Hi Cathy!
Thank you for the invite to your group! I am not sure how OH's layouts work but small groups online are an excellent way to bring in news and information that you want to focus on. It also works as a great tool bringing in new members to visit your local group.
I have created a few wiki's, a couple of them I use to coach, the others are for simple sharing. When I originally decided to create a Weight Loss Coaching group online, I was using a blog space provided by the group I was in, Shoutlife.com, however it was so limited as to what we could do in the group. When I discovered the wiki's, it opened up so many more possibilities of what the online group could actually do, and offered me more tools to keep assignments organized. I do still keep my group open and listed in Shoutlife to direct traffic, but I move everyone to the wiki to get started on our change in progress.
Creating and building groups is a lot of fun, it is kinda like starting with a empty room and being able to decorate it with all new stuff! They can be very effective as well, especially if you get members that join in and participate, making it their own space as well. There is nothing like sharing!
When the weather changes to a warmer state, perhaps I could come and visit your home group, I would love to meet you all. The one thing I do not like about not having weight, I am no longer insulated and it is just too cold for me! I told my daughter that she better move to a warm winter climate when she grows up so I can move in with her!
Check out my wiki if you would like, to get some ideas for your group here.
"The Power House"
I am also sending you the link to my website,
Sprouting Growth I do have some books listed under Wellness & More Store listed that are great for life after WLS. I do read a lot of books, it really helps me with my coaching.
Have Fun!
Joie Lehman CCLC