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Griottes Polyglottes Arts & EDI Society

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🎉 YES! LET&#39;S PLAY for Our Mental Wellbeing!A playful 2-hour escape to laugh, connect, recharge, and give your brain a well-deserved break! 🧠💛When was the last time you said YES to playing, just for the fun of it?YES to laughing out loud! 😂 YES to being silly! 🤪 YES to letting go of perfection! YES to meeting new people! YES to giving yourself a break! 🌱And most importantly... YES to taking care of your mental wellbeing through PLAY!Inspired by the improv game &ldquo;Yes, Let&#39;s!&rdquo;, this 2-hour playful experience invites you to unplug from the daily grind, get out of your head, and reconnect with yourself and others through laughter, movement, creativity, and human connection.Think of it as a mini-vacation for your brain... without the airport security line! ✈️😜Through simple, fun, low-pressure games and creative activities inspired by improvisation, we&#39;ll explore how play can help us unwind, be more present, and bring a little more joy into everyday life.No stage. No scripts. No need to be funny. Just come as you are, and let&#39;s play! 🎈 💛 This experience is for you if:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You&#39;ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in a routine.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You spend too much time working, thinking, or worrying and could use a mental break.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You miss the simple joy of playing and laughing without a particular reason.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You&#39;d love to meet new people and make meaningful connections.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You&#39;re curious about trying something new, even if you&#39;re shy or have never done improv before!</li></ul>🎈 What to expectOver two hours, through guided group games, playful movement, and creative exercises, you&#39;ll be invited to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">😂 Laugh and unwind: Take a break from everyday stress and enjoy some silliness.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🧠 Get out of your head: Let go of overthinking and the pressure to get everything right.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎨 Reconnect with creativity: Rediscover spontaneity, imagination, and your playful side.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🤝 Connect with others: Share laughter and experiences in a welcoming, small-group setting.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🌱 Recharge: Slow down, be present, and explore simple ways to bring more play into your life.</li></ul>Unlike wellness activities centred on silence or stillness, we use PLAY as our starting point.You don&#39;t just watch the fun. You become part of it!Everything is beginner-friendly, and you&#39;re always welcome to participate at your own pace. 💸 Pay what you can!Your wellbeing matters more than your wallet! 💛We want this experience to be accessible to everyone, so participation is by donation.Give what you can. No one will be turned away because of financial barriers.Your contributions help cover the room rental, materials, and future sessions. 👋 Who&#39;s behind all this playful goodness?Hi!!! We&#39;re Elaine, Caro, and Ingrid! 🥰Three friends who have been improvising together for several years and believe that play isn&#39;t just for kids!We want to share the joy of play, laughter, creativity, and human connection with our communities.Ingrid is the founder of Griottes Polyglottes, a nonprofit organization that uses play, theatre, and storytelling to build confidence, foster inclusion, and create social change.Together, we&#39;re creating a space where adults can reconnect with their playful side while supporting their mental wellbeing. 🌈 A welcoming space for everyoneWe strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where people of all identities and backgrounds feel welcome.No performance pressure. No need to share anything personal. No obligation to be funny.You can participate at your own pace, and you&#39;re welcome to sit out any activity.Harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. 🛑 A little heads-upThis is not a therapy session or a substitute for professional mental health care.We&#39;re not here to analyze, diagnose, or fix anyone.We&#39;re simply creating opportunities to play, laugh, connect, and explore ways to support our everyday wellbeing. ♿ Accessibility informationThe room is located on the second floor of the building. The building is wheelchair accessible from the street, and an elevator provides access to the room.Gendered bathrooms are available on the first and second floors.If you have accessibility questions or accommodation requests, please contact us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:contact@griottespolyglottes.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">contact@griottespolyglottes.com</a>.We&#39;ll do our best to support your needs. 🎉 Ready to say YES?YES to a little less pressure. YES to a little more laughter. YES to connection, creativity, and joy. YES to PLAY! 🎭💛Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a friend! We can&#39;t wait to play with you!Caro, Elaine &amp; Ingrid 🥰

🎉 YES! LET'S PLAY for Our Mental Wellbeing!A playful 2-hour escape to laugh, connect, recharge, and give your brain a well-deserved break! 🧠💛When was the last time you said YES to playing, just for the fun of it?YES to laughing out loud! 😂 YES to being silly! 🤪 YES to letting go of perfection! YES to meeting new people! YES to giving yourself a break! 🌱And most importantly... YES to taking care of your mental wellbeing through PLAY!Inspired by the improv game “Yes, Let's!”, this 2-hour playful experience invites you to unplug from the daily grind, get out of your head, and reconnect with yourself and others through laughter, movement, creativity, and human connection.Think of it as a mini-vacation for your brain... without the airport security line! ✈️😜Through simple, fun, low-pressure games and creative activities inspired by improvisation, we'll explore how play can help us unwind, be more present, and bring a little more joy into everyday life.No stage. No scripts. No need to be funny. Just come as you are, and let's play! 🎈 💛 This experience is for you if:<ul><li>You've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in a routine.</li><li>You spend too much time working, thinking, or worrying and could use a mental break.</li><li>You miss the simple joy of playing and laughing without a particular reason.</li><li>You'd love to meet new people and make meaningful connections.</li><li>You're curious about trying something new, even if you're shy or have never done improv before!</li></ul>🎈 What to expectOver two hours, through guided group games, playful movement, and creative exercises, you'll be invited to:<ul><li>😂 Laugh and unwind: Take a break from everyday stress and enjoy some silliness.</li><li>🧠 Get out of your head: Let go of overthinking and the pressure to get everything right.</li><li>🎨 Reconnect with creativity: Rediscover spontaneity, imagination, and your playful side.</li><li>🤝 Connect with others: Share laughter and experiences in a welcoming, small-group setting.</li><li>🌱 Recharge: Slow down, be present, and explore simple ways to bring more play into your life.</li></ul>Unlike wellness activities centred on silence or stillness, we use PLAY as our starting point.You don't just watch the fun. You become part of it!Everything is beginner-friendly, and you're always welcome to participate at your own pace. 💸 Pay what you can!Your wellbeing matters more than your wallet! 💛We want this experience to be accessible to everyone, so participation is by donation.Give what you can. No one will be turned away because of financial barriers.Your contributions help cover the room rental, materials, and future sessions. 👋 Who's behind all this playful goodness?Hi!!! We're Elaine, Caro, and Ingrid! 🥰Three friends who have been improvising together for several years and believe that play isn't just for kids!We want to share the joy of play, laughter, creativity, and human connection with our communities.Ingrid is the founder of Griottes Polyglottes, a nonprofit organization that uses play, theatre, and storytelling to build confidence, foster inclusion, and create social change.Together, we're creating a space where adults can reconnect with their playful side while supporting their mental wellbeing. 🌈 A welcoming space for everyoneWe strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where people of all identities and backgrounds feel welcome.No performance pressure. No need to share anything personal. No obligation to be funny.You can participate at your own pace, and you're welcome to sit out any activity.Harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. 🛑 A little heads-upThis is not a therapy session or a substitute for professional mental health care.We're not here to analyze, diagnose, or fix anyone.We're simply creating opportunities to play, laugh, connect, and explore ways to support our everyday wellbeing. ♿ Accessibility informationThe room is located on the second floor of the building. The building is wheelchair accessible from the street, and an elevator provides access to the room.Gendered bathrooms are available on the first and second floors.If you have accessibility questions or accommodation requests, please contact us at <a href="mailto:contact@griottespolyglottes.com" target="_blank">contact@griottespolyglottes.com</a>.We'll do our best to support your needs. 🎉 Ready to say YES?YES to a little less pressure. YES to a little more laughter. YES to connection, creativity, and joy. YES to PLAY! 🎭💛Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a friend! We can't wait to play with you!Caro, Elaine &amp; Ingrid 🥰

Griottes Polyglottes Arts & EDI Society

YES! LET'S PLAY for Our Mental Wellbeing!

1555 W 7th Ave #223

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