Hampden Neighborhood Social Group

Game Night is always a BLAST! We play strategy games like Settlers of Catan, card games like Hearts, party games Wits and Wagers, and we're open to anything. Please bring whatever game you're in the mood to play, and I bet we can find people who know it or want to learn. Please come, tell your friends, and bring whatever other games you guys want to try.

For the newbies, order food and drink downstairs, then come on up to the second floor to eat and play. Don't worry about having to come late or leave early--new groups form as games end and more people show up, and there is usually at least one party game going where it's easy to jump in and out. People are extraordinarily friendly, and everyone has a GREAT time!

THIS IS A KID-FRIENDLY EVENT. Feel free to bring your dependents as long as they are old enough to maintain attention and dine politely.
Blue Pit BBQ is a Whiskey Bar with fantastic food. Two-meat, two-side plates are $19, and cocktails are around $10. The menu is here:
https://www.bluepitbbq.com/

Join us for an interactive Authentic Relating session where we explore how supportive phrases can transform everyday communication.
Whether you're looking to strengthen relationships, show up more compassionately, or break out of patterns like unintentional gaslighting, this session offers tools to bring more clarity, care, and connection to your conversations.
**What to Expect:**✨ Guided authentic relating games💬 Practice using affirming, supportive language🧠 Awareness of common phrases that unintentionally dismiss or gaslight💞 A safe, welcoming space to reflect and connect

Examples of Supportive Phrases:

• “That makes sense to me.”
• “I hear you, and I’m here with you.”
• “Thank you for trusting me with that.”

All are welcome—whether you’re new to Authentic Relating or a returning practitioner.
Let’s practice listening, speaking, and showing up in ways that truly support each other.

Who would benefit from this practice: partners, family members, those who want help connecting with others (friendships), professionals who have trouble working with team members, and team leaders who are trying to make an impact.

About Mike: Mike is a certified Authentic Relating facilitator and trained in Nonviolent Communications for some time. He is eager to facilitate authentic relating exercises in order to provide impact on people's lives.

Friends of the Hampden Library is hosting Trivia at Blue Pit BBQ! Let's try something new at a fave location and support our neighborhood library at the same time! If you love trivia, reading, the multitude of services libraries provide, great food, and/or great drinks, join us!