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Mix 'n' Mingle evening...thanks to all who attended.

We had a great night on the 29th February in Auckland for our very first Mix n Mingle evening.

36 people attended and by all accounts had a really nice night, meeting some like-minded people in a casual setting in Westhaven.

We will definately look to make this a regular night and also with your help, expand into other cities and towns.

Thanks so much to all who made the effort as we really didn't know how it was going to go.

Here are the details of what it was all about...

Are you interested in increasing your friendship circle and maybe even finding that chaperone to whisk you off your feet?

GrownUps is pleased to bring you a mix & mingle evening, especially for you, our GrownUps visitors and members aged 50+.

The evening will be very casual, no pressure and just a nice chance to meet people, who are keen to enjoy life and all that it has to offer, whether single or couples.

Friday 29th February 2008

Swashbucklers, 23B Westhaven Dr, Westhaven, Auckland

From 7.30pm

$35, includes a complimentary drink, nibbles and Live Entertainment!


Just bring yourself and your smile. Dancing shoes are optional!

Please register your interest by emailing us here and we'll keep you up to date with the response.

We'll be looking to hold events in all major centres if there is sufficient interest.

After all, who knows who you might meet?

...does this tickle your fancy?


Comments from previous events -

'I would like to say a HUGE THANK'S for Friday night. I had the best evening that I have ever had in the whole 18 months I have been living in Auckland. My friend and I came to your Single Soiree event and it was extremely well organised. A great bunch of people and nice food. We would certainly come to another of your events and bring our friends. This was the first event we have been to. So from the two of us Thanks :)'

'I would just like to say thank you for organising last night. It is the first time I have done any sort of organised dating and I found the atmosphere very non threatening from the moment I walked in.

I, (like a lot of people I spoke with last night) was very nervous and had thoughts of not even getting out of the car! But as I said before, the atmosphere was very light hearted with a room full of people with no other expectations other than having a good night out.
I was a little worried that there may have been a lot of desperate people, but if there were, I certainly didn't meet them.

Positive thoughts......
- a safe secure environment knowing that, even if the person is not your cup of tea, it's only one night out of your life
- an opportunity to form new friendships with not only males but females in a similar situation to you.

Great for the self esteem :-) and I feel positive about the whole 'meeting' scene.'

Published 29th Jan 2008

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by Bryan 6th February 2008 I think this is an excellent idea, if and when there is one closer, and if I am available I would be a starter. Bryan
by nana1 6th February 2008 What a good idea but would need to be closer to me By Marie
by geninz 6th February 2008 Yes, I am all for it but would need to be in my area ie Hutt Valley
by moonlight lady 7th February 2008 Im all for it too, but also needs to be closer to my area of eastern BOP
by granwolf 7th February 2008 What a great idea. Palmerston North, Hutt Valley, Wellington, Kapiti Coast would be good.
by Amort 8th February 2008 How about one in the Christchurch area sounds a lot of fun
by rayclnz 10th February 2008 i agree Christchurch would be great...
by Trueblu 11th February 2008 I hope one comes to Christchurch I would be interested in going I think it would be great to meet people I hope it happens
by V8 rider 11th February 2008 I'm at the bottom of the south Island will there ever be one here
by irises 12th February 2008 Guess it will be a while before it can happen in The Far North, but I would be a starter.
by Eugenie 12th February 2008 I'd be a starter for a Coromondel Peninsula get-together. I'd even be happy to help organise it if someone points me in the right direction. Or we could have an informal meeting, just a lunch-time get-together where we meet somewhere pleasant and each pay for our own lunch, or something along those lines.
by elemay 13th February 2008 Put me down for one in the Manawatu/Rangitikei area also. Elemay
by madmissy 13th February 2008 I think it would be great in the Christchurch area
by Greyeagle 13th February 2008 Vote for Rotorua lol
by niceguy 14th February 2008 Yeah well, I am in deep south, have considered coming, in truth have not yet decided not too.
by pompom 15th February 2008 Thames ?
by Mudwitch 15th February 2008 Is this a general mix n mingle or aimed at singles?
by Dommon 15th February 2008 This is a good idea as llong as it does not stop "North of the Bombay hills" and finds it wayg toi the members of the association living on the "Mainland" !!!
by noal 17th February 2008 Whangarei would be great
by Bon 17th February 2008 by Bon This would probably go down well in Christchurch.
by Chickiwi7 19th February 2008 Great idea. Welcomed if in Wellington/Hutt Valley greater region. Cheers Barb
by lawrence rowse 19th February 2008 It looks like Nelson has been left out , i would go if one was held here. Laurie.
by Richard/GrownUps 19th February 2008 Hi All - we're keen to gold these around the country and needed a starting point. They're general mix n mingle evenings as unfortunately although we have been advertising this one event for a long time, the women very much outnumber men however based on feedback, the idea of meeting like-minded people regardless of sex, is of interest. Thanks very much.
by sweet60 19th February 2008 If it was being held in Dunedin I would be there as I am a keen dancer. Fiona
by mitzyv3 19th February 2008 whangarei would be a good place or dargaville i would then be very keen thanks linda
by Doreen 19th February 2008 Hi, Sounds like fun, Thames would be a good site on the Coromandel, would certainly be a starter. even help to organise. It's a bit far to Auckland from here. regds Doreen
by Opal Rose 19th February 2008 Hi, Sounds like a great idea, would be great if one could be held in Hamilton Area, as Auckland is a bit far.........regds Carol
by cagey 19th February 2008 Has anyone mentioned Hawkes Bay? I'd come!. Cheers Kay
by Evi 19th February 2008 I'm in, when you come to Palmerston North. That's exactly what I need to get me out and mingling again. Come on MEN -
by Bramley 19th February 2008 I will definately be a starter, if there is a function in The Bay of Plenty. or even The Waikato. Good luck with the evening,take some photos and post them on this site please.
by raydx 19th February 2008 sounds like fun, how about Timaru/Oamaru
by Barat 20th February 2008 Could go Thames or Waikato direction.
by daybreak 21st February 2008 Am sure Nelson would have a few starters for an evening out. Look forward to it being advertised. _------- Daybreak.
by keith boys 26th March 2008 hi i'm only new to this site i live wanganui but i think to travel to meet people would be grate i would be interested for sure
by Sandra McLachlan 29th March 2008 love to have a Marlborough one sounds great
by Graeme Harper 6th April 2008 Christchurch yes please. shy.
by sashmo 23rd April 2008 I am also new to this site and your evening sounded great hope there will be more to come..
by fauna 27th April 2008 rotorua would be great
by tamika 28th April 2008 Dunedin would be great also
by Cellphone 30th April 2008
by Honey Bee 31st May 2008 I would be interested in a gathering in Manawatu or Levin areas
by Shirley Hazelwood 2nd June 2008 Hamilton would be great Shirley
by jojo-m 6th July 2008 Sounds great. How do we get on a mailing list?
by kakabird 12th August 2008
by Mindy Mouse 16th August 2008 Would be very interested in meeting people inWellington
by Daff's Cafe 12th May 2009 Can you do another one please?
by sherryl hastings 15th January 2010 Will you be planning one for Wellington this year
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