What we’re about
Hi all,
This group's mission is to be a VERY fun group for both men and women of ALL AGES, from all walks of life, of all orientations and philosophies.
Events will take place in Ottawa and surrounding areas, and the types of activities we have hosted include escape rooms, live music, the arts/theatre, bowling, pool, cards games/tournaments, museums, dining out, beach days, and other fun stuff! We definitely need some happy, positive event leaders to organize some of these events. If interested, reach out to me!
Please ensure that your Meetup profile photo clearly shows what you look like and is recent. Also, please list your real first name or the name you are recognized by/referred to as normally, in your profile.
*Before attending any events, be sure to read the following 'Group Rules/Guiding Light' very carefully as it contains important information that you'll need to know.
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☀☀☀ Group Rules / GUIDING LIGHT ☀☀☀
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☀☀☀ GUIDING LIGHT ☀☀☀
- This is a group for adults only. Guests are allowed. All members must read the rules/"Guiding Light" section below, before attending any events.
- Limited spots: DO NOT sign up unless you really intend to go. People rely on others to actually show up, and also you're holding a seat someone else could've had.
- Cancellation/No-show policy: aside from illness, should you need to cancel your attendance at any event in this group, please do so with a minimum of 24 hours notice to allow others the time to plan/prepare to attend. If you forget completely (it happens), message the host directly to let them know what happened, as they and probably the others in the event, were waiting for you...more than one 'no-show' or late cancellations (without 24 hours notice, unless illness), including 'frequent' late cancellations with the reason of illness, may result in not being able to attend future events.
- Don't post personal messages on event walls, to chat, to say you can't make it, or that you're ill, or any message that is not urgent or unless it impacts the entire group. Not only do you not want your private health information made public, but every post made on an event wall generates email and push notifications to every single participant and those on the waiting lists. I don't want all members of the event, receiving unnecessary Meetup notifications of new messages being posted, which have nothing to do with them. Only post messages after an event to thank your host, or post messages that affect all members of the event. If you're not sure if everyone in the group would be interested in the message, send it to the Event Organizer directly. I know these instructions seem like overkill, but you would not believe how many people used to try to start "group chats" on the event walls for some reason, and every single event wall post generated a notification and/or an email to all attending or on the wait list....then many of those people would often not even attend the event. (Yes, true story.)
- Get permission before taking photos that include attendees. Event Organizers may take group photos that include the attendees, so if this a concern for any attendees, just let the Event Organizer know at the start of the event.
- You are responsible for yourself when attending any events. This means that the group owner or event organizers are not responsible for any personal losses of items, or issues you may experience regarding your personal health and/or your personal safety, whether you are on your way to events, while you're attending events, or while you're on your way home from events. You are responsible to check on and dress appropriately for the weather, including wearing the proper footwear during wet, icy weather.
Sorry for all the structure, but 'respect' for the hosts, the attendees and those on the waiting list, is paramount in this little world of Meetups. ✌Thank you for reading. :) Now let's get out and have some fun! All of us are a little shy at first so you will be in good company there. Just sign up and join us!