Cougar Convention/other singles parties, Aug 27-29, 2009

Incredible turnout for our National Single Cougars Convention, Friday, Aug 28, at Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo! Unfortunately we had to turn away hundreds of disappointed cougars and cubs, who were eager to attend the hottest ticket in town. Some of our regulars were upset that an exception was not made so they could enter. Sorry, but I was under strict orders from the management of the hotel that we could not admit anyone else. Our events usually don't sell out, but it happens every once in a while. If you definitely want to get into an event, it is wise to pre-register. Our next Cougar Party will be at Roe Night Club in San Francisco on Saturday, Sep 26.

The news media came out in force to cover the Convention, including, The Associated Press, Reuters, NBC, Al Gore's Current TV, San Francisco Chronicle, San Mateo Daily Journal, Details Magazine, More Magazine, Facebook, a publication from Finland, Slate V, and so many others.

Congratulations to Gloria Navarro, who was selected Miss Cougar America. She will be the Guest of Honor on the International Cougar Cruise, Dec 4-7, 2009, aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Fun Ship Elation. Prices start at only $125! Details at www.SinglesTravelCompany.com.

Our Petaluma River Mixer, Thursday, Aug 27, at Graffiti's was obviously much smaller. But it was still a fun party and crowded. The appetizers were terrific!

We concluded the weekend with a Lock & Key Dance, Saturday, Aug 29, at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in San Rafael. Fun party!

Next weekend only features two parties:

• Wine Tasting Dance Party, Saturday, Sep 5, at Spin Ultra Lounge in Walnut Creek
• Sonoma Wine Country Party, Sunday, Sep 6, at Vine Tastings in Windsor

More details at www.ThePartyHotline.com/PartyCalendar.html. See you at the parties!

Singles Parties, August 20-23, 2009

Four parties this past long weekend:

• 4th Annual Barbary Coast Beer Tasting Party, Thursday, Aug 20, at SF Brewing Co. in San Francisco. Big crowd, as always, at this fun event! A few people who arrived very late complained that the food ran out. Reminder that the food is to encourage people to arrive on time for the parties. If you want to come late, that's ok, but you may not get fed!
• Best of the Men Dance, Friday, Aug 21, at the Concord Hilton. This was our smallest-ever turnout for a party at this lovely hotel, which is normally very crowded. We were hurt by the two other very large singles parties that night in the Bay Area.
• Hot August Night Dance, Saturday, Aug 22, at David's at the Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club. Nice turnout, despite the fact that we were competing against both the 49ers-Raiders football game and the crucial Giants-Rockies baseball game. our singles thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful restaurant. Alas, it wasn't a very hot August night, so our singles did not go out on the outdoor patio.
• Sausalito Waterfront Mixer, Sunday, Aug 23, at Wellington's Wine Bar. Big turnout, fun crowd. Lovely afternoon along the Bay, although it was a little chilly.

Next week features three more parties:

• Petaluma River Mixer, Thursday, Aug 27, at Graffiti's. This is our first party at this upscale restaurant. Should be a big crowd.
• National Cougar Convention, Friday, Aug 28, at Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo Alto. We are getting a massive response from the national and local news media, so the place will be packed! You are advised to prepay for this event, as we may sell out.
• Lock & Key Dance, Saturday, Aug 29, at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in San Rafael. If you haven't been to a Lock & Key, you have been missing the best ice-breaker there is for a roomful of strangers!

More info and more events on our website at www.ThePartyHotline.com. See you at the parties!

Singles Parties, August 11-15, 2009

3 parties this past week:

• Indian Valley Golf Club Mixer, Tuesday, Aug 11, in Novato. A beautiful sunny night to enjoy the lovely view and deer. Modest turnout.
• Grand Opening Dance, Friday, Aug 14, at the new Shattuck Plaza Hotel in Berkeley. Unfortunately, the large Crystal Ballroom was not ready, so we were in the smaller Cotton Room. It was a tight squeeze, but a very nice party, with lovely view from the penthouse level. After spending a rumored 50 million dollars, this hotel is gorgeous!
• Art & Wine Tasting Party, Saturday, Aug 15, at Artists Alley in San Francisco. Beautiful, eclectic mix of art. Great wine, especially from our Guest of Honor, Paul Schmitz, who poured wines from his two wineries, Saddleback Cellars in Oakville (Napa Valley) and Cougars Leap (Lake County). Fun party!

We have FOUR parties this coming week:

• 4th Annual Barbary Coast Beer Tasting Party, Thursday, Aug 20, at SF Brewing Company in SF. The last standing saloon from San Francisco's wicked Barbary Coast era is a wonderful venue for meeting new friends. Only $10/door includes lots of food, plus tasting some great beers!
• Best of the Men Dance, Friday, Aug 21, at the Concord Hilton. Every year the single women of France each bring the finest bachelors they know, with whom they are NOT romantically involved, and introduce them to their friends. Tonight we bring this charming custom to the Bay Area.
• Hot August Night Dance, Saturday, Aug 22, at David's Banquet & Conference Center at the Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club. Optional Progressive Dinner available at additional cost.
• Sausalito Mixer, Sunday, August 23, at Wellington's Wine Bar on the Sausalito Waterfront. We're excited about our first party at this lovely new location.

Details and more singles events on our website at www.ThePartyHotline.com. See you at the parties!

Singles Parties, July 28 - August 8, 2009

We had 6 parties over the past two weeks:

• Generation X Mixer on Tuesday, July 28, at Faz in Danville. This party was poorly attended. I guess we just don't have enough in that age group in that area!
• Golden Gate Yacht Club Dinner Dance, Friday, July 31, in San Francisco attracted a huge crowd! People just love that location.
• Dinner/Dance on the Bay, Saturday, August 1st, aboard The Sherman in Burlingame. Like our previous parties on the only on-water restaurant on the SF Peninsula, this party was packed! What a delightful venue for flirting and dancing.
• Mixer & Live Band Dance, Thursday, August 6, at Number One Broadway Night Club in Los Gatos. Our smallest turnout ever at this usually very popular location. Don't know why...
• Singles Night at Kodiak Jack's, Friday, August 7, in Petaluma. Nice turnout, fun place. Let's do this again sometime!
• Shy Men and the Women Who Love Them, Saturday, August 8, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco. Big crowd, excellent dance party.

Next week features three more parties:

• Marin Mixer, Tuesday, August 11, at the 19th Hole Lounge at Indian Valley Golf Club in Novato. We had a delightful party here last October and hope to do so again.
• Grand Opening Singles Dance, Friday, August 14, at the Shattuck Plaza Hotel in Berkeley. We did several fun parties at this location years ago, when it was a run-down hotel. Our singles enjoyed them anyway. Now we are really excited about christening the newly remodeled hotel (after millions of dollars in renovations). I'm told it's gorgeous!
• Art & Wine Tasting Party, Saturday, August 15, at The Artists Alley in San Francisco. Once again we return to one of our most popular venues for meeting new friends who appreciate both fine art and fine wine.

Details about all of our singles events on our website at www.ThePartyHotline.com. See you at the parties!