Long Island Ladies Having Lunch

Welcome to Long Island Ladies Having Lunch!

Thank you for stopping by to learn more about our group.

New memberships are extremely limited and are considered on a referral and invitation basis only.

Long Island Ladies Having Lunch is a small group of positive, outgoing and optimistic women. Our members are intelligent, caring, thoughtful women 55 and better. We want to develop long lasting friendships with other caring, thoughtful and sensitive women. And we want to have fun!

We are primarily a weekday lunch group, often dining at nicer restaurants. Other types of events will also be planned. Most events are in western Suffolk County. Events begin promptly at the posted start time.

You will not be invisible, alone or ignored in a large group. Events are typically limited to 6-8 attendees.

YOU MUST HAVE WEEKDAY, LUNCH TIME AVAILABILITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO BE CONSIDERED FOR MEMBERSHIP.

When you submit a "REQUEST TO JOIN", You MUST be willing to open up and discuss who you really are, what you care strongly about, why you would be a good fit. Questions must be answered fully, thoughtfully and with your heart to be considered for group membership. If you only talk about hobbies, employment, marital or familial status YOU WILL BE DECLINED. We want to know who you really are. NOT SUPERFICIAL FLUFF THAT SAYS NOTHING! The "Request to Join" interview questions are your only opportunity for us to get to know you. Please don't be superficial or shallow with your answers.

Potential new members may be required to meet some existing members first for a meet and greet to better determine group suitability. Participating in this meet and greet does not guarantee group membership.

New members get a 30-day trial period. You must participate in at least 1 event during your trial period. If we are a good fit, you will be asked to pay a yearly membership fee of $15. Cash payments are prorated so that your membership will come due on December 31st of each year. This should make it easy for you to know when dues must be paid. If at any point, we are no longer a good fit, membership may be removed. The Organizer does not want to nag or chase you down for your dues payment. Please know when your membership expires and pay your dues on your own.

These are some general housekeeping rules:
* Be active. Sign up for and attend events regularly. 4 EVENTS PER YEAR ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN YOUR MEMBERSHIP. Let's be honest, you won't make friends if you don't regularly meet, talk with and get together with us!
* Please be on time.
* No politics, religion or other polarizing topics.
* Be considerate! Particularly regarding RSVPing and canceling. I personally put a lot of work into planning our events. Be fair and only RSVP when you are confident you can attend.
*Update your RSVP or Waitlist status as soon as your availability changes. Should there be a waitlist for an event, efforts will be made to have available seats filled in the order in which someone went onto the waitlist.
* It is understood that life happens. There will be times when a cancellation is required. Please communicate with the organizer and try to limit these.
*Please don't solicit or conduct business at events.
*Make a note in your calendar as to when your dues need to be paid.
*Inactivity may cause group removal.
*NO DRAMA!!! Members that cause drama or are difficult will be removed.

We will use the traditional 1.3 method for settling our checks. Know how to do this!!! Keep track of the cost of your order (the subtotal) and multiply by 1.3. This covers your entire tab, including tax and tip. You are responsible to know how to do this.

Any extenuating circumstances should be discussed with organizer.

If approved, you are expected to check this group's page regularly. Policies may change.

I look forward to having a great time with you! You are going to meet some very nice, caring and considerate ladies. This is going to be fun!