Community Experiment

Andrea Smardon is hosting a conversational gathering called Community Experiment at Maven CREATE on Monday, October 19, from 7 PM to 9 PM. Smardon, a journalist and podcast producer, describes it as a session for people seeking a more meaningful, connected life. The format is straightforward: she poses a series of questions and invites everyone in the room to share from their own experience, working together to explore what a connected life actually looks like and what steps the group could take to make it a reality.

Because it's built on sharing rather than listening to a presentation, the evening depends on the people who show up. The conversation moves through the room, and the direction it takes comes from the stories and perspectives the attendees bring to the table. It's less of a structured class and more of a facilitated group discussion, with Smardon guiding the flow rather than lecturing.

There's also a longer-term possibility tied to the night. If the session leaves the group wanting more, there's the option of starting a group that meets regularly, so this could be a one-off evening or the start of something that keeps going. If you're looking for a way to connect with other people in the city around the idea of community, this is a direct way to do it.

Community Experiment runs from 7 PM to 9 PM on Monday, October 19, at Maven CREATE, 177 East 900 South #ste 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.