Here are some of my favorite ways to nurture community in my life:

Stay in touch with friends. Bless your house (or your local spot) with the sound of laughter.

Host a gathering. Block club parties bring surprising conversations. Try a local food potluck, eatlocalamerica.coop.

Join a Committee. Volunteer with your congregation, school, political campaign, or environmental club and meet new friends.

Green your block. Community gardening, buckthorn removal, or sharing perennials are great ways to meet neighbors.

Walk, Bike and Bus. Greet others while reaching the store, park, or school with less stress.

Support and/or create local gathering places & events. Community thrives in friendly, shared spaces. Active Living by Design (activelivingbydesign.org) and Design for Health (designforhealth.net) offer tools to evolve your local built environment.

Stretch boundaries. Meet people from ages 3 to 93 and from diverse incomes, views, cultures, and countries. Traveling abroad and/or meeting new immigrants can re-invigorate your passion for community.