I love meeting new members and watching them bloom. At the new member ice breaker we did a couple introduction games that were fun, easy and not uncomfortable like so many are. They got people talking but didn’t put anyone on the spot but really got them engaged. Then many of the existing members joined us for games night after the ice breaker. People started opening up. They met existing members who have been around for 2 months or even 2 years. They realized everyone here is just like them. Single. And wanting to get out and do something fun. We play some games. Board games. People love board games. It gives them easy conversation topics. By the end of the evening the IT guy that was scared to walk in the door turned into the clever smiley guy and the hesitant divorcee turns into a confident cool chick that made 2 new friends she’s going to go running with next week. And this was the first event for both! I know in the coming weeks I’ll see them both again. It’s awesome to see new members become excited to attend events because they know their new friends are going to be there. The smile that beams across their face when they are greeted like Norm on Cheers is priceless. Events And Adventures Dallas
We try all kinds of new activities at Events and Adventures. Sometimes it’s the ‘regular’ stuff that is a favorite. We have such a good time going dancing. We have 30-40 people that show up. Some dance, some just come to socialize and others even come for the bull riding! It’s so nice to have a large group to go dancing with. We get a space reserved so we don’t have to worry about losing our table or drinks. There’s always someone dance with, lots of people to visit with and not have to wonder what they want from you and even people to watch your purse when you go dance! At Red River the DJ before the band is quiet enough for us to talk. The band is great and when they break they play pop dance hits for those that want to do the other kind of line dancing. Great, fun night everyone! Events And Adventures Dallas
Its Olympics time and E&A decided to get in on the theme. It’s too cold outside to go play without snow so we had Pub Olympics! Darts, pool, shuffle board, ping pong and bean bag toss. I’ve never seem so many mild mannered people talk smack. Janean was so good at ping pong the guys she beat were totally defeated as she blew through each game. After she beat each one she just sat there with a little smirk. At the end of the last game the smile on her face was worth way more than her medal. It was a fun, long evening. The guys won in the end. In a tie (each had one first place and one second place) Tom took the All Around win with a Rochambeau of paper covers rock against over Lindsay. Way to go Tom! Events And Adventures Dallas
