Padreug
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Covers the alternating bac jaune (Wed, odd weeks) / bac gris (Fri, even weeks) pickup, night-before timing, access card and déchèterie rules, plus the 2026 calendar and BENAC schedule poster. Includes aliases (garbage, trash, bins, poubelle) so search hits all the common terms.
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2.5 KiB
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92 lines
2.5 KiB
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title: Getting Started
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description: Essential information for new arrivals at the community collective farm and artist residency
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aliases:
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- getting-started
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tags:
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- orientation
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- new-arrivals
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---
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# Getting Started
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Welcome! This guide will help you get oriented at the property.
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## First Things First
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### 1. Emergency Information
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Read [[emergency|Emergency Information]] to know:
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- Emergency contact numbers
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- Property address (for emergencies)
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- Location of fire extinguishers and first aid
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### 2. Essential Infrastructure
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Learn the locations of:
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- [[electrical|Electrical panels / circuit breakers]]
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- [[water|Main water shutoff]]
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- [[heating-system|Heating system]]
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### Animals on the Property
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We have alpacas, horses, chickens, and ducks. See [[../animals/index|Animals]] for daily care, chore schedule, and [[../animals/emergency|emergency procedures]].
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### 3. WiFi Access
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- SSID and password are shown on a printout in the entrance hall
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- See [[internet|Internet & Communications]]
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---
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## Orientation Checklist
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- [ ] Read [[emergency|Emergency Information]]
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- [ ] Locate fire extinguisher(s)
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- [ ] Know emergency exits
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- [ ] Get WiFi access
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- [ ] Learn heating system basics - [[wood-fire-heater|Wood Fire Heater]]
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- [ ] Tour of property and [[spaces|spaces]]
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- [ ] Understand shared responsibilities
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## Living at the Space
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### [[house-rules|House Rules & Guidelines]]
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Community agreements and expectations.
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### [[shared-responsibilities|Shared Responsibilities]]
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Chores, maintenance, and collective care.
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### [[daily-schedule|Daily Schedule]]
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Daily rhythm during events and residencies.
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### [[supplies|Supplies & Shopping]]
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Where to get groceries, household supplies, etc.
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### [[transportation|Transportation]]
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Getting around, nearest town, transit options.
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### [[waste-collection|Waste & Recycling Collection]]
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Trash/recycling pickup schedule for Bénac and SMECTOM access card.
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## Community Life
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### [[communication-guidelines|Communication Guidelines]]
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How we communicate, listen, and co-regulate.
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### [[conflict-resolution|Conflict Resolution]]
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Step-by-step process for working through disagreements.
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### [[emotional-hygiene|Emotional Hygiene]]
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Understanding different emotional regulation styles.
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### [[community-meetings|Community Meetings]]
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Frameworks for weekly team meetings, presentations, and council meetings.
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### [[community-foundations|Community Foundations Worksheet]]
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Reflective exercise for new and existing community members.
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---
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## Questions?
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- Property contact: *TBD*
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- See [[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]]
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