Speed-DATING for Mid-Life Singles (LADIES)

Visit this event's MeetUp.com page for much more detail including:

• More about: WHAT IT IS & WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• THE VENUE
• YOUR HOST
• YOUR COACH, &
• EXTENSIVE FAQs
  BONUS: Listen in on a Discussion with Coach, Tim Bray, on Dating here (catch the last couple mins. here)
  

WHY
Meeting new people isn't always easy -- If you're lucky, work connects you with lots of people, but that’s not true for many gig workers, entrepreneurs, work-from-homers, empty nesters, retirees, and other mid-lifers. This particular event is for women-seeking-men and men-seeking-women.

Speed-DATING overcomes so many common issues when it comes to meeting new people:

• Being stuck on a date with someone you're either not attracted to, or who hijacks the conversation;
• Not approaching a stranger for fear of disturbing them--who's to say they're even single, let alone interested?
• Hesitating to approach others who seem to have formed their own clique;
• Feeling invisible at a large social event;
• Besides, asking for a date can be nerve-wracking wherever you are -- be it online or, say, in line at a store.

The good news is 35-45% of PDX region mid-lifers are single and, after the pandemic years, folks of all ages are looking for less FaceTime and more face-to-face encounters. Luckily, there are better options than “doomswiping” or heartless hookups. What's more, “the ask” can be made easier! See the FAQs for more info.

THIS EVENT IS SPECIAL
It’s been designed specifically for mid-life singles like you to:

• Make you feel welcome and appreciated;
• Help you find common ground, and foster engagement right away; and
• Elevate the dating experience.

To that end, there will a number of tools to help you feel comfortable and to deepen connections including:

• Free one-on-one pre-event coaching & dating tips via video conference;
• Warm up ice breakers proven to get folks quickly engaged;
• Optional conversation starters to keep your discussions going;
• A breaktime activity to make mixing and mingling less stressful;
• Courting Cards to make “the ask” easier;
• Plus the opportunity to chat with other attendees online post-event.

There'll also be:

• An exclusive Ladies' Lounge; &
• Men-In-Suits raffle
  

WHO

Mid-lifers in their 40s–60s in or near the PDX ‘burbs with a level of self-awareness who are emotionally available and ready to get to know and commit to the partner right for them.

If:

• Now feels like the time to meet new people and explore a relationship, and
• You’d prefer a purposeful approach, but
• Aren’t sure where to start, how to go from online chats to meeting in-person, or how to get past small talk once you’re face-to-face,

…then it’s time to try something new!

HERE'S THE LOWDOWN FOR THE LADIES
In all the Speed-DATING I’ve done, I don't remember an event where there weren't more women than men. I saw this predicament handled different ways--some not so good! Instead of fighting it or stressing over it, I've decided to embrace it.
I've gone out of my way to create a warm, cozy, inviting, high-class vibe for this event--for everyone, but especially for you ladies.
Both Tim and I will do our best to prime the fellas to bring their A-Game for you.
And, the evening of, when you're not busy on a "mini-date," you'll have access to an exclusive Ladies' Lounge out of sight of the gentlemen and other diners where you can regroup and take a breath.
Consider the Lounge a Sanctuary where you can snag a seat on a comfy couch and put your feet up, or primp at a vanity station. You might order something from the bar, visit with other ladies, or quietly take notes on the gents you've already met and might want to meet again.

AND WHAT DO THE MEN GET?

A chance to meet several lovely ladies eager to talk to you!

LET'S GET YOU SIGNED UP!

STEP 1. Register here on EventBrite for specific details on where to go and when to arrive.

STEP 2. Also RSVP on MeetUp.com so you can chat up attendees after the event.
(Hit the red "Attend" button. If you don't yet have a MeetUp acct. it's free to sign up and takes just minutes!)

Once you've secured your spot here on EventBrite, you'll receive a confirmation message with yet more details including:

• Where, precisely, to go;
• When, exactly, to get there; and
• How to schedule your free coaching call with Timcoaching call with Tim

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Host or Publisher Jo / Oregon