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.
MOST 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, 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/
The neighborhood potluck group is excited to announce our big anchor event for August! This is the event that we hope EVERYONE in the group will attend.
We are partnering with Community House, an organization that provides a wide variety of services to people experiencing homelessness. Community House provides a healthy meal to those in need every week. There are typically 75 to 100 people served at these events.
The neighborhood potluck group will be providing the food and serving the food on August 19, 2024. As is customary with these events, those providing and serving the food are asked to join those receiving the service.
So we will be both serving AND eating dinner, meeting great people and having great conversations!
Schedule: Dinner is served at 5pm. We ask groups to bring food no later than 4:45 PM.
Those attending the event are asked to bring a main dish, a side dish, or a salad. Enough to serve 16 to 24 people. We love home made food, but also feel free to bring store-bought, catered, restaurant-sourced, etc. The healthier the better!
Event organizers will be bringing drinks. We already have enough desserts for the event. All plates, utensils, etc. are provided by the venue hosts.
About Community House: Community House exists to invite those without a physical home or relationship stability to experience community, dignity and hope. With a focus on relationships and hospitality, We support people on their journey to get off the streets through Day Relief Centers, meals together, worship gatherings, outreach and community events.
More information about Community House:
https://communityhouseaz.org/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Pickleball (3 courts, 7 AM)2707 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 (indoor gym), Tempe, AZ
Free event.
Indoors. All skill levels welcome.
This location has THREE COURTS, which means we can accommodate 12 people playing simultaneously.
Instruction will be provided for beginners (incl. people who have never played before).
We will have enough paddles, balls for everyone. But feel free to bring your own paddle if you have one.
Here are photos from a recent pickleball location in this 3-court location: https://potluckdinner.org/photos/2023Dec2_pickleball/
[NOTE: There will be two sessions scheduled this morning, one from 7 to 8 AM, and another from 8 to 9 AM. Attendees may sign up for only one session.]
- Pickleball (3 courts, 8 AM)2707 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 (indoor gym), Tempe, AZ
Free event.
Indoors. All skill levels welcome.
This location has THREE COURTS, which means we can accommodate 12 people playing simultaneously.
Instruction will be provided for beginners (incl. people who have never played before).We will have enough paddles, balls for everyone. But feel free to bring your own paddle if you have one.
Here are photos from a recent pickleball location in this 3-court location: https://potluckdinner.org/photos/2023Dec2_pickleball/
[NOTE: There will be two sessions scheduled this morning, one from 7 to 8 AM, and another from 8 to 9 AM. Attendees may sign up for only one session.]
