Tips on how to start your own club and stay connected to your community, from people who've done it.

Watch the video to hear how Sharon started her community group, the Shorehaven Yarners.
Sharon created the Shorehaven Yarners to rebuild her social life in a new community. The group was a great success, and now regularly meets to share skills, build connections, and support each other.
Now Sharon wants to share how she made it happen, so you can make it happen too. She's developed a tipsheet for anyone wishing to start up a new community group.
By the Shorehaven Yarners
It’s never too late to grow your social circle and start making connections.
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You can print out the PDF and stick it to your fridge or file away the tips to revisit at a later time.

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