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Get your cold plunge on… for FREE

I’m partnering with Othership Williamsburg to give anyone who’s new to the space a FREE pass. Just respond to this email with ‘I wanna cold plunge’ and I’ll get you on the list. You can use the pass for a guided class or a free flow (AKA using the sauna and cold plunge as you please.)

This Year, Don’t Fix Yourself — Connect and create joy

What if your New Year’s resolution wasn’t to “improve” yourself, but to improve your relationships and build deeper connections? Join Aurélie in her weekly Social Therapeutic groups. At Wemanity, we grow our lives together — exploring challenges, making meaning, and practicing the “I–We” dance that makes life lighter, braver, and more alive. Wemanity Coaching groups: in-person or online. All genders and identities welcome. Curious? Book a free discovery call.

Gatherings

Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.

Monday, January 26: Sincere Singles Social - Jewish Edition

This is a guided event for single Jewish folks aged 20-50 who crave more meaningful connection in their love lives. Through playful exercises, deep conversations, and intimate skill-building, you'll meet others who care about growth, not games.

$36. 7-9:30. 113 west 24th st. Info here.

Tuesday, January 27: Funemployed?! & Friends Cozy, Comfort Potluck

Come hang out with folks who relate at the Funemployed ?! & Friends Cozy, Comfort Potluck. This Tuesday, January 27th, 5:30 - 8 pm @ Fabrik Dumbo. It’s a comfort food themed potluck where sweats/PJs are highly encouraged. Don’t be deterred by the name, you can join no matter your employment status

Free. 5:30 - 8 pm. 20 Jay Street #218, Brooklyn. Info here.

Tuesday, January 27: How To Listen

Come learn how to listen, how to ask questions, and how to have more electric conversations. This workshop has been sold out 6 times in a row!

$40, 8-10 PM, 27 Allen Street. Info here.

Wednesday, January 28: Plus-One Party™: Queer Men's Edition 🌈 [admits 2]

Everyone says they want to meet someone "through friends," and we help make it happen. Grab a pal and join us for a dating event with a twist: everyone brings a great single friend for someone else to meet! Expect structured mini-dates, a lively after-party, and, as always, great friends-of friends. Each ticket includes admission for 2 single queer men.

$45 (Admits 2). 7-10 PM. 7 Cornelia St. Info here.

Wednesday, January 28: Sincere Socials: The "Come As You Are" Book Night

Join us for a special edition of Sincere Socials as we dive into a book that will make you love your body and your desire: Emily Nagoski's "Come As You Are". This is a deep dive into the "magic" of being a human with a body. And no, you don't have to read it in advance.

$36. 7-9:30. 113 west 24th st. Info here.

Saturday, January 31: Hyggehiking Queens' Conifers

On Saturday January 31st, we'll embark on a tour of Queens’ conifers and evergreens, beginning with the old growth Forest Park, winding through Juniper Valley and Flushing Meadows, then culminating in Flushing with hot soup and cozy conversation. Each hygge hike is an exploration of the green spaces throughout our city where we seek to gain a visceral understanding of its neighborhoods and local lore, meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community, and discuss the projects, ideas, and events we're most excited about. Bring your curiosity, reliable footwear, and your friends!

Free ($20 suggested). 10am-10pm. Forest Hills + 10 mile hike. Info here.

Saturday, January 31: VoicePlay

VoicePlay is a safe space to play with voice as a tool for healing and expression in connection with others. Come explore your embodied expression, in this cozy, afternoon of somatic and vocal exploration, experimentation…and play! We will play with vocal improvisation, relaxation of the body, deep listening, traditional somatic practices and connection with the inner sounds waiting to be expressed! The workshop concludes with a group voice and movement improvisation, fostering connection and freedom.

$25. 1-2:30pm. 303 Saratoga Ave Brooklyn. Info here.

Saturday, January 31: Ugly PJs Cuddle Party

This Ugly Pajamas Cuddle Party centers on a gentle, interactive consent workshop designed to help you communicate boundaries with clarity and confidence. Through simple exercises, you’ll practice saying yes and no, listening well, and honoring choice—skills that support healthier relationships of all kinds. Afterward, you’re invited to relax, connect, or cuddle at your own pace in a non-sexual, respectful space. Come as you are, wear your ugliest PJs, and experience connection built on trust and choice.

Donation. 4pm to 8pm. Bed-Stuy (address provided after registration). Info here.

Sunday, February 1: Lunar New Year Cookbook Club

For this event, everyone will cook one (or more) recipe from the cookbook "Chinese Enough" by Kristina Cho. This cookbook club is a fundraising event + will be $20 per person to attend. 100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to the Boston Public Library Fund, the wonderful organization for which I'll be running the 2026 Boston Marathon to fundraise $12,000! RSVP is required to attend— more details at the Partiful link

$20. 1:00-3:30pm. Moxy NYC Lower East Side. Info here.

That's it for this edition. Sending hugs.

Stay cozy,

Jillian