Games nights are a club favorite. And since we have the exclusive use of a local fitness center (it closes at 6) we get to do it all! Many of us start with wallyball in the racquetball courts. It’s like volleyball but you play off the walls. Some like regular volleyball or badminton, or even racquetball. There’s always a bunch of board and card games and don’t forget the food. We always have tons of great food that everyone brings.
I appreciate how easy it is to meet and get to know people without the strain of getting to know people. We had time to chat with a group before the game ended then we could pick another game to get to know even more people, or talk further with a new friend. Can you say new carpool buddy? There was always something going on so we never got caught in that ‘what do we talk about now’ situation there is usually when you go to a party where you don’t know anyone. Even sitting and watching the giant Jenga was fun since everyone ooo’d and aah’d as the tower grew, swayed and finally fell. Next month I intend on winning that one! Events and Adventures Dallas
After we got all geared up and harnessed we were given instruction on how to belay for our partner. It's a little to scary to think that I hold someone else's safety in my hands.After a bit of practice, belaying does get easier, but it is definitely not instinctive motions. The fun part is actually climbing up the wall. As I learned, using your legs is way more important than using your arms. I used my arms to pull up instead of using my legs to push myself up. My forearms ached for days! "Take!" I yelled to my belayer as a signal I was ready to come down. As he lowered me slowly to the ground, I realized how far up I had actually climbed! What a sense of accomplishment! The great part about this rock climbing place is the self belay. When you are ready to get down, you let go and it feels as if you are flying! That was a great feeling!Those people that weren't climbing were there to socialize. There was a great spread of food like fruit and veggies, as well as cookies and brownies. After climbing for a bit, it was good to refuel and spend sometime getting to know new members and reconnecting with people I hadn't seen in a while! The funniest part was when a group of guys decided to make a human pyramid. Such a guy thing to do! Maybe they got the idea from the giant Jenga that was being played. Those of us that went to the after event had a great time getting to know each other as well. Overall, it was a really fun night! Events And Adventures Dallas
You don’t want to see the crash but you can’t help but be curious. A shiny object you can’t stop looking at. An addiction we can’t stop playing. We played again at games night this weekend. And played and played. Games night is cool because it’s a potluck so we have great food and play games like Giant Jenga, card & board games and sometimes we even play charades. This weekend everyone gathered ‘round the Jenga. It’s amazing how high that thing can get. It’s almost as dramatic as a psycho-thriller movie. Everyone cheers when someone makes that tower stay upright and the collective gasp before the laughter as it falls gives you whiplash if you weren’t already looking. Great fun! Can’t wait to see what the next games night will bring!
