Richmond Friends’ tradition of forming Friendly Eights in the fall will continue this September. Friendly Eights are groups of eight or so individuals who meet
from October to May (or longer!) each year to share a common interest or activity. The groups are a way for Friends to get to know other Friends in a social
setting, which helps strengthen our RFM community.

Typical themes or topics for groups have included book discussions, biking, movie viewing, poetry reading and eating out together. On-going groups include
bird-watching, knitting/stitchery, and quilting. Every year there is an Old Friends/New Friends group started by a long-time RFM member, which usually includes a potluck meal together monthly.

Sign-up sheets for all groups will be posted on the back-foyer bulletin board at the start of September. Anyone can form a new group or sign up for one of the on-going groups mentioned above. The sheets will be taken down at the end of the month, and the groups will begin to meet in October. Some groups remain open to new people
joining at any time during the year. (They are specified on their sign-up sheets.)
If you have questions, please check with Janet Thoroman (Care and Counsel member).