I attended a group called "Reality Check" at the Older Adult Center in Bayside for several months. It is a group discussing current events. For a while, the group was small and congenial, but recently the group has grown and become a little contentious. I also ran into the problem of a small number monopolizing the conversation.
Most of the recent discussions were about the presidential election and its politics. Fortunately, all of the participants were Democrats, but some differences of opinion were heard. I have always hated politics, but I understand it is a necessary evil in our society.
I attended this group to try to enjoy myself for one hour on a Friday afternoon. As I realize I no longer enjoy this group, it is time to leave it. I don't feel any animosity toward the facilitator or any participants. I just don't have pleasure is listening to a political discussion. Perhaps after the election, I'll sample this group again.
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