Three social groups where singles hide out

August 13, 7:48 PMSF Dating ExaminerAnnie Gleason

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For those of you who are searching for that special someone, social groups offer the opportunitiy to meet people in a low-key, casual way. When you join a dance class, a club, or frequently participate in a specific activity, it's easy to become friendly with others with similar interests. The following groups make it easy to connect with new people.

Urban Diversion is a members-based club, emphasizing pals and fun for 20-, 30- and 40-somethings. They sponsor a variety of activities four or five days or nights a week. These range from the adventurous to the cultural, the spontaneous to the creative. Their San Francisco clubhouse, located in North Beach, is used for events, such as dinners, games night, wine tasting, etc. A partial list of August’s activities includes a Big Sur Retreat, a night at the circus, along with various Bay Area hikes and happy hours. Most activities are restricted to members only. Their monthly membership fee is nominal. If you want to see if Urban Diversion is a good fit for you, check out their free Open House on August 26.
Urban Diversion,1329 Columbus Ave Suite B, San Francisco, CA Email: info@urbandiversion.com (415)776-7455

For those of you who are interested in public affairs, the half hour of networking preceding The Commonwealth Club’s talks provides a good opportunity to get to know regular attendees. Politics, economics and social-cultural interests are the primary topics of their over 400 talks each year. Upcoming speakers in the San Francisco office include Barbara Lee,  Ramit Sethi, and Judith Orloff. Some of the  topics covered are are $10 (or less) Wine, China: Great Power Interrupted, and Brain Health Symposium. The Commonwealth Club also has an office in San Jose, and also holds events in the East and North Bay. Commonwealth Club offices 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 597-6700

Taking a dance class is a fun, flirty way to meet new people! The social dance instructors at Cheryl Burke Studios can teach almost anyone to be a competent social dancer. You don’t need a partner, as students rotate during the class. Because you dance with the same group of people for several weeks, you’ll gradually build real relationships with very little pressure. Not to mention that learning a new skill together tends to create a bond. And moving to music is fun! Cheryl Burke Dance Studios (formerly The Metronome) 1830 17th St. San Francisco, CA. 94103 (415) 252-9000

You’ll get the best results from any social group if you approach everyone with a smile and chat about the subject at hand. Enjoy!

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