Becoming Men Discussion - Masculinity

Masculinity Discussion
Welcome to a men’s loosely-structured discussion group on the topic of masculinity. We aim to create a safe space for men to discover, express, and relate with one another, while also building deep, meaningful masculine friendships. We hope this meetup will be an opportunity to introspect and chat about a topic that affects each of us in some way.
Example prompts:

• "What does masculinity mean to you?"
• "Is masculinity something one is born with, or grows into or demonstrates?"
• "What are some negative or positive traits of masculinity?”

WHEN?
Wednesday March 18th - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE? Satire Brewing Company
12136 Grant Cir unit b, Thornton, CO 80241
We'll be in far back room behind the main bar, called the "moose room", with its own entrance right of the main door.

Format & Flow (Approximate)
6:20 – Arrive early, order food & drink, we’ll start on time
6:30 – Introductions
6:40 – Welcome & container setting
6:45 – Semi-structured discussion with prompts
7:30 – Short break
7:40 – Continued discussion
8:20 – Group closing & reflections
8:30 – Open time to freely chat or make a new friend

COST
This event is free for participants. Please consider buying at least an item or two (food or drink, alcoholic or not) to give our hosts reason to invite us back.
If you find value in this discussion group, you may donate to help support our group and cover things like Meetup costs and other venue rentals. Donations are welcome but not required.
Venmo: @dschreibero (#0110)

GUIDANCE for the Discussion Group

• Chairs will be provided.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Temperature control is unknown - layers recommended.
• If you require a service animal, please reach out beforehand.

CANCELLATIONS
Please keep your RSVP up to date, this will help us keep an eye out for you! If your circumstances have changed and you are unable to make this event, please change your RSVP on the event page to "not going".

SAFETY
We are here to provide an emotionally safe, confidential, and inclusive place for ourselves and other men to open up emotionally, grow, and learn. Please be respectful of each other and hold space for each other to show up authentically. We believe that all men, just as they are, are worthy of love, respect, and empathy. We strive to become the best men we can be, all the while refraining from guilt, shame or insults around our past, present, or future. If you cannot meet these basic guidelines, we may respectfully ask you to leave.

All masc people are welcome to this discussion group. If you consider yourself masc, you belong here, and your thoughts are valued.

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Guy Ganani has practiced Authentic Relating since 2021 and facilitated since 2023. He's volunteered as peer support at Burning Man, and as a regional Ranger offering conflict de-escalation and mediation. He can often be found teaching skiing or snuggling his two cats.

Mauro “Mo” Perez has been a part of men's groups consistently since 2021, including the Mankind Project. He is in the process of becoming a certified Nonviolent Communication trainer and is passionate about making space for people to heal. He also enjoys organizing outdoor rock climbing trips and writing groups.