VR Chess Club
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
VRCHAT APP REQUIRED
MEET IN A THRIVE VRCHAT GROUP INSTANCE IN VR CHESS WORLD.
1-2hrs (depending on how many games you want to play).
All skill levels are welcome.
Informal game pairing (or just watching games is OK too).
Use of chess clock optional.
Event coordinator (Jawk) on hand for questions, instructions, games.
You must be a member of the Thrive VRChat Group.
If you are not a member of the Thrive VRChat Group, follow the instructions at the link below.
https://thrivepavilion.org/vrchat/Follow the steps on that page.
♟️Fill out the MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM
♟️We will notify you in 1-2 days that you have an invite waiting to join our VRChat Private Group.
In VRChat:
♟️ Go to your Message Bell and accept the invite to our Thrive Pavilion Group by clicking on the invite.
To join the event, log in to VR Chat
♟️ From VRChat Launch pad (B or Y button):
♟️Click on the Groups icon (triangle, center on the second row of large icons).
♟️ Click on the Group Activity tab (upper left).
♟️ Find/select the Thrive instance for VR Chess and join it.
♟️Step out of the elevator, turn left then right to the 1st floor main area.
♟️ There are 10 chess tables (6 on first floor and 4 on second floor), each with a fully
functional chess board/pieces.
Join our Thrive Chess Club Community Chat using the link below.
In the “Files” section of that chat, there are a couple of files with useful chess information.
https://m.me/ch/AbZ2MEyuO9Pt3Zjb/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1101181246416783/

VRChat Golf +
2026-06-30 20:00 - 21:00
GOLF + APP REQUIRED
VRChat APP REQUIRED
Join us for an immersive experience in a game of Golf+. This is your chance to have fun and socialize while playing a scramble style game. All skill levels are welcome, but you must have the app installed to play.
📢NEW LOCATION: Meet in VRChat – 🏠Thrive Pavilion Home 🏠world first. We will break up into groups and progress to the Golf + app to play.
Follow the link below for instructions.
VRChat

⛳Follow the steps on that page.
⛳Fill out the MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM
⛳We will notify you in 1-2 days that you have an invite waiting to join our VRChat Private Group.
In VRChat:
⛳ Go to your Message Bell and accept the invite to our Thrive Pavilion Group by clicking on the
⛳For events go to the Groups tab and select Thrive Pavilion Group
⛳Select the World instance for the event
Questions?
Join our Thrive Pavilion Community- Thrive Golf+ chat using the link below:
https://m.me/ch/AbZ30d3jHoOzHcyy/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1480567969937681/

Lifelong Learning
2026-07-13 15:00 - 16:00
BIGSCREEN APP REQUIRED
Join us this summer for three fascinating presentations filled with history, culture, stories, and surprises.
July 13: Mexico
Take a colorful journey through Mexico, a country rich with ancient civilizations, vibrant traditions, remarkable landscapes, music, food, art, and celebration. From the mysteries of the Maya and Aztec worlds to the sights, sounds, and stories of modern Mexico, this presentation will go far beyond the usual postcard version.
August 10: The Curse of Stuart London
Step into 17th-century London, a city of royal drama, plague, fire, frost fairs, executions, conspiracies, and catastrophe. From the Gunpowder Plot to the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, this presentation uncovers one of the most turbulent and dramatic periods in the city’s history.
Three months. Three very different journeys. One summer of stories you will not want to miss.
To locate Thrive Pavilion activities in BigScreen use the link below.

Join the Thrive Pavilion Community- Thrive General Chat using the link below. Room codes will be posted there.
https://m.me/ch/AbZlqQG3urj9BnC_/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1467969391292890/

Lifelong Learning
2026-08-10 15:00 - 16:00
BIGSCREEN APP REQUIRED
Join us this summer for three fascinating presentations filled with history, culture, stories, and surprises.
August 10: The Curse of Stuart London
Step into 17th-century London, a city of royal drama, plague, fire, frost fairs, executions, conspiracies, and catastrophe. From the Gunpowder Plot to the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, this presentation uncovers one of the most turbulent and dramatic periods in the city’s history.
Three months. Three very different journeys. One summer of stories you will not want to miss.
To locate Thrive Pavilion activities in BigScreen use the link below.

Join the Thrive Pavilion Community- Thrive General Chat using the link below. Room codes will be posted there.
https://m.me/ch/AbZlqQG3urj9BnC_/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2222887708527080/
