I'm writing to remind everyone that we're having a casual meeting of local homeschooling families looking for social opportunities and potential co-op formations on Thursday, Sept 5, from 1-3pm at Connor's Park on Field Rd in Somers, CT. We will initially meet in the area of the pavillion.
This was originally a meeting of the Boys' 10-14 yr group, but there does not seem to be a lot of interest in that particular group, so I am opening this up to all homeschooling families that want to make connections with others in this area of the state. I highly encourage anyone interested in forming social groups and co-ops to attend this meeting, make connections, and see what people's wants and needs are. People who want to organize a group should come planning to step up and offer to put something together for the days/times that work for them. People who want to be a part of a group like that should seek out the people organizing them, hopefully we'll have a good collection. Anyone who runs an established co-op in this part of Connecticut is more than welcome to come talk up their group. I will try to create an organized list of families and what they are looking for in regards to social groups and co-ops.
Questions and comments can be directed to me at collieherd@cox.net although I will be camping from Tuesday until the meeting on Thursday so may not get a chance to respond before then.
Come meet old and new friends, kick of your school year, and have a fun afteroon at the Park!
--Shelley, mom to Jacob (12), Gabe (10), and Clara (19 mos)
