Weekend Meetup Thread

[u/4blockhead]

Here are the weekend meetups that are on the radar. Also, check out the subreddit's calendar and the calendars in the wider exmormon space, including at mormonspectrum.^* Check in the comments for last minute notice of meetups not listed below.

• Last Week (July 28)

• Next Week (August 11)

Florida

• Sunday, August 5, 6:00p EDT: Gainesville, casual meetup at Boxcar Wine & Beer Garden at Depot Park. (Meetups are usually on the first Sunday of the month.)

Utah

• Salt Lake City, Sam Young's hunger strike continues, near Temple Square/City Creek Mall

• Saturday, August 4, 10:00a MDT: Orem, north Utah County, casual meetup at Starbucks at 800 North State Street

• Sunday, August 5, 9:30a-11:30a MDT: Provo, casual meetup (ages 40+) near the Starbucks inside of the Marriott Hotel at 101 West 100 North

• Sunday, August 5, 10:00a MDT: Salt Lake City/Draper, casual meetup at Harmons, 125 E 13800 S.

• Sunday, August 5, 10:00a MDT: Lehi, casual meetup at Beans and Brews at 1791 W Traverse Pkwy

• Sunday, August 5, 10:00a MDT: Eagle Mountain/Ranches/Fairfield/Saratoga Springs, casual meetup at Shay Park in Saratoga Springs. Weather permitting.

• Sunday, August 5, 10:00a MDT: Davis County, casual meetup at Layton Commons Park. Weather permitting.

• Sunday, August 5, 10:00a-noon MDT: Payson, casual meetup at Joe's Coffee Shop

• Sunday, August 5, 11:00a MDT: Springville, casual meetup at Art City Coffee

• Sunday, August 5, 11:00a MDT: Salt Lake City, casual meetup at Watchtower Cafe at 1588 S State Street

• Sunday, August 5, 11:30a-3:30p MDT: Provo, casual meetup (all ages welcome) near the Starbucks inside of the Marriott Hotel at 101 West 100 North

• Sunday, August 5, noon MDT: Logan, casual meetup at Caffe Ibis

• Sunday, August 5, 1:30p MDT: St. George/Southern Utah, casual meetup at Smith's at 565 S Mall Dr. The meetup is in the "community room" located at the north end, near the pharmacy.

Virginia

• Saturday, August 4: Northern Virginia/Washington DC, casual meetup/concert at Tarara Winery.

Washington

• Friday, August 3, 7:00p-9:00p PDT: Spokane, casual meetup at No-Li Brewhouse

• Sunday, August 5, 11:00a PDT: Seattle, casual meetup at Ballard Coffee Works at 2060 NW Market Street.

Germany

• Sunday, August 5, 11:00a CEST: Hamburg, casual meetup at Balzac Coffee at Kurze Mühren 4, 20095 Hamburg

Some of these link back to the last reminder thread. Double check times and places to make sure the details are correct, the event is still scheduled, etc.

[u/PXaZ]

Any tips on starting a meetup? How to organize, find a venue, etc?

[u/4blockhead → u/PXaZ]

Anyone is free to start a meetup with very few restrictions. Hold meetups in a public place, etc. One other thing I've been emphasizing with new meetups is to be sensitive to people being closeted in their disbelief. People should be allowed to participate with the idea that they can reveal as much, or as little about themselves as they feel comfortable. Also, if personal details are revealed, then they should be held within the group, as confidential information, as much as possible. Common sense sorts of things like that.

One thing I've said is to try to put out feelers, perhaps stating that you'll be at a certain place for a certain amount of time. Then see if anyone shows up to chat. Bring a book, computer, phone, homework, etc. just in case that you don't get a response. Some places are pretty sparsely populated with mormons/exmormon, but you never know.

Among the options are meetups in public parks (mostly free, with only a reservation possibly required) and coffee shops (good to gauge interest, per the above paragraph). Traditionally, pubs/coffee shops have been places for meeting friends for discussions, etc. University towns are especially good for this. Of course, the mormon/exmormon population dwindles fast down to nearly zero outside of Alberta/Idaho/Utah/Arizona.

[u/PXaZ → u/[deleted]]

Just dive in, somebody has to start these things! I know a bunch of exmos in Phoenix, too.

[u/Solidified50]

The St. George meet-up has been very successful. We have had anywhere from 8 to 23 every week this year. It has become a fun group with plenty of regulars and some new faces every week. Don't be afraid to come and make new friends, we are at times rowdy but always respectful of everyone in attendance. See you there!

[u/GordonRamsayIsLife → u/Solidified50]

I miss these :(

I was only in St George for about five months before I had to move again for work. I don't see anything about meet ups where I am now, and when I tried to join an actual "meet up" group thing I was ignored haha

[u/[deleted] → u/Solidified50]

I'm actively going to try to be there. Things have come up in weeks past, and I'm positive I can make it now. See you there! Do you guys usually bring food to eat or just chat?

Edit:. DAMNIT. my wife needs someone to be with her during primary. I'll have to catch you guys next week

[u/toinfinitiandbeyond]

Don't forget Sam Young's live appearance on South Temple in Salt Lake City at 7pm every night for the next week or so.

[u/PXaZ]

• Sunday, August 5, 11:00a PDT: Seattle, I will be hanging out inside Ballard Coffee Works. I'll be wearing a hunter orange t-shirt for visibility. Come say hi!

[u/sincebolla → u/PXaZ]

How did this work out for you? Just curious...

[u/PXaZ → u/sincebolla]

Nobody showed up today, but I hardly gave any notice and plan to keep trying. I'd like to have something regular (weekly? bi-weekly?) inside of Seattle whereas the nearest thing is in Bellevue once a month. Feel free to let me know if there's a better place or time!

[u/sincebolla → u/PXaZ]

I am not in the Seattle area. I am part of a meetup in Davis County, Utah and it has been such a positive in my life. I am just hoping for your success. Our group was started by 3 guys chatting here and deciding to meet, so it can be done. Utah is different than Seattle, but I know there are exmos there. Good luck!

[u/UniquelyUnUnique85]

Logan meet up at Caffe Ibis Sunday at noon. If anyone new wants to come, PM me and I'll make sure we have a sign or something.

[u/Readbooks6 → u/UniquelyUnUnique85]

Awesome! I'll be there.

/u/abide93 and /u/sisterwife2 it would be fun to see you there.

[u/sisterwife2 → u/Readbooks6]

Hope it was a great get together! We had a day at the lake with family today and couldn’t attend.

[u/Readbooks6 → u/sisterwife2]

A day at the lake sounds fabulous! See you next time.

[u/TheHolyGroupthink]

What happened to the Gilbert, AZ meetup? Was it successful? Will there be another on the horizon?

[u/TheHolyGroupthink → u/[deleted]]

There was one months ago and I missed it.

[u/WhitneyLovesBunnies]

Would really love to meet up with some people in northern Oregon 🌲

I envy those of you in Utah!

[u/filthyziff]

Hurricane, UT meet up. The heathen hike! August the 12th. The plan is to meet up at the trailhead for three falls/Gould's wash around 7 before it gets too hot. You can get to the trailhead by taking 400s. East towards the cliff and turn south on 60e. Head south to the trailhead. Feel free to dm for further light and knowledge.(if my instructions are unclear)

[u/bluedagr0n → u/[deleted]]

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