About This Event
Welcome to The Lantern Society's very first gathering!
The Lantern Society was created with a simple belief: everyone deserves opportunities to gather, connect, and belong.
Think of this as a summer afternoon at your favorite auntie's backyard—good food, lawn games, easy conversation, and a chance to meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Whether you come with a friend or arrive on your own, there will be a place for you at the table.
What to Bring
✔️ Lawn chair or blanket
✔️ Your favorite side dish, dessert, snack, or drinks to share (optional)
✔️ Lawn games (optional)
✔️ A smile 😊
The Lantern Society Will Provide
🏮 Welcome area
🍽️ Plates, bowls, cups, napkins & utensils
🧺 Tablecloths
🏷️ Name tags
🎟️ Conversation starters
🏮 Lantern Society stickers
🌭 Main entrée (depending on attendance)
Activities
🏑 Croquet
🌽 Cornhole (if available)
💬 Great conversation
🌳 Relaxing under the trees
🎉 Meeting new people
We hope you'll leave with:
💛 A few new conversations
💛 A few new friends
💛 A reason to come back next time
🏮 Community Contribution Sign-Up
If you'd like to bring a dish, drinks, a lawn game, or anything else to help make our first gathering special, please sign up here.
Community Contribution Form:
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOzbyVTLqoTwiSd436W5T08Y1WTyg9FwF55ZTxysMMnKZqNA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104172627117601452323
After you submit the form, the Community Contribution List will be updated so everyone can see what's already being brought.
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QkQAnFzuMoDQIWvmzgQm1TA-X__JKK1LBUC3bg1tVI/edit?usp=sharing
Bringing something is completely optional. Whether you bring a homemade dessert, a bag of chips, or simply yourself…
There will be a place for you at the table. 💛
Location: Bush's Pasture Park, South Side (along Leffelle Street, between Summer and Davidson Street SE)
