There are a lot of singles in Greater Sudbury according to singles organizer Helen Garner.
She has been organizing singles events for years including being a past President of Parents Without Partners from 1991 to 1993. She went on to open and operate her own Business called Singles Are Us until the end of 1999. It is still running at the Howard Johnson Hotel on Brady Street.
"There are 160,000 people here so you can guarantee there are lots of singles out there," said Garner.
"Sudbury is like everywhere else. People do not stay together like they used to. They have a different value system," she said.
Garner is launching new activities for people to include divorced,widowed and other singles. There will be an information session on Tuesday Feb. 12 at the Trevi Tavern (Green Room), 1837 LaSalle Blvd 7:30-9:00 pm. All singles are welcome to attend.
Her activities feature an enjoyable, relaxed, non-pressure atmosphere with groups of fun,engaging men and women with personal introductions.
Activities include dinners, dancing, pool nights, karaoke, coffee and conversions (which is held at either a members home or a planned location), and walks at Bell Park. An evening is planned to see Andrew Lowe on Saturday Feb. 23 at the 1500 Pub near The Four Corners area of the city's south end.
"We have a place where singles can make friends and have a place to meet and greet. Members have a discount for dances," said Garner.
Membership is $25.00 for six months. Members can enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of others singles just like themselves, a place they don't have to feel so alone, she said.
"Our philosophy is that it's all about finding friends and a group that feels right, and happens naturally."
In time there will be children's activities put in place so single parents will have a place to take their children and able to have get-togethers for them as well.
"This way the children will have somewhere to meet others that are going through the same thing as they are. The group will be run very much like Parents Without Partners was run," she said.
When people are relaxed and enjoying themselves, their best side comes through, she said.
"This is one of the reasons the group will have such a success rate. This is a proven approach to meeting other singles."
Meetings will be every second week and a dance is planned for Saturday, March 8, 9:00-1:00 pm at the Howard Johnson Hotel on Brady Street. The band The Wild Horses will play a mixed of music. The cost is $10.00 for members, $12.00 for non members or $15.00 at the door. Tickets will be available at Howard Johnson Hotel or Jet Laundry Music.
All singles can contact Helen Garner at 561-1931 or by email [email protected] .
