What we’re about
*NOTE: This group is specifically for people without ANY social support locally. It is intended to be a main support system for people, so if this not you, please allow that space for someone who needs us this way.
Have family but they live too far away, you don’t get along, they don’t visit/appreciate you, wished you did things differently with your own kids, or don’t have any family at all?
Miss big family Christmases, being appreciated on Father’s Day, doing DIY around the house for someone, watching Columbo with a buddy, or grilling your once-famous burgers for people? Now you can! 😃
All ages welcome who wish to have a family-like support system. No more lonely birthdays, Christmases, Mother’s Days, or celebrations native to your homeland that you’d like to revive! Nothing compares to the wisdom and experience of an older person, the energy of a child, or the uplifting support of a mother or sibling-figure!
There will be a limit of 25 members, as anything more than that may make for expensive Christmases and such (this number does include kids—we will work out how big holidays like this will go—you won’t be buying Christmas for 25 people. Lol).
Please have a spirit of optimism and encouragement with good communication. Do understand your age will most likely be the factor in how you relate to others in the group, (i.e., someone in their 60’s or 70’s would be the “grandparent(s),” kids are kids, someone in their 30’s may be a “big sister” figure for someone in their 20’s, etc. etc. Do note that Meetup requires anyone under the age of 18 to attend gatherings with their legal guardian present. 🙂
This is meant to be a long-term group so do have a level of commitment, be interactive and consistent in your effort, i.e., don’t be flaky or only show up for holidays (you will be removed). This is how trust is built. Please BE RELIABLE. If we never hear from you or see you at all, you will be removed without warning. We don’t want any broken hearts here, especially where kids might be involved!
If you are “too busy” for us, this is not the group for you.
This is a safe place for people of all ages who wish for a family unit and some emotional support, for whatever reason. This is a place to feel uplifted, valued and appreciated, so be the type of person who can provide that kind of support for someone. We all need it!
Also, do reside in the Homer Glen/Lemont/Orland Park-ish area so we can all easily meet up.
Also (depending on the number of members), please be able to host an event appx once every three months to keep things new and fresh. Options can be meeting up for dinner, grilling out, having people visit for coffee, brunch, Christmas party, helping with gardening, watching you knit a pair of socks….it doesn’t have to be anything big! 😊
Let’s go through rough times, the BEST times, and all of life’s transitions while enjoying some great food and fantastic quality time together! See you soon! 😊
NOTE: No belligerent behavior or ongoing extremely negative attitudes will be tolerated—there’s enough of that in the world and it’s not going to be here. Any of that and anything illegal will get you removed immediately without explanation or delay. We do ask that you please don’t smoke cigarettes or vape at our events (even outside around others) as some people may have breathing/respiratory sensitivities and allergies, especially children—please go some distance away outside. And finally, we are not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you need urgent assistance with an emotional or mental health emergency, please contact a qualified, licensed professional. By joining you agree not to hold the organizer responsible for any losses incurred by doing so.
