Hello, Signers!
WHAT: American Sign Language Weekly Social
WHEN: EVERY SUNDAY
TIME: 4:00-6:00PM
WHO: People that speaks American Sign Language
WHY: To socialize, have fun, and enjoy chatting in American Sign Language
WHERE: Panera Bread in Porter Square Shopping Center (Downstair lounge area)
NOTE: Every once a while, the location may change. PLEASE look on the website each week for confirmation. THANKS!
To get to the Meetup, take the RED LINE stop OUTBOUND TO ALEWIFE, and stop at PORTER SQ. Panera Bread is right next to Dunkin Donuts. If you're driving, you can park on the street for free on Sundays!
Anyone who speaks American Sign Language is welcome to come and be part of the fun! We want to warmly extend an invitation to Deaf people or others fluent/skilled in the language to join our group.
This is an easy-going and casual get-together to meet people who enjoy American Sign Language, who want to brush up on their signing skills, and want to learn more American Sign Language by speaking it as often as possible.
We strive to have a good time and communicate without using voices. If lots of folks show up, we split up into small groups and mix and mingle, so we can actually see one another clearly, face-to-face and get a good conversation going.
Don't be afraid or shy if you're not "perfect" at American Sign Language, because being "perfect" is not the point of this group. No one expects that everyone will be at the same level, and none of us mind slowing down or repeating what we have signed so that everyone understands.
This isn't an ASL class or practice group since none of us are certified American Sign Language teachers, so there's really no pressure or expectation--other than that we all speak American Sign Language to communicate. We all learn from one another!
IF you've taken an American Sign Language class before (or have had exposure to someone who speaks the language) and know the basics then join us to get your fingers, hands, face and body moving, American Sign Language-style!
It will be great to see folks!
