Sample Participants Events
Event Name | Description | Region | Category | Ages | Timing |
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Book Club |
Each month, a different participant will lead the discussion of that month’s book choice. |
Event Regions:
Pathways Office
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Event Categories:
Arts & Entertainment
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Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
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Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
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Countertop Cooking |
The Countertop Cooking theme for this month is Mexican food. Let staff know if you have any specific recipe ideas or requests. We will work together to cook several recipes, and then sit down to eat our creations. |
Event Regions:
Pathways Office
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Event Categories:
Educational & Instructional
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Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
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Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
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Dining Out: Applebees |
Join some friends for a delicious meal. There will be lots of time for conversation. Choose the dining out event in a location near you: this allows you to meet people who live in your area. You may even exchange contact information so you can visit these restaurants together again! |
Event Regions:
Central St. Louis County
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Event Categories:
Dining Out
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Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
|
Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
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Following Directions / Recipes + Cooking Class |
This class provides an opportunity to learn all steps involved in planning a delicious and nutritious meal. The group will be selecting meals, shopping for supplies, prepping the food, and dining together. |
Event Regions:
Pathways Office
|
Event Categories:
Dining Out, Educational & Instructional
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Event Ages:
Young Adults
|
Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
|
Game Day at the Office |
Pathways has lots of board games, or you can bring your own! We’ll spend the afternoon playing some games and getting to know each other. Bring a snack to share. |
Event Regions:
Pathways Office
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Event Categories:
Sports & Games
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Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
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Event Timing:
Weekend
|
Keeping the Conversation Going + Picnic Lunch |
Have you ever had a conversation start off well but then fall flat? What do we do with those awkward silences? At this event, we will explore techniques for keeping a great conversation moving in the right direction. We will continue to practice these new skills over lunch. |
Event Regions:
North St. Louis County
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Event Categories:
Dining Out, Educational & Instructional
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Event Ages:
Young Adults
|
Event Timing:
Weekend
|
Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival |
Spend the day exploring the food and craft vendors in Kimmswick at their annual festival. |
Event Regions:
Jefferson County
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Event Categories:
Festival & Museums
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Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
|
Event Timing:
Weekend
|
Mall Walking |
A great way to exercise and stay out of the cold! The group will do some laps around the mall and then discuss and enjoy the healthy food options offered at the food court. |
Event Regions:
St. Charles County
|
Event Categories:
Walks & Hikes
|
Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
|
Event Timing:
Weekday
|
Movie Night Chat: Famous Movie Scenes |
This event will include a discussion of favorite movie scenes. We may even have time to watch a few together. |
Event Regions:
Virtual
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Event Categories:
Arts & Entertainment
|
Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
|
Event Timing:
Weekday
|
Music Bingo |
During the event, listen to some of your favorite songs and try to get a BINGO! Pathways staff will mail bingo cards to your house before the event! Let staff know what type of music or what artists you prefer when you register. |
Event Regions:
Virtual
|
Event Categories:
Arts & Entertainment
|
Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
|
Event Timing:
Weekday
|
Problem Solving + Scavenger Hunt |
After we work through problem solving techniques for situations big and small, we will put our skills to the test with a scavenger hunt. This hands-on learning experience will allow participants to practice problem solving in a tangible way. |
Event Regions:
Pathways Office, West St. Louis County
|
Event Categories:
Educational & Instructional, Sports & Games
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Event Ages:
Young Adults
|
Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
|
Questions to Break the Ice + Social Game Night |
This event will help enhance participant’s ability to introduce themselves, get to know new people, and make a good first impression. We will spend the evening getting to know each other and playing ice breaker games. |
Event Regions:
Pathways Office, St. Louis City
|
Event Categories:
Educational & Instructional, Sports & Games
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Event Ages:
Young Adults
|
Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
|
SLU Basketball Game and Lunch at Pappy’s |
Thank you to SLU Billikens for offering us free tickets to the game! We’ll grab a bite to eat at a local favorite restaurant before walking over to Chaifetz Arena for the game. |
Event Regions:
St. Louis City
|
Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
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Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
|
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Small Talk + Bowling |
Participants will learn about the art of small talk with new peers. We will review strategies and examples of how to break the silence in conversation and engage in small talk. The group will have the chance to practice these new small talk skills at the bowling alley. |
Event Regions:
Pathways Office, South St. Louis County
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Event Categories:
Educational & Instructional, Sports & Games
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Event Ages:
Young Adults
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Event Timing:
Weekend
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Social College: Asking for Help |
If asking for help feels uncomfortable or hard, this Social College class may help! The group will learn a few strategies about how to ask for help. You can share stories of when it was hard to ask for help and get feedback from the group. |
Event Regions:
Virtual
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Event Categories:
Educational & Instructional
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Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
|
Event Timing:
Weekday Evening
|
UNO |
During the event, Pathways staff will help facilitate playing UNO over Zoom. You will need your own UNO deck to play this game. |
Event Regions:
Virtual
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Event Categories:
Sports & Games
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Event Ages:
Adults, Seniors
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Event Timing:
Weekend
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