Singles Odyssey

 
 
 

The Christmas Season has arrived! You just have to love all the decorations, the seasonal lighting, and the aromas of Christmas! However, so few people know the real “Reason for the Season”! This is a great opportunity to come and connect with us at O.C. Singles and Couples for Christ! Join us this Friday Night, December 9th, 2022, as we look forward to an Incredible Evening of Great Worship, Pertinent Bible Teaching on the Christmas Story and, of course, lots of Friendship Opportunities to see current friends and meet new friends! Bring a friend, they will have a great time too!

Our Location is: 3186 Pullman Street Costa Mesa CA 92626

Care for a Refreshingly Enticing Dinner to start the evening? You are welcome to arrive early and enjoy some Great Food and Fellowship with a freshly made meal to start the evening! This meal is offered to you starting at 6:00pm until 7:15pm. Our menu for this Friday Night is: Pipping Hot Chicken and Beef Tamales, Rice, Fresh Garden Salad with assorted condiments, and your choice of a refreshing soft drink or bottled water of your choosing. The cost is a crazy low $7.00.

At 7:30pm, Jesica Specht and her Band are back with us to lead our worship segment of the evening. Jesica is a Fantastic Worship Leader, and she will be bringing with her an Amazing Contemporary Worship Band!

After our worship experience, our Senior Pastor Thomas Rose is in Part 2 of a 3-week series entitled "The Grandeur of Christmas". We are looking at the 3 Specific Reasons for the Christmas Season, from God's perspective. Friday, we'll be talking about a Savior, a very special kind of Savior. (Read Luke Ch 2:8 -11)

We also have a supplemental growth class with Pastor Mark Presley. Pastor Mark is in Part 2 of a 3-week series on "Joseph, Mary & Jesus". Friday's message is Mary: A Blessed Woman", from Luke Chapter 1. We are going to glean the godly character qualities of Mary and the amazing Grace & Favor of God on her life! Great applicable insights for today's Christian. (Please read ahead Luke ch1)

After our Service, (9:00pm to 11:45pm) you are welcome to stay for as long as you wish and enjoy the various fellowship activities that are available to you. (Ping-Pong, Karaoke, Hangin' Out and meeting new friends)

Also after our Service, in our Grand Foyer area, FREE chocolate cake and light refreshments will be served. Soft drinks and bottled water are available for $1.00!

See YOU Friday Night!

 
 
 

10:00 Start Saturday –Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast.
Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? Bike rentals are EZ, and our rides are great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but must have a basic level of fitness and be willing and able to ride as part of a supportive group. We are well organized, informal, and fun exercising while socializing.

We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Bikes with gears are recommended. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day?

If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for social exercise in the beauty of where we live.
(EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)

A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.

HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 300 bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.

SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with a bike in good working order or rent a regular bike or eBike. (see end pf post)

START
10:00 Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early to eat, relax and meditate.

RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.

BIKE RENTALS – WHERE TO PARK
Yes – If you do not have a bike - SEE THE END OF THIS POST FOR ALL DETAILS AND WHERE TO PARK.

THE RIDE
Plan for 4+/- hours and 28+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bayside Drive to Castaway Park - Newport Heights – Hoag Ridge to the bike trail all the way to Seal Beach for a picnic. We return to Newport Beach then across the on the ferry and back to the start. We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm. On this ride you will see Pirates, Cowboys & Indians, you will ride all the way across the USA, and go places you’ve never been. Really! Bring money for lunch and the ferry which is $1.50 one way. We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.

PICNIC LUNCH
We will have a picnic at the Seal Beach pier. Please pack your lunch and/or there are several places across from the pier to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride. There is no need for a bike lock.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. By signing up for this bike trip, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. Helmets highly recommended.

LEADER
Roz –[masked]
Text or email w/ questions
Text with questions. If you would like to support these rides the Zelle is my cell phone number.

RAIN POLICY
Text me for ride status

BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.

THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using a phone while riding.

THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet
Pump your tires before you come.
Positive Attitude

BIKE RENTAL PARKING
Park in the Bayside Center Shopping Plaza at Jamboree and Bayside Drive. Walk across the bridge onto Balboa Island on the right-hand sidewalk. First building on the right is Sports Rent.

Come early to rent a bike and peddle up Bayside Drive to the Galley Café to be ready for the 10:00 start. As you leave the rental place stay on the left-hand sidewalk over the bridge and all the way on the sidewalk to a left on Harbor Island Drive.

BIKE RENTALS
Call Liam to schedule a bike rental - regular or eBike
Sports Rents –[masked] Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92662
www.sportsrentsonline.com

 
 
 

2022 Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
Saturday Night; December 10th, 2022
6:00pm – 11:30pm
15 Orange Tree Irvine, CA 92618

Come and join 200 Single Adults and Couples for our 2022 Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance! We look forward to an EPICLY FUN FILLED evening of Great Dancing, Great DJ, Alcohol Free Environment, Awesome Formal Attire, Lots of FREE Parking and of course … lots of Great Fellowship!

Our Theme this year is: "A Candyland Christmas". Please bring an UNWRAPPED Gender-Neutral Gift for a Child! Gifts will be donated to O.C. Missions for distribution.

Our dance will be held at: 15 Orange Tree Irvine, CA 92618
The Doors open at 6:00pm with dinner served from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Our Dinner Menu: Our Catering Staff will be serving a Delicious Meal from the Newport Rib Company.

Our Dinner Selection is: Delicious BBQ Chicken, Roasted Veggies, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southwestern Salad, Corn Bread with Assorted Holiday Cake Desserts.

Light Refreshments: Coffee and Decaf, Punch and Ice Water will be served.

Our Music Selection: Our DJ Rix Mega Mix will be playing a variety of Dance Music and Karaoke by our Karaoke DJ.

Our Dress Code: Christmas Casual to Christmas Formal.

Due to space considerations, this Dance is limited to the first 200 people that sign up!
Cost:
$35.00 if you sign up at O.C. Singles for Christ on Friday Nights thru Dec. 9th.
$36.00 if you sign up online! Thru December 10th, 2022
Use this Link: https://ocsfc1org.infellowship.com/Forms/472317
$45.00 if you pay at the door!

Our P.O.C. for this event is Thomas at [masked]

Please feel free to tell your friends about our Dance! The more the Merrier! Have them go to our website at www.ocsinglesforchrist.org and go to the WOW Events page; OR USE THIS LINK (http://www.ocsfc1.org/wow-events.html)

 
 
 

RSVP's do not show 150+ attending cross-posted.

Join us for this month's Singles 💃🕺3RD SATURDAY DANCES 💃🕺featuring 🎶 2 DJ's, 2 DANCE ROOMS and FUN DANCE LESSONS from 6:30-11:00 PM. The Christian Country & Swing Dance is back. Couples welcome. Monthly updates www.SinglePassion.com .

Come solo, no date and no partner required. Enjoy a fun evening with friendly people. Take the free dance lessons to meet new people before the dancing begins!

2 DJ'S 💃🕺🎶 DANCING IN 2 ROOMS

DJ TOM HICKEY, COUNTRY & SWING

DJ JOHN, FUN DANCE MIX

ALL INCLUDED! Dancing in 2 Rooms with 2 Different Music Genres and 3 Dance Lessons. Complimentary Refreshments and Desserts.

FUN DANCE LESSONS
6:45-8:00 PM

➼ Country Line Dance

➼ Beginner Lessons
Country 2-Step, East Coast Swing, Rock-N-Roll Swing

➼ Intermediate Dance Lesson

Even if you have 2-left feet (or need a refresher), this is a fun way to break the ice and learn to dance. Men rotate partners and you'll meet new people.

🎵 JOHN will play a FUN DANCE MIX from freestyle, Top 40, today's music to yesterday's tunes.

🎵 DJ TOM will play the best COUNTRY MUSIC dancing to Country 2-Step, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, Line & Mixer Dances.

COVER AT THE DOOR (cash/card)
$20 - Single
$30 - Married Couple

MAIN BALLROOM - DJ TOM HICKEY
6:30-6:45 PM - Open Dancing
6:45-7:00 PM - Country Dance Lesson
7:00-8:00 PM - Intermediate Dance Lesson
8:00-11:00 PM - Open Dancing

2ND BALLROOM - DJ JOHN
7:00-8:00 PM - Beginner Dance Lessons
8:00-11:00 PM - Open Dancing

LOCATION
Avant Garde Ballroom
1502 E. Warner Avenue
Santa Ana 92705

Singles & Couples Welcome
Fun Theme Monthly
Alcohol-Free Friendly Environment
Jeans, Cowboy Hats, Boots Optional
3rd Saturdays Monthly

Hosted by Laurie, Single+Passion 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Upcoming Events
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