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Event types explained

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Written by Luc Comeau
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Event types explained

When creating an event, you must choose an event type. The event type determines how residents interact with the event and what settings are available.

There are three event types:

  • Community Event

  • Meeting

  • Notice

Choosing the correct type is important, as it affects bookings, responses, and overall resident experience.


Community Event

Community Events are used for social activities and flexible event formats. They can either require a booking or allow residents to simply express interest.

Two ways residents can interact

When creating a Community Event, you can choose whether a booking is required.

Option 1: Booking required

Residents must reserve a spot to attend.

  • Residents book a spot

  • They can bring guests (if enabled)

  • Capacity limits can be enforced

  • Payments and deposits can be applied

This is best for events with limited space or structured participation.

Option 2: No booking required

Residents can respond with interest, but do not reserve a spot.

  • Residents select “Interested”

  • No capacity limits or bookings are enforced

  • No payments are involved

This is best for open or drop-in style events.

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When to use a Community Event

Use this when:

  • You are hosting a social or amenity-style event

  • You may need bookings, payments, or guest tracking

  • You want flexibility in how residents participate

Examples:

  • Yoga class (booking required)

  • Holiday party (no booking required)

  • Wine tasting (paid, booking required)


Meeting

Meetings are used for invite-based events where you want residents to respond, but not book.

How residents interact

Residents are asked to respond to the invitation:

  • Attending

  • Not attending

  • No response (not responded)

There are no bookings, payments, or capacity settings.


When to use a Meeting

Use this when:

  • You want to track attendance responses

  • The event is for a specific audience

  • No booking or payment is required

Examples:

  • Condo board meetings

  • Owner information sessions

  • Committee meetings


Notice

Notices are used to share information with residents. They do not require any interaction.

How residents interact

  • Residents view the notice only

  • No booking or response options are given to residents


When to use a Notice

Use this when:

  • You are sharing information only

  • No participation or response is needed

Examples:

  • Elevator maintenance

  • Fire alarm testing

  • Water shutdown notices


Choosing the right event type

Use this quick guide:

  • Use Community Event if residents may attend and you want flexibility (booking or interest) and the event is for larger groups

  • Use Meeting if you need a clear response (attending or not attending) and the event if for a small pre-defined group

  • Use Notice if you are only sharing information

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