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SUMMARY:Introduction to Circles of Support
DESCRIPTION:A special social assets meeting designed for people new to the program! This will be an introduction to social assets\, with information about the program\, its benefits\, and how it works.\n\nNew folks are welcome and encouraged to come. The meeting is open to area adults age 18 and above. Regular members are encouraged to bring a friend to this meeting!\n\nWe always have a meal together\, build in social time\, and have a structured and facilitated meeting for an hour and a half.\n6:00: dinner is served\, and social time\n6:30: meeting begins\n8:00: meeting ends\n\nThis will be outdoors at Veteran’s Park in Grand Rapids\, at the far end near the pedestrian bridge and dog park. In the case of bad weather\, we will meet on Zoom. Please contact us this day if you aren’t sure.\n\nBring a chair if you have one. If not\, we have some available\, along with bug spray and sunscreen.\nFor questions contact Michelle at 218-999-5883\, or michellet@kootasca.org.\nThe Circles of Support community meets every Thursday evening. Meetings begin at 6:00 pm at Veteran’s Park\, at the far end of the park near the dog park and pedestrian bridge. A meal is provided each week from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. \nMeeting discussions are designed to promote social interaction and learning. Topics revolve around an understanding of one’s self and their community as well as systemic barriers that impact forward mobility. \nCircles of Support meetings open and close with very specific cognitive restructuring activities that encourage focus on positive aspects of life despite any negativity that may be present. \nRelationships created through this process value life experiences and allow learning to happen across differences without placing blame. Progress toward self-selected goals is recognized and celebrated. \nSkill building activities are woven into meetings including financial literacy\, self-empowerment\, and leadership. Additional activities such as picnics\, artistic opportunities\, and recreational outings are scheduled throughout the year. \nEligibility\nCircles of Support social asset building activities are open to people experiencing poverty related issues as well as community members who are not in poverty but have an interest in befriending people who struggle with poverty related issues. \n\nMeeting attendees must be at least 18 years of age\nSobriety at meetings is expected. Meeting attendees are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs\nMeetings attendees possess the ability to demonstrate appropriate group meeting behaviors and respectful social interaction\n\nLearn More About Circles of Support
URL:https://www.kootasca.org/event/introduction-to-circles-of-support/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park\, Grand Rapids\, MN\, 10 NE 8th Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MN\, 55744\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alice Moren":MAILTO:alicem@kootasca.org
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