University Heights Men's Group

This group is for men around the University Heights area to meet new folks and socialize. No, you don't need to be a card-carrying University Heights resident, but the events will be centered around the neighborhood and most accessible for those who live here. Come hang out if you want to meet new people and maybe get some exercise.

Since the pandemic, society has swung toward more loneliness and undersocialization. Men, perhaps stereotypically, struggle connecting with one another and have been hit hard by this shift post-pandemic. There's this idea that men connect most easily "side by side". Even though I want this group to be a place to get outside one's social comfort zone, we'll be leaning into the idea of activities as a way to meet and connect with each other.

Some ideas of events we'll be doing:

• Exercise - Walking, running, biking, climbing, hiking, bowling, etc.
• Casual Meetups - Coffee, dinner, drinks, etc.
• Art and Creativity - Sharing our writing, painting, drawing, music, etc. or doing it together.
• Skill Sharing and Mentorship - Finding others who want to learn a new skill or share their knowledge.
• Service - Trash pickup, dog poop pickup, yard work, handywork, community service, etc.

Despite the name, this group is for everyone. Just like you don't need to be a UH resident to join this group, you don't need to meet any other "male" criteria to join. No matter your gender expression, you're welcome to spend time with us.