Special Events & Programming

September 2026

OCTOBER 2025

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Mahjong 101

Join us and Charleston Social for Mahjong 101 — a night of learning, play, and connection. We will guide our guests through the basics with warmth, ease, and a welcoming, social approach that makes Mahjong feel simple, stylish, and accessible for everyone. But be warned, you just might become obsessed! Seats are limited and will fill quickly! Grab yours asap.

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Publish with Purpose - 2-Part Substack Workshop w/Julie Davis

You've been curious about Substack, and wondering whether what you know is worth writing down. What gets in the way is the platform, the tech, and the blank-page question of what you'd even write about. Over three sessions, I'll walk you through setting up your Substack, sharing how I've been building mine and where I'm still figuring it out. You'll leave with a live publication, your first posts out, and a weekly plan you can keep.

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The Friction of Scaling: Leading Through the Discomfort of Growth

Scaling your business means growing yourself, and your team. This interactive workshop introduces the Development  and Leadership Square, two frameworks for understanding how people grow and how to lead them (and yourself!) through it. 

You'll learn to identify where you and your team members are on the learning curve, how to grow through the uncomfortable "pit" where character and resilience are forged, and how to lead people all the way to true delegation, the point where real scaling happens.

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Mahjong Open Play

Enjoy an evening of Mahjong in one of Franklin's most beautiful spaces. This a self-directed evening for players who already know the game and simply want a lovely place to play. There's no instruction/formal structure, just great company, good conversation, and the sounds of tiles & laughter! Come with your foursome or come solo and we'll help you find a table. Mahjong table setups are provided. Players bring their own 2026 NMJL card or may purchase one onsite. Light refreshments available.

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Community Coworking Day

A complimentary day of focus and connections. We will be hosting this open day for coworking, with focus blocks, a lunch break, and time for connecting with other local professionals. RSVP requested; email catie@thesapphiresuite.com to reserve your seat! Free WIFI, coffee, snacks, and a calm place for deep focus and productivity.

OCTOBER 2025

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Mahjong Guided Play

Intended for players new to mahjong but have already had an introductory lesson (Mahjong 101) or are comfortable playing a friendly game. There is no formal instruction at this event. This is simply a gathering of casual, beginner-friendly games at tables of four players.  Coaches from Charleston Social will be present to answer questions and facilitate tables as requested. Mahjong table setups provided. Players bring their own 2026 NMJL card or may purchase one onsite. Come solo or with a friend!

October 2026

OCTOBER 2025

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

The seasons are changing, and October 1 is a perfect day to make a difference. Join us at the Sapphire Suite in Franklin for our Blood Drive and give something that truly matters. One donation can help save more than one life. ❤️

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The 5-Ingredient Sales Fix

Selling doesn't have to feel awkward or scary. In this 2-hour interactive workshop, you'll learn the 5-ingredient framework Carrie developed over 25 years leading sales teams responsible for more than $500 million in revenue — and you'll quickly identify exactly where your business is getting stuck. You'll leave with a stronger offer, clearer messaging, greater confidence in your pricing, and strategies for building the trust that leads to sales. This isn't another workshop where you leave inspired but unsure what to do next: you'll workshop your own business, receive real-time coaching, and leave with a practical action plan you can implement immediately.