
What we’re about
This is a group of neighbors who regularly get together for potluck dinners and other events.
Anybody who lives in Tempe (and bordering neighborhoods) is welcome to join.
These free events are usually held in private homes. But not always. For example, we met at Bosa Donuts for a potluck dinner on National Doughnut Day. Sometimes events are held in public places such as parks, event venues, apartment building commons areas, restaurants, city-owned facilities, synagogues, mosques, churches, etc.
Each month there is one big "anchor event." We encourage EVERYONE to come to the anchor events.
This is a neighborhood initiative, not affiliated with any government, church, business, etc. Just neighbors who enjoy meeting new people and sharing meals.
The number of people at each event varies, depending on if it is a neighborhood-specific (or block-specific) event, or a general event.
Many of our events are potlucks, but not all. Individual members of the group schedule some non-potluck events, such as dinners/lunches/breakfasts at restaurants, book club, birthday parties, watch parties, sports, etc.
One group member taught an "introduction to pickleball" class. After she did that for multiple sessions, we added free weekly indoor pickleball to our calendar.
Everybody in the group is welcome to plan and schedule events. We like to support each other and help each other achieve their goals and dreams by coming together.
Photos from recent events:
https://www.potluckdinner.org/photos/
June 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the release of one of greatest films of all time: Jaws!
This is a WATCH PARTY. We are going to watch "Jaws" and eat food and snacks.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, "Jaws" is the story of a great white shark and some humans, including Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss.
The hosts are providing homemade clam chowder, popcorn and drinks. Optional: Please feel free to bring snacks or food to share.
The clam chowder I made for last Friday's "Jaws 50th anniversary" turned out really well and was a big hit. So I'm making it again for the June 15th watch party event. Here are some photos:
https://potluckdinner.org/photos/2025June6_epicurean_toastmasters/
What if you came to last weekend's "Jaws" watch party? Well... This is the SAME movie, and essentially the SAME event. So if you came last weekend, I suggest that you hold off on RSVP-ing for the June 15th watch party, and let people who didn't go last week sign up first.
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See all- Watch Party: Jaws (50th Annivesary!) and clam chowder1912 E. Loyola Drive, Tempe AZ 85282, Tempe, AZ
June 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the release of one of greatest films of all time: Jaws!
This is a WATCH PARTY. We are going to watch "Jaws" and eat food and snacks.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, "Jaws" is the story of a great white shark and some humans, including Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss.
The hosts are providing homemade clam chowder, popcorn and drinks. Optional: Please feel free to bring snacks or food to share.
The clam chowder I made for last Friday's "Jaws 50th anniversary" turned out really well and was a big hit. So I'm making it again for the June 15th watch party event. Here are some photos:
https://potluckdinner.org/photos/2025June6_epicurean_toastmasters/What if you came to last weekend's "Jaws" watch party? Well... This is the SAME movie, and essentially the SAME event. So if you came last weekend, I suggest that you hold off on RSVP-ing for the June 15th watch party, and let people who didn't go last week sign up first.
- Ladies Game Day at Native Grill & WingsNative Grill & Wings, Mesa, AZ
If you enjoy games OR great conversation OR meeting nice neighbors, join the fun, welcoming women who get together each week to play board games and card games. You can order breakfast/brunch/lunch at the same time.
Games! The event's organizers will have several games to choose from. You may also bring your own game.
New people are always made to feel welcome. One of the main reasons these events are organized is so that neighbors who don't already know each other can meet and make new friends.
Ladies Game Day events have been scheduled since October 2023. About 8 to 12 ladies get together each time. In the past, these events have lasted 3 to 4 hours. Please come and stay the whole time, or come for only part of the time, as you prefer.
What to bring? You do not need to bring anything. This event takes place at a restaurant. This is not a potluck event. Guests will purchase their own food and drinks if they want any.
Location: The restaurant's website states: "Native Grill & Wings is a beloved wings franchise in the Southwest, especially in the Phoenix area where it started in the late 1970s. Native was the first to bring Buffalo-style wings to the Southwest and have won over generations of customers with great food and a family-friendly sports bar ambiance." More: https://nativegrillandwings.com/
If you have any questions, feel free to contact event host Johnye (JP) directly: 480-540-5309