starting a playgroup in HK
Dear Gunjan,
I would be interested to hear how your efforts to start/find a playgroup go! Even better if you live in or near Ma On Shan...That is where I am, and a while back, I wanted to start one up. In my building estate, you can only post in the shuttle bus waiting area (where of course not every one looks since many residents have cars, or don't go in there to wait). Anyhow I posted and got one inquiry. This other mother in the end started going to a commercial playgroup conducted in Chinese. I was a bit disappointed, I thought people would love a FREE was to stimulate and educate their babies, and meet other mothers! Well anyhow I hope to renew my efforts to start a playgroup, now armed with a "Playgroup Handbook". Also, now my child is 14 months and like yours, seeking to really play with others. Before (at about 10 months) she was not exactly interacting with other babies. I am thinking to work with the clubhouse here, which is the place where other residents' classes are held. that might be the only way. It seems people here (where I live) like "institutionalized" things more than ad hoc meeting through bulletin posting. Otherwise, see if I can "post" something in the children's playroom, though there is no board there. It seems very hard to spontaneously communicate with fellow residents! I don't know. just venting.
does anyone else know of "spontaneously" (i.e., not commercially) organized playgroups in HK being run successfully? if anyone lives in or near Ma On Shan and is reading this, please feel free to contact me...
doris
