The Friends First Meetup Group of NY & NJ - "Friends First" means just that! The purpose of this group is to provide singles and couples an opportunity to make friends in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, through various activity centered events, such as Billiards, Bowling, Game Nights, Comedy Nights, Mini-Golf, Plays, Open Mic Nights and Karaoke to name a few! Though this group will never be confused with a "Singles Group", we do not discourage dating in the group and we have several members who joined on their own and are now in relationships. Couples are always welcome and encouraged to become a part of the group too. The groups general age range is 30s-60s.

Do you have a favorite hangout? Why not suggest a meetup? Do you have an interest in joining the Leadership team as an organizer or host? If the answer is YES, please contact me by e-mail or speak to me at any of our meetups. I will be happy to explain how everything works. It isn't as daunting as it may seem and one of the benefits of hosting is getting to know everyone in the group. This is after all your group, I am just here to facilitate :O)

THE LEADERSHIP TEAM: SCOTT S. (ORGANIZER)

STAFF ASSISTANT: JUDY G.

CO-ORGANIZER: ELIZABETH M.

ASST. ORGANIZERS: FRANK M., MIKE G. , SCOTT P., JOEL, LORRAINE, BARRY

EVENT HOSTS: TOM HARPER, ROZZ, CAROLYN P.

**** PLEASE NOTE: THIS GROUP IS FOR SOCIALIZING ONLY! ****

WARNING!!! DO NOT DISCUSS OR ATTEMPT TO SELL ANYTHING TO OUR GROUP! IF YOU ARE HERE STRICTLY TO PROMOTE YOUR OWN BUSINESS OR SERVICES, YOU WILL BE TERMINATED FROM THIS GROUP! NO EXCEPTIONS!!

OUR MEMBERSHIP FEE: The fee as it has been before is  $5.00.  This fee is in effect beginning on January 1, 2012 this includes all members both existing and new and is in effect until 12/31/12. 

As a new member, I strongly recommend attending an event or two first to give yourself an opportunity to try the group out first to see if you like what we are doing. You may pay the once a year fee at anytime during the year.

Should you decide that you would like to remain a member, payment can be made in a few ways:

(1) Through paypal on our site.

(2) You may pay me with cash or a check directly at any meetup.

(3) You may mail me a check for payment. (DO NOT MAIL CASH!)

FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL SAFETY: May I suggest that you do not leave personal information, your name, address and telephone number or e-mail anywhere on this site.

Please contact me directly if you would like to mail payment!

To access the Friends chat room: http://files.meetup.com/1033083/chatroom.html