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This group lost its leader and myself (Mary) and my friend Kimberly are here to help us all socialize in the Seattle area. We are open to other organizers helping, too.
We renamed it because we'd like to socialize more than Saturday night, and open it to anyone who wants to have fun, not just singles.
More info and events will be planned soon, PM me if you're interested in organizing events.
Upcoming events
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Seattle Valentine's Day 40's to 60's Social at Stoup Capitol Hill
Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA, USLet's have a casual get together on Valentine's day at Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill. We'll have a few tables reserved, and if you've never been to Stoup, it is a lively and inclusive atmosphere. I will look for some (optional) ice breaker activities for the event, and any games/ideas will be appreciated, feel free to comment and/or bring.
Also, I would like to meet any of you who would like to host events. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to help us have more social adventures.
Food: There will be a pizza food truck and you can also easily order food for delivery, see event photos.
Beverages: Beer, cider, wine and non-alc beverages, here's the tap list.
Parking/Transit: There is street parking around the brewery, please read and obey all signs and note that it can be expensive and hard to find. Several pay lots noted here, click on "Parking". Stoup Capitol hill is 4 blocks from the Capitol Hill Station of the Link Light Rail and 1 block from the Broadway and Pike Station of the First Hill Streetcar Line.12 attendees
Boardgames and Brews and Ciders, too! (Cross-posted)
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery, 8570 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA, USCalling all board and card game fans! Let's get together and indulge in a lighthearted afternoon/evening of play. I'll bring board games Sequence, Otrio, and Happy Little Accidents. I'll also bring card games Cards Against Humanity, Joking Hazard, Blink and Uno.
If anyone has Code Names (the version for multiple players) and would be willing to bring it, that would be awesome, as that's another really fun group game. Please feel free to bring your favorite games, as well. This event will be cross-posted to a another group in the same age range, which often has a waitlist for events posted there. I think between the two MUs, there will be a good turnout and people can choose between multiple smaller groups playing various games. NOTE: Your real first name and a profile photo in which your face is clearly visible are required for attendance at my events.
I've reserved an area at Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery in Greenwood. Please be prepared to purchase at least one beverage to support this fabulous, local, members-owned brewery, which is reserving a great space for us. They offer beer and cider on tap, as well as in bottles and cans, and also offer non-alcoholic options.
The venue does not serve food, but you can order take-out from restaurants close by and you pop over for carryout or some deliver to the brewery. Or bringing your own eats from home is allowed, too! Please just be mindful that while drinking and possibly eating, you'll be using games that others have brought for considerate, shared play - thanks.
We'll be in the area just to the right of the door. You'll see "Reserved" signs on the tables. Parking can be a little tricky in that area of Greenwood, so plan accordingly.
Drop-ins within the three and a half hour timeframe are welcome. Please note your later arrival time in the comments section below. Note, the brewery closes at 8 p.m.
Please be sure to only sign up if you plan to show up. No shows and last minute cancellations aren't groovy, and the group's no show policy will be in effect.
8 attendees- $35.00
Seattle 40s-60s Wine Tasting at We Rise Wines
We Rise Wines, 1913 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, USFolks let's enjoy a wine tasting and socialize while supporting a Black woman-owned business, We Rise Wines.
The We Rise Wines tasting experience includes a welcome pour followed by four tasting pours featuring women-owned wine brands. Included with the tasting is an informational card for each wine that highlights the varietal, the diversity behind the brand, and a short story about the winery, so guests get both an educational and enjoyable experience. The price is $35 and you pay while registering. This price does not include gratuity, if you feel compelled you can tip the servers and/or buy some wine at their shop to support the business.
The wine tasting does not include food, but the venue has a kitchen and it will be happy hour, see the menu here. Event is 21+ ONLY, please plan to drink responsibly.
The venue is walking distance to Pike Place Market, if any would like to take a walk there after the tasting it would be fun.
Transportation and Parking: We Rise Wines lists parking options and reservations here. It's also accessible via the Light Rail Westlake station.
2 attendees 
Blind Date with a Book (Cross-posted Event)
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery, 8570 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA, USCalling all adventurous bibliophiles! Have you ever had a blind date - with a book? Here's your chance and the opportunity to, hopefully, go home with at least one new (literary) crush. Unlike other blind dates, this one has little chance of being an uncomfortable waste of time and is guaranteed to be a fun evening! I've hosted this event a few times in the past with other MU groups. We've had a blast, and people brought really great, current books! This event is cross-posted to another MU group in the same age range, so there will be more ppl than signed up here.
Here's how it works, bring one or two books that you're ready to pass on to another book lover. The book can be fiction or non-fiction and should be in decent, readable condition and published within the last 10 years, preferably more recently. It can be a book you enjoyed and want someone else to love or even one that you spent a little time with but just didn't dig, and you think it could be perfect for someone else - just like human blind dates!
How does it become a blind date? Before you come to the event, you'll wrap your book/s in paper, so the title and cover aren't visible (paper grocery bags work perfectly) and write a brief, slightly cryptic description of the book. You can write it in the tone of an online dating profile or old school newspaper dating ad (Remember those?) or simply a list of descriptive adjectives about the storyline, etc. Get creative and have fun with it! However, like a human blind date, don't be too forthcoming with all the information but don't be too obtuse, either. Your goal is to pique (literary) interest.
Here's what I wrote for a previous book I brought to the event. I wrote it as if the story's protagonist was posting an online dating profile....
"I didn't think I'd ever be looking for love, but here we are. Life is full of surprises, isn't it? Some that reveal themselves over time. Me? Well, people have described me as quirky, unfamiliar with social conventions, apparently very funny without even trying, rigid, blunt and odd. (Thanks, co-workers.) How would I describe myself? Efficient; smart (My vocabulary is prepossessing!); loyal; intolerant of nonsense; and fond of routines, vodka and animals. Heck, Reese Witherspoon, her book club and millions of other readers enjoyed their time with me. I bet you will, too."You can bring up to two books, that meet the criteria above, and can go home with at least the same amount you brought. Please no religious books, reference books or cookbooks, etc. We're striving for enjoyable, recent, interesting fiction and non-fiction. No one likes a blind date that's a dud!
Want to join us but don't have any great books to pass along? Swing by a thrift store or a Little Free Library (LFL) and nab something great that you honestly think others would want to read. I often find wonderful, current reads in our city's LFLs.
We'll be meeting at the Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery in Greenwood. I've reserved a section of the venue for us with several tables and a perfect little area for the books. The location doesn't offer food but please be prepared to purchase at least one beverage to support this fabulous, local, members-owned brewery, which is reserving a great space for us. They offer beer and cider on tap, as well as in bottles and cans and also offer non-alcoholic options. Parking can be a little tricky in that area of Greenwood, so plan accordingly.
NOTE: To attend my events, you real first name must appear on your profile and a photo in which your face is visible. If your profile doesn't match this criteria, you'll be moved to the "Not Going" list until rectified. Also, this is cross posted to another MU group of the same age range.
Please be sure to only sign up if you plan to show up and update your RSVP in a timely fashion if your plans change. No shows and last minute cancellations aren't groovy. Thx!
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