Socializing

Join Social Sips & Bites for our Wednesday Happy Hour. Great drinks, easy conversation, new faces, familiar faces, and that signature SSB energy that turns a simple night out into something memorable. https://www.capitalonecenter.com/the-perch

[Volunteer here](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445ABAC23A0F58-63776069-grasp). [Donate here](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-grasps-2026-bbq-event). \*\* Please read entire description and RSVP only if you’re SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT \*\* What better way to kick off summer than a BBQ and outdoor activities with great friends? Join GRASP for food, socializing, and field games (e.g., relay races, water balloon toss, sack races, egg and spoon race, tug of war, etc..) this Memorial Day! **What**: GRASP Memorial Day BBQ and Field Games **When**: Monday, May 25, 12:00pm-3:00pm **Who**: This is a kid-friendly event meaning **everyone is invited**, with or without kids! **Where**: Seneca Creek State Park, Buck Pavilion on Deer Ridge Rd. Due to the possibility of park capacity closures, **you may need to know the shelter and renter’s name** to gain entry into the park: **Buck Pavilion, Eli Winningham**. **Cost**: Admission to the park is $3 for Maryland residents and $5 for non-residents. Otherwise, the **event is FREE** and we encourage you to come as our guest. If you would LIKE to donate to help cover the cost, you may do so by [clicking here](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-grasps-2026-bbq-event). **Included**: GRASP will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, ice, cups, plates, napkins, silverware, and condiments (lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, ketchup) **Bring**: Please bring a dish or drinks to share for **up to 6 people**. The following are **suggestions based on the first letter of your first name** but you may bring anything you wish: * A-F - Drinks. We hope to achieve a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. * G-R - Side Dish. Examples include corn, meatballs, veggie tray, fruit, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, chips, etc… * S-Z - Dessert. Examples include cookies, brownies, candy, cake, etc… You may bring something to grill FOR YOURSELF if you aren’t into hamburgers and hot dogs. (Grill space is limited so please don’t bring quantities to share.) **Facilities**: Buck Pavilion offers a partially shaded setting with seating for a maximum of 150 people. A small, private playground is located next to the pavilion. Restrooms are within walking distance. Drinking water is available from a fountain. [More information is available here](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/Seneca/Buck-Pavilion.aspx). **Parking**: Parking is free but is limited so **please carpool if possible**. **Getting Here**: Search for “Buck Pavilion” in Seneca Creek State Park using Google Maps and navigate as directed. This is TRULY the easiest way. Otherwise, navigate to Seneca Creek State Park (11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg) and ask for directions when you enter or look at a Google map ahead of time. **The organizer will NOT be available to provide directions during the event.** **Volunteer**: We need volunteers to help with the following: grilling, set up, tear down, field games, greeting people. [Please click here to sign up if interested](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445ABAC23A0F58-63776069-grasp).

Social Sips & Bites family, Memorial Day weekend is calling and we’re bringing everyone together for a fun, relaxed picnic celebration with the SSB crew. Expect great food, sunshine, music, laughter, and that amazing Social Sips & Bites energy we all love. Bring your favorite dish to share with the group and your favorite drinks, and get ready for an afternoon of mingling, new friendships, and good vibes all around. This is the perfect chance to kick off summer with our incredible community. Contribution: $5 to help cover park setup and supplies. Please send a Venmo or Zelle to Judy Cheung before the picnic- by May 22nd. Her Venmo and Zelle infornation is in the sign up link. Her Zelle last four digits is 3353. Come hungry. Come social. Come ready for one of those classic SSB days where strangers become friends and friends become family. There is plenty of parking available and restrooms are also available at the park. Everyone should plan to bring their own beverages, a chair and a blanket if you wish. Please sign up on the link below to contribute help, food, and games. Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAA628A7F8C34-62911568-social

Come join us for a taste of Korean, Japanese & Chinese cuisine at Tilly's Kitchen in Chantilly, where we get together for some dinner and play some board games until closing time. This will be a smaller event, due to the small capacity. If you are waitlisted, please standby until a spot opens up.

Come sketch, draw, crochet, paint minis, or work on any other creative project! This is very casual—whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, feel free to come and socialize. Bring your sketchbook, tablet, paints, yarn, crochet, or anything else you are working on! Please bring your own supplies and make sure to leave the area clean when we leave. See you there!

☀️ SUMMER KICKOFF SOCIAL: Annual Happy Hour 🍹 We’re officially kicking off summer with our first annual Summer Kickoff Social — and this one’s a little more personal and laid-back than usual! Join us in the entertainment lounge + courtyard of my building in Gaithersburg for a fun, relaxed evening to celebrate the start of summer with great people, music, and good vibes. This will be a BYO (bring your own) food & drinks event, so feel free to bring whatever you’d like to sip on or snack on — and if you want to share, even better. 🌿 What to expect: Chill indoor/outdoor setup (lounge + courtyard) Great opportunity to actually mingle and hang out longer Music, conversation, and a more “house party” style vibe A mix of regulars and new faces (20s & 30s crowd) ⏰ When: Friday, June 5 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Where: 800 Rockwell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 🔐 Important: I’ll send out the door code and entry details the day of the event to those who RSVP. ✨ What to bring: Your drink(s) of choice Snacks or food if you’d like Good energy Please RSVP so I can plan accordingly and share access details. Let’s kick off the summer the right way — this is one you won’t want to miss

Let's get together in a warm and open atmosphere to talk about ethical non-monogamy and how we actually do it. Ask for advice, give some in return, meet and mingle with your peers. Let's kick back and get to know each other and learn a few things. TOPIC: There's something so wonderful about the security of a lengthy relationship. But is there also something. . . a little smother-y? The location of our group will rotate between VA and MD. This week, we'll be in VA, at the home of our longest-serving host. FOOD: It's BBQ/picnic food season. I am beyond excited about the fresh tomatoes and peaches. Please consider bringing a vegetarian or vegan option; we do currently have active members who need these options. Cut-up fresh fruit is always great! If you don't feel like schlepping, we also always appreciate a donation. Please note: we share the address on the morning of the meeting, via the messaging/email system here. If you don’t have the details by Friday noon, you will need to message us directly to get them.