What we’re about
New Members: please read the following rules and guidelines before joining the group. We look forward to including you at our events!
Note to members:
Outdoor Adventures has a rule in place regarding a recognizable single person face photo prior to joining group (See detail at bottom of the page).
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The base tenet of this group is respect for cultural differences and courtesy to other members and event organizers. The goal is to have fun and meet new people at events.
- Members are encouraged to talk to other participants and to welcome new members.
- Please avoid political, religious and other hot topics in a larger group.
- Polite behavior. Please keep it light at first as you get to know folks.
- We try to stay upbeat during large gatherings. We discourage folks regaling us with all their drama (ever) (Example: My Ex (wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend) divorced me and she/he did all these things ...) Those conversations are maybe for later when you know folks and are away from the large crowds.
- Do not ask embarrassing or deeply personal questions to folks you do not yet know. (Example: Why are you a divorced person..)
- We are not a singles group, but finding other people is natural. It is OK to ask if someone is available, but don't let that be the first thing out of your mouth. Show some subtlety.
- Your profile name must contain your first or last name, not your profession or the name of an object. (Banker, Mortgage, plastic are examples of non conforming names)
- Have a current single person, recognizable profile picture showing your face clearly before you join. (There is a meetup issue that does not allow picture updates one you add yourself to a group, so folks will be temporarily removed so they can correct their profile and rejoin)
- Keep your RSVP updated. In the case of no shows or late cancellation, there may be people on the wait list or waiting to see if slots open up that don't get to go because of late cancellations or no-shows.
Frequent late cancellations and/or no-shows may cause member being de-prioritized on the wait list or removal from this group.
A final note: Large events often overwhelm our venues ability to provide speedy service. Our events are more about social contact and conversation. Relax and enjoy the conversations and expect some delays. Please be courteous to our servers and our venues.
Folks are welcome to propose events and even lead their own events. Events are not limited to these following categories, so don't feel constrained:
- Hike and Walks
- Lunch outings
- Dinner outings
- Brunch
- Campouts
- Festivals
- Cultural outings
- Purely social events
- Trail & Town Biking
We are hoping to get volunteers for both hosting and becoming Event Organizers. Feel free to reach out.
Photo Rule additional detail: This serves multiple purposes.
· Security - We need to be able to tie back folks to their membership.
· Organizer recognition – The organizers need to be able to identify folks at events (And yes, we have had crashers)
· Member recognition – Members need to be able to identify the folks they have talked with.
A real life example: In another group, a participant was inappropriate with ladies. That group did not originally have any rule about pictures and the misbehaving party was never identified. There are other examples of behaviors that in Outdoor Adventures would have caused an expulsion. We take members safety as well as courtesy towards others seriously.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Happy Hour+ Seafood Dinner In Richardson (multi group event)Anaya’s Seafood Scratch Kitchen, Richardson , TX
Anaya's is rated 4.7 on Yelp and was very much enjoyed by our last group of participants. Surprisingly, the food was also affordable and the service good. Happy hour pricing is in effect Saturday as well:
Happy Hour Link
Full Menu Link
Enjoy conversation while eating dishes like New England Clam Chowder or Herb-Pecan Crusted Cod or Garlic Parmesan Flounder... Or perhaps you just want good fish and chips?
Do you want to add a +1? Contact the host and assure them you will not be a cancel or a no show and you will be accommodated.
As per our new policy, folks must have a single person recognizable face photo to attend. - Italian Dinner - BYOB, Multigroup ... It is time again.Tony's Pizza & Pasta, Dallas, TX
Tony's is a favorite casual get together and is a part of our rotation.
Tony's is rated in the top 20 pizzas in Dallas, but I typically get their Veal or the Calzone. The portions are large enough that I always take home at least 1 more meal.
Remember that this is BYOB and they do not serve alcohol, however there is no uncorking fee. You can bring your own Liquor, wine or beer. I usually bring a bit extra to share. They will furnish wine / drink glasses. Please tip the servers extra as they do the same work of providing glasses and clearing off the glasses.
(Go to the back ot the restaurant. There is a hall on the left)
Tony's is a really great, one of a kind "hole in the wall" family owned and operated Italian restaurant. Everyone in the kitchen as well as the manager is family.
This place is a White Rock Lake local favorite.
Dinner will be 8 to 13 Dollars (From Pizza to Veal), I like the Veal Parmesan, Lasagna and Calzones, but the pizza is great as well.
A link to the Menus: https://www.tonyspasta.com/#
There is a large back area where we will meet. (Down the hall all the way)
A blurb from their website:
"Tony's Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant serving the Lake Highlands area for over 20 years. Always using the freshest ingredients, and at a price which is family affordable, you can count on Tony's to serve all of your Italian dining needs. Additionally, you are also welcome to bring your own bottle of beer or wine to enjoy with your dinner."
- Outdoor - Greek Food Festival- North Dallas (Multi-group)Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Dallas, TX
Join us at the Greek Festival featuring Greek dancing, Greek favorites including gyros, lamb sliders, spanakopita, baklava and more. There is beer and wine in the taverna and a coffee and pastries tent. Along with delicious tastes, guests can enjoy folk dancing, music, shopping. We will be milling around talking and enjoying the food, events and drink.
Allow 15 to 20 minutes extra for parking and walking from parking to the event. We will meet and greet from 11:00 to 11:15 and then likely split into smaller groups. If you are late. look for the little round stickers on folks shoulders to identify us. The day of the event, I will pass out optional little dot badges so that we can recognize who is in our groups and feel comfortable saying hello, introductions. This is totally optional if you are not interested.
We will congregate just inside the ticket booth facing Hillcrest till 11:15. I would like to meet everyone as they check in, but that is not mandatory.
If you arrive late, you can look for us , but you can also just enjoy the event on your own if you choose.
This will be a multi-group event, so there will be plenty of opportunities to meet new people. After meeting up, feel free to stay with the group or split up as you choose.
http://www.greekfestivalofdallas.com
Tickets will be available at EventBrite and that link will be posted here when they become available.
- Introduction to Fencing + Fencing demo + Dinner and Drinks after.Go Fence Academy, Lewisville, TX
Go Fence Academy has offered a free Intro to Fencing, a fencing Demo with explanations of what is happening and then and try out fencing for those that choose with supplied equipment. Also afterward, we will grab dinner, drinks nearby (BoomerJacks ) for those interested.
There will be NO pressure to sign up for anything, but they will explain what the class offerings are for those interested in more, but they have free week trial offers for anyone inclined to continue.
If you wish to bring +1, contact the organizer and assure that you will not be a no-show or a late cancel.
BoomerJacks is very nearby. They have beers from $3 to $5 and $5 drink specials as well as $6 appetizers. https://boomerjacks.com/specials/#6dollar
Fencing is a great form of exercise and a lot more fun than you might think as well as easy to get into.
An excerpt from HCP Live (Author - Nickole Kerner Bobley):
"To be a successful fencer your must become graceful, aggressive, strategic, and strong. So practicing fencing provides myriad exercises for your body and mind. The physical benefits of fencing include increased coordination, agility, balance, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance. While fencing is a whole-body workout, it exercises the arms, thighs, hips, and buttocks hardest of all. You also benefit from fencing by gaining greater mental agility. Fencing is often referred to as “physical chess” due to the logic and strategy tactics behind the movements."Please check the link for more specific health benefits.
Academy's web site is https://www.gfenceacademy.com/
