November Community Meeting
Community Meeting Highlights – November 6, 2025
Our November Community Meetings were filled with great ideas, active participation, and exciting plans for the season ahead. Thank you to everyone who contributed your voice and energy. Here is a recap of key updates and decisions.
🦃 Upcoming Events
Friendsgiving Dinner – Sunday, November 30 at 5:30 PM
We welcome all members, visitors, and community friends to join us for a warm and festive meal together.
We are still seeking volunteers for:
• Set-up (4:00 PM)
• Greeting & sign-in support
• Serving food
• Clean-up
Murder Mystery Dinner – Sunday, November 23 at 6:00 PM
Theme: “Murder at the Circus” 🎪
RSVP required by November 13 so characters can be assigned.
We must have a minimum of 8 participants to run the event.
❄️ Winter Entrance Update
To ensure safety and prevent heat loss during colder months, our primary front entrance will remain locked for winter.
Please enter through the Central Block double doors (either via North Street or the interior hallway).
A doorbell is available if the door is closed when you arrive.
🧠 Training & Leadership Opportunities
Group Facilitation Training – Early December
Members interested in learning how to facilitate peer-led groups at Living in Recovery may attend our next training session.
This training is also the first step toward becoming a Community Meeting Facilitator.
✨ Programming Ideas Discussed
Members shared thoughtful ideas for expanding programs, especially for Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. Ideas included:
• Rotating Arts & Crafts Nights (soap-making, candle-making, mending, jewelry, creative DIY projects)
• Cooking on a Budget – nutritious, affordable meal prep series
• Financial Literacy Workshops
• Possible return of a Friends & Family Support Group if interest supports it
A brief member survey will be created to gather input and determine priorities before scheduling.
🔨 Wood-Crafting Group – Proposal in Development
A proposal to offer a monthly wood-crafting workshop is being developed.
Before moving forward, additional planning is needed regarding:
• Safety procedures and supervision
• Tool use and risk management
• Cost estimates for materials and safety equipment
The proposal will return to a future meeting once more details are available.
💚 Peer Stipend Program Review
The community agreed that our current Peer Stipend Program would benefit from review to better reflect the needs of our growing center.
A dedicated Eagle Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13 at 5:30 PM to discuss possible updates, including:
• Adjusting the custodial stipend
• Adding a laundry support role
• Adding 1–2 Recovery Coach-in-Training stipend positions
• Removing or revising roles no longer active or needed
All members are encouraged to attend the Eagle Meeting to share feedback and ideas.
🙌 Thank You, Community!
Many thanks to everyone who:
• Volunteered for Friendsgiving
• Supported the meetings as greeters and peace-sign watchers
• Shared thoughtful ideas and solutions for future programming
Your voices and participation are what make Living in Recovery a strong, collaborative, and member-led community. We appreciate you!
