MOVIE NITE & CUDDLE! Nov. 16. "Friendship" is a cringe comedy about Mens Groups.

Hi Guys, welcome to our second MOVIE NITE & CUDDLE! The featured film is "FRIENDSHIP." I enjoyed this one. Seems like a perfect film for Men Cuddling Men as it is a spoof of men's groups! It explores the comedy, tragedy, and difficulty of men trying to make friends. Paul Rudd plays the men's group leader. Tim Robinson plays his lost and lonely neighbor. The fee is $28. No more early birds.

* HOW TO RSVP AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT. Go to the event meetup page and click on RSVP button. Then PAY YOUR FEE BY ZELLE at the same moment! (Please don't omit the zelle payment as an RSVP without fee is meaningless and makes more work for the organizer. Rsvps without fee may be deleted. Thanks!)

* NEED SIX MEN TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. MCM cuddle events are mainly on Sundays. If we don't have at least 6 RSVPs by the preceding Wednesday at 8pm -- the event will be canceled. Thank you!

Rotten Tomatoes which gave the film 87% from critics: "Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor. Craig's awkward attempt to make friends threatens to ruin both of their lives.
Amusing and weirdly moving." The film is 1.5 hours. See trailer below.

**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmSPwZIZu6Y**

NOTE: RSVPing is good but your slot is not saved until you pay by Zelle. MCM no longer accepts cash, paypal nor venmo. Please open a zelle account. MCM events are now zelle-only! If you can't attend, MCM appreciates your support of the cuddle community in Chicago. *** To Zelle me send to: Dwight Okita dwightokita@gmail *** When you RSVP please send me an email so that I can mark you as attending.
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THE FEE IS $28. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS (unless Dwight cancels event), NO DATE CHANGES. Most members are GBT and they identify as male.

Everyone must email me the following info after you RSVP:
MEETUP MEMBER NAME:
ACTUAL NAME/ZELLE NAME:
EVENT DATE:
REAL EMAIL ADDRESS since meetup mail is iffy
Without both your Meetup Name and Actual Name, I can't match up your fee with your name.

I suggest those most interested in the movie can sit closer to the TV -- cuddle with your partner on the futon or the floor cuddle mats. Those most focused in the cuddling, you might call for dibs on the bed or floor mats further from tv. While we encourage folks to be open to cuddling all -- we also understand that sometimes two guys are not compatible. So cuddle accordingly. .

We have room for no more than ten. Late responders will likely be disappointed. Come on up to Dwight's cozy penthouse studio on the 29th floor. Get away from the hustle and bustle -- and join us for two hours of sensual nurturing touch. Clothing-Optional is available if you wish. Express your wishes and boundaries.

WELCOME PACKET
Watch for welcome packet the week before the event. It will include my home address, your pre-selected cuddle partner for the first round, a Cuddle Menu! If you don't get it -- email me at DwightOkita@gmail. You are responsible for checking all emails and direct messages and Meetup site notices. Minimum number of cuddlers needed for this event to happen is 6. My place is on the north side near Montrose and the lake. We are the only male cuddle meetup group in the country!

Benefits of cuddling? It's been proven by science that nurturing touch/cuddling boosts one's feeling of being cared for, and decreases depression/stress. There's lots of science of this -- lowering blood pressure, increasing resistance, the release of oxytocin which is a neurotransmitter that makes you feel nurtured and safe. Babies who are not touched have been known to die of skin hunger. People who cuddle live longer!

FIRST HOUR (WE ARE ON OUR FEET)
-- We start with a WELCOME CIRCLE where each person introduces themselves. Shades are drawn, room is darkened. Please share if you are seeking a Therapeutic Cuddle or a Sensual Cuddle.
-- We do HELLO HUGS where one gets to embrace 4 other guy for five minutes each (hugging, body exploration, caressing). Often this is where newbies start to relax. Clothing optional can begin.

SECOND HOUR (WE ARE LYING DOWN) -- THE FILM BEGINS!
-- We do 2-3 cuddle sessions about 20 minutes each. You can use the bed, futon, or foam mats. The first cuddle is pre-selected.
-- The last cuddles are your choice! It can be a Three-way Cuddle or Two-way Cuddle. (In Three-ways, each man takes turns being in the middle.)

DO'S AND DON'TS
* DO. Cuddling can be nurturing or sensual. Spooning, face to face, nip play, body exploration and more. When in doubt, ask for permission.
* DON'T. This is not sexual. Our cuddling is either relaxing and therapeutic or sensual. PLEASE come with your body and beards freshly showered, and fresh breath. Breath mints are good. Body odor and food smells are a turn off when cuddling up close!

Always speak up if something comes up that you are uncomfortable with. And to speak up if there is something you'd like to ask for. Also this is communal cuddling. It's based less on physical attraction and more on knowing we all need to be touched. If driving, it's best to park on the street. There is limited guest parking below my building. No attendant. Some say it's user-unfriendly.

Diversity of body types welcome. Drama will not be tolerated. If it's your first time, no need to be nervous. Those who were nervous the first time said they were very comfortable at our events.

-- Dwight