
Southside After Praise
Relaxed Sunday afternoons bring adults together for friendly spades and dominoes after church. Enjoy casual tabletop games, conversation, and community connection in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
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A relaxed post-church gathering for friendly rounds of spades and dominoes, bringing neighbors together for casual games, conversation, and community connection.

A relaxed post-church gathering for friendly rounds of spades and dominoes, bringing neighbors together for casual games, conversation, and community connection.
A relaxed post-church gathering for friendly rounds of spades and dominoes, bringing neighbors together for casual games, conversation, and community connection.

Relaxed Sunday afternoon Scrabble sessions pairing players by skill level for casual competitive play, free challenges, and a beginner cheat sheet; all game gear provided for drop-in word-game fans.

Relaxed Sunday afternoon Scrabble sessions pairing players by skill level for casual competitive play, free challenges, and a beginner cheat sheet; all game gear provided for drop-in word-game fans.
Relaxed Sunday afternoon Scrabble sessions pairing players by skill level for casual competitive play, free challenges, and a beginner cheat sheet; all game gear provided for drop-in word-game fans.

Free adult group walks provide a recurring chance to get outside, stay active, and connect with the Southside community. The 10-session program meets weekly for neighborhood walking and social exercise.

Free adult group walks provide a recurring chance to get outside, stay active, and connect with the Southside community. The 10-session program meets weekly for neighborhood walking and social exercise.
Free adult group walks provide a recurring chance to get outside, stay active, and connect with the Southside community. The 10-session program meets weekly for neighborhood walking and social exercise.

A relaxed midday gathering pairs a community lunch with casual bingo rounds, creating an easygoing afternoon for adults to enjoy food, friendly competition, and connection with neighbors.

A relaxed midday gathering pairs a community lunch with casual bingo rounds, creating an easygoing afternoon for adults to enjoy food, friendly competition, and connection with neighbors.
A relaxed midday gathering pairs a community lunch with casual bingo rounds, creating an easygoing afternoon for adults to enjoy food, friendly competition, and connection with neighbors.

Wednesday Bridge
MoreSettle in for a relaxed afternoon of contract bridge and strategic card play, with neighbors gathering for free games and conversation twice each month.

Settle in for a relaxed afternoon of contract bridge and strategic card play, with neighbors gathering for free games and conversation twice each month.
Settle in for a relaxed afternoon of contract bridge and strategic card play, with neighbors gathering for free games and conversation twice each month.

A free, teen-focused program centered on lifestyle choices for ages 12–18, bringing young people together for an educational activity at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days before the program.

A free, teen-focused program centered on lifestyle choices for ages 12–18, bringing young people together for an educational activity at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days before the program.
A free, teen-focused program centered on lifestyle choices for ages 12–18, bringing young people together for an educational activity at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days before the program.

A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

Relaxed afternoon play with board games, cards, and Mahjong, with a library game selection available. Bring a favorite game or meet other adults for casual, instruction-free socializing.

Relaxed afternoon play with board games, cards, and Mahjong, with a library game selection available. Bring a favorite game or meet other adults for casual, instruction-free socializing.
Relaxed afternoon play with board games, cards, and Mahjong, with a library game selection available. Bring a favorite game or meet other adults for casual, instruction-free socializing.

Mahjong Club
MoreMahjong tiles, strategic play, and easygoing conversation create a welcoming afternoon for experienced players to socialize and make new friends; bring a set if you have one, with participation free.

Mahjong tiles, strategic play, and easygoing conversation create a welcoming afternoon for experienced players to socialize and make new friends; bring a set if you have one, with participation free.
Mahjong tiles, strategic play, and easygoing conversation create a welcoming afternoon for experienced players to socialize and make new friends; bring a set if you have one, with participation free.

Casual open play brings adults together for Mahjong practice, table play, and conversation in a welcoming library setting. Bring a set or use the available one; no formal instruction is provided.

Casual open play brings adults together for Mahjong practice, table play, and conversation in a welcoming library setting. Bring a set or use the available one; no formal instruction is provided.
Casual open play brings adults together for Mahjong practice, table play, and conversation in a welcoming library setting. Bring a set or use the available one; no formal instruction is provided.

Teen participants ages 13–16 can compete in fast-paced laser tag rounds and share pizza during an affordable evening youth program at a neighborhood community center.

Teen participants ages 13–16 can compete in fast-paced laser tag rounds and share pizza during an affordable evening youth program at a neighborhood community center.
Teen participants ages 13–16 can compete in fast-paced laser tag rounds and share pizza during an affordable evening youth program at a neighborhood community center.

Petite Picassos
MoreYoung children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.

Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.
Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.

Adult Dodgeball
MorePlay recreational dodgeball in six Tuesday evening sessions, with fast-paced team competition for ages 16 and older. Registration opens 30 days before the series begins; each session costs $5.

Play recreational dodgeball in six Tuesday evening sessions, with fast-paced team competition for ages 16 and older. Registration opens 30 days before the series begins; each session costs $5.
Play recreational dodgeball in six Tuesday evening sessions, with fast-paced team competition for ages 16 and older. Registration opens 30 days before the series begins; each session costs $5.

Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.

Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.
Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.

A free midday recreation gathering for homeschooled teens ages 11–16, creating space for youth connection and activities at a neighborhood community center. Advance registration is required.

A free midday recreation gathering for homeschooled teens ages 11–16, creating space for youth connection and activities at a neighborhood community center. Advance registration is required.
A free midday recreation gathering for homeschooled teens ages 11–16, creating space for youth connection and activities at a neighborhood community center. Advance registration is required.

Test your general knowledge in lively trivia rounds over a breakfast menu, mimosas, and breakfast beers. Bring friends or join a team, then explore more than 700 board games.

Test your general knowledge in lively trivia rounds over a breakfast menu, mimosas, and breakfast beers. Bring friends or join a team, then explore more than 700 board games.
Test your general knowledge in lively trivia rounds over a breakfast menu, mimosas, and breakfast beers. Bring friends or join a team, then explore more than 700 board games.

Petite Picassos
MoreA creative arts program for children ages 2–5, designed for toddlers and preschoolers at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required, with a $10 fee.

A creative arts program for children ages 2–5, designed for toddlers and preschoolers at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required, with a $10 fee.
A creative arts program for children ages 2–5, designed for toddlers and preschoolers at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required, with a $10 fee.

Board Game Club
MoreSettle in for family-friendly board games with options for preschoolers and older players, from pre-K onward. Snacks add to this relaxed afternoon of tabletop play and community connection.

Settle in for family-friendly board games with options for preschoolers and older players, from pre-K onward. Snacks add to this relaxed afternoon of tabletop play and community connection.
Settle in for family-friendly board games with options for preschoolers and older players, from pre-K onward. Snacks add to this relaxed afternoon of tabletop play and community connection.

A relaxed adult crafting afternoon brings neighbors together for a collaborative yarn bombing community art project. Participants can also bring personal projects and supplies for hands-on making.

A relaxed adult crafting afternoon brings neighbors together for a collaborative yarn bombing community art project. Participants can also bring personal projects and supplies for hands-on making.
A relaxed adult crafting afternoon brings neighbors together for a collaborative yarn bombing community art project. Participants can also bring personal projects and supplies for hands-on making.

Ages 12–17 gather for an afternoon of Scythe, the strategy board game, in a relaxed tabletop meetup. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation; participation costs $5.

Ages 12–17 gather for an afternoon of Scythe, the strategy board game, in a relaxed tabletop meetup. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation; participation costs $5.
Ages 12–17 gather for an afternoon of Scythe, the strategy board game, in a relaxed tabletop meetup. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation; participation costs $5.
