From Me To You
Welcome to your January issue! As we turn the calendar to January, there’s a natural pull to pause, reset, and think about how we want the year ahead to feel. January can be a quieter month in Marley Park. The holidays are behind us, the decorations come down, and the pace shifts. But quieter does not mean empty. In many ways, it’s the perfect time to notice what is already here and to step into community in simple, meaningful ways. This issue highlights several of the clubs and groups that help bring Marley Park to life throughout the year. You’ll find one article focused on physically active groups, whether that looks like moving your body, trying something new, or simply getting outside and being part of something shared. You’ll also find an article centered on social groups, spaces where conversation, laughter, and connection take the lead. These groups turn neighbors into familiar faces and familiar faces into friendships. They give structure to weeks that might otherwise blur together, and they offer an easy way to say yes to something.
The start of a new year often comes with pressure to set big goals or make sweeping changes. But maybe this January is about something smaller and more sustainable; showing up, trying one meeting, or just saying hello. Marley Park has always been more than a collection of houses. It’s sidewalks and parks, yes, but it’s also book clubs, game nights, shared interests, early mornings, and evening gatherings. It’s people carving out time to be together, even when life is busy. As you read through this issue, I hope you find something that sparks curiosity or feels like a gentle nudge. January might be quiet, but it’s full of possibility. Sometimes the best way to begin a new year is simply to step onto The Front Porch and see who else is already there. After all, in the words of Fred Rogers, “The best place to find belonging is right where you live.”
See you on the front porch!
Christie Giannetto, Assistant Editor, The Front Porch Magazine
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