someone wrote:
when I look at your events, seems like
there are always 3 or 4 people who attend...where are all the others???? I
would like to meet people secondary to the
event.
me too ! ..so many of the events are carpools with just 4
people. And some events are for music a lot of people are not
interested in, others are too far into north jersey for a lot of
people - but you do a GREAT job of finding a large list of
events. ** Maybe a monthly dinner or happy hour at a popular place
- would pull more people in at the same time - and once we all got to know
each other better -take off from there.- I
really think that might do it ! - Would you consider a "meet
and greet" event each month in a place that could accomodate a larger group, that's also conducive to conversation
? Maybe a once a month event to meet other boomers but not
in a concert format where you cant chat and get to know people. Tavern
on the Lake in Hightstown has a room off to the side where they cant set
up long tables for another group I belong to.
Even if you dont personally like the place, or you
yourself dont drink, the important thing is that it
brings in the people !
Pete's Steakhouse in Hamilton has a side room too with
long tables - but it gets noisy at times. Another really nice venue is Hopewell
vinyards winery on Friday or Saturday nights when they have music. Its not
too loud there to talk, and you can get up to dance if you want to. The
music has a wide appeal for most people AND If you call ahead they can
reserve a long table for a group. You have to consider what kinds
of
music and what types
of events appeal to Boomers, IMHO- " Just sayin'
" ..because in the past the types of music
that was listed for Boomer events
were catagories of music dont think most boomers enjoy or want to listen to. That's
why there were only two people at the event ! We have
to find things with a wider appeal where people can
socialize during the time they spend together. Weekend luncheons at a
popular place ? Meetups at a popular winery that lets you bring your
own food - like Silver Decoy. Hey, if you dont drink wine- no problem
! You can bring whatever beverage or food you want, as long as you are
part of a group that enjoys wine. The purpose it to get together socially
. Okay,Im finished, LOL Anyone else have some comments
?
Maryann