Community Chat Bench Initiative

Chat Questions

Week of: Nov. 2 - 8

*How long have you been in the Oxford area?

*Do you come from a large or small family?

*Is there a type of food that you wish was available in the Oxford area?

*What is your favorite kind of weather?

Here are more conversation starters!

  • ● How long have you been in the Oxford area?

    ● Where is your hometown?

    ● Do you consider yourself introverted or extroverted?

    ● Do you have any hidden talents?

    ● Are you famous for anything?

    ● How many languages do you speak?

    ● Are you interested in learning any new languages?

    ● Do you come from a big or small family?

    ● What is your favorite/least favorite day of the week? Why?

    ● What has been the best part of your day/week so far?

  • ● What are some of your favorite foods?

    ● What is your favorite restaurant in the Oxford area?

    ● What’s the best thing to eat in the Oxford area?

    ● Is there a restaurant that you wish was in the Oxford area?

    ● What is something that you absolutely will not eat?

  • ● What was your first job?

    ● What has been your favorite/least favorite job?

    ● Are you part of any organizations outside of work?

    ● Have you ever been / are you a volunteer for something?

    ● Are there any organizations that you’re interested in learning more about?

  • ● What do you like to do for fun?

    ● What is your favorite book or movie? Any recommendations?

    ● Have you seen any good TV shows lately?

    ● Do you play any board, mobile, or video games?

    ● Do you play any sports?

    ● What is your favorite radio/TV station?

    ● What’s your favorite kind of music?

    ● Who’s your favorite musician/band?

    ● What do you do for relaxation?

  • ● What is the farthest from home you’ve traveled?

    ● What is your favorite place in the U.S./world to visit?

    ● What has been your favorite vacation?

    ● If you could go on a one-week vacation, anywhere in the world, all expenses paid, where would you go?

    ● What’s your favorite kind of weather?

  • ● What is your favorite holiday?

    ● Do you or your family have any fun or unique holiday traditions?

    ● What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

    ● How does your family celebrate birthdays?

    ● What is your favorite treat for special occasions?

About the Community Chat Benches…

The Community Chat Bench initiative is an effort to increase opportunities for social connection, physical movement, and enjoyment of our local natural areas for older adults and people of all ages living in the greater Oxford area.

The benches are places to rest, talk, enjoy nature, and connect with others. Each bench is accompanied by a sign that provides conversation prompts. There are currently two benches to visit:

Bench 1 - on the Oxford Area Trail System (OATS) near Bonham Rd. Barkham Dog Park and the Ruder Preserve Accessible Boardwalk

Bench 2 - on the south extension of the OATS near Peffer Park

The benches are places to rest, talk, enjoy nature and connect with others. Conversation prompts are changed weekly, so you'll want to visit the benches often to see what's new.

This project was made possible for the community due to the generous support of AARP and through the collaboration of Age-Friendly Oxford, Three Valley Conservation Trust, and the City of Oxford.

There are currently two benches to visit, located on the Oxford Area TrailS System (OATS)

Bench 1: On the OATS near the Bonham Rd. Barkham Dog Park and entrance to Ruder Preserve Accessible Boardwalk

 

Bench 2: On the south extension of the OATS, about 0.5 miles from the Peffer Park parking lot near mile marker 4.2