Start a women’s group

Have you thought about forming a women’s group? Maybe you stop because you don’t know where to start or you have some idea but can’t seem to find the time to organize the group. Organizing the group takes some time, although not as long as you think, and the benefits that all women in the group receive are significant.

Women seem to come together naturally to share daily activities. Life is easier when you can go shopping, exercise, or share a problem with a friend. So creating a group around a specific topic feeds us emotionally.

We have different relationships in our lives, all of which are important. However, it’s the women in our lives who add giggles, endless hours of conversation, caring for us when we’re sick, and a loving ear when we’re hurting. Are you more relaxed with your friends?

We started our women’s group 11 years ago with the vision that women know how to naturally exchange ideas and help each other solve problems. We meet once a month for dinner and the hostess chooses a theme for the evening, usually around self-help. In the past, we have also had psychic readings and massages. After 11 years, we have a special bond between us. We have shared problems, joys, celebrations and grandchildren. More importantly, each of us has grown because of our constant connections with each other and the topics we have chosen to discuss.

When you first start a group, it can seem a bit awkward. The excitement is there, but they haven’t come together as a group yet. Over time, the group creates itself, and the power of coming together impacts each of you individually.

Why would you want to form a group? There are many reasons why women come together. In the old days, women would form “quilting bees” where they would talk and share the sewing together. It’s about sharing. So what would you like to share with other women?

To jump start your thinking, here are some ideas that women are interested in:

– Parents who have children of similar ages meet.

– Women want to acquire financial knowledge, so they start investment clubs.

– Spiritual circles: sharing a spiritual lifestyle together.

– Women at work: professional women who create intellectual groups to advance their careers.

– Working Moms: Moms don’t have to be alone in finding solutions to work challenges and creating a satisfying home life.

– Community Oriented: Help impact the communities in which we live.

– Build a Stronger Family: Help each other brainstorm how to create a loving and caring family.

– Cultural – plan outings to different cultural events.

-…and more!

Society has changed significantly. For women in the past, we were part of a large, strong, extended family network. For some of us that may still be true. For many of us, our families reside in different places today. So our women’s connections fill in the gaps. Each of us can build stronger lives because of our connections with other women. Why not come together in a room, each member bringing her own unique personality to share with the others, so that we can all grow and build stronger lives?

In today’s busy world, we need to find a place that is there for us, and building a community of women adds a lot of value to your life.

Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill