Member's Meeting & Game's Night Fun!

This last month’s member meeting and game night was a total blast! Between playing games, getting on the blow-up jousting game (something I’ve never done before), snacking on the food provided and mingling with everyone, there was something going on non stop! It was a good mix of different people, from all over the place as well and everyone was able to socialize in a fun, easy going atmosphere.

We had a couple of games happening at different tables as well. From ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to ‘Sour Apples to Apples’ and a couple other options, allowing us enough time to chat, get to know each other and laugh between other things that were going on. We also went over upcoming trips and events happening in the club and also had the opportunity to write down or check off a list of event suggestions that we would be interested in going and doing. Those brave enough got up on the blown-up jousting game to see who could come out a winner! It was very entertaining and it’s like time stopped as we all turned to watch the different matches take place. Overall it was a fun evening and perfect atmosphere for a new member to get to know those in the club! Events And Adventures Phoenix

10 Ways E&A Will Change Your Life....#1

New Blog Series ” 10 Ways E&A Will Change Your Life

1. FEEL LIKE A KID

        When you are a kid making friends is easy.  You are constantly around other people in sports, school, your neighborhood, summer camp, cousins/family, band, church etc… that you constantly are able to talk and meet and play with people your age and of similar interests.  We take that, along with a million other things, for granted when we are young.  When we are adults and we move cities or become suddenly single for the first time in a long time we can feel very alone; sometimes for the first time ever.  Commute, work, eat, sleep-repeat becomes “life.”  That isn’t LIFE as we know it in E&A.  Every day offers a new adventure to us.  Every weekend is new chance to explore, be creative, to love people, to like, to fail, to get back up, to test my limits, to find my strengths, to face my weaknesses to meet new people and most importantly find out new things about ourselves.  E&A might make you feel like a kid again when we do fun things like Trampoline Dodgeball, Cosmic Bowling, High Ropes Course, Go Karting and other things…you might feel like a kid again but you will most certainly FEEL ALIVE again.

Stay tuned for 2-10 in Future Blog Posts, in the meantime lets get out there and have some fun! Events And Adventures Phoenix

New Member Ice Breaker!

Every month, usually around the beginning of the month, we have a New Member Ice Breaker event.  It’s a great way for anyone new to the club to come and meet other new members! There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re the newbie when it “looks” like everyone else has known each other for years. Although that’s usually not the case, we still want to make sure that being new to Events & Adventures, you feel welcomed and know that you’re not the only newbie around!  

The New Member Ice Breaker event is a great way to get situated into the club! It’s a also great to know that you and 10 other people are attending your very first event together, at the same time. In these meetings we go over some basic E & A 101 information. What if you’re late? What if you can’t make an event or what if you don’t have that last meeting and can now make it to an event that you haven’t signed up for? We’ll go over all the general information and basic protocol, but the best part about these meetings: you get to meet other new members! We always play a fun ice breaker that gets people talking and meeting as many people right off the bat! It’s a fun, pressure free way to get to know the ‘ends and outs’ of the club, while meeting new people and making new friends!
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What To Do On A Monday Night?

Sometimes an easy going event is just what’s needed on a Monday night. Heading somewhere where we can hang out and get to know other members, but where there is something interactive to do as well.  This past Monday evening we headed over to The Yard at the Culinary Drop Out. We were about 30 strong and had a total blast, and we ended up closing out the place at the end of the night!

Not only is the area large and roomy with plenty of seating, but there’s tons to do. Our group played everything from foosball, corn hold, to ping pong and shuffle board! Anyone who didn’t grab dinner before coming out for the evening had a great selection of appetizers, dinner options and of course, plenty of cold drinks to satisfy whatever you might be craving. It was a great way to end a hectic Monday, by attending an easy going event, meeting new members and making new friends, pressure free! Events And Adventures Phoenix

Have You Tried Glow In The Dark Frisbee?

One of the most enjoyable events I’ve attended thus far has been Glow in the Dark Ultimate Frisbee! Not only were we able to get out and get some good exercise, running up and down the field, but I was able to meet some members I hadn’t met before!  Although I consider myself to be athletic, throwing a Frisbee with precision is difficult – which made for an interesting game! Each team wore their specific glow in the dark bracelet color, which was useful since it was pretty dark outside,  we could see each other easily!

After we had exhausted ourselves with glow in the dark ultimate Frisbee, most of us headed over to Buffalo Wild Wing for a quick bite to eat, only to realize that we were more tired that we had thought! It was great to chat and get to know the other members better and I would definitely attend this event again! Hopefully next time the teams will be more equal! Events And Adventures Phoenix

Giving Back To Our Community!

Every so often we have events were we get to give back to those in need. From gathering blankets to donate to the homeless, collecting art supplies for a kids program, to gathering canned food to donate to those who might be struggling. Events & Adventures likes to actively participate with other like-minded members in giving back to the community.

This weekend, we have just that opportunity. We will be heading to downtown Phoenix, to St. Vincent de Paul’s ‘Henry Unger Dining Room’, to help set up, prepare, serve lunch and clean up.  It won’t just be our group of members though; we’ll be volunteering with several others from the community – so the work will be light! Not only will this event be a great opportunity to give back to those in need, but to meet and get to know other like-minded E & A members! Don’t miss out! Events And Adventures Phoenix

Reliving A Bit Of Our Youth!

Every now and then we like to relive a little bit of our youth here at Events & Adventures!  We need to do something that breaks up the long, mundane-work-week with a fun activity that is ‘out of the norm’ from some of the typical weekly activities.  This week’s midweek event was just that. We went out and played ourselves a couple games of Laser Tag!

There’s something about running around a dark room, shooting laser lights at other members in the club, yelling to your team mates to help you out because you’re in a tough spot, and coming out victorious in the game against other E & A members!  

Afterwards, we usually grab an appetizer or drink and discuss the how fun and how long it’s been since we last played laser tag. We get to meet and talk with the members of the opposing team that we haven’t met yet; and yes, you’ll always remember how you won the game by tagging someone’s laser vest you didn’t know!  It’s a lot like reliving your youth and it’s not a common event here in the club, but sometimes it’s just what was needed to get us through a long week of work. Events And Adventures Phoenix