This thread is causing confusion because it is several years old and things change
Bobbi
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Most of what was written below this line and in subsequent posts in this thread has not been updated for a few years and as a result can be misleading and is not necessarily reliable or accurate.
Bobbi
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Something about this Group.
I am Bobbi a member of this Forum and a stroke survivor.
Before I had this stroke our family had an occasional online meeting using Zoom, usually during a holiday period. I ran a quiz for family members. Eventually this came to an end.
Since my stroke, I have found reading and writing on this Forum to be useful and stimulating. I have learned that I’m not the only stroke survivor in the world. The problems I have encountered are not mine alone.
In addition, the folk who contribute on this forum are kind, listen and often have something useful to say. Hearing what others have to say has helped me to cope with what is, in truth, a traumatic experience. Contact in this way has helped me see where I am in the world and even shown me what choices I can make. Plus it is nice to feel there is someone out there who listens and understands.
It had occurred to me that a face to face online meeting, once in a while could provide this sort of interaction. It could give an opportunity for contact with someone in the same sort of predicament as oneself. I don’t know how it would work out in reality, but maybe it is worth a try?
I will set up Zoom meetings every once in a while, if there is some interest. Maybe I am offering to take on more than I can manage. I am not a professional, I have no backing and I would be providing this service free, in my own time and by a free Zoom call. Nevertheless I am tempted to try this out. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, as they say.
Does the idea of taking part in something like this interest you? Have you any thoughts on the matter? Will you apply to join such a meeting?
I will watch and wait. Any feedback on this thread will help me take a direction. I am optimistic, but there are no guarantees.
Take care and . . .
keep on keepin’ on
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I like this idea. as it brings people together.
I believe the Different Strokes people do something similar and set up a date / time to meet every so often.
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@Crazicatapila
thanks for that pointer. I went and had a look at their set up on the web. I am running ZOG (Zoom Open Group) on a free version of Zoom, which is limited on what it can offer. The Different Strokes thing is funded by charity and their Zoom offering is far more sophisticated than mine.
I think it is still worth a try though and we will see where it takes us.
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Good idea let us all know when it’s up and running with kind regards des
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I’ve added you both to the group members list.
Hope you can give it a try. Pass the message along.
We should be getting some sessions going very soon.
Open to all Forum Members.
Group members get notification of any Zoom meet ups.
To join, find Groups and then Zoom Open Group, then simply click the join button.
We look forward to meeting you. 
Hi Bobbi
have just got home after an afternoon out with the husband
Logged on to the Zoom but you must have finished
I can help run the odd Zoom if you want
I use both Zoom and TEAMS in my work
Fiona
aka Crazicatapila
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That sounds very interesting. I think we could work something out.
Sorry to have missed you. Things are chaotic, only just starting up.
I’m putting up another session for 7.00pm this evening.
You should have a notification.
You are very welcome to join that, though I understand if it isn’t convenient.
I am just firing off random meetings to get some interest. Things should settle down to a routine eventually.
Meetings have been very small, I’ve only had one or two takers so far. It is nigh impossible to get a time that suits everyone.
Thanks for showing interest, Fiona,
Keep on keepin’ on
I think part of the issue will be finding times that suit members of this forum and it may be that there will be people who prefer daytime and others who prefer early evening. But to offer every now and then odd slots will be good
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I’m thinking in terms of three separate areas, with possibly different groups of members.
Day time, evening and weekend. I’ll keep hitting those and see what results come up. Eventually I will slow down and hopefully find groups of regulars who will get a meeting maybe weekly or fortnightly.
Too many meetings will just produce bored visitors. I think there is a fine line to be discovered concerning frequency.
That is for the future. For now stimulating some interest is where it is at.
I look forward to meeting up. 
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Hi @Bobbi could you add me please? 
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@DDMH
You are on the member list and should be getting notification of meetings.
(there is a session shortly at 7:00PM you are welcome to join it.)
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If you join the group you will get notification of meetings. You are welcome to join any or all as you wish. There are no requirements, we just hope you have a good experience.
Could you add me? I haven’t been in touch with other stroke groups but have been on the forum. Would be nice to see a few of you sometime. Local stroke group is a weekday that I can’t get to as I work full time now.
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You are added Phil.
Welcome to the group. 
If you go to ‘Groups’ you will see the meetings that are set up at the moment.
Zoom Open Group Meeting Nov 1st
At that last Zoom session we experienced a remarkable, never to be forgotten, virtual event.
Anne managed to create a truly unique impression, on the screen in front of us.
She materialised as a very lifelike Halloween vampire and we were for a moment terrorized as she hung, laughing, upside down before us.
As is always the case with these otherworldly phenomena, though the camera was running during the event, no actual footage remains of what we actually saw.
I’m sure this alone is an indication of spooky goings on and if you ask the others there at the time I know they will confirm my story.
To investigate further we immediately followed with a complete second session, but everything appeared normal. Of course we now know what ‘normal’ really means.
Take care and keep the garlic handy.
If you feel inclined to join this group it couldn’t be easier.
Find the Groups button then look for Zoom Open Group and press Join.
No complicated procedure, pressing the Join button instantly makes you a member of the group.
You will then receive details of upcoming sessions.
You can chose to join any meeting, no formalities, we are glad to welcome you.
This is a new group, just finding its feet. Please forgive us when scheduling gets a bit random.
Whatever else, we want you to have a good experience in our meetings. They are informal. You are invited to take part and meet other MyStrokeGuide Forum members.
Looking forward to seeing you.
HI @Bobbi
Is the zoom group still going please?
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An interesting idea, Simon. Looks like you have a lot going on there.
I’m down to a couple of regulars now. The number of people who come to my sessions have reduced considerably as they moved on, started work, and so on.
Reading through the forum it does look like there are a few new faces who might be interested in a meet up.
ZOG is open and independent, it has no affiliation with any group or organisation and can do what I and its members want it to do. I do request observance of MyStrokeGuide Forum rules, but nothing more.
I think I’m offering something that has been valuable to folk affected by stroke and will continue in this way as long as there is interest.
I can put up a session right now, this very minute, or create a more structured offering with regular appearances. Its largely up to whatever and whoever requires it.
I have run one to one sessions for one or two so they could get used to having a Zoom meeting with no challenges.
Yes Zoom Open Group is still available to any who would like to use it.
Message or chat to me, Bobbi, or post your interest here.
(I’ll keep an eye on this thread and look out for any who might be interested.)
Keep on keepin’ on
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