I've lived in a small apartment building (12 homes) for 1.5 year. I'll live here another year + a half. We're in town for educational reasons. My neighbors aren't the most friendly people, but they're not UNfriendly either. I come from a closely knit family & neighborhood. I want to know these people better!
My concerns are: we're close to a large medical campus w/ probably 5 colleges in a 7 mile vacinity, so, it is very diverse! I have Muslim, Hindu & Christian neighbors of black, white, Chinese, Egyptian, Indian + Latino descent, yes, all in 1 small bldg.. I don't want to offend anyone, & I want them to COME, so I need a little advice.
I'm thinking of setting the party for March 17, but leaving it "unthemed." I'm also thinking about
. . Invitations (hand out) OR
. .Post cards (mail)
Party favors (I'm creative)
Treat bags 4kids (I have 2)
Chili
Cake & Cones
Chips & Dips
Non-Alco. Drinks
Music DVD’s
Hours? 4pm-9pm or 5-10?
All ages welcome
What 2 call it?
thx!
2007-02-22 06:55:36 · 8 answers · asked by Sleek 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
You got great ideas! Why not make little fliers on your computer that the kids can put in everyone's mailbox. Just call it "Meet and Greet" party. Just say "hi, we are the -------, and we'd like to meet our neighbors". Since you said there would be children 4-9 sounds better. A good variety of food would be a good idea, vegetable trays, fruits trays, along with a poultry product (like chicken fingers) with the chili. Good luck and have a great time.
2007-02-22 07:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To just get to know each other better and acuainted i would keep the affdair smaller not like a big Party . Most people are scared to go to a Party to get to know more people . I would say that you keep it easy on yourself too . Print out some nice postcards or even fliers and deliver them yourself to everybody close by . Make nice sandwichtrays ,like use cookie cutters to stecncil out the sandwich etc. and use nonalcoholic drinks for everybody. taht will keep everything coverd for all the religions . Have some chips and dip with all of that and you wil be fine . keep it easy and not so formal for the people that way thet will find it easier to approach the situation . And the time frame I would do from 5-10 pm
Good Luck to you
2007-02-22 07:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not call it an open door party? Everyone is invited and have everyone come as they are, very casual. If it is convenient to hand out invit. do it, make sure you have activities for the kids. Hrs can be whatever you like as it will be sort of a drop in and meet the neighbors type of party.
2007-02-22 07:01:00 · answer #3 · answered by TillieDillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it very informal for the new neighbors. Those people thinking of it as a "party" might be intimidated about going. I think it's a lovely idea. Too bad more people don't do things like this.
2007-02-22 11:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tenant's Party, lets get to know each other
Your could make flyer's and hand them out
5-10
2007-02-22 07:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by Plain Jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good fences make good neighbors.
I been close to neighbors before, and i found it wasn't a good idea. So if i were you i would find friends somewhere else.
2007-02-22 06:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of the sandwich theory is large. you quite need to spend the time assembly the pals and not being caught in the kitchen cooking or having to be exterior grilling. perform a little cheese and cracker trays - chips/dips potato, macaroni salads and revel in !
2016-12-17 16:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by dricketts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make posters, advertise the idea........
2007-02-22 06:58:49 · answer #8 · answered by Mark N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋