u/CollectiveRipples

Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon transforming up-cycled glass bottles into something beautiful. Explore your creative side in a welcoming, community-focused space.

No prior art experience necessary; just bring your willingness to play with the materials. All art materials provided, including brushes, paints, pressed flowers, sealants, and bottles.

🗓️ Sunday, May 17th
🕖 2 - 4 PM
📍 The Blue Bus Project 46-16 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
🎟️ Free
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/szuouaou

Come on your own or bring a friend! We hope to see you then!

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and join us on Saturday, May 16th for a relaxing afternoon of art-making, cooperative games, and genuine connections on Governors Island.

The intention is to slow down, relax, and connect with others in a way that feels natural and unhurried.

📅 Saturday, May 16th

🕑 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

📍Nolan Park in Governors Island

🎟️ Cost: Free

💛 Hosted by: Jenny Jiang (@collective.ripples)

🎨 We’ll provide:

* Color pencils, markers, pastels & paper

* Cooperative conversation-inspiring games like Ito & Best to Worst

🧺 Bring your own:

* Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks

* A blanket, towel, or something comfortable to sit on

Feel free to:

* Experiment with colors, doodle, sketch or let your mind wander

* Join a game

* Settle into conversations that feel natural and meaningful

* Take a walk and explore the island together

* Stretch & relax on the lawn

There’s no pressure to be “on” or perform. You can be social, quiet, curious, playful, or somewhere in between. This is a space to relax, play, and connect at your own pace.

Come solo or bring a friend!

RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/d1d14i1f

Join us for a relaxed and creative afternoon transforming everyday glass into something beautiful. Paint or decorate your own vase using upcycled wine bottles and glass jars. Explore your creative side in a welcoming, community-focused space.

🗓️ Sunday, May 17th

🕖 2 - 4 PM

📍 The Blue Bus Project

46-16 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101

💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

🎟️ Free

All materials will be provided, including glass bottles and jars, paints, brushes, pressed flowers, glue, and sealants.

Free and open to all while supplies last. Bring your creativity and come make something special!

RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/szuouaou

Books & Bites returns to our cozy, candlelit reading lounge at Little Chef Little Cafe on Wednesday, May 6.

Settle in with a book of your choice, unwind in the soft glow of candlelight, enjoy light bites fresh from the kitchen, and let the themes and ideas from your books become bridges of connection with fellow readers.

🗓️** Wednesday, May **6

🕖 7–9 PM

📍 Little Chef Little Cafe

5-43 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

🎟️ $25 early bird / $30 standard

Includes an assortment of light bites, non-alcoholic beverages, sales tax, and a tax-deductible contribution to Collective Ripples

💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Books & Bites is one of our ongoing micro‑fundraisers to support our upcoming free community gatherings. (We’ve hosted 45+ free gatherings since 2025.)

When you join us, you’re not only caring for yourself with a restorative midweek reading break, you’re also paying it forward by helping us create more accessible gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive for everyone.

We’d love to welcome you for more books, more bites, and more moments of connection in May! 📚💛

Save your spot on Luma: https://luma.com/orpcn9cg

We’d love to welcome you for more books, more bites, and more moments of connection in May! 📚💛

Books & Bites returns to our cozy, candlelit reading lounge at Little Chef Little Cafe on Wednesday, May 6.

Settle in with a book of your choice, unwind in the soft glow of candlelight, enjoy light bites fresh from the kitchen, and let the themes and ideas from your books become bridges of connection with fellow readers.

🗓️** Wednesday, May **6

🕖 7–9 PM

📍 Little Chef Little Cafe

5-43 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

🎟️ $25 early bird / $30 standard

Includes an assortment of light bites, non-alcoholic beverages, sales tax, and a tax-deductible contribution to Collective Ripples

💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Books & Bites is one of our ongoing micro‑fundraisers to support our upcoming free community gatherings. (We’ve hosted 45+ free gatherings since 2025.) When you join us, you’re not only caring for yourself with a restorative midweek pause, you’re also paying it forward by helping us create more accessible gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive for everyone.

Save your spot on Luma: https://luma.com/orpcn9cg