Play boardgames in Bulimba

Boardgames!

Did you see recently in your social media feed, reports that 1 in 3 people in Australia are so lonely that they believe they don’t matter at all?

You would probably think it is people over 65 that feel lonely. Not so. Would it surprise you to know that people over 65 were the least lonely? The highest rates of loneliness were among those aged 18-24.

Loneliness is like being hungry when everyone around you is feasting. A painful yearning for connection. It can feel shameful and alarming. Sadly, people who are lonely often try to keep the fact a secret, fearing it will make them appear weird, or needy.

Loneliness can affect people in the midst of busy lives and people within families, who for some reason feel misunderstood, unloved, unheard and unseen. We will, at some stage in our lives, all experience loneliness.

PLAY Boardgames was borne from the isolation and loneliness created by COVID. But it is still relevant today, promoting community connection.

So, please come and feel the warmth of community whilst playing a boardgame every Saturday 7pm at Bulimba Girl Guides Hall, 7 Barramul St, Bulimba.

Tea, coffee and boardgames will be supplied. Please feel free to bring along a plate of refreshments, your own boardgames and a gold coin donation.

PLAY Boardgames is a free community activity so your support is greatly appreciated.

Young or old, alone or with a group, your host Janette will welcome you and help connect you into a game. You are welcome to bring a game of your own along, or there are MANY to choose from. If you don't know the games, someone will help you learn the rules.

Popular games played recently include: Azul, Rummikub, Bananagrams, Scattergories, Ticket to Ride Europe, Connect 4, Blokus, Bohnanza, Scrabble...

Please note, I don't run this event, Janette does, and it is open to the general public plus the Meetup group. It meets each week.

PLEASE NOTE: The venue has stairs and has no ramp or lift.

There is also a second venue in Cleveland at the Scout Hut at 26 Bainbridge St Ormiston that meets every week.