A free, drop-in pop-up board game café will take place in Ladner on Friday night.
The event, open to 19 to 35-year-olds in South Delta, is from 7 to 10 p.m. at 5545 Ladner Trunk Road and will feature 50-plus board games to choose from as well as light refreshments.
The pop-up is the brainchild of Ladner residents Spencer Reid and his sister Chelsea Smith who received funding through the Neighbourhood Small Grants, with the Delta Community Foundation.
“The vision for this pop-up event is to facilitate an evening of fun, enjoyment, laughter, and connection through playing board games,” said Reid. “That being said, the overall vision for this concept is to create a community for young adults in Delta. Together, with my sister Chelsea, our hope is that this event would act as a pilot project, to see what the interest would be and if we should create more events like this, facilitating a connecting point for young adults.”
Reid said they believe that there are a lot of programs in Delta aimed at young children, youth, parents and families, and seniors, yet there are few options for the young adult population.
“We strongly believe that there is a need for these types of events and that there would be interest, as we have heard of a lot of friends and coworkers looking for places to connect,” he said. “We believe there is a deep connection between mental health and community. Giving people opportunities to explore new connections, in a safe and comfortable atmosphere is vital in creating a long-lasting community and working toward personal fulfillment and belonging. The social isolation that was felt during the pandemic is still prevalent and perhaps even growing. With the artificial intimacy that is offered through social media and other forms of technology, we think now more than ever, we need more events available to facilitate connection and community.”
