What is Joy Club?
Joy Club is where recess meets ritual—part heartfelt, part hilarious. Each gathering blends a little bit of structure with lots of room for surprise, creating a space where joy can sneak in when you least expect it. We play with the Joy Elements of Move, Make, Nature, Give, and Shenanigans, weaving them together into a night of connection, creativity, and fun.
Who is it for?
Joy Club is for anyone—whether you’re feeling light and playful, a little weighed down, or somewhere in between. You don’t need to show up “happy” to belong here. This is a space that welcomes all moods and all people. You may be nudged gently outside your comfort zone, but always with the support of the group and the safety of the container.
What will we be doing?
Move – loosen up and let your body guide you
Make – tap into creativity and bring something new into being
Nature – gather in beautiful outdoor spaces, grounded in the land
Give – offer your creation or presence as part of something bigger
Shenanigans – lean into the silly, the surprising, and the belly laughs
Each month looks a little different depending on who shows up, but you can count on leaving lighter, nourished, and more connected.
October Gathering
This month, Joy Club brings all five elements of a Joy Practice into one playful, heart-filled evening. Together we’ll move, make, nature, give, and of course—shenanigan.
Move
We’ll see what unfolds here, letting the rhythm of the evening guide us.
Make
Craft your own whimsical pumpkin fairy house. Supplies provided, magic encouraged.
Nature
We’re gathering at Boyer’s Orchard, a space rooted in beauty and calm, surrounded by apple trees. We’ll circle up in the garden, cozy by the bonfire.
Give
Your pumpkin fairy house will become part of something bigger—donated to the orchard’s first annual Fall Festival the following weekend. Families will wander through the orchard, following a magical storyline woven together by our creations.
Shenanigans
Ghost sheets, apple trees, maybe even a dance party under the stars. Ever dreamt of posing as a ghost in an orchard? Here’s your chance. Who knows where the night will take us…
Details:
Sunday, October 5th
Teens and Adults
5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Friends of Boyer’s Orchard - 645 E 81st Ave
Cost: $20 for pumpkin, materials and to help cover rent that goes directly to the orchard.
This is my very first Joy Club, and honestly, I just want to experience this idea alongside a cool group of humans. If this gathering sparks something in you and you feel moved to give financially in return, that support is always welcome but not expected.