Wow! I don't know which post I feel obligated to respond to first. But, I will say that I'm thrilled that, if nothing else, there is some debate going on. I love it, whether I agree with the comments or not.
As to why, as singles, we seek out our own company on occasion...Let's face it, the Villages is a couples oriented community. As singles we are definitely in the minority. So, there are times when we would like to socialize with other singles who have the same issues as we do.
The Meet and Greet group is absolutely not geared toward match making. To the contrary. We are just a bunch of single people who would rather hang out together, as friends, to enjoy the activities that are here in the Villages. When you're a couple you always have someone to go with. As a single, it's not easy to walk into any place alone. Through this group, I have been able to call a friend to go with me and if it happens to be a male friend it's with no strings attached. It's wonderful to have that ability. This is especially true for the new singles to the Villages.
As to why these get togethers are aimed at the single community, again, we are hoping to increase our circle of single friends for the very reasons I mentioned. Heaven knows there are a gazillion events and social activities that couples get to enjoy that we aren't comfortable attending alone...
In regard to the comments about why we don't just join the organized single groups, I don't even understand the point that's being made. For some of us any club with 600 members doesn't provide us with the kind of intimate (and by that I mean small) setting, that makes it easier to get to know each other. That being said, most of us belong to the Meet and Greet unclub, as well as the Baby Boomers, Sumter Singles or the Village Singles. Each provides something different.
As for why this party happened to be scheduled on the same night as the TOTV is set to meet, come one...there are always events happening simultaneously in the Villages. In the case of Karen's party, it was scheduled over a month ago.
I think that covers my point counter point...only an opinion, mind you, but isn't it great that we all have one.
P.S. If any married Villager's want to come to our parties - though I can't imagine why you would - you'd be welcome. I'm sure one of your single friends will give you the secret handshake to get in.
Katie
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