Ideas for Local Group Activities - Revision history

BethWeiss at 01:20, 4 June 2026

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	~~See [[Local Group Events and Activities]] for how activities fit into overall event planning.~~

	{{Words of Wisdom		{{Words of Wisdom
	\| wisdom =		\| wisdom =

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	== Related ==		== Related ==
	* [[Local Group Events and Activities]]		* [[Local Group Events and Activities]]
			* [[Planning Your First Activity]]

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	== Related ==		== Related ==
	* [[Events and Activities]]		* [[Local Group Events and Activities]]
	* [[Member Engagement]]
	* [[Membership Segmentation]]
	* [[Supporting Remote Members]]

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Category !! Examples ~~!! Typical Effort~~		! Category !! Examples
	\|-		\|-
	\| Social		\| Social
	\| Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, happy hours, coffee meetups, picnics		\| Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, happy hours, coffee meetups, picnics, holiday gatherings
	~~\| Low~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| Intellectual		\| Intellectual
	\| Book clubs, discussion groups, guest speakers, museum visits, science center visits		\| Book clubs, discussion groups, guest speakers, museum visits, science center visits, debates, TED Talk discussions
	~~\| Low–Medium~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| Games & Recreation		\| Games & Recreation
	\| Board games, trivia nights, bowling, mini-golf, escape rooms		\| Board games, trivia nights, bowling, mini-golf, escape rooms, billiards, card games
	~~\| Low–Medium~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| Creative		\| Creative
	\| Craft nights, writing groups, maker activities, ~~art workshops~~		\| Craft nights, writing groups, painting classes, maker activities, photography walks, quilting or fiber arts
	~~\| Medium~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| Outdoor		\| Outdoor
	\| Walks, hikes, nature centers, sporting events, community ~~festivals~~		\| Walks, hikes, nature centers, botanical gardens, sporting events, festivals, stargazing
	\| ~~Low–Medium~~		\|-
			\| Food & Dining
			\| Restaurant explorations, potlucks, progressive dinners, cooking classes, food tours
			\|-
			\| Community Service
			\| Food banks, park cleanups, charity walks, volunteer projects, community partnerships
			\|-
			\| Family-Friendly
			\| Zoo visits, science museums, game afternoons, picnics, seasonal festivals
	\|-		\|-
	\| Virtual		\| Virtual
	\| Online discussions, virtual game nights, watch parties, ~~interest~~-~~based meetups~~		\| Online discussions, virtual game nights, watch parties, speaker programs, online classes
	\| ~~Low~~		\|-
			\| Special Interest
			\| Technology, genealogy, investing, languages, science, travel, history, puzzles, cars, books, crafts
	\|}		\|}

	Almost any activity can be successful — what matters is creating opportunities for members to connect.		Almost any activity can be successful — what matters is creating opportunities for members to connect.
			==Specific Inspirations==
			* Behind-the-scenes tours (airports, theaters, factories, museums)
			* Architecture tours
			* Local history walks
			* Cemetery tours (surprisingly popular)
			* Escape rooms
			* Geocaching
			* Trivia leagues
			* Maker spaces
			* Planetarium visits
			* Minor league sports
			* Volunteer/service projects
			* "Teach us your hobby" member-led sessions
			* Travel presentations by members
			* Mensa Reads-style book discussions
			* Puzzle hunts and scavenger hunts

	== Related ==		== Related ==

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	Almost any activity can be successful — what matters is creating opportunities for members to connect.		Almost any activity can be successful — what matters is creating opportunities for members to connect.

	~~''Clear expectations reduce barriers to participation.''~~


	~~== Simple Planning Framework ==~~

	~~When planning an activity, ask:~~

	* Who is this for?
	* What level of commitment does it require?
	* Is it accessible and clearly described?
	* Does it add variety to the calendar?

	== Related ==		== Related ==

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 Variety increases participation by meeting members where they are — in interest, time, and comfort level.
 | success =
-* The calendar has enough variety that every member can find something that fits.
+* Members with different interests and schedules can find activities that appeal to them.
-| best    =
 | pitfalls =
 }}== Purpose ==
 Describe a variety of activity options that support different levels and styles of member engagement.
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 {| class="wikitable"
-! Category !! Examples
+! Category !! Examples !! Typical Effort
 |-
-| Social || dinners, lunches, brunches
+| Social
 |-
-| Active || mini-golf, bowling, sports, outdoor activities
+| Intellectual
 |-
-| Experiential || theme parks, go-karts, performances
+| Games & Recreation
 |-
-| Creative || crafts, art, writing, workshops
+| Creative
 |-
-| Intellectual || book clubs, discussion groups, speakers, museums
+| Outdoor
 |-
-| Casual || movies, concerts, informal meetups
+| Virtual
 |}
 Almost any activity can be successful — what matters is creating opportunities for members to connect.
 ''Clear expectations reduce barriers to participation.''
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 == Related ==
 * [[Events and Activities]]
 * [[Member Engagement]]
 * [[Membership Segmentation]]
 * [[Supporting Remote Members]]

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	== Related ==		== Related ==

	~~=== Planning & Execution ===~~
	* [[Events and Activities]]		* [[Events and Activities]]
	* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]

	~~=== Engagement Strategy ===~~
	* [[Member Engagement]]		* [[Member Engagement]]
	* [[Membership Segmentation]]		* [[Membership Segmentation]]

	~~=== Specific Use Cases ===~~
	* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[New Member Events]]
	* [[Supporting Remote Members]]		* [[Supporting Remote Members]]

	~~=== Back to Toolkit ===~~
	* [[Local Group Toolkit]]

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	See [[Local Group Events and Activities]] for how activities fit into overall event planning.		See [[Local Group Events and Activities]] for how activities fit into overall event planning.

	~~== Purpose ==~~		{{Words of Wisdom
	~~Provide a variety~~ of ~~activity options that support different levels and styles of member engagement.~~		\| wisdom =

	~~== Guiding Principle =~~=
	A strong activity calendar offers multiple ways to connect.		A strong activity calendar offers multiple ways to connect.

	Variety increases participation by meeting members where they are — in interest, time, and comfort level.		Variety increases participation by meeting members where they are — in interest, time, and comfort level.
			\| success =
			* The calendar has enough variety that every member can find something that fits.
			\| best =
			\| pitfalls =
			}}== Purpose ==
			Describe a variety of activity options that support different levels and styles of member engagement.

	== Why Variety Matters ==		== Why Variety Matters ==
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	* Is it accessible and clearly described?		* Is it accessible and clearly described?
	* Does it add variety to the calendar?		* Does it add variety to the calendar?
	~~== Key Takeaway ==~~

	~~The goal is not to find the “perfect” activity.~~

	~~It is to create enough variety that every member can find something that fits.~~

	== Related ==		== Related ==

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	=== Planning & Execution ===		=== Planning & Execution ===
	* [[Events and Activities]]		* [[Events and Activities]]
	* [[Templates and Samples]]		* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]

	=== Engagement Strategy ===		=== Engagement Strategy ===

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	See [[Local Group Events and Activities]] for how activities fit into overall event planning.		See [[Local Group Events and Activities]] for how activities fit into overall event planning.

	~~= Ideas for Group Activities =~~

	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==