Facilitators
Kent and Susie resigned early fall 2009. I had the privilege of knowing them very briefly.
There is an opening for new facilitators if anyone is interested.

Locations
Members have asked about other locations.
There hasn’t been any request regarding specific or general areas to meet such as North, South, East, or West. I suggest something near a major highway for convenience.
If we meet at another restaurant I suggest Red Robbins on Arapahoe near I-25. They said they would be very receptive and they have nice “Green House” area which is a long concave window area seating up to 50.
Another location could be Dave & Buster’s.
It has been suggested that we try potlucks in living rooms. This would really help in regards to time limitations because of Red & Jerry’s business hours. Also it would be a nice change to meet in a quieter and more comfortable environment.

Time
Since Kent & Susie aren’t the facilitators, I’m guessing the dates are being chosen by the website.
At the last meet up people discussed their limited schedules and suggested options such as different evenings or additional ones.
If someone decides to be the facilitator perhaps you’ll have administrator access to the website in selecting/posting the time and dates(s).

One last point
I’ve asked members what was the most valuable resource in dealing with their divorce/separation/widow situation. Everyone has always stated that among the therapy/counseling, books, workshops, etc, having the opportunity to speak to others going through the same thing was the most valuable help.

The members that met a few weeks ago have been emailing back and forth. I like the idea of meeting in people's homes if that is agreeable to everyone else. We can do like potlucks or pizza night or whatever suits everyone. There is a lot of interest in meeting twice a month. Nights of the week that everyone is available varies. I can meet on any Saturday afternoon/evening, Sunday afternoon, Wednesday and Thursday. With next week being Halloween and people going to parties, etc., I am not sure if everyone wants to meet. I am open and available on Thursday or Saturday evening this next coming week only. What does everyone want to do? What time works best? Is everyone comfortable meeting in a home vs. a restaurant?

Sophie Keeling

I have been trying to make it to a meeting for months but the Wed meetup just doesn't work. Tues, Thurs, Sun are the days I do not have my daughter so it makes it more convienent. I can host although my place is a bit small. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Oh and to the Red Robin idea it is great! Right down the street and right off the 25. Good thinking. Let me know if we set a date and if I can get in on the email group.

Thanks,

Ken

Okay...

WHO STILL WANTS TO DO A NOVEMBER MEETING?

If you do, email me with days and times you're available NEXT WEEK (i.e. the week of Nov 8th). Whichever day and time that I can get at least 5 people, I'll set something up. Location is TBD, but will probably either be Red & Jerry's or the Red Robin that Antonio mentioned at Arapahoe and I-25.

Also, I would love to take over the group, but I'm moving to Colorado Springs in December and can't commit to being at meetings in Denver every month. BUT if there is anyone out there who'd like help in running the group, I'd be happy to pitch in when every I can. I might be able to make meetings every other month if someone wanted to switch off with me.

My idea would be one big group meeting per month at a public venue, then we could do lists of people who want to meet Mon, Tues, Wed, etc... and form smaller groups that meet one or more other times during the month, depending on what the needs of each group are.

SO... BOTTOM LINE: if you want to meet in November, click on my profile and EMAIL me (not a greeting) with the day(s) / times you prefer for the week of November 8th.

Thanks! Jen

The members that met a few weeks ago have been emailing back and forth. I like the idea of meeting in people's homes if that is agreeable to everyone else. We can do like potlucks or pizza night or whatever suits everyone. There is a lot of interest in meeting twice a month. Nights of the week that everyone is available varies. I can meet on any Saturday afternoon/evening, Sunday afternoon, Wednesday and Thursday. With next week being Halloween and people going to parties, etc., I am not sure if everyone wants to meet. I am open and available on Thursday or Saturday evening this next coming week only. What does everyone want to do? What time works best? Is everyone comfortable meeting in a home vs. a restaurant?

Sophie Keeling

Hi Sophie, my reply is late, just read the letter. I love the idea of potluck as well but no matter, I would like for there to be more than one meeting a month so more people can attend functions. I myself can't really make wednesdays... and I live in the Highlands area near Downtown.
Thanks, Catherine