Dad wants to try pickleball? Make it a regular thing.
A class at the community centre, a club, a new language or finally learning the guitar. Dad picks what he wants to try, a friend signs up with him and the rides are sorted. Dad leads the plan, and everyone cheers him on.
An illustrative example
Every family plans this differently. Use this as a starting point, and talk to a navigator about what fits your family. It’s free.
Who’s this plan for?
Pick who’s at the centre and we’ll write this page around them.
Try something new, planned together
Here’s what learning something new can look like in Hello Pearl. Use these steps to start, share them with your Circle and change anything that doesn’t fit Dad.
Find what’s on near Dad, all in one place
Classes, clubs and rides near Dad, saved where his Circle can see them. Here’s how it will work in The Market. The names below are examples.
Classes and lessons
Beginner classes at the community centre, the library or a local studio.
Rides
A lift to class and back, for the days family can’t drive.
Clubs
The club Dad already loves, saved where his Circle can see it.
Lessons at home
A teacher who comes to the house, for the guitar or a new language.
Gear and supplies
Where to find the paddle, the yarn or the right shoes, close to home.
Community groups
The library, the legion or a local charity with programs Dad might enjoy.
Bring the neighbours along
A neighbour might want to try it too. Share just that part of the plan, nothing more.
Small jobs, shared out
Split the little things across the Circle, grandkids included: the rides, the sign-up form and finding the gear. Nobody carries it all.
How to choose well
Questions we suggest asking any class or club before you sign up.
Everyone Dad counts on, in one Circle
Family, friends, local pros and the apps he already uses. Dad stays at the centre and decides who’s in. The names here are examples.
Not sure who to include? Start with our Circle builder.
Prompts for everyone from his bank to his dog walker, plus the things Dad wants to do. Free and about 10 minutes, with a list you can download to keep and share.
Build Dad’s CircleLess chasing, more living
Everyone stays in the loop, so nobody has to hold it all in their head.
Ask for a hand
Post a request once. The right person says yes, and everyone sees it’s handled.
A daily check-in
Dad shares how he’s feeling in one tap, and the Circle can send a smile back.
One shared calendar
Appointments, routines and visits in one place, so nobody double-books.
Dad decides who sees what
Trusted Providers only see the steps they’re part of, nothing more.
Questions families ask
Something else on your mind? A navigator can talk it through with you.
No tech skills needed. Dad can check in with one tap, or let his Circle handle the details while he stays in charge of who is in and what they see.
Yes. Your changes save on this device and you can download a draft to share. You can also set up these steps in Hello Pearl today, together with your Circle.
Starting a Circle is free, and the person at the centre is always free. Plus is $15 CAD a month, with a 14-day free trial.
Only the people in the Circle, and only what Dad invites them to see. Trusted Providers see the steps they are part of. Passwords are never shared in Hello Pearl unless he chooses.
Start with one drop-in class or a free trial. Put it on the calendar, bring a friend and decide together after a few weeks.
More fun. Less fuss.
Start a free Circle around Dad, or talk to a navigator who can help you set it up.
More of the fun stuff
Plans worth looking forward to. Each one starts with the people around you.
Time with the grandkids
Regular days, sleepovers and real jobs for the grandkids, planned together.
A new grandbaby
Freezer meals, laundry, first visits and rides, planned together.
Hosting the holidays
The menu, who brings what and rides for guests, with everyone at the table.