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Starts mid-January! $45 for the series
Beat the Blues
seasonal social series
gals | ladies | mens groups
What to Expect
A recurring social + wellness group meeting monthly for three months.
❋ Grouped by ages / gender / gender identityGals | Ages 25-40
Ladies | Ages 40-60+
Mens | All ages
*we aren’t doing age specific mens group because we want to encourage multi-generational & organic mentorship among men. Mentorship & guidance among men is severely lacking in modern day society.
❋ Scheduled and planned events to add to your calendar.Connecting socially and intentionally in this day and age of “booked and busy” can be tough.
We have each event for Jan, Feb, March planned out ahead of time.
15 slots available per group. If the series doesn’t fill up, we’ll offer drop-ins for other people who want to join ad-hoc.
❋ Same group, each monthHow often have you been to a fun event, circle, retreat and hope to see that group again, but it never happens? That’s why this series was born.
By signing up ahead of time, having limited slots, this creates an atmosphere and energy of “we’re in this together.” It’s enough people to have some flavor, but not enough people where you feel lost in a crowd.
❋ A group chat & a patchIt’s the little things. Each group member can choose their “group name” and Norkova will make a patch to add to your collection.
We’ll also have a group chat in the BFF (Geneva) app to coordinate member-led social activities.
The Details
Gals & Ladies Events
January
Cross Stitching & Movie Night
When?
Gals - Saturday, January 17th, 7pm
Ladies - Friday, January 16th, 7pm
Where?
Living Room Studio, by Norkova
824 S 400 W, Ste B112, SLC, UT
What?
In short: Grandma crafts, parallel play, movie night
In Long: Norkova will provide the venue, beginner cross-stitching kits & instructions (anyone can do it!), and a movie. The group will pick the movie together.
Guests can bring apps, goodies, beverages, etc
The Intention?
We’ve lost the art of “hanging out.” Not going to dinner, seeing a show, going to an event. Chilling, putting your feet up, taking the mask off, having no plan.
Let’s hang out. Come in sweats, pjs, or whatever you’re comfortable in. Learn a new skill, watch a fun movie, gab with the gals, make new friends.
February | Dinner Party
When?
Gals - Saturday, February 21st, 7pm
Ladies - Friday, February 20th, 7pm
Where?
Living Room Studio, by Norkova
824 S 400 W, Ste B112, SLC, UT
What?
In short: Dinner, themed convo, games
In Long: Norkova will provide the venue & a photo-worthy table setup & themed question cards
Guests will bring potluck style dinner dishes & drinks - sign-ups coordinate through a Google Sheet
There is room for guests to make this their own. Have a specialty cocktail you like? Have a crowd-pleasing appetizer? A favorite dessert? Show us your best!
Intention
The real connection happens in-between. The side conversations, the stories about grandmas recipe, the laughter over the party game. In this day and age, bars, nightlife is not necessarily the preferred social activity. Houses are smaller, people are renting, & dinner parties are less feasible. Let’s bring back a good ole fashion dinner party!
March
Plant a Pot
When?
Gals - Saturday, March 7th, 10am
Ladies - Sunday, March 8th, 10am
Where?
Living Room Studio, by Norkova
824 S 400 W, Ste B112, SLC, UT
What?
In Short: Planting seeds, herbs, propagations
In Long: Norkova will provide the venue, a few small pots, soil, and seeds. This is an interactive and guest-owned experience, so if you have a favorite plant, seed, propagation to share, the more the merrier!
A time to chat, move slow, & plant goodies for Spring time.
The Intention?
Most things are better with friends, but especially gardening and potting! Some are experienced with plants, some are not. This is a great way to share your knowledge and/or try something new. There’s something incredibly primal about laying seeds, potting soil, sharing plants, and a few laughs along the way.
Mens Events
January
Strength Class & Fitness Planning
When?
Saturday, January 17th, 9am-11am
Where?
The Backline Gym
208 E 800 S Suite 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
What?
In Short: Personal Training style fitness class & fitness planning
In Long: 1-hour circuit training style fitness class, full body. Post-workout planning for personal and group fitness goals. Share expertise, ask questions, get feedback, set goals, together.
The Intention?
Fitness is always more fun with friends. Achieving fitness goals alongside friends is more rewarding than solo. Sharing experiences, expertise in this area peer-to-peer is invaluable. It’s also…just…fun!
February | Pickleball
When?
Thursday, February 12th
6:30pm
Where?
Weather dependent! If warm - an outdoor court around SLC. If colder, an indoor venue will be provided.
What?
In short: Dinner, themed convo, games
In Long: Norkova will provide the venue & a photo-worthy table setup & themed question cards
Guests will bring potluck style dinner dishes & drinks - sign-ups coordinate through a Google Sheet
There is room for guests to make this their own. Have a specialty cocktail you like? Have a crowd-pleasing appetizer? A favorite dessert? Show us your best!
Intention
The real connection happens in-between. The side conversations, the stories about grandmas recipe, the laughter over the party game. In this day and age, bars, nightlife is not necessarily the preferred social activity. Houses are smaller, people are renting, & dinner parties are less feasible. Let’s bring back a good ole fashion dinner party!
March
Cold Plunge & Breathwork
When?
Saturday, March 14th, 9am
Where?
Millcreek Canyon, exact pin sent closer to
What?
In Short: Outdoor cold plunge & guided wim-hof style breathwork
In Long: 25ish minutes of wim hof breathwork & guided cold plunge. Bonding time. Brotherhood. Time outside. A fresh start to the weekend!
The Intention?
Doing hard things together builds character. Doing Type II fun activities on a Saturday morning forms brotherhood. Mens health & wellness can become toxic and oversaturated - let’s flip the switch.