Open Relationship Community Potluck & Discussion

To reserve your spot, an Eventbrite ticket is required.

to let other people know you're attending, to be able to participate in the event chat, and have opportunities to connect with other attendees you may meet at the event. Bloom RSVP does not reserve you a spot at the potluck.

Come gather and share stories and experiences of non-monogamy, relationships, and community; Whether you're simply curious, attending to support a friend/partner, or if you are actively practicing some form of non-monogamy. Experience with non monogamy is not required to attend.

We welcome all to attend: straight, curious, and LGBTQIA+

The organizer of this community values consent, honesty, authenticity, vulnerability, kindness, and accountability. Communication is a critical element of all connections, so we're here to practice connecting in our safer space we've cultivated. We hope that you feel welcome and at home here.

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Please read the entire event description including all of the community guidelines below before attending your first event.

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CAPACITY

This is a large event space, so we will have capacity for 30 people. Tickets are required to attend. See the NOTAFLOF policy at the end of the event description if the cost of a ticket would keep you from attending.

If you go to get a tickets and they are all claimed, please get on the waitlist. If no spots open up, I will not be making any exceptions or pushing past capacity once capacity has been reached, so do get tickets early to hold your spot.

LOCATION

Address: 775 San Diego Avenue, Sunnyvale

Host : Rose, Dustin, John

ACCESSIBILITY

Two story home. Two small steps to get inside. One step to get outside to yard. Upstairs room for small breakouts and additional bathroom in the master bedroom are optional.

PETS

There are no pets. Well behaved service animals are welcome.

WHEN ARE THINGS HAPPENING?

If this is your first event, arriving on time is essential so you can attend opening circle. If you will be late and miss opening circle, we prefer you reschedule for a future visit. If you have attended before and will be late, let a host or other attendees know so that we can expect you later.

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Socializing and Potluck Food Time

8:00pm - 8:15pm Opening Circle - Rules, Topic

8:15pm - 9:15pm: Small group discussion time - Break into small groups to share thoughts on the topic or choose your own.

9:15pm (ish) - 9:30pm (ish): Regather, bio break, then Closing Circle - Share your thoughts and experiences with the larger group.

End of Closing circle til 10:00pm: Freestyle socializing

DISCUSSION TOPIC

TBA - Taking suggestions. I would LOVE to have ideas and input from attendees. Send topic ideas to [email protected] with subject "Potluck Discussion Topic Ideas" or something like that.

POTLUCK FOOD

This is a dinnertime potluck event, so bring food/drinks to share.

Potluck sign up CLICK HERE

Your potluck contribution can be home cooked or take out. All options are much preferred to 5 different types of chips and dip, so please check the potluck sign up before grabbing your food. If you want a challenge, there are usually people attending who would appreciate some Gluten Free or Low Sugar foods. Wholesome filling foods are always great.

PARKING

Street parking. Please do not park on the driveway

DRINKING/SMOKING

Alcohol is OK in moderation and BYOB. Cannabis is OK outside in moderation, as long as anyone else outside is okay with that. Drinking and smoking are not the focus of the event. No other drugs. No smoking or vaping of cigarettes/nicotine/tobacco are allowed on the property, if you have need please take a walk down the street to smoke elsewhere.

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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

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CONFIDENTIALITY

• Everything shared in this group should be treated as confidential and private.
• Do not share stories that are not yours and name other individuals without their permission.
• Do not greet people outside of this group in a manner that would out them.

CONVERSATIONAL CONSENT

• Be aware of your audience, which is a mix of vanilla and spicy community members
• Explicit sharing of sex, kink, or BDSM stories should be reserved for private spaces where everyone present has consented to discussing the topic.

CONSENT AND BOUNDARIES

• Hugging, kissing, and cuddling may happen at this event, between consenting adults.
• Do not assume that what someone does with others is wanted with you.
• Always ask before entering someone's personal space.
• A clear yes is a yes, anything less than a clear Yes is a no. This includes a lack of response, a maybe, or a No. If you receive a No in any form, respond gracefully and move on.
• A No does not need to be defended or explained, and should not be pushed or argued with.
• No Hard cruising - Flirting with everyone of a certain type, asking for contact info or a date right away without mutual interest—that's a big no. Don't be pushy, that energy isn't welcome here.

HOLDING SPACE FOR EACH OTHER

If you feel comfortable doing so, hold space for each other, including yourself. Holding space means letting people share their truth, exist in their current state of emotional, mental, or physical being without a mask, without assumptions, without judgment or unwanted advice. When you are holding space, there is no fixing that needs to happen. All that is needed is to be present for the experience and expression of what they are going through.

DONATION TICKETS (avoid Eventbrite fees)

If you want to avoid Eventbrite fees, or pay a different amount than the default ticket price, instead choose a donation ticket and enter the amount of your choosing. All donations go directly to Rose without any fees taken from Eventbrite.

NOTAFLOF POLICY

No One is Turned Away For Lack Of Funds. If the price of a ticket would keep you from attending, use the "FREE" promo code and the ticket price will be $0. No questions asked.

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Host or Publisher Rose