We invite YOU to hang with The Gathering this summer.

Dream up and "Host a Hang" or just come hang at one...two...or ALL the amazing Summer Hangs in June & July.

WHAT IS A SUMMER HANG?

Examples of summer hangs

HANG HOST PRO-TIPS

Sign UP to Host a Hang
Basically, it’s anything fun that helps people connect - think backyard BBQs, park meetups, pickleball showdowns, board games, service projects, dog walks, taco nights...you get the idea. It’s casual, it’s low-stress, and it’s all about community.

Right now, when more and more people are feeling socially disconnected, these small gatherings matter. They build trust, create belonging, and bring joy - not just for us, but for our neighbors, coworkers, and friends.
  • The earlier you submit your Hang = the more opportunity for people to see it and register!
  • If you are hosting a reoccurring Hang, keep it to 2-3 dates. You can always add dates down the road.
  • July tends to be HOT, consider planning indoor or evening Hangs.
  • Plan a Hang that YOU enjoy doing - joy is contagious!
 
Please submit all host forms by May 31, 2025.

Summer Hangs Calendar

Questions? 

Reach out to Ashley Pondoff, Director of Wellness

Email Ashley
Ashley Pondoff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, originally from Los Angeles, who moved to St. Louis in 2010 to attend graduate school at Washington University. She’s dedicated the last 10 years to working in the mental health field, and, most recently, worked as a therapist. She has been a part of The Gathering since 2010 and attends the Clayton site with her husband, Chris, and their 10-year-old son, Charlie.


Ashley credits being a part of The Gathering community as an important part of her own healing journey. She loves to read, savor every moment of the changing seasons, and most of all, sit with people over a cup of coffee and hear their stories.