Great Place To Hang Out!

Vancouver finally has Happy Hours, and last night we indulged.  Blackbird is this great place, with an amazing atmosphere in the heart of the financial district.  With great food and $1.50 oysters between 3-6pm, how could we not check it out? 

I will admit I had two plates and could have had a third, they were so delicious.  We had a good turnout, brand new members, some that had been missing in action for a bit and even a member from Atlanta Georgia visiting for the week.  Great conversation and even a local musician that played the saxophone, bass guitar and sang!!  What a treat!!  Totally a great place to hang out and relax for a midweek mingle.  We will for sure be going back! Events and Adventures Vancouver

Summer Salsa Cruise

Many  of us in Vancouver love the feeling of always feeling like tourists in our own city.  Enjoying the fact that almost everywhere we go something is always changing and there are new sights to see.  Saturday was one of those days when a group of 30 of us were able to board the MV Brittania for the last summer salsa cruise of the season.  On the water with the goegeous lights of our city.  Three levels of Music and dancing and surrounded by friends.   It was incredible. New friendships made and so many laughs. Cant wait to do it again next summer:)
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A Wicked Good Labour Day Weekend.

What do you get when you take two hosts, and almost forty members from Seattle and Vancouver?  A wicked good Labour Day Weekend.  We camped our hearts out just this past weekend, and despite some early morning showers, we had the most excellent time possible.  With great people, lots of food, and a serene camping ground just for us, the possibilities were endless.  Local Wineries, Whale Watching, Electricity Museum with a voltage cage, Volleyball, Horseshoes, & campfires of course!  We had a blast and more!  The most peaceful of areas in the middle of both cities in Skagit County.  I have never played the telephone game with so many people, there were laughs and games all night long around many fires and the last night one giant, newly made firepit!  It was truly an awesome send off to an awesome summer of new and old friends, and much more fun to come!
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Another Amazing E&A Grand Canyon Trip!

Where to start.  A saying I  use often when explaining the relationships that happen with Events & Adventures, is “fast friends”.  We meet people everyday but when you get to live and experience like things with a small group of people, it’s amazing the bond that develops. Meeting amazing new friends in Vegas, who knew that we would grow close and never want the trip to end.   We cruised the strip on Thursday night and then headed for an unforgettable charter plane ride to the Bar 10 Ranch. Horseback rides, skeet shooting, an ATV adventure, literally I rode back at night with no headlights...a cowboy show and sleeping under the stars. Up early for a helicopter ride into the canyon to catch our raft.  In just 24 hours some of us had so many firsts.  A true testament to the trip of a lifetime, “bucket list” adventure.  3 days in the magnificent canyon with the greatest people, hiking and taking rapids, with endless laughter and friendship.  It’s been a shock to come  back to the lives that we live after such an awesome trip and vacation that was only 5 days long but a lifetime of conversation and memories.  ...AMAZEBALLS IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!

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Another Amazing Weekend With Events and Adventures Vancouver!

What an amazing long weekend we just had in Vancouver.  Starting with a terrific Icebreaker & Games night turnout.  We played board games and laughed the night away, even though we are in the middle of a glorious weather streak.  Saturday was RAD, as a bunch of us got suited up in our whitest clothes, to get them covered in coloured cornstarch at one of the funnest 5k’s ever!!  Color Me Rad, is a charity run that helps local charities, today was just a blast!! Covered from head to toe in Colour some of us even went to the next event, for a potluck and a day on the beach to wash it off in the ocean & take in the fireworks. The friends, food & fireworks were an awesome way to spend a beautiful Saturday Night in the the city!
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We Got To Run Off A Perfectly Good Mountain!

Last Sunday marked a milestone for a small group of member’s from our Vancouver club.  Despite waiting for the clouds to dissipate while building anticipation, we all got to run off a perfectly good mountain, to soar like eagles.  It’s pretty amazing getting to see people burst through personal boundaries and see them do things they never thought they would ever be able to.  Standing atop Mt Woodside on the weekend, and waiting for those perfect winds, we all did just that.  The last two flights of the day weren’t the most perfect landings, but we made it, and flying over the Fraser river and taking in the sights, even doing some crazy aerobatics, made the day all worth it.  I can’t wait to fly again! Events and Adventures Vancouver

A New Experience...Spamalot!

I’ve personally always been a fan of Monty Python, but Tuesday was a first for me and many others as we headed to a local theatre to watch Spamalot.  The local talent that we have is amazing and seeing a couple different performances by the Art’s Club theatre, at two different locations in as many months has really brought that fact home.  Unlike any other theatre presentation I have been too, our Seats for Spamalot were right next to the Orchestra.  Annoying to some but they truly brought a whole other experience to the performance.  Not only were they involved in the show for music, but the characters, as Monty Python would have had it, were acknowledged from time to time by the actors, and they even cracked up at the jokes and sometimes even the laughter of us the audience.  Topping it all off was the search for the Holy grail...of course...and it being found under the seat of one of our members...Yep she hid it for sure!!  Lol.. The actors even pulled her on stage for a picture, and she got a certificate too... The show was terrific, with lots of laughs and of course the group was great as usual..
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You Can Dress Us Up But You Can’t Take Us Out!

Of course we go out on the town every night of the week, and we always have the most fun.  Recess for grownups is what it is all about at Events & Adventures.  No matter how serious your day has been, & how much stress we have in our everyday lives, somehow the fun we have at events, makes it all wash away.  We act like goofballs and there is continuous laughter, the jokes are never put aside, and it makes for the best friendships and relationships.  Here’s just a couple of our goofy moments at bowling Saturday 

night.. If you need some laughs & more friends to hang out with, come and play with us.  There’s something fun happening every SINGLE day !!

Getting Out Of The City....

One of my favourite things to do is get out of the city and the hustle of it, leave the noise behind, and just enjoy nature.  It’s pretty awesome that we are able to do just that within the city during the week as well.  Last night a group of almost 20 of us, ignored the rain clouds and headed to Deer Lake in Burnaby to do just that.  Situated low in the city, surrounded by highways and high rises, this lake is the ultimate inner city getaway.  Last night we even had some friendly ducks swim along with our boats, even a scary moment for one as they flew overhead and almost right into one member... talk about being close to nature...  Yes, there were some dark clouds, and we did get rained on, but as always those clouds break and out comes the sunshine.  Not too much of it but just enough to brighten the sky as we headed in and to a nearby pub, for some drinks, more conversation and much needed nourishment, after our hour and a half paddle.  Sure we tend to gather in the same little area of the lake and chat about all kinds of things, laugh and enjoy the sights, but there certainly is a little exercise happening.  It’s a great place to chill with great company on any day and last night certainly didn’t disappoint.  If you haven’t come out with us yet, join us next month when we head out on the water!! Hope to see you all there! Events And Adventures Vancouver

Camping On Gambier Island With Good Friends......

I hope everyone had fun

weekend. Mine was filled with some productive and relaxing Camping on Gambier Island with great friends. Nothing beats good food and great company !! I have to say we started off with Rum Punch which was STRONG and tasty. Latona is an island summer camp within easy reach from Vancouver and Squamish.
Activities like Kayaking , Zip-lining , swimming offers fun progressive initiatives filled with challenges and confidence. Our hike was great with interesting view of lake Gambier below the mountain. This was achieved through teamwork , increase decision-making and problem solving skills to locate our position. We later joined friends at the camp-fire with laughs getting to know each other. Engaging in active conversations improves our communication skills with friends. Ambrea lead the way by self introduction and welcoming everybody..... Job well done !!!
Our fun trip sadly came to an end when we boarded our Boat With Captain Chris in the cockpit. We wanted to stay longer on the Island but it was time to go home.....
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I Had The Chance To Go Ziplining.....It Was A Blast!

There's nothing like hanging a few hundred feet above the ground, suspended in the sky by only a cable, and soaring over treetops and river bends with the wind in your face. 

I had the chance to go ziplining. It wasn't something that I would normally do, but since I had the opportunity, I wasn't going to give it up. I'll try anything fun. I was nervous at first, stepping onto the platform, but once I jumped off, it was over so quickly I don't really remember thinking anything more than, "Wow". I did scream, but you know what? I made it. And it was a beautiful day with my friends on the mountain. 
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Pub Jump Fun!

On Saturday night a group of us set out for a Commercial Drive Pub Jump.  With the first location and time emailed to all those that signed up, we indulged in some great appies at Havana and received a bonus 10% off our bills before heading to our next stop.  The Charlatan was only a block away so we all walked up together and they sat us in two long booths with mirrors surrounding us and the fun began to escalate...great conversation and so many laughs, and then even a drinking contest...we won’t say who won, but girl you did us proud!! Since  I only disclosed our next place as we were getting ready to leave, I figured it was a great time to play a round of the telephone game...So I started it...”Time for one last drink and then we are off to Falconetti’s”  What was said in between, I have no idea, but by the time it got back to me it was much shorter...” One more drink and we're gettin dirty”...What  a blast, it was a great group as usual, the venues were very accommodating, service and specials awesome, we even had a special drink made just for us a Falconetti’s which we rightfully names Pirate Love..way too much fun, thanks everybody for an amazing night!! Events And Adventures Vancouver

Who Wants To Join The Circus?

So much laughter and a little screaming...A super fun event was held at Circus West where we all got to try things that we never thought we could do!  Flying high on the trapeze and putting complete trust in our coach and each other, sounds easier than it actually is.  Adrenaline and using muscles that we never knew we had, climbing on top of each other and trying not to break.  Bouncing like popcorn on a tumble trampoline, climbing arial silks, juggling, and a human log roll were just some of things that had the group in fits of laughter and diving into position so that others wouldn’t fall.  So much fun, with another great group!! Events And Adventures Vancouver

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! 

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Searching for Walter Mitty......

Have you done anything noteworthy or mentionable? That is the question that plagues Walter Mitty in the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” First published in 1939 by James Thurber, Walter Mitty is a mild man with a vivid fantasy life. In his fantastic daydreams, he is the heroic, adventurous, romantic man he longs to be and personally triumphs. In Ben Stiller’s remake of the 1947 classic, Walter Mitty is trapped behind a desk where his biggest real-life adventure is trying to fill out an online dating profile. When asked what he has done that is noteworthy or mentionable, he has no answer.

Are you Walter Mitty?

Unbeknownst to Thurber and Stiller, they wrote a movie that embodies the spirit of Events & Adventures, an invitation-only club of singles who spend time together nearby or on the road having fun. Our members are often former Walter Mittys who have kicked off their daydreams and are now living the adventure. Events & Adventures plans activities for every personality and adventure level – from white water rafting or skydiving to hiking or cosmic bowling, there is an event to help you shed your Walter Mitty shell.
Don’t get stuck behind your computer playing games or risking virtual match ups, daydreaming about the fun your life could be and having the zest to seize it…Get out and live it with other singles, just like you and let Events & Adventures do all the work! With Events & Adventures, you can make your dreams a reality, all you have to do is sign up and show up – we take care of the rest. 2013 is coming to an end, make sure that 2014 is the year you do something noteworthy and mentionable. Get out. Have fun. And, maybe, meet that special someone.
Live the adventure. Events & Adventures is creating the “Walter Mitty Award” to identify “the most Walter Mitty Events & Adventures member. Stay tuned. Details are being finalized.
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A Merry Christmas It Was!

For those of us that didn’t have the fancy dinner invites, or the family gatherings; we all came together for a movie and our own family style feast.  Of course we all knew that watching the Hobbit would result in waiting another year to find  out the ending, but we all put our 3D glasses on, sat back and relaxed for almost 3 hours.  Best part was the dinner afterwards at a fancy Chinese restaurant nearby, where we all ordered a dish and shared them all.  We certainly left with warm hearts and full bellies after that.  Conversation was great and the company couldn’t have been better. 

 

From all of the staff at Events & Adventures we hope you had yourself a very Merry Holiday and hope to see you all at our New Year’s Bash and out at our events through 2014.  Happiest New Year to all!! Events And Adventures Vancouver

Who Has The Ugliest Christmas Sweater?

We had an amazing bowling party on Saturday, full of festive fun and the ugliest of Christmas Sweaters!!  Bowling is always a blast, as we never take it very seriously, of course we have lots of great bowlers, but even gutter balls get cheers and high fives with this group.  Almost all of us sported an ugly sweater, and there were candy canes a plenty for all that signed in.  Some took a bunch of time to get their sweater for the evening and others added embellishments to an old ugly sweater for the season.   We had tinsel and ornaments all around us by the end of the night, and as our timed bowling was almost over, we even had some members show up to go to out dancing with the group afterwards.  Ugly Christmas Sweater Bowling Party success!!  Thanks to everyone that got into the festive cheer a little early and as always had great team play! 
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Have You Ever Tried Arial Yoga?

Do you remember your gym class teacher or coach always saying to yourself or teammate when you were younger, not to say you couldn’t do it, because chances are you could.  Well, the saying of the night at our Ariel silks class a couple weeks ago, was just that....”I can’t do that?”.  And as if that coach was standing right there, we sure could.  The night was filled with laughs and things most of us had never tried.  Starting with making a simple knot in our silks, to trying an upside down move hanging just from one leg. 

Jen from Tantra Fitness was amazing, warming us up with some aerobics and then teaching us some mind bending moves.  We even got to hang in our own cocoons and relax for a bit when we were finished.  Truly an amazing workout and tonnes of fun!!  We all went out for a bite to eat afterwards and enjoyed each other’s company for a while longer.  Thanks girls for an amazing event. Events And Adventures Vancouver

Private Tasting And Giving Back!

An amazing night at Vancouver Olive Oil Company. Everyone showed to our private tasting and learned how good oils are processed and pressed. Tasting all the different flavors of both oils and balsamics is such a treat, the only problem is choosing which ones you really want to take home. The pairings are endless. So delicious, and so much fun deciding. Best part of that is 10% of our proceeds go to the Canucks for  their Kids charity. Way to go guys...tonight we raised $60 for the kids! Events And Adventures Vancouver

Making A Gourmet Feast Together!

Seeing that we have already celebrated Thanksgiving here in Canada, it was fitting that we visited Kitchen Riddles in Burnaby last night and made a gourmet feast of our own.  Getting instruction from Chef Ben and being looked after by owners Antonio and Morgan, we surely dined in style last night!! While some of us do cook and have some chopping skills, not all of us knew the fancy names of certain dicing techniques, nor did we know how easy it was to make our own ricotta, (and cheaper).  We started by dicing and chopping mushrooms, shallots & garlic and added Ricotta to make our very own ravioli stuffing.  Next, getting our pasta thin enough to make ravioli, all kinds of shapes, some stuffed more than others, but all delicious.  Topped with a arugula salad we took our plated upstairs to dine together in candlelight!!  Once we were finished our main, we made our way back down to the kitchen to learn how to make a delicious and rich, melting Chocolate Lava cake, of course with hand whipped cream flavored with Bailey’s.  Now the pictures tell the true story – we are really big goofballs when it comes to cleaning up bowls and spoons with deliciousness all over!! Couldn’t have been tastier or more fun!!  We all left with full tums and a little more knowledge of how easy it is to cook really yummy food...Yum Yum!
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