What we’re about
What's the purpose of this group?
The purpose of this group is to help re-build general community, and particular relationships after the disruption of the pandemic. Many of us have felt the pain of loneliness and feeling disconnected. It can be hard and nerve-wracking to try something new, or make new friends! That's the purpose of this group -- to be an intentional Young Adult (about 18-28 years old) community for people who want to connect again. The community guidelines are respecting eachother and keeping the group safe for honest connection and conversation. We build this community around joy in doing events, eating, and generally living life together.
Who should join?
Anyone who is roughly 18-28 years old (if you're 29, we won't kick you out) looking to both receive and invest in community and relationships. You don't have to be a social butterfly (I sure am not!), local, new in town, or be "all put together." We are naturally imperfect and quirky. We want to be a place where you can be your best self. The only requirement is that you be roughly in the age range, and respect the safety of the group. For example, alcohol can be present, and we also ask that people respect those who are in sobriety recovery, or below 21 years old.
What will we do at our events?
Right now, the events are a smaller group (5-12). We do various activities, depending on the season. For example: Axe Throwing, Bowling, Escape Room, Board Game Night, Ice Skating, Bonfires, Hikes, Backpacking, Murder Mystery Night, and the like. These events are once a month, often on a Saturday. But, feel free to take the initiative to swap numbers, ask people to grab coffee (or whichever) in between monthly events. Consider this larger group a springboard for developing closer relationships. Often at these events, tickets are at a discounted cost, funded by Westminster Church to help support re-building community, relationships, and healthy connections after the pandemic. While the events are subsidized by Westminster Church, this group is for people of all backgrounds. The heart behind this is seeing the need for community, and hoping to help serve the community by re-building human connectedness and belonging. Discounted payments are collected by Dereck, the group facilitator.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Young Adult Top GolfBear Creek Golf Center, Medford, OR
Who: this is for Young Adults 18-28 years old (if you are 29 or 30 we won't kick you out)
Where: Bear Creek Golf Center (2355 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, OR 97501)
When: Sun. May 18th @ 6-8pm
What: whether you are new, intermediate, or advanced, this is a. They use what's called a TopTracer Range, similar to Top-Golf. This is how they describe it on their website: "Our state-of-the-art Camera system will track your ball with real-time results as you hit on our “live” range. You can play famous virtual golf courses, Go Fish, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and other games while getting instant feedback with each shot. Fun for the whole Family!"
Cost: the price of golf and a club rental is covered! Your only cost would be any food you purchase there to eat.
To do:
- RSVP, because we have a max of 10 people. If people RSVP soon enough, we could add another lane if there are more than 10 people.
- If you have golf clubs, you are welcome to bring them
- Save the date and invite a wingman
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Click this link to add to yahoo calendar - Young Adult Whitewater Rafting TripWestminster Presbyterian Church, Medford, OR$35.00
This is a chance to connect with other Young Adults in the Rogue Valley. Sometimes after graduating high school and/or college, it can be hard to find community and relationships. This is a fun and laid back way to intentionally build community.
Who: Young Adults (roughly 18-30 yrs old)... feel free to bring a wingman
What: a 2.5-3 hr whitewater rafting trip starting near Gold Hill. Orange Torpedo will be providing the guides. There will be class II's, III's, and even a couple Class IV's. While the rapids will be a bit more exciting, the rafts are quite large, and people who are less comfortable with rapids, can sit in the stable center of the raft. As long as you feel comfortable swimming, this trip is safe. Beginners welcome! If you want to find out more about this trip, check out their website here.
This is rain or shine (: We will of course change plans if there is a chance of lightning.
When: Sat. Aug. 5th from 1:15 - 5:00p
1:15 - Meet at Westminster Church to carpool
1:50 - Arrive at Gold Hill Sports Complex to meet Orange Torpedo
4:30 - Leave from Gold Hill Sports Complex
5:00 - Arrive at WestminsterWhere: meet at Westminster Church, so that we can have a place to park where we won't get our cars towed (:
Why: The Surgeon General recently released a report saying that there is something of an "isolation" endemic. Isolation is known to have harmful physical and mental effects. Here is one way we hope to help re-build community after the pandemic together, for the good of our Medford community (: Plus, rafting is a good time.
What to bring: water shoes (e.g. crocks, chacos, etc) , sunscreen, sunglasses/hat, WATER, and a water shirt (aka - the water is cold, so some people like to wear something that dries fast and helps keep warm)
Cost: $35/person
WPC is subsidizing over half the cost, in order to help build community in a time where community can be hard to find. Please hand off your payment (cash preferable) to Dereck Sun. Aug. 31st at 1:15.To Do:
1) RSVP so that we can add more seats to our reservation if we need more than 8 seats that we currently have reserved.
2) Watch the safety video at this link
3) Sign the online safety waver at this link
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