Newcomers Club to host Live Like Sam founder at community event

Ron Jackenthal will speak about his nonprofit's work empowering local youth at the Wednesday coffee social.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:37pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of people gathered around a table, their faces and details obscured in a warm, soft focus, conveying a sense of community and connection.The Newcomers Club event will bring the Park City community together to learn about Live Like Sam's mission of empowering local youth.Park City Today

The Newcomers Club of the Greater Park City area is hosting a coffee and social event on Wednesday featuring Ron Jackenthal, the founder and executive director of the Live Like Sam nonprofit. Jackenthal will discuss his organization's mission to support youth mental wellness and prevention programming in Summit and Wasatch Counties.

Why it matters

The Newcomers Club plays an important role in helping new and longtime residents of the Park City area get involved in the local community through social, educational, and other activities. Highlighting the work of organizations like Live Like Sam that focus on youth well-being aligns with the club's goals of building connections and promoting community engagement.

The details

The coffee social begins at 9:30 a.m., and Jackenthal's program will start at 10:15 a.m. at the Park City Community Church. Live Like Sam is a Park City-based nonprofit founded by Jackenthal in honor of his son Sam, with the goal of empowering local youth to lead healthy, fulfilling lives through mental wellness and prevention initiatives.

  • The coffee social begins at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Jackenthal's program will start at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Ron Jackenthal

The founder and executive director of Live Like Sam, a Park City-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth mental wellness and prevention programming.

Newcomers Club of the Greater Park City

A not-for-profit organization established in 1995 to help new and longtime residents of Summit and Wasatch Counties get involved in the local community through social, educational, sporting, and travel activities.

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The takeaway

This event highlights the Newcomers Club's commitment to fostering community connections and supporting local organizations that prioritize the well-being of young people in the Park City area.