| Old Sterling Neighborhood
The Old Sterling Neighborhood exemplifies the "hometown"
feeling. Several years ago, one industrious neighbor,
Patricia Young, started a neighborhood Bunko group, and
from that group, a number of neighborhood activities,
and even traditions, has started.
Neighborhood Directory
As the neighborhood grew, Patricia and another neighbor
circulated a form requesting information for a neighborhood
directory and interest in various activities to encourage
neighbors to meet. Patricia commented, "The purpose
of the directory is to make it easier for our residents
to know each other, helping us be good neighbors."
Yet another neighbor volunteered to create a neighborhood
map with family names as well as a teenager service list.
With the latter, families can find trusted babysitters,
petsitters, etc., nearby.
Social Activities
According to Patricia, "The directory makes our
neighborhood a more connected one, but that is just the
first step. What makes Old Sterling a great, social neighborhood
are our residents who have volunteered to coordinate
the activities." For the ladies, a monthly Bunko
group, a book club and a strictly social group meet monthly,
all coordinated by different people. A neighborhood dinner
club is also organized where multiple dinners with 8-10
couples are hosted throughout the neighborhood. Each
month, the dinner groups include a different group of
people, offering the chance to develop new friendships.
In addition, a more casual happy hour for all neighbors
is held monthly at our village restaurant, Perry's.
A few activities have become traditions. Some "mysterious
" neighbor started the "Boo" tradition
several years ago, where one neighbor leaves treats at
someone's door with a note to "boo" someone
else. Also, the entire neighborhood is invited to the
annual Halloween party.
Safety Activities
Finally, a connected neighborhood is a safer neighborhood,
and Patricia concurs: "I always feel happier living
where I know my neighbors by name. I enjoy helping them
and know that I have neighbors that I can count on to
help me ... my friendships in the neighborhood have helped
my family feel more secure in our neighborhood."
Old Sterling actively participates in the National Night
Out crime prevention activity and in Woodlands Watch.
Looking back, Patricia believes, "My reward has
been great! I get to enjoy the hospitality of so many
nice neighbors."
This information is not an
endorsement by the members of The Sterling Ridge Village
Association Board. |
