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Individualism has become a public health crisis affecting women across every age and background. Strong community ties are more than just friendships — they’re essential to our well-being. Women with strong social networks are less likely to experience chronic stress, anxiety, and depression, and more likely to live longer, healthier lives. Connection boosts immune function, lowers blood pressure, and protects against cognitive decline. It builds confidence, resilience, and joy. Grow! Sessions are essentially exercise for your social life that increase your overall health outcomes. At Better AroundUs, we’re not just building a social circle — we’re building a foundation for healthier, happier lives and a stronger Memphis.
True friendship takes more than chance meetings — it grows through consistent interaction and shared experience. Grow! Sessions are structured as five-week small-group gatherings designed to foster those deeper bonds. It all begins with a short personality quiz that helps us match you with women whose values and energy align with yours.
Each week, you’ll gather with the same group, sharing fun activities and meaningful chats that go beyond surface-level talk. Our trained Flow Guides lead each session and take the pressure off, removing the awkward icebreakers and “first-date” feel that often come with meeting new people. All you have to do is show up and be yourself.
Each Grow! Session incorporates shared activities — from baking classes and Afternoon Tea to Movie Nights and Bowling — because community is built not just by talking but by doing life together. These experiences spark connection naturally and strengthen bonds week after week.
Grow! Sessions, Graduates can deepen their journey with membership, unlocking even more ways to connect and grow. Members enjoy free entry to Social Hours, free or discounted event tickets, complimentary drinks, and invitations to retreats and members-only gatherings. They can also join special interest clubs — like book clubs, art circles, music groups, craft collectives, museum meetups, and golf outings — building deeper friendships around shared passions. These are only available for members.
Membership fees also help fund free wellness classes, health talks, volunteer programs, and Grow! Sessions for women who otherwise couldn’t participate. Many of these events are held in underserved neighborhoods, expanding access and building stronger, more connected communities.
Connection extends beyond our circles. Through Better AroundUs, women come together to support Memphis through volunteer opportunities like food drives, youth mentorship, and community cleanups. These shared acts of service strengthen bonds while creating real, lasting impact.
We guarantee that you’ll come out of these sessions with closer connections. If not, we will take you through our Missed Connections series. We will work with you one on one to connect you with a smaller group you can truly bond with for free.
Sign Up for Grow! Sessions here.
Not ready for Grow! Sessions yet? Join as a Starter Member! You’ll receive our citywide event newsletter, exclusive discounts to local businesses, and free or discounted tickets to all events. And if you decide to try a Grow! Session later, you’ll get a 20% off discount.