Winters in MN can be tough, no one sitting on the front steps anymore, so the once a month gathering has been really helpful. Maybe we will try a bouncy-house next summer….

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