New group forming - Society of Friends

[Colorado Girl]

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[vintageogauge]

Mask wearing at meetings?

[Bogie Shooter]

Mask wearing at meetings?

Suggested topic for next meeting.......:icon_wink:

[CFrance]

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[VApeople]

just friendly conversations on a wide range of topics

Nice idea but I doubt you will get an humans to join your group.

[manaboutown]

From the title of the thread I thought you were seeking fellow Quakers.

Society of Friends, also called Friends Church, byname Quakers, Christian group that arose in mid-17th-century England, dedicated to living in accordance with the “Inward Light,” or direct inward apprehension of God, without creeds, clergy, or other ecclesiastical forms.

Society of Friends | Definition, History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Society-of-Friends)

[John_W]

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[CFrance]

What is WRONG with you people?

[Villageswimmer]

I’m interested.

The name is confusing, though. My first thought was Quakers.

Please put me on your list.

[vintageogauge]

What is WRONG with you people?

Stress cannot be reduced when you use capital letters. This is supposed to be peaceful dialog.

[CFrance]

Stress cannot be reduced when you use capital letters. This is supposed to be peaceful dialog.
Tell that to the ones spewing sarcasm. I rarely use all caps.

[Boomer]

CFrance,

I know what you mean.

There’s a lot of pack-behavior going on around here lately.

OK, boys, let me explain. . .

What the OP is talking about made me think of a salon.(Noooo, not a hair salon and most certainly not a “cult” as one poster put it.)

The salon originated in early 18th Century France at a time in history known as “The Enlightenment.” People wanted to gather for interesting, intelligent discussion.

Women played a central role in organizing the salons of Paris at the time — which helped to reduce the marginalization of women.

I think there are a lot of people in TV and everywhere else who are sick and tired of listening to the same old #-&*@ regurgitated, sometimes verbatim, from whatever is the chosen screen of influence.

There is a need — and a big want — for group discussions of interesting topics.

I know the OP did not call it a salon, but that is basically what it sounds like to me. A few years ago young people were organizing groups like this and calling them salons. I like the idea.

Anyway, you guys need to stop behaving like cliches. You are reinforcing a stereotype — and besides, it’s rude.

Boomer

[manaboutown]

CFrance,
The salon originated in early 18th Century France at a time in history known as “The Enlightenment.” People wanted to gather for interesting, intelligent discussion.
Boomer

This is what I found on salons:

"The salon was an Italian invention of the 16th century, which flourished in France throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The salon continued to flourish in Italy throughout the 19th century. In 16th-century Italy, some brilliant circles formed in the smaller courts which resembled salons, often galvanized by the presence of a beautiful and educated patroness such as Isabella d'Este or Elisabetta Gonzaga."

Salon (gathering - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salon_(gathering))

[Mudder]

I too thought you were talking about a group for Quakers, also called Friends. I went to Quaker school most of my school years and consider myself a Quaker. We had mostly silent meetings in school 2 or 3 times a week. One thing I learned from those meetings was to be comfortable with silence, but I also value meaningful conversation.
I hope the group will include great diversity and lots of meaningful conversations.

[Boomer]

CFrance,

I know what you mean.

There’s a lot of pack-behavior going on around here lately.

OK, boys, let me explain. . .

What the OP is talking about made me think of a salon.(Noooo, not a hair salon and most certainly not a “cult” as one poster put it.)

The salon originated in early 18th Century France at a time in history known as “The Enlightenment.” People wanted to gather for interesting, intelligent discussion.

Women played a central role in organizing the salons of Paris at the time — which helped to reduce the marginalization of women.

I think there are a lot of people in TV and everywhere else who are sick and tired of listening to the same old #-&*@ regurgitated, sometimes verbatim, from whatever is the chosen screen of influence.

There is a need — and a big want — for group discussions of interesting topics.

I know the OP did not call it a salon, but that is basically what it sounds like to me. A few years ago young people were organizing groups like this and calling them salons. I like the idea.

Anyway, you guys need to stop behaving like cliches. You are reinforcing a stereotype — and besides, it’s rude.

Boomer

This is what I found on salons:

"The salon was an Italian invention of the 16th century, which flourished in France throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The salon continued to flourish in Italy throughout the 19th century. In 16th-century Italy, some brilliant circles formed in the smaller courts which resembled salons, often galvanized by the presence of a beautiful and educated patroness such as Isabella d'Este or Elisabetta Gonzaga."

Salon (gathering - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salon_(gathering))


C’mon, man,

You took me out of context. Why did you leave out my entire, informative lecture. (That’s a rhetorical question, meaning I already know the answer so I am supposed to use a period instead of a question mark.)

Anyway. . .you said Italy. I said France. ‘Originated’ is the operative word I guess. I am not going to argue with you about that. Looks like your 16th Century beats my 18th Century. I guess the salon made its way to Paris.

And, yes, beautiful, educated women are quite capable of galvanizing. ;)

Boomer

[manaboutown]

C’mon, man,

You took me out of context. Why did you leave out my entire, informative lecture. (That’s a rhetorical question, meaning I already know the answer so I am supposed to use a period instead of a question mark.)

Anyway. . .you said Italy. I said France. ‘Originated’ is the operative word I guess. I am not going to argue with you about that. Looks like your 16th Century beats my 18th Century. I guess the salon made its way to Paris.

And, yes, beautiful, educated women are quite capable of galvanizing. ;)

Boomer

Thank you, Boomer, for introducing the notion of the salon and the Age of Enlightenment. I had heard that the introduction of coffee to Europe in the mid to late 16th century had something to do with that as well. So salons and coffee houses along with Isaac Newton's publication, "Principia Mathematica", seem to have got the Age of Enlightenment off to a good start (IMHO).

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[JohnN]

Thanks to all who have responded, whether online here or by private message and regardless of intentions. It’s certainly been interesting and educational. :-)

I think it's a great idea, regardless of the name confusion.
People need to be less mean and snarky and be more kind and loving.

[Taltarzac725]

What is '''Swedish death cleaning''' and should you be doing it? (https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/what-swedish-death-cleaning-should-you-be-doing-it-ncna816511)

Had no idea what this was so I looked it up. Boy! Do I have a lot of work to do.

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[graciegirl]

Update for Society of Friends

Next meeting is May 2, from 2-4:20 p.m.
May 2 topic: Swedish Death Cleaning
Topic will be introduced and printed guidelines will be provided for everyone to take home.

Society of Friends - Peaceful Discussions are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at:
Hibiscus Village Recreation Center
1740 Bailey Trail
The Villages, Florida

Contact: Deb Keller 941-223-5410, dragonkist@gmail.com

In this meeting we will try using an electronic timer so each member has equal time to speak without interruptions, followed by a few minutes for specific questions from the group. As always, no one will be required to speak nor to speak for the entire time they have been allotted. After everyone has had a turn to speak the meeting will take a short break to allow participants a chance to get up and stretch their legs, refill water, check for texts or calls, etc.

General group discussion of the day’s topic will follow the break. Participants are reminded that we are there to share and learn from one another. To this end, staying on topic will benefit everyone. Regardless, please be respectful and avoid highly personal questions and comments.

Hopefully these minor changes will enable all of our members to learn more about the topic at hand in a more structured but still pleasant way that will be fair to everyone.

I love your idea and I am thinking...what a great person who likes people and ideas and has a sense of humor AND a sense of cleanliness and is willing to take the responsibility. I think this will be a success. One of these days, Helene and I will ride on over and enjoy all of you.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I like the idea of your group , but taking the name of society of friends I think is a little disrespectful. The name for me will always be associated with the Quakers, calling your group the society of friends is like a group of Irish guys calling there group the Sons of Italy

[Colorado Girl]

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[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Why not just say your a Quaker in the beginning they are wonderful honest people . I am now even more skeptical of this plan because now instead of an honest good group to promote civility among people becomes a group started like many others with an agenda even for good , with a little hidden agenda

[Colorado Girl]

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[Astron]

I like the idea of your group , but taking the name of society of friends I think is a little disrespectful. The name for me will always be associated with the Quakers, calling your group the society of friends is like a group of Irish guys calling there group the Sons of Italy
I am aware of the issue you have with the name of the group, but think that it is much ado about nothing. Clearly, based on comments found across the Talk of the Villages, there are people that are here to only cause controversy and engender disruption and anger. I appreciate the idea of a group of people assembled in friendship and respect to discuss interesting issues with kindness and consideration being the guiding principle. The name is neither being disrespectful, or of any matter to it substance of the group.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’ve have no problem with the group but I am more then a little surprised that you as a Quaker are saying that you thought so little of the connection to society of friends and that you thought it wouldn’t mean anything. And again we could use more Quaker’s and there teaching especially about war and that comes from a guy who could sum up his whole life when asked what I did, and my explanation always is that I spent 40 years of my life trying to keep bad governments in power or to help put bad rebels into power all over the world and failed miserably at it but for the most part we’ll paid lol

[Colorado Girl]

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[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’ve had peace of mind my whole life , I wouldn’t trade a day of it , I was a professional I live with no regrets and at 82 just came back from Thailand where I went right after shots , had to suffer when I got there by being quarantined in a luxury hotel for 10 days with a Thai friend , I look forward to many more adventures in my life and embrace the future and what it holds sorry for me , well thank you but life has a always will be great