Read about this recently and it sounds really cool. In the middle of endless yardwork, this sounds like a dream come true. Here’s the gist of what this group of friends do to help each other and themselves.
A core group of 10 people from 6 households meet one Saturday a month from September to June, holding a work party. The day’s efforts are dedicated to the project of the host’s choice. It could be to clean the yard and plant the vegetable garden, lay the bulk of a laminate floor, paint/stain the deck or any other job that has been neglected for far too long.
Couples can attend each party, and have two parties a year at their home. In addition, a couple can send one person for the whole day or both for half a day. The host is responsible for lunch, snacks and drinks. Minor scrapes and cuts occur, but it is wise to make sure everyone who participates has home-owner’s insurance just in case.
Filed under: Entertaining, Leisure? Activities, Organizing | Tagged: Friendship, Household chores, Organizing
