2026 Gatherings

[ OVERVIEW ]

This is a peer-led gathering in Kingston for anyone dealing with work, school, permits, caregiving, or other big life changes. The space is relaxed, and there’s no pressure to pitch, perform, or arrive with things figured out.

People come together to talk about their hopes and challenges. Each meeting is shaped by who attends and what they choose to share.

Starting in 2026, Kingston NetworkBuddy gatherings are smaller, with 8 to 15 people, so the group stays personal and manageable.

Each gathering follows a simple format: people can share a wish, an obstacle, and—if they’re able—a small, genuine offer. No one is expected to fix, advise, or take responsibility for others.

[ QUICK CHECK ]

Is this for you?

This room might fit if:

  • You’re navigating work, school, permits, caregiving, or a transition that feels open‑ended.

  • You aren’t looking for advice or fixing, but you’d appreciate not carrying things alone.

  • You’re comfortable sometimes listening, sometimes sharing, at your own pace.

This space isn’t intended for:

  • Therapy, treatment, or urgent crisis support.

  • Networking, pitching, or selling.

  • Any obligation or expectation that lasts beyond the gathering.

⤷ READ HOW KNB GATHERINGS WORK 
[ DETAILS ]

Room details

Time

6:00 - 8:00 pm

10 Mar 2026, Tuesday

Date

Cost

Free

This gathering is held in a home in central Kingston. Address details are shared by email once your spot is confirmed.

Location

⤷ request an invite
⤷ Learn how KNB gatherings work 
[ BEFORE DECIDING ]

It’s common to feel unsure how to talk about what you’re going through, to worry how your situation compares to others, or to feel tired of repeating your story.

You don’t need a clean story, explanation, or plan to sit in this room. You can arrive with “I don’t know where to start,” and that is enough.

If you want to ask something before you register, you can email [your contact email] with the subject line “March gathering question.”

If you’re unsure about coming

[ FAQ ]

Questions you might have

  • People in the middle of work, permit, or life uncertainty—especially when it feels hard to name elsewhere.

  • No. You’re welcome to speak, listen, or stay quiet. Presence counts.

  • No. There’s no diagnosis, treatment, or expectation of progress. Nothing needs to be worked through.

  • You choose what to share, and you can always pass.

    Stories stay in the room unless someone clearly says a detail can be repeated elsewhere (for example, ‘You can tell your friend I’m looking for a room to rent’).

  • No. There’s no pitching, positioning, or pressure to be useful to others.

  • No. You don’t owe the room anything after you leave.

  • That’s common. You don’t need clarity or the right words to be here.

  • You can name what you’re hoping for, but no one is required to fix things or provide specific contacts; any concrete help is a bonus, not a promise.

  • We set clear boundaries so the room works for everyone.

    • No fixing, diagnosing, or advising unless the person has clearly asked for it.

    • No selling, recruiting, or using the room to promote a business or project.

    • Share only what you’re comfortable bringing into a small group.

    • You can pass at any point. Silence or “I’m not sure yet” is always okay.

    • What’s shared in the room stays in the room, unless someone says otherwise.

    If you feel unsure at any point, you’re welcome to say so, take a short break, and rejoin when you’re ready.