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Fall 2026 pilot cohort

A season in good company.

Open-Book Club is an intentional community experience bringing together a small group of people to explore connection, creativity and belonging.

Applications open

Join Open-Book Club.

From fall 2026 through early January 2027, our pilot cohort will connect through food, art, nature, movement and shared experiences. We are building a community, not simply organizing events.

Approximately 5–8 minutes.

Open-Book Club is supported by the Sprout Ideas Fellowship, delivered by TakingITGlobal, with support from the Government of Canada's Canada Service Corps program.

Welcome to Open-Book Club

What if meaningful connections began with simply showing up?

Our calendar will feature a mix of casual, low-pressure gatherings and thoughtfully curated experiences, including art workshops, shared meals and outdoor activities.

Accessibility is one of our core values. We will offer a combination of free and paid activities, with sliding-scale options available to help remove financial barriers to participation. All proceeds from paid activities will be reinvested into the program to support future experiences and keep our community welcoming and accessible.

What does joining mean?

We are building a community.

Members are expected to actively engage in our group chat, attend gatherings and activities when possible, build relationships and contribute to the overall experience. You do not need to attend every event or be constantly available. We are simply asking for a genuine commitment to showing up, connecting and participating throughout the season.

Section 1

Getting to Know You

Section 2

The Person Behind the Page

These questions help us understand who you are, how you connect with others, what you value and what you are hoping to gain from this experience. There are no perfect answers or particular personalities we are looking for.

You arrive at a gathering where you do not know anyone. What is your natural instinct?

Select one.

When building friendships, how do you naturally show care and connection?

Select one.

Section 3

Values in Action

We believe meaningful connections are built through curiosity, empathy, authenticity and mutual respect.

Section 4

Your Next Chapter

We would love to learn a little more about what meaningful connection looks like to you and what you are hoping to experience during this season.

How would you describe your current sense of connection and belonging?

Select the statement that resonates most with you. There are no right or wrong answers, and your response will not determine your eligibility.

What are you hoping to explore or experience during this season?

Select up to three.

Your ideal Saturday unexpectedly opens up. What are you doing?

Select up to two.

0 of 2 selected

How do you naturally connect with others? Rank the following experiences in order of how meaningful they are to you.

Drag the cards into your preferred order, or use the arrow buttons. Rank from 1 (most meaningful) to 3 (least meaningful). There are no right or wrong answers!

Food & DrinksSharing meals, exploring cafés and connecting over good food and conversation.
Art & CreativityCreating things together, exploring new interests and sharing creative experiences.
Nature & MovementConnecting through walks, outdoor adventures, physical activities and time spent in nature.

Reorder the cards or confirm the order shown.

Section 5

Availability & Participation

While attendance at every activity is not required, we ask members to make a genuine commitment to participating throughout the season.

Are you willing and able to actively participate in Open-Book Club throughout the season?

Membership involves engaging in our group chat, attending gatherings and activities when possible, building relationships and contributing to the community.

Which days generally work best for you?

Select all that apply.

Section 6

A Community We Create Together

Open-Book Club is built on curiosity, kindness, authenticity, mutual respect and a shared commitment to meaningful connection.

  • I am applying to join an intentional community, not simply attend individual events.
  • I will make a genuine effort to participate in conversations, group chats, gatherings and shared experiences.
  • I will respect other members' perspectives, boundaries and privacy.
  • I understand that participation looks different for everyone and that attending every activity is not required.
  • I understand that some activities may have an additional cost, with sliding-scale options available.
  • I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the pilot cohort.

Privacy notice

Your privacy matters.

The information you provide will be used by the Open-Book Club team to review applications, communicate with applicants and plan program activities. Responses about connection, belonging and accessibility may also help us evaluate the program's impact.

We will not publicly identify applicants through their individual responses. Any reporting or sharing of identifiable information will be handled in accordance with our stated privacy practices and any applicable consent requirements.