happenings
It’s all about fun & connection, peeps!
Please sign up using the links to help me plan.
GATOR TRIVIA & BAR NITE
Alligators! Swamp things! Gatoritas! Trivia!
Come for a sip at the bar and some hot swampy action. Wear your best IZOD or a little green something! xo -Ren
GAME NITE: “Password” with host—Brian M!
Many of you may remember our last super fun Game Nite back in June—playing Family Feud.
This time it’s PASSWORD where players try to get their partners to guess the password by sharing one-word clues. But mostly it’s about the laughs.
Brian M. had graciously agreed to return as our host. Hurrah!
We hope you’ll join us for fun, friendship, sips and treats. Oh, and yes—prizes will be awarded.
Please arrive before 7:30pm.
***Please sign up here so Brian & I know how to prepare.***
See you there!
“Astro jam” bar nite
Bring your birth LOCATION and approximate TIME of birth for a tour of yourself through the power of the planets!
Our casual but learned astrologer Abby will share the story of the sky the moment you were born. It’s news you can use to consider…yourself!
Start your weekend among the stars—join us!
Please note: 7pm start, sharp close 9:30pm so don’t be late to reserve your reading!
***Please be courteous: SIGN UP HERE***
so we know how/what to prepare.
Feel free to enter birthdate, time, and location to get a head start.
HUNKA MUNKA COFFEE BAR
Drop in for a cawfee and a tawk, or get some work done (with some company) in a chill happy place.
MEMBERS ENJOY A COFFEE & A FRESHLY BAKED TREAT!
***PLEASE SIGN UP HERE*** so I know how much to bake!
Junk Drawer Auction
“Oh man! I got too much stuff and funky junk!”
Everyone has a junk drawer, right? Or things in the attic/basement/closet that you just never use, but somebody else might love? Or maybe you’ve got a little trinket that might bring someone a smile? Others of you may love the thrill of the bid—and taking an exciting ‘new little something’ home.
If any of the above describes you, then click here to SIGN UP for this one-of-a-kind event!
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HOW IT WORKS:
All guests are invited to drop off any/all of the following items anytime PRIOR to auction day on Ren’s front porch: (Maximum of seven total items, please.)
• 3 small items, no bigger than a lunchbox, and/or…
• 3 large items, no bigger than a large suitcase, and/or…
• ONE random “grab bag of goodies” to be auctioned off as one item.
• Please also provide a list of your items including your MINIMUM BID accepted (aka STARTING PRICE) for each one.
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For example: Ren: 718-930-7714
-Small ítems: 1. Cookie jar ($6 starting/minimum bid) 2. Duck painting ($15) 3. Unused $20 gift card to Dave & Busters ($10)
-Large items: 1. Bacci set ($10) 2. Viking helmet ($3) 3. Bird cage ($8)
-“Grab bag” ($20)
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Drop your list and your items off on Ren’s front porch anytime between now and auction day.
Don’t worry, Ren and ??? will serve as the auctioneers! (Any volunteers, my dears?)
You can keep the money you earn, or donate it to the IRC (International Rescue Committee). Be prepared to bring cash or provide Venmo/Zelle info if you prefer.
The Hunka Munka Bar will be open, of course! 😀
Text/call with any questions. Should be a ridiculous time!
Renbird Ice Cream social!
It’s Aw-gust! Time to kick it up a notch and celebrate summer with aw-GUSTO!
Here’s one way to hold on to the last gasps:
Come sample three delicious flavors of Renbird’s homemade ice cream!
Bring your own topping to share with the group, or enjoy one of ours if you lick— I mean, like!
Yum! : )
*Please RSVP using this link so I know how to prepare.
Barrington Beach Pizza Party!
It’s a Friday night in July… why not cut out of work a smidge early and join Jonathan and Ren on the sandy shores of beautiful Barrington?
-Bring a blanket to sit on, and any beverage you might enjoy. We’ll provide the pizza and a limited bit of vino for anyone interested. Bring a dish or snack to add to the fun, but this is not required!
-Wear your swimmin’ trunks and and towel, and you may want to bring a sweatshirt.
-Parking is free after 5pm ($10 for non-Barringtonians for the day) but be ready to park farther afield if the evening is particularly spectacular.
You’ll soon see why Ren calls it “Barring-tons-of-fun”!
Sign up here! to let me know you’re coming. Thank you!
Instant Romance! ‘friday flowers’
Ahhhh… mon cheri, come sip and swoon with me!
What could start the weekend off better than some INSTANT ROMANCE? French music, a bit of wine, flowers… et, voila! You are feeling relaxed and happy and full of love for all things beautiful. Ahhh… yes. That’s better. What else?
Make the love last! Pre-order a $15 “ren-selected” vase of fresh cut Friday Flowers (It’s vahhhz, dahhhling). Swing in for a sip with Ren, then leave with your flowers to keep that loving feeling afloat all week. Better yet, order two and bring one to a flora-loving friend to spread the love to your peeps!
No time for a drink? No problem! Just swing by and pick up your Friday flowers during the happy hour. (I’ll even bring them to your car—such service!)
Please sign up here so Ren knows how many romantics are coming, and how many bouquets to make. (Order your Friday Flowers in the “Anything else to add?” section. I can smell the romance from here!)
Game Night: Family Feud w/ YOUR HOST–Brian M!
“Welcome to… the Family Feuuuud!” …with your host, the dashing Brian M! 😀
Teams will square off to see how well they can guess how Americans across the country answered important questions like:
“Name something that makes people sneeze.” or
“Name a profession that requires the use of a drill.”
Teams who guess the most popular responses to each question score the most points. Prizes will be awarded!
Cocktails, mocktails, bar snacks, and giggles are FREE for members.
(Not a member? Come anyway and just tip your bartender.)
Start the weekend off with some silly fun!
***Please sign up here*** so Ren & Brian can plan accordingy. : )
WhiskEy Face Happy Hour w/ Barman Kevin G!
Watch Ren wince while you enjoy sips of some lovely whiskies.
MEMBERS ENJOY a WHISKEY TASTING FOR FREE!
(No whiskey for you? Perhaps try a Nor’easter. Seriously no whiskey for you? C’mon over anyway, we’ll have some alternatives. )
***SIGN UP HERE*** to let us know you’re coming.
KIVA PARTY!
It’s our 6th KIVA Party! Come sip on something and “meet” a selection of very special entrepreneurs from all over the world, each one trying to make a better lives for themselves and their families with the help of a small business loan. Vote with your $25 donation to decide which loans we fund this round.
Sips and skinny pizza slices will be provided. Plus! A HUGE “secret donor surprise” will be revealed.
Feel free to bring a friend. The more the merrier, just send them this page so they can register.
Hunka Munka Bar- Open!
Drop in for a quick cawfee and a tawk, or hang and get some work done (with some company) in a chill happy place.
MEMBERS ENJOY A COFFEE & A FRESHLY BAKED TREAT!
***SIGN UP HERE*** to let Ren know you are coming so I know how much to bake, baby!
Hunka Munka Bar- Open!
Drop in for a quick cawfee and a tawk, or hang and get some work done (with some company) in a chill happy place.
MEMBERS ENJOY A COFFEE & A FRESHLY BAKED TREAT!
***SIGN UP HERE*** to let Ren know you are coming so I know how much to bake, baby!
Club Platypus! (soft launch)
Whoop! Whoop! Time to launch Club Platypus!
The East Side’s newest (only?) ”over 40” dance dungeon! They’ll be drinkies & danceables for all my favorite slow-motion party people.
Your job is to…
Dance any way you still can: wiggle, waltz, hip sway… whatever shakes the bones loose. Yoga in motion? Sloth speed Irish step? Snail-paced break dancin’? It’s all gouda.
Say hello to some new faces and smile at some old ones.
Take a break from some of the yuk! we’ve faced the past 2-3 years, meet some good people, let go of your cares, and just bump and slide into the weekend. (*Studies show that partying early on Friday extends the weekend by a factor of 5.4.)
Dress for success: Funky fancy foolish fun. Sequins, boas, blazers, shorts, snorkels, tees, stilettos and sneakers welcome. It’s a dress-down glam jam! No wrong answers!
MEMBERS ENJOY FREE DRINKS
from our extremely limited but tastefully curated drink menu.
***SIGN UP HERE*** to let Ren know you’re coming.
(It helps. I’m a Capricorn rising doncha know.)
*Under 40s must be accompanied by a “post host” ––aka someone over 40. There are enough places for the youngin’s to bust a move! Haw. Haw.