Salem and Beyond! Funtimers 55+

Our Story: At the heart of this group is a social circle forged in the “50’s & 60’s Fun Times Meetup Group” (shout out to Cyndi!!!) beginning in 2019, as well as a couple of other Salem Meetups at the time. Unfortunately our fun times ended due to the pandemic, and the original Meetup didn’t survive.

In early 2022, several of us happily bumped into each other in a new Meetup, and our core group expanded as we met fabulous new friends. Eventually, the entire entourage migrated to another new Meetup. Now here we are, wiser and even more highly seasoned, ready to bust out and let the fun times begin again! Our activities are varied, and have included walking & hiking; winery tours & tastings; restaurant meals & Happy Hours; movies, theater and musical performances and festivals; gatherings at members’ homes; athletic events; book group; bowling; trivia and games; field trips to area attractions; uh, I think that’s enough for now…

We are interested in expanding our community of mature and responsible adults, some of whom have lots of time for socializing and amusing themselves. We are navigating the next phase, redefining the stereotypes of older, as we create community and connect with each other. We celebrate our commonalities and learn from our differences. We are welcoming and inclusive, and promote a culture of consideration and kindness. Above all, we have fun and enjoy being together.

We are excited to welcome new members into our community, and, just so you know, we do have a few rules, which are required reading, as well as the Assumption of Risk; Waiver of Liability; Release; Indemnification; Covenant Not to Sue. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

~ Your Leadership Team

Membership Rules

• 1. Age 55+, unless individually approved by the Organizer
• 2. Members must post their real first name and a clear, close up, relatively current facial photo on their group profile.
• a. If you share the same first name as another member, please add a last initial (doesn’t need to be real), so we can distinguish you.
• b. Let the Organizer know if you prefer not to have a photograph that may have been taken of you during an event to be posted. Privacy is important to us, so if you find your image has made it into the photo albums, contact the Organizer and it will be removed, no questions asked.
• 3. RSVP policy: Do not sign up for an event unless you are reasonably sure you can attend. If you sign up for an event, then decide you won’t be attending, you must immediately update your RSVP to “Not Going.” If you are a “no-show” for 2 events, that Event Host may remove you from their events for a minimum of 30 days. A third “no-show” may result in your removal for 60 days or longer. Same-day cancellations will be considered “no-shows.”
• a. Members who demonstrate a pattern of late cancellations, or who sign up and cancel frequently, risk being removed from the group. We understand that life happens and plans change; we only require that members exhibit respect and consideration for the Event Host and other Attendees.
• b. Events where the Event Host has made advance reservations, or purchased a block of reserved seats, have stricter requirements: i) you must reimburse the Event Host for any ticket purchased on your behalf, whether you attend the event or not, and ii) you must change your RSVP to “Not Going” at least 48 hours in advance for an event that has a waiting list, and/or when reservations have been made at the venue (allowances only at the discretion of the Event Host).
• 4. It is not permitted to just show up for an event if you are not on the “Going” list.
• 5. Be early or on time for the event, and be prepared. Read the entire event description, and click on any link to additional information, BEFORE signing up and/or posting a question in the “Comments” section.
• 6. Our Organizers and Event Hosts are volunteers who spend significant amounts of time researching, posting and managing events, as well as running the group as a whole. It is absolutely necessary that you show respect and gratitude for their work and their rules, or risk being removed from the group. The Organizer and Event Hosts have the right to remove anyone who signs up for an event, for reasons including: jeopardizing the safety of self or others during a previous event, leaving disrespectful public comments, history of showing inconsideration in signing up and canceling, showing a negative attitude or stirring up drama at a previous event, or simply not being a good social fit for a particular Event Host. No one is entitled to a spot in an event, solely because you are a member and managing to grab a spot every time.
• 7. Our group is focused on socializing with new and long-time friends. Although some closer relationships may develop naturally, this is not a dating site or singles group. We’re very serious about creating a safe environment that is comfortable for all attendees. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable as the result of unwanted and/or inappropriate advances, or you observe someone overstepping any boundaries, please bring this to the attention of the Event Host or Organizer through private messaging. Anyone who displays behavior inappropriate to the group’s purpose risks revocation of their membership.
• 8. Carpooling: If an event includes the opportunity to carpool, plan to contribute to the driver for gas and vehicle expenses.
• 9. There is a 60-day free period, after which Meetup will charge you a non-refundable $5 annual membership fee. Alternatively, you may pay the Organizer in cash prior to the end of your free period. If you choose not to pay, Meetup will automatically remove you from the group at the end of the 60 days, or at your annual renewal date. This contribution is mainly to cover the cost of using Meetup and its financial vendor. Any excess beyond that amount will be reinvested in the group, for example, to cover facility rentals, meeting supplies, etc. Every dollar will be accounted for, and the Organizer will be happy to share the details.

Assumption of Risk; Waiver of Liability; Release; Indemnification; Covenant Not to Sue

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING UP FOR AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT (herein “EVENT”) POSTED BY THE “Salem and Beyond! Funtimers 55+” Meetup Group, I GIVE UP THE RIGHT TO BRING A COURT ACTION TO RECOVER COMPENSATION OR ANY OTHER REMEDY FOR INJURIES OR DEATH TO MYSELF OR TO MY PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF THIS EVENT, NOW OR AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY EXECUTION OF THIS Assumption of Risk; Waiver of Liability; Release; Indemnification; Covenant Not to Sue, BY SIGNING UP FOR AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT, IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ATTENDING GROUP ACTIVITIES.

Acknowledgement of Risk: I, meaning an adult participant, understand and acknowledge that signing up and/or participating in any EVENT posted in the “Salem and Beyond! Funtimers 55+” Meetup Group, entails both known and unanticipated risks. The risks include, but are not limited to: physical injury, mental and/or emotional distress, exposure to infectious disease and/or illness, allergic reactions from consumption of food and drink; and even death, as well as damage to property or third parties, or other unknown and unanticipated activities and risks. I certify that I have knowledge of the voluntarily assumed risks; claim full responsibility for my own health (including any pre-existing conditions), actions and well-being during any and all activities; and have no physical or mental limitations that would preclude safe participation.
Release/Indemnification/Covenant Not to Sue: To the fullest extent permitted by law, and in consideration for being allowed to participate, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns (the Releasing Parties) hereby agree to hold harmless, release, and covenant not to sue the “Salem and Beyond! Funtimers 55+” Meetup Group, its members, Group leaders, organizers, hosts and volunteers, and agents, (the Released Parties) for any negligently caused injuries or losses arising from or related to an EVENT, even though this liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective property, or equipment owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I further agree to defend and indemnify the Released Parties and each of them from any claims, demands, actions, damages, costs, fees, or expenses arising out of losses suffered by or caused by me that are brought now or in the future by the Releasing Parties or any of them, or by a third party.
Other: I acknowledge that insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage is my personal responsibility, as well as all medical and/or evacuation expenses, whether or not I have specifically authorized them. On behalf of myself, I hereby give permission for emergency medical care, including transportation to and exchange of medical information with a medical facility. The venue of any dispute shall be in Marion County, Oregon, and shall be governed by Oregon law.