Bowling Night (with Sergio Paris)

Join us for a lively evening of connection, conversation, and camaraderie at the Arizona Talks Member Event: Bowling Night!

This gathering brings together members of our community for a fun and intellectually engaging night centered around the themes of community and social capital explored in Robert Putnam's landmark book, Bowling Alone.

$26 per person, which covers two hours of bowling and shoe rental. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the venue.

CityScape Parking Garage is underneath the venue. Parking can be validated for up to 2 hours.

810 Billiards & Bowling is located directly across from the Jefferson/1st Ave Valley Metro Light Rail station.

Don’t miss this exciting blend of fun, learning, and networking. Secure your spot and join us in fostering a stronger sense of community—on and off the lanes!

This event is for Arizona Talks Members only. You can learn more and become a member at: ArizonaTalks.org/membership.

We are a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement by making valuable civil dialogue accessible to the public. We create experiences for Arizonans to learn, discuss, and connect over our country’s most challenging issues.

If you believe that civil and substantive discussion is essential to preserving a free and democratic society, please join us and support our work to continue providing a public forum for open inquiry, fact-based analysis, and vigorous, civil discussion in Arizona.

Info: - Kick off the evening with a chance to grab drinks and food from 810’s excellent menu.
- Meet and mingle with fellow Arizona Talks members.

Info: - Hear from Sergio Paris, Director of Strategic Communication at Vitalyst Health Foundation, as he shares insights from Bowling Alone about the decline of community in modern society.
- Participate in an engaging discussion about fostering community connections and the relevance of Putnam’s work today.

Info: Lace up your bowling shoes and hit the lanes for two hours of friendly competition and fun! Whether you’re a pro bowler or a beginner, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others while enjoying some strikes, spares, and plenty of gutter balls.

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