- Get to know people
- Hang out without expectations about conversation
- Activity that could include homework as well as hangout
Movie Nights were a way to get to know residents in a way that didn't put pressure on anyone to make conversation. It was also created to allow multitasking so that during the busy periods of the year residents could complete homework as well. Snacks were offered and there was some conversation before the movie as people grabbed food.
Instructions
Space
A room with a projector and comfortable seating.
Supplies
- Snacks/Food
- The movie
Personally funded or by the community.
Step by Step
- Book Deering ahead of time.
- Email the house letting them know what date and time
- Ask for movies they would like to watch
- Select a few from the options and ask people to vote
- Get the movie and make some snacks
- Arrange the snacks
- Wait for your residents and enjoy!
Residents attended if there was the option of also doing school work. It was better to give them three options to vote on rather than allowing a free for all. It will save you time and diffuse any possible conflict between residents. People really enjoyed watching movies and it meant there was no pressure to talk to others if you didn't want to or felt uncomfortable. The milling around grabbing snacks before hand was a good opportunity to check in with residents about how they were doing without making it an official meeting.
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