What we’re about
ABOUT US
Hello Ladies! I’m excited that our group is growing so rapidly and that so many of your are engaging in our events!!
Our common goal is to meet and build real relationships at and outside of our Meetup events. Set a goal to walk away from each event with a few new phone numbers, then actually CALL each other once in a while. Let's build each other up, check in on each other, lean on each other and provide support. Let's move beyond "Lucinda from Meetup" and get to know each other's last names, lives and passions. Are you with me?
I rely on you to recommend a variety of events so that the group becomes and remains interesting to everyone. Will you help me with that??
Join us and invite your girlfriends. Try something new. I can't wait to connect with you!
Your hostess, organizer and new girlfriend,
Lucinda Layton
408-748-4040
NO SHOWS AND LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS
Our groups is rapidly growing, and most events are filling up quickly. With that in mind, I want to address our growing number of no-shows and last minute cancellations.
Last minute cancellations should be an exception (like your broke your leg and there's a bone sticking out), not a rule. Last minute vacancies often go unfilled, even when there’s a waitlist because ladies have already made other plans. Please only RSVP to events that you are sure you want to attend and keep your RSVPs up-to-date. Do not RSVP before checking your calendar. Do not RSVP if you're waiting to see if something better comes along.
No-shows and last minute cancellations are frustrating and, well...not so mannerly. I ask that you keep in mind the volume of time, energy AND COST (yes, your organizers pay an annual out-of-pocket fee to MeetUp) that goes into planning events for you, including visiting venues, researching events, coordinating reservations and fielding lots of questions from the group. So, trust me, when an event finally rolls around, I’m so ready to enjoy it!! But when you just don't show up, your hostess is most likely worried that you couldn’t find us, couldn’t find parking or you were too nervous to meet a group of strangers. Your hostess then spends time trying to reach you, looking for you on the street, apologizing to the restaurant for the unfilled seats, and checking the her phone to make sure you’re not lost. That makes it virtually impossible for your hostess to enjoy her own event. So please exercise basic common courtesy and etiquette - keep your RSVPs up to date and please CALL your hostess/organizer if you’re cancelling within 24 hours of the event. It's the decent thing to do. Thanks for your understanding and contributions to this amazing tribe of women. ❤️
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Dinner Pods at Mt. View's Best Restaurant - Vaso AzzuroVaso Azzurro Ristorante, Mountain View, CA
Ladies,
It's time for a "Dinner Pods" event at Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View, well known as the best Italian restaurant in town!
What are dinner pods, you ask? We'll have five separate tables, each with four lovely women. Your table will be provided with a list of fun, interesting conversation starters, and you'll get to know at least three wonderful women. You're sure to find things in common and make new friends! Plan on staying for coffee/tea (and maybe dessert), because we'll switch tables for MORE fun and conversation. Be advised....Michael, the owner, will probably seranade us! 😃😃😃
DETAILS:
Who: You're welcome to bring a friend or two, but expect to be seated at separate tables!
When: Tuesday, June 10th at 6pm SHARP. Allow 15 minutes to park and walk to the restaurant.
Where: Vaso Azzurro, 108 Castro Street, Mountain View
Reservation Fee: There is a $10 reservation fee for this event, and it will be refunded to you if you arrive before 6:15. If you arrive after 6:15, your $10 will be forfeited. As a courtesy to your hosts and wait staff, please arrive on time. Venmo: lucindalayton If you need the last four digits of my phone number, it’s 4040.
Paying for Dinner: Each of the five tables will pay their own separate bill. There will be a "bill captain" at each table to coordinate the bill. Please bring cash pay for your portion of the bill.
Note: If anyone would like to carpool from my house in Cambrian, please reach out!The last time we met for "dinner pods", we had loads of fun and new friendships were forged. So bring your smiles and let's enjoy ourselves!
Hugs to you all!
Lucinda Layton
408-748-4040 - Live Performance: "Sweet Charity" at San Jose Stage (Matinee)Stage Theater, San Jose, CA
Hello Besties!
In June, we're offering two options for seeing Sweet Charity at the San Jose Stage, and we hope you'll join us for one of the shows! Please bring a friend or two (or three) and support this incredible local theatre company. The fabulous and delightful Jeaneen Sullivan will be your host for this event (thank you Jeaneen!)
Inspired by Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria, Sweet Charity explores the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopeless romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in New York City. With a tuneful, groovy, mid-1960s score by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and a hilarious book by Neil Simon, Sweet Charity captures all the energy, humor, and heartbreak of Life in the Big City for an unfortunate but irrepressible optimist.
This show comes to The Stage Theater in downtown San Jose for four weeks only. Our group has been graciously offered significantly reduced tickets of $25 each. Come join us for another intimate and engaging performance to support our local small theater!
ABOUT:
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charityLOGISTICS:
Once you've committed to attending THIS show show, we will not be able to switch your ticket to the evening show. Also, as a courtesy to your hosts, please make payment promptly and don't make us track you down for it. It already takes a lot of time to coordinate these events for you, ok? \EVENT DETAILS:
- Who: All of us ladies. Please bring a friend- male or female!
- When: Saturday, June 21th. Arrive by 1:45pm, show starts at 2pm
- What: "Sweet Charity" at San Jose Stage Theater, then optional eats and drinks directly after a few blocks away at the SoFa Market Food Hall (http://www.sofamarketsj.com)
- Where: 490 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
- Parking: There are several paid lots nearby. Please allow enough time to find parking. Most metered street parking on Saturday expires after two hours.
- Payment: Tickets are $25 and are nonrefundable. Please make payment as soon as you RSVP:
- Venmo: @jeaneen-sullivan. Please put name for ticket(s) in description. Use "Friends and Family" so I don't pay fee.
- If you need the last four digits of Jeaneen's phone #: 4572
- Jeaneen do not use Zelle, but you can message her directly to arrange alternate payment if necessary.
Ladies, if you're new to the group, this is a fun way to get to know some new friends. We are a friendly bunch and we will take great care of you, so you'll have a fantastic time!
Warmest regards,
Lucinda and Jeaneen
