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“Urban
Outings has allowed me to extend my circle of gay friends. I've met a wide range of
fun, intelligent, friendly men of all ages and backgrounds. If something romantic
comes out of it, even better, but that is not the main focus. I have been enjoying
just meeting people without the pressure of any other expectations.” – Steve,
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“I really
enjoy not having to make all the phone calls or scour magazine events listings and
Citysearch. As a member of Urban Outings, I get to leave behind the nightmare of coordinating,
go to tons of events and take advantage of the city. Never on my own would I have
wound up at a pottery studio painting a vase!” – Rob, 29, Consultant |
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“On September
11, 2001 in the midst of the unfolding tragedy, as soon as I had the chance to turn
on my cell phone and check to see if my family was OK, I had 7 messages on my voicemail.
The first 3 were from my family and the last 4 were from Urban Outings members. All
were concerned about my safety and well-being. I have been blessed with a group of
friends through Urban Outings that I know will be a part of my life for a long time
to come! The group has been, in some ways, an extension of my immediate family. I
know that I have met a group of individuals who really appreciate me and want me in
their lives.” – Jason, 36, Flight Attendant |
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“Ballroom
dance class was fun, it was easy to meet everyone and talk, and the lesson followed
by floor time to practice was perfect. The instructor was excellent and a really nice
guy. Where else can men have fun and enjoy touch dancing?” – Luis, 52, Real
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"Since
my schedule is very hectic and totally unpredictable, I’m assured that I can always
find an activity of interest that actually fits into my calendar! It is such a pleasure
to just look at the calendar full of events, point to the ones I like and email a
request to participate. It is quick, easy and fun without the hassle of organizing...
sort of like having my own social secretary.” – Ken, 48, Attorney |
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"You have
no idea how much fun we had playing volleyball on Sunday! It certainly was a 'friendly'
game. My team lost every match, but it didn't matter. We had fun playing and that's
what counts. The group got along well and we enjoyed casual conversation. It's great
to learn first-hand that Urban Outings is delivering on its promise to provide relevant,
interesting and fun events!" - Pedro, 31, Investment Banker |
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"Today
is the second year anniversary of my membership at Urban Outings. It was exactly 2
years ago today that I participated in my first Urban Outings event which was dinner
at a Tibetan restaurant, and I have had the privilege of participating in a total
of 128 activities since my membership began (this averages out to 1.23 activities
per week)! I just wanted to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' for making my
membership so enjoyable and for organizing such fun and exciting activities. Keep
up the good work!"- Jimmy, 46, Art Trader |
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"Nothing
quite matches the camaraderie of 12 gay guys at karaoke singing ‘What The World Needs
Now Is Love (Sweet Love)’, and singing and dancing to such tunes as ‘It's Raining
Men (Hallelujah!)’ and ‘Stop! In The Name of Love.’ Encore!” – Victor, 24,
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"There
is no one ‘type’ of person I have met at Urban Outings, rather a blend of people who,
like me, want to socialize, have fun, and make friends. People are open, easy to meet
and (get this) really, really polite!" – David, 38, Physician |
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"The spring
hike was my favorite activity so far. It allowed me to visit a new place that I normally
would not have had the chance to explore, and provided the opportunity to actively
enjoy a beautiful autumn day outside the city. Urban Outings is great at providing
escapes from the concrete jungle!” – Hector, 43, Sales Manager |
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"Thanks
for the fantastic film screening last night. Since it was my first activity, I was
especially pleased with the comfortable atmosphere and friendly people. How nice it
was to be in an all-gay environment where I could actually hold intellectually stimulating
conversations AND enjoy some funny laughs.” – Raymond, 40, Television Producer |
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“When
I moved here, I spent the first year hoping to meet people in bars and the usual places,
but with little success. After going to my first activity with Urban Outings, I met
three guys I could call and meet for coffee or just hang out with. It's the easiest,
most pleasurable way to make friends, without the attitude often found in a smoke-filled
bar!” – Matt, 27, Teacher |
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“I only
knew one guy when I boarded the bus that morning for River Tubing, but I knew the
other 30 by the time we arrived back home that night! We kept bumping into each other
with our tubes, it was like bumper cars on water! I never laughed so hard! Since then,
Alan, James, Lester and I have become very good friends. If it weren't for joining
Urban Outings I NEVER would have met any of these men.” – Jerry, 38, Training
Specialist |
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"I love
that Urban Outings is always there to yank me out of the apartment and the office,
and gets me out there meeting people!" - Todd, 34, Recruiter |
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"The bowling
event was the essence of Urban Outings - to meet and mingle with new and familiar
men, while participating in a lively activity. We all bonded with our teams, mingled
with the other teams over beer, and slid across the floor in our bowling shoes!" - Ali,
26, Photographer |
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