How did you feel about Sally’s community? Did the community in the book make you think about your own community and your place in it?
I wish I lived in a community such as Sally. I think that the support, encouragement and friendship is so important. After reading this book and question, I do think about my community in the present, and past, and I think when I was younger, the community I lived in was more involved with each other, than in my community now.
I absolutely loved Sally’s community. I live in small community however I haven’t accessed or become a part of it. After reading this book, I’ve now changed my mind and am looking forward to getting involved.
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I loved the close knit feel of Sally’s community. I did wonder if it was more Sally’s involvement and ability to reach out to others more than the community itself.
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@Sylvia_T, that is super cool. I’ve lived in a small condo community for about 30 years, and it’s only been the past 10 or so where I’ve formed relationships with other residents. I’m glad I did, though; we really look out for each other.
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I really enjoyed that aspect of the story and I agree Sally’s engagement with her community was the catalyst. I have lived in the same neighborhood for Over 30 years and have transitioned from the newly wed young ones to the middle aged plus older residents. I take that role to heart and make it a point to try to greet new residents and stay in touch with everyone on my street and nearby. I run the neighborhood book group. I drop off Christmas treats to many of my neighbors. I’m actively involved in the local VFW and AM. Legion to improve the quality of life for our veterans. I am also involved in veterans’ causes via the DAR. I am politically active as well, canvassing, postcard writing etc for local candidates as well as national offices. While I’ve always been active in my neighborhood a few years ago as an empty nester I decided I had time and there were groups that could use my skills. So I showed up and offered to do whatever and I was met with open arms and have developed a rich network of friends and acquaintances. It’s one thing to go the market and see someone from your street and say “hi” , it’s an all together bigger rush to see multiple people who live all over the area who smile, wave and say “ hello”. It truly makes you feel as if you belong.
I love the idea of Sally’s community. I volunteer in our small local library and run the book club. Our library has a small community but we are always trying to find ways to connect people together. It is a difficult thing when it is not a walking community. People work and are isolated by the activities in their lives, children;s activities, job obligations, after work house and home care.I love the concept of Sally’s community. I volunteer at our small local library and lead the book club there. While our library serves a small community, we are always looking for ways to bring people together. It can be challenging, especially since we are not located in a walkable area. People are often busy with work, children’s activities, job responsibilities, and home care tasks, which can lead to isolation from each other.
I thought Sally was really lucky to have such a wonderful caring community surrounding her. I also thought that the community was a reflection of Sally herself. Sally was a person who cared about others and “helped” as she was able and was permitted so the people she cared for, cared for her. (Even the ones who weren’t very lovable themselves)!
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Sally’s community is wonderfully supportive. I do believe that Sally is part of the reason why. She has given so much of herself to her fellow neighbors and has touched so many lives in a caring way.
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Sally made a beautiful community for herself. I felt proud of her for making such a complete life even without “real” family. That is something I struggle with for myself since I retired.
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Sally had a great community. It’s important to surround yourself with support sisters.
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I live in an independent senior living community. People here are very friendly, interesting and helpful. I did not really expect this, as the neighbor I lived in for 40 years was not. I think as I grow older I will appreciate it much more. I also found that I could find similiar characters in my commujnity as Sally found in hers!
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