Table 4.
Introduction: | I am part of a group in the community called Play it Forward. This initiative focuses on promoting physical activity and healthy eating in our community and passing it on to future generations. We are talking with a number of people in the community to get their feedback about our initial ideas. Would you be willing to meet and talk with me for about 30 minutes? |
Interview Questions: | |
#1 | We are considering doing three types of community events. First, large events that everyone would be invited to. Second, break-out events that people would come to depending on their interest in the topic(s). Third, informal/organic events that naturally occur, but are posted on Facebook or some electronic format to let people know they are occurring. Let me tell you about each type of event separate and you can give me feedback as we go along. |
#2 | First, the Whole Paha Sapa events would be planned and sponsored events for all neighbors in the Paha Sapa area. We would do things like: Dance parties, Amazing Race event, field games (e.g. playing soccer, kickball, volleyball), a Scavenger hunt-like event, Buckhill Run, or Obstacle Course. • I’m interested in your feedback about any of these ideas, plus other ideas that come to you? • When would be the best time to come to an event like this (e.g. Saturday, Sunday)? • How often do you think someone would want to attend an event like this? • Would you be interested in helping organize one of these events? |
#3 | Second, the break-out events would be based on common interests of neighbors and would be held in public or private locations. We would do things like: Yoga, Talking circles/Peace-making, Pass it on recipes (cooking class), Artist in the Park (poetry slam, guitar, singing, etc), Book club, Park cleanup/service project, Group project like a chalk mural or massive kite flying (collectivity), Service Project, Photo voice project, Organized games with friendly competition, Bring a friend events, A “get to know your neighbor’ game, Talent/skill driven (e.g. Kite flying, juggling), Activity & Healthy food potluck with conversation around it (e.g. progressive dinner) • I’m interested in your feedback about any of these ideas, plus other ideas that come to you? • When would be the best time to come to an event like this (e.g. Saturday, Sunday)? • How often do you think someone would want to attend an event like this? • Would you be interested in helping organize one of these events? |
#4 | Third, the informal/organic events would be spontaneous activities people would do and let others know about through social media (e.g. facebook, twitter, text messages). We would do things like: Pick-up-sports, Jump rope/Hop Scotch competition, Games that 3 or more can play (e.g. Frisbee, Basketball), Random sports day (e.g. Everyone brings random equipment to share), Water games (summer—water fight, balloon volleyball), Treasure hunts, Bike parade, Tai Chi/movement groups, Spontaneous “dance today,” Night games (e.g. Steal the Flag, Kick the Can, Ghost in the Graveyard), Explore Nature (e.g. Fishing, Biking, Hiking), Neighborhood food co-op, Community gardens, Cook-off. • I’m interested in your feedback about any of these ideas, plus other ideas that come to you? • When would be the best time to come to an event like this (e.g. Saturday, Sunday)? • How often do you think someone would want to attend an event like this? • Would you be interested in helping organize one of these events? |
#5 | What ideas do you have for us? What are your overall thoughts or concerns about what we are trying to do? |
#6 | Might you be interested in working with us some time in the future as we develop action steps in our neighborhood? [Ask about specific involvement if someone expressed interest in a particular idea.] |
#7 | What are some talents, resources or skills you may have to offer related to any of the ideas I mentioned? |
#8 | Anything else on your mind about what we have talked about? |