Bloom: Making Friends as an Adult in a New Country
Part of the Bloom by AUE Wellness Connection Café
When you move to a new country, you often leave behind the people who knew you best: old friends, family, neighbours, and the familiar faces that made a place feel like home.
Making new friends as an adult can feel harder than expected. Between work, family, and settling in, it is not always clear where to start, and feeling lonely is more common than many people realize.
Join us for coffee and an informal, facilitated conversation about loneliness and belonging, what makes connection feel easier, and simple ways to start building the friendships and community you are looking for.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: 7 Ricketts Road, St. John’s
Free | Registration required | Coffee and tea included
During the session, we will:
- Talk openly about loneliness and why making friends as an adult can feel so hard
- Explore what belonging means to you and where you might find it here
- Connect with others who understand what it is like to start fresh socially
- Try a practical exercise or tool to help you take small, comfortable steps toward new connections
What to expect:
A relaxed, facilitated 90-minute session with coffee and tea, conversation, an interactive activity, and a practical takeaway. Every session has a clear topic, but you and the people in the room guide the conversation. There is no pressure to share anything you are not comfortable sharing.
What Is BLOOM?
BLOOM is Amal Unite & Empower’s free wellness program, offering nature activities, art, peer support, and social drop-ins that help people connect, recharge, and feel at home in our community. BLOOM brings together people from different backgrounds to learn, enjoy themselves, and build friendships that continue beyond a single event. BLOOM is open to newcomers and the broader community. Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower, with generous support from IRCC, the North Pine Foundation, and JIG (Department of Jobs, Immigration & Growth)
🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required)
To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form.
This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning.
👉 Please fill out the form before attending an activity:
https://qx0bg.share.hsforms.com/2QkdtyUk1Rnq6VA5_MEBIZg
If the form isn’t completed in advance, you may not be able to participate—so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step.
Participant Expectations and Code of Conduct:
To help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, we ask all participants to:
- Be respectful of others’ boundaries and comfort levels
- Ask for consent before taking photos or recordings
- Avoid personal or intrusive questions
- Respect privacy and shared experiences
- Follow guidance from facilitators and staff
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment. Bloom reserves the right to remove participants from a session if these guidelines are not followed.
By registering, participants agree to these guidelines.
Scent-Free Policy:
Some participants have strong allergies to perfumes, colognes, and other scented products. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, we kindly request that all participants avoid wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or heavily scented lotions to class. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
📸 Photography & Video Notice:
Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending, you consent to this use. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.
Don’t miss out! Registration is required for each class
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