About this Event
Join us for our RYPE Girlfriend Grab-Bag & Give-Back — a fun year-end gathering where we laugh, love on each other, and pour into women in our community who need it most.
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Caswell Station (366 N Caswell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28204)
We’ll play our signature “Bad Santa” gift exchange game!
Please bring ONE wrapped gift valued at $25. 🎁
Know there will be lots of laughs, some friendly competitiveness, and a guaranteed good time!!
As always, we will close with our signature champagne toast! 🥂✨
Attire: festively YOU.
We’ll have some yummy shareables to get us started. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase; you can check out Caswell's menu HERE.
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Our Give-Back
In the spirit of the season, we will also be collecting donation items for Salvation Army – Center of Hope (Women & Children’s Shelter).
Suggested donation items include:
- Toiletries / personal care items
- Feminine hygiene products
- Lysol / masks / gloves
- Wipes (feminine & baby)
- Small toys or books for children
Please ensure toiletries and personal care items are packaged for individuals; the shelter cannot break down bulk items.
Your presence + your contribution — makes a difference.
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Come ready to:
- Connect with other RYPE women
- Celebrate the close of 2026
- Hear what's in store for 2027 - our 20th Anniversary Year!
- Share in sisterhood
- And collectively give back to other women + families
Hyped 2b RYPE! 💚🧡
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Mix, Mingle, Give-Back Drop-Off & Order Food
Info: Drop off your donations for the Salvation Army Center of Hope at our designated collection area, grab some RYPE-provided appetizers, order your food, and reconnect with the RYPE community.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:40 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Info: A warm welcome and a toast to another amazing year.
🕑: 07:40 PM - 07:50 PM
2026: A Year in Review
Info: Celebrating our Team RYPE milestones, our Let's TRI Together program finishers, other memorable moments, and our RYPE community.
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PM
2027: RYPE's 20th Year In Existence
Info: A sneak peek at what's ahead as we celebrate 20 years of inspiring women to TRI!
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:50 PM
Bad Santa Gift Exchange
Info: Let the fun, laughter, and gift stealing begin!
🕑: 08:50 PM - 09:00 PM
Closing & Group Photo
Info: Wrap up the evening with gratitude, some quick pics, and excitement for 2027!
Event venue & nearby stays
Caswell Station, 366 North Caswell Road, Charlotte, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.