Join us for some tea and a discussion group about non-monogamy!
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The goal of this event is to build a community to discuss non-monogamy and polyamory based topics with like minded people. Do you want to discuss the difference between boundaries, rules, and agreements? What about how to handle a tricky metamor situation? Have you discovered a new polyamory term that resonates with you that you want other perspectives on? We can discuss all of this and more over tea and snacks!
All gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationship styles and statuses are welcome and encouraged to attend. You do not need to be poly to attend, just open minded about relationship structures. All attending are asked to be respectful of other guests and the space or they will be asked to leave. Our goal is to learn from each other by creating a safe and supportive space.
ATTENDEE EXPECTIATIONS
1.) This is a discussion group for people who are in, or curious about, non-monogamous relationships. This is not a play space, a place to pick up dates, or a therapy session. Discussions will be focused around non-monogamy and not kink specifically, however there is often overlap between these two things.
2.) Please respect the privacy of those in attendance as the topics that are brought up may be personal. When sharing stories please do not share any identifying details of the individuals involved.
3.) Arrival time cut off is 1:30pm. You are encouraged to show up at 1:00pm. You will not be let in if you are late!
4.) This is a dry event. Please show up sober and do not bring alcohol, marijuana, or anything else.
5.) Vaccinations required for attendance please!
WHAT TO BRING
- Tea and snacks to share! This is a potluck style event.
- A mug for tea if you have one that you like. Some cups will be provided
- Any questions that you would like to discuss with the group.
IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATION
All event details (including address) will be sent out 7 days before the event and 1 day before the event. Please add smartbostonco@gmail.com and noreply@event.eventbrite.com to your address book so our email doesn’t go to your spam folder. If you purchased your ticket after the first confirmation email is sent, you may not receive the address until the day before.
VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is located in Watertown, MA. Exact location will be given to confirmed ticket holders.
- The class space is on the second floor of the building. There is no elevator access – attendees will need to walk up one flight of stairs.
- There are multiple single-stall gender neutral bathrooms available.
TRANSPORTATION
- The venue is located in Watertown, MA. Exact location will be given to confirmed ticket holders.
- The venue is a 2 minute walk from Watertown Square, accessible via the 70 and 71 busses. The venue is a 7 minute walk from Watertown Yard, accessible by the 52, 57, and 504 busses.
- Ample metered parking is available is available nearby in the lot located at 19 Spring St. Metered parking is enforced until 8:00pm (except Sundays).
DRESS CODE
This is a discussion-based event. We recommend wearing clothes that are comfortable to sit and relax in. No nudity is permitted at this event.
TICKETS & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments will be processed through Eventbrite with sliding scale pricing. All tickets provide the same entry (1 person per ticket) to the event. Pricing is access-based, not “pay what you want”. If you benefit from systemic privilege, please consider paying more.
If you would like to attend but finances or paying through Eventbrite is a barrier for you, please email us at smartbostonco@gmail.com or send us a message on Fetlife or Instagram @SMartBostonCollab. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
If you would like to make a contribution to SBC to support our instructors, opperations, and future events, please select the Donation ticket. Please note that donation tickets do not provide admittance to the event and are not tax deductible.
REFUND POLICY
We are able to issue refunds, upon request, if we are able to fill your spot at the event. We will also consider issuing refunds in cases with extenuating circumstances. We are always happy to accept unused tickets as donations. If you are unable to attend due to event details that are publicly available (such as venue details, transportation, waiver requirement, or vetting requirements), we do not consider this an extenuating circumstance and reserve the right to adhere to our refund policy.
If you are unable to attend for any reason, please email us at smartbostonco@gmail.com so we can open a spot on the waitlist for another person. No refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the event.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please review our Code of Conduct before arriving at the class. A consent workshop will take place at the beginning of class. If you have not attended SBC’s consent workshop previously, you MUST be present for the consent workshop portion of the class. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver and our code of conduct before taking part in any SBC class or event.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Attendees of all events are encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted. We also encourage folks to practice regular at home testing before events to ensure you are COVID negative. Attendees are required to STAY HOME from any event, and notify organizers of their absence, if they are feeling at all ill.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Yvonne (she/they) is a bisexual polyamorous genderfluid switch, which means she has never made a decision in her entire life. They have been an active member of the New England polyamory and kink communities for almost eight years. They are passionate about creating safe, open spaces for others to explore and discuss their relationship journeys. Yvonne is committed to fostering inclusive community, open communication, and mutual respect among participants at all stages of their journeys.