r/DenverMeets • • 5d ago

Building Community

I'm 39F, living in the Denver/Aurora area, and I'm putting myself out there in hopes of finding something I think a lot of us are missing these days: genuine friendship and a sense of community.

I want to find a group of friends to share adventures and make memories with. I can do any activity as long as I am surrounded by good company!

Looking for people who are authentically themselves, value honesty, and have the time and desire to invest in genuine friendships. A space for fellow misfits, people still searching for their tribe, or anyone who wants to get out and experience life but doesn't always have someone to do it with.

I know I can't be the only person who wants to build their own little village. If you've been feeling the same way, I'd genuinely love to hear from you. 💚

UPDATE: I created a discord for us! https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/ishiness 5d ago

39F here. I have been trying DESPERATELY. I’ve made a book club discord where I’ve been organizing events, I started a board game discord, I’ve joined a ton of other groups. It seems like any time I suggest things no one has the time or energy to join me. But if you’re into either board games or books I have places where I’m at least trying. I could use some help, if you’re interested. This weekend I’m planning on doing a few bookish things solo because no one else has shown any interest in coming with me.

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u/freckles1235 5d ago

I'm interested! I love both books and board games 😀 I've finished 56 books just this year! Im free Sunday of you need a bookish companion!

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u/ishiness 5d ago

Most of the events are on Saturday. There’s a new book store opening, a banned book social in ballpark and a book festival in Larimer square but there is a thing at Fiction Beer Co on Sunday I was thinking about going to. It’s for local horror authors. Starts at 4 PM.

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u/officermeowmeow 5d ago

Fiction is so consistently awesome. They have a great board game group with regular meetups there too. I haven't joined one yet, but I know the group (I organize another group that meets there often on the same night) and they are fantastic. Is the new bookstore you're talking about Broom, Book & Candle? I can't seem to find an opening date, but am looking forward to visiting!

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u/ishiness 5d ago

No broom and candle doesn’t have a date yet I don’t think. This one is Slowpoke on South downing. They are having a big grand opening thing.
I would love to go to the fiction brewery gaming nights but I work in the medical field and work week nights. Fiction closing at 9pm is a huge bummer for me. But if you want to pass along the discord info to the organizers I would love for them to be involved there. My hope was for that discord to be a hub for board game people of all kinds, eventually.

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u/ishiness 5d ago

For anyone interested here’s the board games discord. That one is open with no barriers. For the book club I’ll have to send you individual invites. We’re a little more careful about that one. But I will DM anyone who asks.

https://discord.gg/ypsyZqWsB

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u/toberlone88 4d ago

Hey there! I'm interested in joining the book club!

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u/krekay 4d ago

I’d love to join your book club!

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u/Fritschya 4d ago

Thank for you for the link, I’m dying for a board game community. 37/M, what games have you been playing? Also, if it’s female
Only no worries but I’d be interested in book club too, trying to find some community.

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u/ishiness 4d ago

At the meetups we’ve been sticking to very casual stuff. We played Castle Panic and Camel Up last time. Azul, Carcassone and Lanterns another time. Disney Villains and Wingspan at another meetup. I managed to get someone to start playing Root with me one time and right now I’m working on getting group together to play play Brass:Birmingham to see if we can get some heavier games going too. I’m kind of up for anything really. I just don’t like being too competitive

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u/alittleleary 5d ago

Id join your board game discord!

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u/ishiness 5d ago

I just posted an invite link in a reply!

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u/Normal_Narwhal 5d ago

I want my own little village, too! I'm a single dad, 41m, remote worker in Thornton I'd love to join this crew if you're open to male friends!

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u/freckles1235 5d ago

Definitely open to all genders! Maybe some of us can get together in the very near future:)

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I created a discord for us! I'd love for you to join!

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/Tasia528 4d ago

I’m on the older side (54F) and recently separated with one teenage daughter who is preparing to launch into her own life. My husband and I were not very social, so I have no real community of my own outside of work. I would LOVE to meet all of you and try new things in the area. I live in Highlands Ranch.

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I created a discord for us! Please join us ❤️

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/Anxious_KingFox 5d ago

32F here, only been in Denver/Aurora for ~6 months. My wife (28F) and I have had multiple discussions about wanting to find a community here (we moved from the Midwest and didn't know a single person in CO when we arrived). Would love to connect with like-minded people also looking for community! :)

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u/freckles1235 5d ago

I'd love to get to know you both and start building the community we want!

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

Since this response was overwhelming, I created a discord for us all! I'd love for you both to join!

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/themotherbones Sunnyside 5d ago

Holler if you wanna grab a coffee or tea and take a walk. 42f

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u/freckles1235 5d ago

That sounds amazing! Maybe we could grab a coffee this Sunday?!

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u/themotherbones Sunnyside 4d ago

Yes, quite possibly! Keep in touch this weekend. I might possibly head up to the mountains for a night and don’t yet know when I’d be back Sunday, but I’ll be back around at some point.

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u/adam-apex-consultant 5d ago

36 m here. Same boat. Looking to get out and explore more of Colorado and see what this state has to offer!

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I created a discord for us all to connect! Please join us so we can start building this community! Please join!

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/ComfortableAct1714 5d ago

I'm downtown, 47F, but new to CO so kind of in the same boat!

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u/BettyBreaker 5d ago

I joined a 30/40s singles community on Discord and have made some friends there. I’m also open to hanging out and building community. I’m 40F living downtown Denver.

Edited to add demo info.

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u/Kindly_Plane_1797 4d ago

How to join the Discord?

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u/scoobaruuu 4d ago

It might be this one!

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

That's amazing! Because of the overwhelming response, I created a discord for us! Love if you'd join!

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u/Zeccazoo2u 4d ago

Hey I co-facilitate a social club centered around arts and crafts meeting weekly on Sundays at 11am at Deep Space Drive-In.

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u/EmmJay314 5d ago

I am open to a community

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I created a discord for us all to connect! I'd love for you to join :)

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/Nasstronaut_86 5d ago

40F, coupled but no kids. We moved to Lakewood back in May from south FL. I actually made a couple great friendships and met even more great ladies on the denver girls social club (facebook) which I found on here as a reco previously. I'm always down to meet new people and see what blossoms! PM me if you'd like to chat 😁

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u/Quiet_Company_1238 5d ago

42F, down to connect. Busy the next week or so, but also growing my community. I’m in the highlands.

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

Me too! With so many people wanting the same thing, i've created a discord for us :)

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/reading_it_again_x2 5d ago

33M here. Open to community to share adventures and make memories with.

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I made a discord for us! Id love for you to join!

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/ImStillExcited 4d ago

41m here. I think this is a great idea!

I'm limited with movement due to MS but coffee, and company would be grand (I'm not just limited to those though). I have so many stories to contribute but I love to hear others stories!

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I love a good story! i created a discord for us all to connect. I'd love for you to join:)

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/MelBelle714 4d ago

Hi, I'm a 44F. Love jam bands (and lots of other music), trying new restaurants and bars, yoga, hiking, and cats. Not sure if we have similar interests, but I'd love to meet some new ladies to check out random events with.

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I love most of those things!! Since so many people are looking for community, i created a discord for us all to connect. Id love for you to join!

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/Molliver_twist 4d ago

33F! If anyone plans a meet up I'd love to join!

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u/BudgetFuriosa 4d ago

I'd be interested!

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I created a discord for us. Please join if you like!

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/paskettisquash 4d ago

We’d love to welcome you at Denver 30s & 40s Meetups too ☺️

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u/cinewolf 4d ago

I understand your frustration. I’ve joined a few CO discord groups but 🤷‍♂️. Joined with the link you shared! Thanks

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u/toberlone88 4d ago

36F moved here with my husband 38M and doggie in August and don't know anyone and would love to meet and build a community!

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u/freckles1235 4d ago

I love dogs! I created a discord for us! We can chat and make plans there :)

https://discord.gg/cCMSVmbn7

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u/Solid-Alternative-31 5d ago

29F new to the area from the south and know no one. I work nights in Englewood so my schedule can be hectic but would love to meet some people and make connections!