The world can seem very scary right now with so many unknowns. Many of us are either asked or encouraged to stay away from people outside of our homes right now. For those of us who are single without roommates, it can feel especially lonely.
I was thinking of ways I could help others connect and not feel as isolated, and I came up with an idea to create a Facebook group and start virtual happy hours.
When I think of Fridays, I think about happy hour. It is a chance to catch up with friends, be around people, and enjoy food and drink. Since we are not allowed to go to bars and restaurants, I decided to create virtual happy hour and hosted the first event last Friday. Thank you to the wonderful ladies who joined in and brought your amazing energy.
You may be wondering how a virtual happy hour works. I set up a Zoom video call where we can all join, whether you are on a laptop, iPad or phone (works best on a laptop so you can see everyone without scrolling). You are encouraged to come as you are, and your furry kids are welcome to say hello, as well. I know the camera may seem intimidating at first, but you will get used to it, and it is fun to see people after a long week without interacting with humans. Everyone has a drink available to cheers throughout the call, whether it is wine, beer, water or soda, all are welcome. It is an opportunity to meet new people, share how you are feeling, discuss ideas to get through the difficult times and encourage others.
The Facebook group is another great place to connect. We are all encouraged to post things that bring us joy and hope, recommendations on things to do during these times – books to read, shows to binge, projects to tackle, etc. I encourage you to join the group and jump in on the discussions or start one.
To join the group, go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlesoulcircle/
We will be holding a virtual happy hour every Friday at 5 p.m. Arizona time (5 p.m. PT, 6 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. CT, 8 p.m. ET) and sharing the link in the Facebook group. We may also add some other events as the group grows. Please invite any of your other single female friends to join the Facebook group, as well.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at singlesoulcircle@gmail.com. I look forward to seeing you on a virtual happy hour Zoom call and/or posting in the group. If you aren’t on Facebook and want to participate in happy hour, please send me an email, and I will send you the Zoom link to join the call. We may have some co-ed events in the future, so stay tuned for my male readers.
Let me know how else we can support you or the single community during these challenging times. Let’s be there for each other in the circle!