Calgary Cuddle Party

Sending a virtual hug to anyone who needs one today! ~ Angela Bladon

Happy Tuesday friends! Are you missing Cuddle Parties? I sure am. And, I am missing our incredible community too. So...... On Saturday, we are having a 2 hour *Virtual* Meet, Connect & Mingle on Zoom, and I would love for you to come! This is usually an in-person event, but I know how isolating and lonely it is for so many people right now because of the restrictions in place. So, I am now offering this event online, as a way for everyone to connect with a supportive community and to meet new people. As a shy and quiet introvert, I know how awkward it can feel to meet new people for the first time. Especially online! So, this won’t be like your average meet and greet. It is a fully facilitated gathering, offering everyone a chance to share and talk, while still being very fun and casual in nature. Make your favourite coffee or tea to drink, and join us for icebreaker games, dyads, laughter, and some good relaxing conversations. ~~ What will the afternoon look like? ~~ MEET - 1-1:30pm: Guided Introductions CONNECT - 1:30-2:30pm: Participate in simple and fun group connection practices, including games and activities that are designed to open up communication and get to know each other! MINGLE - 2:30-3pm: Time to connect with people freely and organically! We will utilize breakout rooms, so you can continue conversations with those you resonate with, connect with those you want to get to know more, and make use of this time however you would like! :) ~~ Who will attend? ~~ This event is open to anyone (18+) who is interested in meeting others! We often have members of the Tantra Community, Cuddle Party Community, Kink/BDSM Community, Polyamory/ENM/RA Community, and/or the Conscious Dating & Relationships community attending. However, you don’t have to be a member of these groups or communities in order to attend. All are welcome! No experience necessary. To join us, please sign up here:: https://virtual-mcm.eventbrite.com If finances are a concern - please don’t let that stop you from coming. Let me know, and we will figure it out! Have any questions? Send me a message. I am happy to support you. I can’t wait to see there. ~ Angela Bladon

Also: ~ ‘Can we have a difficult conversation right now?’ Or, ‘there is something important I want to talk to you about, is now a good time?’ ~ I like what you have said, and would love to talk and get to know you better. Can I send you a private message? What else would you add?

Hello dear friends Many have asked me if our Cuddle Party in April! will be happening, and at this point I honestly do not know. It is hard to predict, and entirely depends on how things go over the next couple weeks. But - probably not. I am keeping the event up on the calendar for now, but please know that there is a very high chance that it will either:... 1) be postponed, or 2) be replaced by a much smaller private cuddle gathering (assuming it is safe to do so, which may not be the case) If you purchase a ticket (or have purchased a ticket), and we are unable to hold it in April because of COVID-19, you will automatically be given first priority for the smaller cuddle gathering, or you will have the option to use your ticket at a future Cuddle Party instead. I miss you all, and am so looking forward to sharing a hug with you soon. Please reach out if you want support. I am here for you. With love, Angela

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Hello dear friends Many have asked me if our Cuddle Party in April! will be happening, and at this point I honestly do not know. It is hard to predict, and entirely depends on how things go over the next couple weeks. But - probably not. I am keeping the event up on the calendar for now, but please know that there is a very high chance that it will either:... 1) be postponed, or 2) be replaced by a much smaller private cuddle gathering (assuming it is safe to do so, which may not be the case) If you purchase a ticket (or have purchased a ticket), and we are unable to hold it in April because of COVID-19, you will automatically be given first priority for the smaller cuddle gathering, or you will have the option to use your ticket at a future Cuddle Party instead. I miss you all, and am so looking forward to sharing a hug with you soon. Please reach out if you want support. I am here for you. With love, Angela

Cuddle Party Rule #1: Clothing stays on the whole time. There is something so incredibly special about being in a space where loving, affectionate, and platonic touch is strictly separated from any kind of sexual experience.... We are social beings, and touch is so important to our health and well being. We are often touch deprived because so many people pair cuddling with sex. But it doesn’t have to be paired together. Normalizing affectionate, non-sexual intimacy in communities and between friends offers so much benefit. Come to the Cuddle Party to see it for yourself! Join us for the Cuddle Party in March! Happening on Sunday, March 8th. Get your ticket here: http://calgary-cuddle-party.eventbrite.com/

Please remember that it is essential for us to also be mindful of our mental health, in addition to our physical health, during this time of ‘social distancing’... It would be so easy to isolate and fall into depression. My intention for the next couple days is to gain greater clarity and vision around the ways I can still offer the connection, community building, and support/healing that I offer through my events & services - under these new conditions. ... Perhaps I will offer some smaller more intimate gatherings at my sanctuary space in Tuscany instead of the bigger events I was holding at Scarboro community hall. Maybe I open my schedule for more one-on-one therapeutic cuddling sessions. I am opening myself to new ideas and possibilities, with a mission of supporting mental health and preventing the negative effects that social distancing and quarantine could have on my community. ~ Angela Bladon

Cuddle Party Rule #1: Clothing stays on the whole time. There is something so incredibly special about being in a space where loving, affectionate, and platonic touch is strictly separated from any kind of sexual experience.... We are social beings, and touch is so important to our health and well being. We are often touch deprived because so many people pair cuddling with sex. But it doesn’t have to be paired together. Normalizing affectionate, non-sexual intimacy in communities and between friends offers so much benefit. Come to the Cuddle Party to see it for yourself! Join us for the Cuddle Party in March! Happening on Sunday, March 8th. Get your ticket here: http://calgary-cuddle-party.eventbrite.com/

Touch is a precious universal human need. This is true whether you are in relationship, or not. We are social beings. A severe lack of touch & human connectio...n can lead to all sorts of physical, mental, and emotional illnesses. You don’t need to be in a relationship in order to get the benefits that come from nurturing touch. So, this Valentine’s Day - give yourself the gift of touch, connection, and affection. Regardless of your relationship status. Celebrate the relationship you have with yourself. Join us for the Cuddle Party this Sunday to feel loved, connected, part of a caring community, and to get your universal human needs met! Say yes to you! http://calgary-cuddle-party.eventbrite.com/

Thank you for doing your work.

Touch is a precious universal human need. This is true whether you are in relationship, or not. We are social beings. A severe lack of touch & human connectio...n can lead to all sorts of physical, mental, and emotional illnesses. You don’t need to be in a relationship in order to get the benefits that come from nurturing touch. So, this Valentine’s Day - give yourself the gift of touch, connection, and affection. Regardless of your relationship status. Celebrate the relationship you have with yourself. Join us for the Cuddle Party this Sunday to feel loved, connected, part of a caring community, and to get your universal human needs met! Say yes to you! http://calgary-cuddle-party.eventbrite.com/