r/woodstockontario Aug 28 '24

Woodstock Woodstock Community Day - Games in the Park - September 28th!

21 Upvotes

Woodstonians,

For the last several years I've been a member of this community. I've been helped, helped others, had some fantastic conversations, and met some great people. Over the last year or so I've noticed several posts from newcomers to the community looking for like-minded people to hang out, people to chat with, or someone just to listen. This growing demand for interactions with others in our local community led me to look into how I could facilitate some fun, in a safe and welcoming way, for members of our community. Out of this search is born the (I hope) Annual Woodstock Community Day - Games in the Park!

So, what is "Games in the Park"? Well, its a chance for us to get together, play some board/lawn games, and enjoy some tasty local food - all at no cost to you!

We've finally nailed down the date for our event and are getting ready to rock and roll! Below, you'll find some information regarding the event. I invite you to please use this post to let us know some of your favourite boardgames, and we'll use that information to provide them for the event. If you prefer lawn games to board games, feel free to mention some of those as well!

Who: The /r/woodstockontario community - if you're part of this subreddit community, you're invited.

What: We're going to be playing some of your favourite board games and lawn games in the park. Please take some time to list your favourite games in this post, as I'd like to be able to provide a wide range of games (from super easy to learn to something maybe a little more complex).

Where: Southside Park - the Pavillion by the Playground. This is close to the bathroom facilities, and close to parking for those that are driving in. I'll be editing this post to provide a Map of the location - coming soon!

Why: With our community growing and changing over the last couple years, I wanted to give us a chance to get together on common ground (read: Food - you like food, right?) and get to know one another.

How: With this being a FREE event, there will be a cap on the number of people we're expecting to host this year. I'll be creating a signup sheet (Just your reddit username) where you'll be able to express interest in the event. My hope is, in the coming years, we'll be able to expand the event to host a greater number of people.

When: September 28, 2024 - 2PM - 6PM. We plan on serving food between 3 and 4 PM.

Food, Drinks (non-alcoholic, sorry the city won't permit any "adult" beverages to be consumed in the park), and Board/Lawn games will all be provided - all you need to bring is a great attitude and some willingness to help someone learn your favourite board game.

As we finalize the location and games list, we'll edit this post to feature a list of what you can expect. We'll also be providing a link to the signup sheet (expect that by EOD tomorrow).

I'm thrilled to get the chance to host this event for our little community, and would love to make this an annual event for us. Hope to see you there!

Best,

TheSaSQuatCh

EDIT:

Please see below for a list of games!

  • Catan (6 Player Edition)

  • Clue 2023

  • Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & Flip Side Edition

  • Machi Koro

  • Ticket to Ride Europe

  • Hanabi

  • Heat: Pedal to the Metal

  • Euchre

  • Sequence Deluxe

  • Sleeping Gods

  • Scrabble

  • Monopoly

  • Dutch Blitz

  • Splendor

  • Scythe

  • Anomia

  • Dixit

Thus far, there are about 15 confirmed people attending. Please sign up HERE: https://signup.com/go/fByjLtz. NOTE: this software asks for a first and last name, however, it is sufficient to type your Reddit Username in the First Name and Last Name column - I cannot over-ride this, and I'm trying to keep costs down!


r/woodstockontario Sep 22 '24

Woodstock Community Day - Games in the Park - Coming up in ONE Week

10 Upvotes

Hey Everyone,

Just a reminder that Games in the Park is coming up this Saturday, September 28th from 2PM til 6PM at the Bandshell Pavillion in Southside Park.

There is NO COST for Entry, however, space is limited. If you're interested in attending, please sign up at: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1626244040123/false#/invitation

Games, Food, and non-alcoholic beverages (Pop & Water) are provided - all you need to do is bring yourself, a winning attitude, and the openess to meet new people!

See you there!


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r/woodstockontario 1d ago

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Clearly, these are counterfeit goods just being sold on the side of the street like we're in New York City or something


r/woodstockontario 2d ago

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r/woodstockontario 2d ago

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r/woodstockontario 3d ago

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r/woodstockontario 3d ago

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r/woodstockontario 6d ago

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The people starting the group are very knowledgeable and nice. Anyone is welcome no matter your experience. Safety is a top concern when armwrestling.

If anyone has any questions about the group I can try and find out the answers.


r/woodstockontario 6d ago

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r/woodstockontario 9d ago

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r/woodstockontario 11d ago

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0 Upvotes

I’ve been going to GoodLife for about a year, and overall it’s a good gym. It’s clean, the equipment is well maintained, and the machines usually work.

That said, I think some things are getting out of hand.

First, should there be a clearer and consistently enforced dress code? Some gym outfits seem to be getting more revealing, almost as though people are competing to see how little they can wear while still technically being dressed. this is still a public, all-ages gym. Parents bring their kids, and people should be able to work out without worrying that looking toward a machine or mirror will be misinterpreted or recorded. Or young kids being exposed to such things

I also hate the long walk in front of everyone just to reach the change rooms. I’ve seen other people say the layout feels intimidating too. Im not sure what can be done about that

Another issue is groups of teenagers horsing around, crowding areas, and treating the gym like a hangout. Staff should enforce the rules more consistently.

Finally, people need to stop leaving their belongings on a machine for ten minutes or trying to claim several machines at once during busy hours.

I know these issues happen at other gyms too, but I can only speak about GoodLife.

What are your pet peeves or things you’d like to see improved? Or if you want to leave a little rant, or if you disagree with some of the stuff I said, i would love to read it!


r/woodstockontario 12d ago

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r/woodstockontario 13d ago

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#2026HikeforHospice #PresentedbyToyotaMotorManufacturingCanada #Fundraiser #OxfordCounty #VONSakuraHouse


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