Playing Monopoly in the Park!

This weekend, thanks to Event and Adventures, a group of us had an awesome time playing giant Monopoly.  It is called “Monopoly in the Park” and has the record for the biggest Monopoly board.  The dice are huge, and two people have to throw the “dice” so they bounce off each other.  This brings a whole new level to the board game we all grew up on and loved.  When you pass Go, you actually ring a bell before collecting that $200.   All the tokens are custom made, and you trade and negotiate to gain the “monopoly” and  build your houses and hotels.   The announcers are excellent in bringing you the history of the board, as well as playing referee for the game to keep everyone on track (they dress up in Monopoly referee shirts).  It was so much fun, and everyone had a fantastic time trying to win. 

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Free Outdoor Performance By The San Jose Opera

Santana Row is a beautiful place on a summer afternoon. It’s especially beautiful while sitting on the grass listening to beautiful live opera! San Jose Opera came to The Row to give a free outdoor performance. We had a great group of people who brought blankets and snacks to hang out and have an opera picnic. The performers were amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I only wished I would understand what they were saying! However, at one point the song “If I were a rich man” from Fiddler on the Roof came on as an example of America Musical Theater & I LOVED it. The audience really got into it! Our group started clapping along and singing the words! Afterwards we headed to the quaint little wine bar and got to know each other. The best part was at the wine bar where we discussed all the places we would like to travel and some of the weird paranormal places you could go… There are so many cool places to travel to! Events and Adventures San Francisco

One Of The Most Incredible Days I Have Spent With E&A....

One of the most incredible days I have spent with E&A was last Saturday at the White Water River Rafting, Ropes course and camping trip. We started with the ropes course. I didn't mind climbing up a tree 40 feet and jumping to a trapeze with no net (yes, I was attached to a rope and harness), but for others it was a test in courage and one that placed huge smiles and wide eyes on their faces.  

The Center where we stayed also cooked a delicious lunch, all included in our special price. Grilled and marinated chicken, Pulled Pork, fresh veggies and hummus and we all fought over the extra grilled cheese with tomato and basil left for the vegetarians.  We were full but the best part of the day was still ahead: river rafting.

We had an incredible guides and two boats just for us on our 10 mile journey down the American River. The rapids got increasingly more fierce but no one fell out of the boat and we all took time to swim and do some cliff jumping too. By the time we got back we were all exhausted and ready for dinner.  Some stayed for a night of camping while others made the trek back home.  A perfect day and one I hope we will do again soon. Events and Adventures San Francisco

Viewing Fireworks From Several Cities Is Amazing.

Add to that, being on a beautiful boat with a friendly happy crew and you have Magic. We had enough time to relax at Pier 39 before we boarded - food, drinks, shops, people watching. That was fun. Then, it was time to hop on the boat, so exciting, we got to see it come motoring in to the pier from its previous journey. 

Most people had never had the chance to do this, I heard so many comments, like "I've lived here all my life and never seen a fireworks display from the water." and "This was so amazing, I loved it. I'm doing it next year!" And from a Seattle member that came to visit, "This is really beautiful, I've never seen this, and not too much fog.Wow!"  Everyone loved it. Some of the displays were sychronized, some were small, others at a distance seemed sparkly and almost like fire flies. We could see so much. The weather wasn't at SF's best, but it cleared up so that we had an incredible view of the fireworks. From the water, there was a chance to see the fireworks from three different cities, all at once! And, you could see the bridges - like a string of pearls, Alcatraz island was close enough to get a good view, so beautiful.... it was the best night. Events And Adventures San Francisco

I Love My Volleyball Family!

Volleyball is a staple every week, and every week I go, I am reminded of why I love this event. Volleyball is not just a group of people playing… It’s not even members anymore, it’s a family. The Volleyball Crew has become such an intricate part of E&A. Each week you see eachother, and play together, it makes it easy to become friends and get to know each other really well. Most of the best friends I have made in the club are from volleyball! So many relationships have been formed with volleyball being the reason. We have even had a few weddings that developed from our volleyball events! The bond that has been created over the years has really made this event was it is today. Lot’s of people, lots of fun, and lots of love. It’s true… I love my volleyball family.
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Ready To Take On The Color Run!

I am not a morning person… and getting somewhere by 6AM is almost unimaginable. However, upon arriving at the Color Run 5K, I was in a fantastic mood and ready to take on the morning! The music was happy and LOUD, the crowd was full of energy & our group was excited to tackle the 5k! We laughed, talked, and got a great morning workout all while getting covered in colors! There were sections along the race where volunteers covered us in colors! By the end we were laughing, singing, dancing, and thoroughly enjoying our time! Afterwards, we went to breakfast colored from head to toes… thinking they might turn us away! But, the entire San Pedro Square was filled with other Color Run people. It was a lot of fun, and something we are all looking forward to doing again.
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Another Amazing Memorial Day Weekend!

Casini Ranch on the Russian River Valley, with one mile of beach on the river, was a perfect place for the E&A Memorial Day Camping Trip.  We set up the E&A Metropolis at our large campsite for 103 people and the fun began Friday night.  Laughter, fun, bonfires: we all had smiles and were ready for a great weekend.  The Mess Hall, reserved just for E&A, was great as well as it provided a safe and easy place for us to get our meals.  It also had the nearest bathrooms!

Saturday was more fun with a big floatopia on the river, and more fun at tonight.  Sunday we had a wine tasting and our final night at the camp.  I was surprised on Monday how well everyone pitched in and helped each other pack and get ready to leave.  I watched the cars drive away, all with big E&A smiles on the passenger's faces.  Another E&A camping trip success.  

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