Moving into a new neighborhood means meeting new people. Instead of waiting to gradually run into people as they check their mail, be the proactive one. How about hosting a neighborhood poker party to get to make new friends on your block? Set up your satellite star internet and stream videos or have a movie night at your house.
Pick a night on the weekend that works best for you. If you don’t have the basic poker set up, prepare a list of the things you’ll need. You want to start with poker chips, card decks, and selecting from a variety of poker tables. You can choose from folding or fixed poker tables. Once you’ve got the basic supplies down begin by deciding on the nature of the gathering.
Pick a night on the weekend that works best for you. If you don’t have the basic poker set up, prepare a list of the things you’ll need. You want to start with poker chips, card decks, and selecting from a variety of poker tables. You can choose from folding or fixed poker tables. Once you’ve got the basic supplies down begin by deciding on the nature of the gathering.
An open house style of party can be a good way to have people come and go within a designated time. This way they can feel less pressure to commit to a concrete arrival time. If you prefer a more definite time, consider having your poker party about 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 or 8:30 p.m. This way, people with families or those who have to get up early the next day can feel comfortable about stopping in.
Plan a simple menu with a variety of finger style foods that guest can munch on while they play and socialize. A few selections of drink gives them options to enjoy. Decide ahead of time which poker game you will be playing for the night. Popular selections include Five-card Draw, Seven-Card Stud, and Texas Hold’em.
Prepare your invitations and try to give your neighbors at least a couple weeks in advance. This way they can make any plans for babysitters or otherwise. Delivering the invites door to door is a nice way to introduce yourself and it adds a personal touch. It sets the tone for how they will perceive you as a host and friend.