Trying to Adult RVA

Ready to test your knowledge while sipping on some delicious local cider? Join us for Trivia Night at Buskey Cider! 🍎🍺 Enjoy a fun evening of brain teasers, laughs, and friendly competition in a laid-back setting.

Buskey’s variety of refreshing ciders makes it the perfect spot to kick back, think hard, and meet new people. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this is the place to be!

This event is for Trying to Adult RVA members. Memberships start at $5/month and can be cancelled or paused at any time! We would love for you to join us.

This event is free for all members. Space is limited to 20 people. Spots are first claimed first confirmed. All attendees must have a confirmed ticket to attend.

**This event is open to members AND non-members**

Calling all newcomers to the Trying to Adult RVA community! Are you eager to meet new friends and expand your social circle? Join us for our monthly New Friend Social, an informal and friendly gathering designed exclusively for those who have attended three or fewer "Trying to Adult RVA" events.

At this exciting event, you'll be greeted with an inclusive and welcoming environment where you can connect with fellow new members who share your enthusiasm for exploring the RVA area and making new friends. Whether you've recently moved to Richmond or are simply looking to expand your social network, this is the perfect opportunity to make lasting connections and build new friendships.

Our New Friend Leads and other Trying to Adult RVA leadership team volunteers who have attended multiple Trying to Adult RVA events will also join these socials and can provide guidance on other TTA events and happenings.

Please Note: To ensure a comfortable environment for all participants, this event is exclusively for those who have attended three or fewer Trying to Adult RVA events. If you meet this criteria, we welcome you and look forward to helping you forge meaningful connections.

This is a free event, however you will need to claim a ticket in order to attend as attendance is limited. If you can no longer attend after claiming a spot, please let the event host know via a message or comment. Last minute RSVP changes are hard to fill so please change your RSVP and notify us at least 24 hours in advance. Please make sure you read the group rules. We have a policy around no-shows!

Are you curious about pickleball but not sure where to start? Are you looking for a fun way to get active with new friends? Join us for Pickleball FUN-damentals, a fun and engaging event designed specifically for beginners and anyone wanting to try this exciting sport! Whether you're looking to learn the rules, develop your skills, or just find someone to play with, this event is perfect for you.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to Pickleball: Learn the basics of the game, including rules, scoring, and essential techniques.
• Beginner-Friendly Practice: Participate in easy-to-follow practice that will help you get comfortable with the game.
• Social Play: Enjoy some casual playtime with other beginners and make new friends.
• Expert Instructors: Receive guidance and tips from experienced pickleball players to improve your game.

Specials:

• Food & Drink Specials: Delight in their menu featuring delicious snacks and refreshing beverages at special prices like $5 draft beers

Ticket Includes:

• Paddle rental (or feel free to bring your own)
• Use of pickleball balls and other necessary equipment

What to Bring:

• Comfortable athletic wear
• Comfortable sneakers (preferably non-marking)
• A water bottle
• A positive attitude and willingness to have fun!

**This is a members only event** Memberships start at $5/month and can be cancelled or paused at any time! We would love for you to join us.

We welcome you to join us for our monthly book club get-togethers. We will select one book each month and we ask that you read the book so we can discuss it. Be prepared for spoilers!

Our book this month is “Babel” by R. F. Kuang. This book may be found as physical, digital, or audio copies at local libraries and on Kindle Unlimited. You don't have to bring a copy of the book to our meeting.

“1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute of Translation—also known as Babel.

Babel is the world's center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver working—the art of manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars—has made the British unparalleled in power, as its knowledge serves the Empire’s quest for colonization.

For Robin, Oxford is a utopia dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. But knowledge obeys power, and as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, Robin realizes serving Babel means betraying his motherland. As his studies progress, Robin finds himself caught between Babel and the shadowy Hermes Society, an organization dedicated to stopping imperial expansion. When Britain pursues an unjust war with China over silver and opium, Robin must decide…”

We will choose the next month’s book at our meeting so come prepared to pitch your book of choice!


This event is for Trying to Adult RVA members. Memberships start at $5/month and can be cancelled or paused at any time! We would love for you to join us.
Space is limited to 20 people. Spots are first claimed first confirmed. All attendees must have a confirmed ticket to attend.