About us
The OC Mingle Project group provides unique spaces where civil dialogue thrives and neighbors connect without the static of social media. In a time when division dominates the headlines, there’s a loneliness epidemic, and algorithms dominate our media, we believe listening to each other and learning about our differences can restore civility, broaden minds & improve mental health. No judgment, no arguments, no labels—just people who want thoughtful conversation, learn something new, and mingle with others different from us.
If you feel politically stuck in the middle between clowns to the left and jokers to the right, you’ve found the perfect group to join! Inspired by Michael Smerconish’s The Mingle Project, we aim to bring together independent thinkers, concerned citizens, and open minds. If you value respectful dialogue and want to build bridges instead of walls, come take a seat at the table. Everyone’s welcome—just bring your curiosity and civility.
Based on group interests, events can vary from trivia nights, community events, game nights, happy hours, sight-seeing, and many other ways to mingle and build community. Events are also posted to our Facebook page and group.
A listing of the wide variety of past conversation topics is linked here: http://tiny.cc/OCMingleTopics
Our Group Fundamentals:
-Have respectful intelligent conversation.
-Break away from our screens. Get off the phone.
-Encourage a variety of ways to get out of our comfort zones
-Angry is over, Laughter is in
-Learn and share about our differences
-Change the channel - Get out of our own echo chambers
-Two things can be true at once
-Look for independent news sources. (Subscribe to Michael's daily curation of news from a variety of sources)
-Be a service warrior
-Thursdays are for TC
-Check the boys in the shower (IYKYK)
🧠💬 Improving our Mental Health one Mingle at a Time. 💬🧠
You are not alone. 9-8-8 is available via call or text, and online chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. https://988lifeline.org/
DISCLAIMER: Photos/Videos may be taken at events and posted to social media/websites. Group organizer, assistant organizers and event hosts assume no liability; Activities are at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity.
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Upcoming events
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Moulton Museum & Lunch Mingle
Moulton Museum, 25256 Cabot Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA, Laguna Hills, CA, USJoint field trip with the Adventures in Genealogy meetup group to the Moulton Museum to see the FREE American Revolution exhibit before it leaves on 10/3.
Thurs October 1st
11:00a Moulton Museum (meet inside)
12:45p Lunch at Outback Steakhouse (separate checks)"Scenes of the American Revolution: The Augmented Experience
is an immersive and interactive journey into the heart of the American Revolution, designed and produced by Histovery in collaboration with the Museum of the American Revolution. Through augmented reality on HistoPad touchscreen tablets, visitors are invited to relive the founding moments that shaped a nation."2 attendees
The Mingle Project (trivia edition)
RC's Watering Hole, 26612 Towne Centre Dr Suite L-M, Foothill Ranch, CA, USIt's time to show off all the topics that make you a fascinating person with a Mingle Trivia Night!
Let's improve our mental health by getting off the phone, out of the house, and connecting with others in a thoughtful, relaxed setting. While sometimes we discuss current events and politics (as long as it’s civil, respectful, and rooted in curiosity rather than conflict), we usually find ourselves talking about other interesting topics as we get to know each other.7:00pm - Conversation Starters
8:00pm - Trivia Starts (subject to change due to football)RC's Watering Hole: 26612 Towne Centre Dr Suite L-M, Lake Forest, CA 92610 https://rcswateringhole.com/
- Near the former movie theater, located at the far south end of the food court.
- Show up anytime and look for the PURPLE decorated tables
- Food/bar available but not required**Note: Events are shared using multiple methods, including flyers, therefore the RSVP count can be different than what is listed on MeetUp.
2 attendees
Past events
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