We have lived in Oak Hollow Park for 19 years. I know several neighbors, some that are still here, and many that come and are gone. My wife and I have hosted over 20 coffee meetings with neighbors in our home. Most of the neighbors we sit with are like me, in the “winter” of their lives. We’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. We have made our fair share of mistakes. And, we have our fair share of regrets.
My parents have passed, and my wife’s parents (in late 80s) are hanging on. As often as possible we drive into Mexico to share some time with them before the time we can’t.
We don’t see the urgency to bring neighbors together, like we did a few years ago. Most of the neighbors (mostly seniors) … I have talked to feel there is a dis-connection in Oak Hollow Park. The heavy push to change everything to digital … online, regardless-of-the-fact that it leaves many long-time residents behind with this push to eliminate old traditions like printed newsletters for all residents. And with all the new neighbors, how are we going to get everyone on the same page and bring neighbors together?
Bingo … Is it addicting?
Recently, a few neighbors invited my wife to go with them to a Friday night “Bingo” event at a local church.
She was gone for couple hours, did not win any money, but told me she had a very fun time, and is looking forward to going next week. Maybe a Bingo event as a fundraiser?