Do you have a hard time meeting new people by yourself? Do you wish you could just go somewhere and instantly hop into a meaningful conversation with new people?
Don't worry!
You are not alone. And there's a solution.
Come and drop by our @agora_jeanne_mance events every Tuesday at 6pm! (Currently on break, but we'll be back next summer!)
Very simple: every Tuesday at 6 p.m., we gather in Jeanne-Mance Park (in between the statue and the gazebo, on the grass) for spontaneous, diverse, and inclusive conversations in small groups. Viens papoter avec nous! No reservations or planning needed, 100% free (no tip or anything like that) — just pull up if you're in the mood! You'll be placed in a conversation group once on site.
Bluntly: the loneliness epidemic. Whether it's because of social
media, the disappearance of
third places
or the aftermath of a post-modern pandemic, people are more
isolated than ever (relevant reference). In an effort to fight this, we are organizing these events. We
hope that their spontaneous and accessible nature will contribute
to the continuous weaving of a stronger social fabric.
With this initiative, we wish to stimulate the creation of
modern-day
agoras within
our communities. We mean for these places to break the imaginary
walls that separate strangers from each other and to facilitate
social interactions.
No problem — that's why we're here! You'll make some there!
Share this PDF with anyone you think
might be interested and start the conversation! We encourage you
to spread the word about the positive impacts modern-day agoras
can have on our communities. If you feel compelled by the cause,
you are more than encouraged to start an "agora" in your own
locality (and if you do, we’d absolutely love to hear about it)!
For updates, feel free to follow us on
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and to join our community on our
Whatsapp group
and our
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