Are you looking for a way to connect with your neighbours and other residents at the Residence Seniors Living Community in Kamloops? Why not start a book club? Whether you are reading because you are a bookworm or because you love to learn, a book club can be entertaining as a solo activity or engaging with a group of people. It allows you to come together around your shared interests in books and provides an opportunity for socialization and intellectual conversations. Here are five tips on how to start your own book club in a Kamloops seniors living community.
Determine what type of book club you want to host
When deciding what type of book club to host in a Kamloops seniors living community, it is important to consider the preferences and interests of the members. You may want to hold a book club for socialization and community building, or you want to hold meetings where most members are avid readers and enjoy discussing complex topics in depth. Both are great options for a book club at a Kamloops seniors living community.
Determine how you will decide what you will read
When choosing what to read for a book club, it is important to consider the members’ reading preferences and interests. One way to ensure that everyone gets a chance to read what they like is by having everyone contribute their reading wish list or favourite book selection and randomly select an option for the month. You should consider the reading format of the books you choose, as some people like large print or audiobooks. Picking popular books that have alternative formats may be helpful to ensure every member has a positive experience and feels included.
Invite potential members and schedule an initial meeting
Whether you want to host a book club for you and your friends or bring together the Kamloops seniors living community, it is important to figure out who is interested in joining the book club and who will come regularly for discussion. Big groups offer a range of insights and conversations, while smaller groups allow for more intimate conversations. An excellent way to start bringing awareness to a new book club is by connecting with the recreational coordinator at your Kamloops retirement community and having them reach out to the residents, or you could ask them to include it in the activity calendar.
Decide when, where, and how often you want to meet
Living in a Kamloops seniors living community, there are plenty of options for a meeting place. At the Residence at Orchards Walk, you could host your meeting in the dining room, recreation facility, top floor view lounge, or any of the many other common areas. Choose a place that will comfortably seat everyone who is interested in joining the book club.
Set up a discussion or other activities
Once you have all the details figured out and everyone is happy with your chosen books, how do you know what to discuss? Even if you’ve read the book, guiding a conversation can seem daunting. Luckily, there is a range of valuable resources available online to help you guide a book club conversation. GoodReads, Book Riots, and the author’s or publisher’s websites are all great places to start. Another fun activity you could do is write journaling prompts to reflect on the stories that are being read during the book club at your Kamloops seniors living community.
At the Residence at Orchard Walk in Kamloops, we always have something for you to do. The Residence offers exceptional amenities such as an open seating a la carte-style restaurant with meals prepared by our hospitality team. With several floor plans to choose from, all suites also feature 24-hour security with your monthly membership as well as weekly housekeeping. Want to learn more? One-bedroom suites are available now. Call 778-362-9525 to book a tour, check out our Facebook, or email The Residence at sales@theresidencekamloops.com.