🎲 Indie Board Game Night + Mindful Social (Ages 17+)
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Thu, Sep 25, 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
SUGAR Cafe and Lounge, York Regional Road 7, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Hosts
About
We’ve got a fantastic lineup of games from our awesome indie board game publisher partners from all over the world. And guess what? All skill levels are welcome! We’re all learning together, so there’s no pressure to be a pro. So, come disconnect from your phone, reconnect with yourself, and make some real connections with others. We bring all the games so you don’t need to. We can’t wait to see you there!
What Should I Bring? 🤔
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Food and drinks are not included; however, we encourage attendees to support our venue partners by purchasing at least one item if possible.
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Your name card (if you have one already).
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Positive energy!
What Is Included? 😍
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Access to a large selection of indie board games from our indie board game publishing partners from around the world that are all taught to you by your loving and welcoming host.
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Fun & simple gratitude and journaling exercises.
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Pair & Share hour with insightful conversations using Mindful Listening.
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Attendee only post-event group chat.
•
Energetic host that ensures everyone has an amazing time and is fully present and engaged.
•
A cute member name card to bring to all of our events.
•
An intentionally small group size so you get to know everyone at the event.
•
An I'm So Board guided meditation recording for you to use after the event.
What Is The Agenda? ⌚
8:00PM - 8:15PM (Grounding) 😌
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Gratitude & journaling exercise
8:15PM - 9:15PM (Pair & Share) 🥰
•
Mindful Listening using our magical connection grids
9:15PM - 10:45PM (Let’s Play!) 🎲
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Host selects appropriate games
•
Host teaches games
•
Host caters games to all skill levels
10:45PM - 11:00PM (Wrap-up) 🎉
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Group photo capturing all the fun
Phone Usage 📵
Please put your cell phone away for the duration of the event, allowing you to be fully present and engaged. We understand everyone is busy but you are here to engage in a social experience so please be respectful of others.
Late Arrivals 😥
Please ensure you arrive on time as our schedule is set out to ensure all participants receive a fully immersive experience. If you arrive late you will miss key elements of the event so please arrive promptly.
Ticket Prices 🎟
$1 from all of our tickets go to supporting Stella’s Place that provides free mental health support and programming to young adults in Toronto. The rest of the ticket price is dedicated to enriching our community and ensuring we have plenty of ongoing events where everyone can connect with others in a welcoming environment. Your support helps us invest in marketing, supplies, planning, outreach to new venues, outreach to indie board game publishers, and more. Additionally, we ensure all of our hosts can travel across the GTA, bringing our heartfelt social events to diverse locations.
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🎲 Indie Board Game Night + Mindful Social (Ages 17+)
past
Thu, Sep 25, 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
SUGAR Cafe and Lounge, York Regional Road 7, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Hosts
About
We’ve got a fantastic lineup of games from our awesome indie board game publisher partners from all over the world. And guess what? All skill levels are welcome! We’re all learning together, so there’s no pressure to be a pro. So, come disconnect from your phone, reconnect with yourself, and make some real connections with others. We bring all the games so you don’t need to. We can’t wait to see you there!
What Should I Bring? 🤔
•
Food and drinks are not included; however, we encourage attendees to support our venue partners by purchasing at least one item if possible.
•
Your name card (if you have one already).
•
Positive energy!
What Is Included? 😍
•
Access to a large selection of indie board games from our indie board game publishing partners from around the world that are all taught to you by your loving and welcoming host.
•
Fun & simple gratitude and journaling exercises.
•
Pair & Share hour with insightful conversations using Mindful Listening.
•
Attendee only post-event group chat.
•
Energetic host that ensures everyone has an amazing time and is fully present and engaged.
•
A cute member name card to bring to all of our events.
•
An intentionally small group size so you get to know everyone at the event.
•
An I'm So Board guided meditation recording for you to use after the event.
What Is The Agenda? ⌚
8:00PM - 8:15PM (Grounding) 😌
•
Gratitude & journaling exercise
8:15PM - 9:15PM (Pair & Share) 🥰
•
Mindful Listening using our magical connection grids
9:15PM - 10:45PM (Let’s Play!) 🎲
•
Host selects appropriate games
•
Host teaches games
•
Host caters games to all skill levels
10:45PM - 11:00PM (Wrap-up) 🎉
•
Group photo capturing all the fun
Phone Usage 📵
Please put your cell phone away for the duration of the event, allowing you to be fully present and engaged. We understand everyone is busy but you are here to engage in a social experience so please be respectful of others.
Late Arrivals 😥
Please ensure you arrive on time as our schedule is set out to ensure all participants receive a fully immersive experience. If you arrive late you will miss key elements of the event so please arrive promptly.
Ticket Prices 🎟
$1 from all of our tickets go to supporting Stella’s Place that provides free mental health support and programming to young adults in Toronto. The rest of the ticket price is dedicated to enriching our community and ensuring we have plenty of ongoing events where everyone can connect with others in a welcoming environment. Your support helps us invest in marketing, supplies, planning, outreach to new venues, outreach to indie board game publishers, and more. Additionally, we ensure all of our hosts can travel across the GTA, bringing our heartfelt social events to diverse locations.
Going
Register to see all event details
Where your group belongs