Let’s find you a community [space].
It all begins with answering some questions.
Starting.
[spaces] are all about community and common interests. And there’s a lot of them.
We’ve built this page to help get you started and focus your search so you can find a [space] that fits you and your interests.
how to find your [space]
If you haven’t already, we recommend you start with our guide “how to find your [space]”. This video walks you through the entire process of finding, trying, and joining a community space.
Guiding questions —
You can certainly dive head on into exploring the many [spaces] out there. If you’d like a little bit more guided focus, here are a a set of starter questions to answer. These are designed to ground what you’re looking for and what will fit best for you.
Personal Questions.
Before thinking about a new [space], let’s start with thinking about what you already enjoy. This will ground you as you look for the other piece of the puzzle.
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In your free time, what gets you excited? How do you like to get active? What interests do you keep coming back to?
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Is it long conversations in the evenings? Or playing video games together? Or sharing creations with each other? Taking a shared class?
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Do you have time and energy right after work? Do you do night shifts and are free only during the day time? Are weekends best for you?
Community Questions.
People are what make these [spaces] possible and what will keep you coming back. It’s important to find a community that fits your values.
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Are you enjoying the conversations?Do their values align with yours? Are you able to learn from them?
Remember to be respectful and kind to the folks you run into. You're all here during off-hours.
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Identity is important. How a [space] chooses to identify itself means what it is actively working towards. Does fit what you're hoping to be a part of?
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Being part of a [space] means a two-way street of receiving and giving.
Showing up is enough sometimes. Do you feel like you can support events here? Host your own? Show up for others?
[spaces] Questions.
All [spaces] provide different environments and activities to participate in. Let’s think about what you’re looking for in a [space].
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Do you want something chill and relaxed? Or physically active and challenging? A team sport or solo creative endeavor? Would you like guidance or freedom to do as like like?
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Do they excite you to go and participate? Are they challenging what you normally encounter? Are they fun?
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Will you have new, positive experiences here? Is this a place where you will be able to share and connect with?
Starter [spaces]
Here are three (3) selected [spaces] to start you on your journey.
Each of these videos are completely original and dive into the framework of each one. Take a watch and read more on each [spaces] page. Then, when you feel ready, step into your local one. All it takes is one step.
Dance Studios
A vibrant, movement filled [space] with dedicated beginner classes and community dance events.
Yarn Shops
Arts and crafts based [space] filled with makers of all types. Get your creativity going and pick up new skills.
Independent Arcades
Simple games that anybody can pick up. And an exciting, underground community behind each one.
