Red/Blue Workshop – 3 hour

Braver Angels

(CA - Braver Angels San Francisco/Building Bridges: Tuolumne County, CA)

Tuolumne County Library

What is a Red/Blue Workshop? <a href="https://braverangels.org/what-we-do/red-blue-workshops/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://braverangels.org/what-we-do/red-blue-workshops/</a>An equal number (5-8) of Republican-leaning citizens (“Reds”) and Democratic-leaning citizens (“Blues”), and up to 25 observers, gather together for a half-day of moderated activities and structured discussions designed to reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Two Braver Angels moderators will lead the workshop, ensuring that ground rules are followed and that everyone is treated respectfully. Who can attend? Anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of, and connection with, people whose political beliefs differ from their own is welcome. You should honestly be able to answer "yes" to the following question:“Are you willing to listen to the other side, and are you willing to speak to the other side with respect?”WORKSHOP DETAILSThere are two ways to join a Red/Blue Workshop: as a Participant or an Observer. <ul><li> Participants engage in group discussions with individuals of both the same and different political persuasions. Participants must identify as “red” (conservative leaning) or “blue” (liberal leaning). We will strive for an equal balance of red and blue participants: 5 to 8 people on each side.</li><li> Observers will watch and listen, but do not participate in the discussions directly.</li></ul>G﻿OALS<ul><li>To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide. </li><li>To see if there are areas of commonality in addition to acknowledging and respecting differences. </li><li>To learn something that might be helpful to others in our community.</li></ul>DETAILSWhen: Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 AM – 1 PM Where: Tuolumne County Library - Community Room , 480 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370 Note: This event is to be attended in person.<ul><li>This event is a three hour workshop, which includes the Stereotypes and Fishbowl exercises. </li><li>The workshop is in person and is 3 to 3.5 hours long.</li><li>A﻿ brown bag lunch will be served following the workshop</li></ul>Everyone who signs up will receive a phone call or email from an organizer. Organizers reserve the right to switch people between Participant and Observer/Alternate status depending on the needs of the workshop. Questions? <ul><li>Contact Mercedes Tune - mercedes@buildingbridgestuolumne.org</li><li>or Greg Falken - greg@buildingbridgestuolumne.org</li></ul>

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