# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Meetup
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hosted by Ladle of Ferns, this community meetup offers a safe and supportive space for adults living with chronic physical and mental illness to connect, reflect, and be heard. Each month features a different activity—this month, we’ll be having a cookie exchange!

? What to Expect
During this in-person gathering, we invite you to share your “peaks and valleys” — the good moments, the struggles, and everything in between.

Whether you feel like talking, listening, or just being present, you are welcome here.

There’s no pressure, no judgment — just real connection with people who understand what it’s like to live with chronic challenges.

During this meetup, we’ll create personalized 2026 Goals Bingo Cards — a playful and empowering activity that helps you set meaningful intentions and track small wins throughout the year.

? Who Should Attend
This meetup is open to any adult navigating life with chronic physical or mental illness. Caregivers and supporters are also welcome to attend and listen with compassion.


? Why Join Us?
- Share openly in a kind, judgment-free space
- Connect with others who “get it”
- Feel seen, supported, and less alone
- Learn about Ladle of Ferns and our mission of empowerment through community


✅ RSVP Today
You are not alone — and your voice matters. Come as you are, and let’s share the journey together.
https://www.ladleofferns.org/event-details/in-person-community-meetup-6
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-carbon/community-meetup/200029354498152
- **Event Categories**: meetups, bingo, gaming
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Glen Carbon
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Glen Carbon Senior Center
- **lat**: 38.763449736177
- **long**: -89.969792351014
- **full address**: Glen Carbon Senior Center, 157 North Main Street,Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Meetup being held?
  - **A:** Community Meetup takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Glen Carbon Senior Center, 157 North Main Street,Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Meetup?
  - **A:** Community Meetup is organized by Ladle of Ferns.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Community Meetup is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glen Carbon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Community Meetup sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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