• Connecting Nights

    Providing opportunties to connect with the unconnected.

One of the most common reason people join a Dinner Group is that they are seaking community and connection.

Connecting nights grow and strengthen the group’s relationship and provide opportunities for new friends to get connected.  We aim to host a connecting night once a month. This includes one night that extends the invitation to the public (connection or impact event) quarterly.

Connection Events

Connection events are one of the most successful ways that people are connecting at Hoboken Grace and getting information about joining a dinner group.  And as you know, it’s in these dinner groups that lives are changed and lifelong friends are made.  That’s why we place such a high priority on this being part of your groups experience

Connection Events are events your group plans together and one that is open up to the public quarterly. Events can vary in size and type.

Connection Event Guidelines

Not sure what a Connection Event should look like? This guide will walk you through some principles and best practices we’ve learned over the year to hosting a great event.

Connection Event Calendar Link

Before you plan your event, be sure to check the event calendar for available dates and to avoid scheduling an event too similar to an existing one.

Event Submission

Ready to schedule your group’s connection event? Submit your event here and our communications team will work on amplifying your event.

Impact Events

Impact Events are similar to a connection event in that it’s an event that is designed to help us connect the unconnected, it’s just that the event is service oriented in our community. You’re friends, family, co-workers and neighbors also desire to be a part of something significant. Impact events are a great way to tap into that.

Impact Event Guidelines

Not sure what a Impact Event should look like? This guide will walk you through some principles and best practices we’ve learned over the year to hosting a great event.

Hoboken Grace Local Partner Link

Before you plan your event, be sure to check the event calendar for available dates and to avoid scheduling an event too similar to an existing one.

Us Night

Us nights are nights your group plans as a bonding event for your group that is not open to the public. Idealy they are still events that you can invite friends and family members to join in. Us nights are great for events that are not ideal for large groups such as visiting a new resturant that just opened, attending a sporting event, or playing board games together.

These nights are important for the group to connect outside of the normal format. You should try to plan an “Us” night at least once a month.

In need of some connection assistance?

We have staff members who want to partner with you to host a great event.

Nick Lenzi

Community Director

Nick is the connection event expert who has attended and hosted hundreds of events at Hoboken Grace. He got his start throwing connection events as far back as 2008 by throwing after parties to our evening services.

Favorite event type: Trivia or Karaoke
Favorite place to host an event: Northern Soul

Email Nick

Maria Venter

Apprentice Connection Event Coordinator

It hard to attend a connection event and not meet Maria. She loves the opportunity to meet and make new friends with those in our community.

Favorite event type: First Fridays
Favorite place to host an event: Urban Coalhouse

Email Maria

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