
What we’re about
This is a group of neighbors who regularly get together for potluck dinners and other events.
Anybody who lives in Tempe (and bordering neighborhoods) is welcome to join.
These free events are usually held in private homes. But not always. For example, we met at Bosa Donuts for a potluck dinner on National Doughnut Day. Sometimes events are held in public places such as parks, event venues, apartment building commons areas, restaurants, city-owned facilities, synagogues, mosques, churches, etc.
Each month there is one big "anchor event." We encourage EVERYONE to come to the anchor events.
This is a neighborhood initiative, not affiliated with any government, church, business, etc. Just neighbors who enjoy meeting new people and sharing meals.
The number of people at each event varies, depending on if it is a neighborhood-specific (or block-specific) event, or a general event.
Many of our events are potlucks, but not all. Individual members of the group schedule some non-potluck events, such as dinners/lunches/breakfasts at restaurants, book club, birthday parties, watch parties, sports, etc.
One group member taught an "introduction to pickleball" class. After she did that for multiple sessions, we added free weekly indoor pickleball to our calendar.
Everybody in the group is welcome to plan and schedule events. We like to support each other and help each other achieve their goals and dreams by coming together.
Photos from recent events:
https://www.potluckdinner.org/photos/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Epicurean Toastmasters Dinner at Almari in Casa GrandeAlmari Mexican Bar & Grill, Casa Grande, AZ
Join us for a grand culinary adventure in Casa Grande!
Carpooling available.
The Phoenix area Epicurean Toastmasters Club (founded 21 years ago in Tempe, AZ) meets once every month - almost always on the first Friday of the month at 6:00 PM. The club meets at different locations for great meals and friendship, in restaurants, private homes, and other locations. The club regularly invites the neighborhood potluck group to join them, and we have a wonderful time doing so.
THIS MONTH the neighborhood group is invited to a unique experience, as the meeting will be held in Casa Grande, at a restaurant near the home of one of the club's most far-flung members.
So if you're up for a bit of an adventure, RSVP for this event and join us at the wonderful Almari Mexican Grill. We will have our own private room for the event. One or two assigned club members will give a short speech, and there will be "table topics," an opportunity to practice impromptu speaking. (Nobody will be required to speak publicly if they do not want to.) Neighborhood group organizer Preston Hunter will be the "toastmaster" for the event, meaning he will be leading the meeting.
Guests order their own food off the menu.
• 5:30 PM social time
• 6:00 PM dinner
• 6:45 PM meetingIf you want to attend, but do not want to drive alone, then contact us. Carpooling is available. Preston will be driving and there are two spots left in his car. And other carpooling can be arranged if other people RSVP and want to share a ride.
Almari is a casual restaurant offering Mexican cuisine with a unique flair and margaritas, plus a kids' menu. It is a true jewel of Casa Grande!
Read more about the restaurant here:
https://www.almarimgb.com/ - Ladies Game Day at Native Grill & WingsNative Grill & Wings, Mesa, AZ
If you enjoy games OR great conversation OR meeting nice neighbors, join the fun, welcoming women who get together each week to play board games and card games. You can order breakfast/brunch/lunch at the same time.
Ladies Game Day events have been scheduled since October 2023. About 8 to 12 ladies get together each time.
Games! The event's organizers will have several games to choose from. You may also bring your own game.
New people are always made to feel welcome. One of the main reasons these events are organized is so that neighbors who don't already know each other can meet and make new friends.
In the past, these events have lasted 3 to 4 hours. Please come and stay the whole time, or come for only part of the time, as you prefer.
What to bring? You do not need to bring anything. This event takes place at a restaurant. This is not a potluck event. Guests will purchase their own food and drinks if they want any.
Location: The restaurant's website states: "Native Grill & Wings is a beloved wings franchise in the Southwest, especially in the Phoenix area where it started in the late 1970s. Native was the first to bring Buffalo-style wings to the Southwest and have won over generations of customers with great food and a family-friendly sports bar ambiance." More: https://nativegrillandwings.com/
If you have any questions, feel free to contact event host Johnye (JP) directly: 480-540-5309