About this Event
Modesto Postcard Social: Make Something, Meet Someone New
Practical Focus: A relaxed Friday evening social designed for Modesto adults, newcomers, and solo attendees looking to build genuine friendships without walking into a loud bar or high-pressure mixer.
The Postcard Bar: Begin the evening with an effortless 15-minute creative activity—craft a simple postcard using cardstock, stickers, collage strips, or written prompts (no artistic skills required).
Common-Ground Tables: Move into comfortable small groups (4–6 people) with optional, lighthearted conversation prompts to skip superficial small talk.
Social Switch: Switch tables once during the evening to meet a fresh group of people without the fatigue of rapid-fire speed rotations.
Solo-Friendly Design: Built specifically for individual attendees to feel immediately included from the moment they walk through the door.
Strictly Non-Dating & Anti-Solicitation: Designed for friendship and local community; no speed dating, business card hunting, or commercial sales pitches permitted.
Refreshments: Complimentary coffee and filtered water provided on-site.
Agenda
6:10 PM – 6:30 PM: Doors open, check-in, nametag selection, and settling in.
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM: Postcard Bar (create your card using provided collage and stationery materials).
6:45 PM – 6:55 PM: Welcome briefing, room guidelines, and table flow orientation.
6:55 PM – 7:30 PM: Small-Group Connection Round 1 (easy table conversations with optional prompt cards).
7:30 PM – 7:40 PM: Coffee break and guided table switch.
7:40 PM – 8:15 PM: Small-Group Connection Round 2 (new table group and fresh conversation prompts).
8:15 PM – 8:50 PM: Open Social (mingle freely, revisit conversations, or relax with your group).
8:50 PM – 9:00 PM: Wrap-up and direct contact exchange (at mutual discretion).
Event venue & nearby stays
Nine3One, 931 10th Street, Modesto, United States
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