Remote work, creative careers, and entrepreneurial endeavors offer autonomy and flexibility, but often lack the sense of openness and community that leads to successful collaborations and lifelong friendships. Joining a coworking community, especially a friendship-based coworking community like Cohere Coworking, provides an extraordinary opportunity to supercharge both your productivity and your mental wellbeing.
Coworking is more about the community than the space, and events are a fantastic way for members of the coworking community to get to know one another, strengthen bonds, and learn from each other. It is how both friendships and partnerships form, and many of the most popular events are the ones that include food.
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The Magic of Food
Food is a fantastic catalyst for community building. The simple act of communal eating stimulates the release of the “feel-good” hormone oxytocin. This encourages vulnerability and openness, bringing down barriers to cooperation and collaboration.
In contrast with learning events, where the majority of the time is scheduled, casual events that feature food give attendees more time to talk to one another, which can lead to greater opportunities for personal connection. These personal connections are often vital in creating and cementing both business partnerships and friendships.
Catering vs Potlucks
Food is a very cultural experience, and with so many cultures enjoying a wide variety of staples and flavor combinations, it can be both a comfort and an adventure. While having an event catered feels luxurious and removes barriers for members who don’t have time to cook, potlucks allow people to share a little bit about themselves.
Cohere coworking has found a delightful balance for their food-centered events. Cohere provides the core component of the feast, and members sign up to bring side dishes and extra ingredients. This is particularly enjoyable, giving members the opportunity to try new flavors and learn more about their coworkers.
Upcoming Events at Cohere Coworking
As mentioned, Cohere hosts several food-centric celebrations throughout the year. We just finished up one of our most popular pre-Thanksgiving events, the Pie Potluck, and it was a wonderful success. But there’s no need to worry if you missed it–we have several more chances to experience a tasty treat with us.
Gingerbread House Making Party
Sunday, December 7
A festive, low-pressure afternoon of gingerbread house making to shake off the stress of the season.
Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar
Tuesday, December 18
Cohere provides the hot cocoa (and a libation or two if it’s your thing). Members bring the cocoa-enhancing confections. An annual taste treat to bring you in from the cold!
Soup, Stir, & Share
Wednesday, January 14
One of our infamous potluck events. Members bring their favorite soup to share, and everybody warms up!
Lunch Bunch
Tuesdays
Bring your own lunch and join us at the kitchen table at noon on Tuesdays and join the conversation.
And More…
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Coworking is more about the community than the space and amenities, and food centric events are a fabulous way to get to know more about one another. We’re having another one (or two, or three) soon, and we’d love to see you there!
Learn more about coworking communities from our past articles on International Coworking Day, How to Belong, and Coworking Trends.
Penny Leigh Sebring is a Cohere member, experienced freelance writer, publisher, neophyte speculative fiction author, and gatherer of information and imaginary friends.