Garden Lunch & Bowling | South Side Singles Sydney | Hybrid Event

This event is a unique opportunity to meet up with locals for a relaxed afternoon of meaningful connections, delicious food and a game or two of ten pin bowling. This is a hybrid event where you will meet online first (30 minutes), then locally.

"Garden, Lunch & Bowling" is designed to connect you with like-minded people through sharing a mutually enjoyable experience. This event is best suited to open-minded singles, within the age range of late 20's to mid 50's.

Our events usually attract fun-loving professionals, experienced travellers, those who enjoy outdoor activities, those who tend to lean left politically, people with an interest in health or personal development, and ALL prefer extended face-to-face conversations (as opposed to swiping, typing, night clubs or speed dating).

Bookings close at 9:30am on the day of the event.

FACILITATOR

Your hosts for the day are the effervescent Sarah and new Sydney local, Shruti. Sarah is the Mojo Mingle founder; she loves meeting new people and has been passionately hosting social gatherings since 2015. Her role is to ensure you feel welcomed and included. Shruti is the friendly face you'll look for at the venue. She'll help facilitate connections between guests by getting to know you; so you arrive as strangers, and leave having made new friends.

BONUS: Sarah is also a matchmaker, and always keeps an eye out for potential matches for her premium clients.

REGISTRATION FOR HYBRID EVENT

9:55am OR 12:10pm Meet online for a 30 minute introduction.

Please don't drive during this time. A computer / tablet or mobile device using ZOOM is required / suitable. Be present and mindful of the other people joining you in the Zoom. The group meets up afterwards, in person.

1:00pm Arrive at the Centennial cafe, and check-in. Tell staff you have a table booking with Mojo Mingle. There is free parking here.

You'll be greeted by (local host, yet to be announced) and reintroduced to the other guests.

Depending on Covid restrictions the group may order take-away and sit in the park to maintain adequate social distance.

PRE-EVENT

Prepare two truths and one lie to share with the group for the ice-breaker activity at the lunch. This helps everyone overcome the fear of starting conversations with strangers... allowing you to easily slip into chit chat after we've all shared our stories.

Watch the video below to learn more about playing two truths and one lie. NOTE: Sarah doesn't condone lying in real life... just when playing this game :)

LUNCH

1:00pm Pay-as-you-go. View menu here. You're encouraged to mingle freely during the lunch... eg change seats at anytime.

Note: Mojo Mingle scouts all venues and activities prior to listing them as events to ensure a quality experience for all. Justin (one of our volunteers) has given this venue the tick of approval. This venue caters for most special diets. Please phone the venue if you want to double check.

+/-BOWLING

2:15pm After lunch, you're invited to take a short nature walk through the park to Strike Bowling Entertainment Complex. One game of bowling is $19; two games $33. Bring card to pay-as-you-go... and bring SOCKS! Availability is subject to Covid restrictions. A bowling lane is reserved under Mojo Mingle for 2:45pm.

TICKETS

• Paid Member: $33 (save 40%) - log into website here to access member tickets
• Early Bird: $49 (save 10%) - available up to 7 days before the event
• Non-Member: $55 (Become a member here)

TICKET INCLUDES

• Fun ice-breaker and conversation kick-starters
• Opportunity to meet and socialise with like-minded singles 25-55+/-
• Friendly hosts to help facilitate connections
• 2-3 hour hosted event
• Name-tag stickers (optional)
• Paper and pens to share your contact details (see Event Etiquette below)
• Personalised pre-event reminder SMS (when booking >24hours before event)
• Mobile free zone (see Event Etiquette below)
• Invitation to closed Facebook group
• Your contact details forwarded by SMS after event (only by your request, via feedback form) 
  • $10 for non-members
• Pre-event coaching videos to help you feel prepared and confident

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER

Mojo Mingle designs playful experiences that bring quality people together in easy, low-pressure environments. You can view our events calendar here. Mojo Mingle members enjoy generous discounts for most events, personalised invites, access to our expert interview video series and a complimentary-forwarding service.

View memberships (social plans) here.

FAQS

• Dress code: Neat casual
• Drinks, food, and bowling not included. Bring cash / card.
• Age group: generally +/-25-55, however if you are older and "young at heart" then you're welcome to join us. If you are younger but "mature for your age" you are also welcome to attend.
• Gender balance: Please do not attend our event if an exact gender balance is important for your enjoyment of this event. We aim to balance the genders however this is not always possible. Attend with an open mind, and a sense of adventure, ready to make new friends and meaningful connections.
• Group size: our events are based on quality of connection, not quantity. Please do not attend our event if you want to meet lots of people. Our group size is generally between 6-20 attendees for most events.... allowing people time to get to know each other through conversation. Covid-19 restrictions may also limit the group size eg 10 indoors.

***COVID-19 Terms & Conditions (as applicable)

• Face covering (2 ply minimum) is mandatory when a social distance of 1.5 meters is unachievable
• Attendee limits are based on public gathering limits (indoors / outdoors) on a case by case basis according to state/territory.
• During Covid-19 restrictions, we have a no hand shake / contact policy.
• Please keep a distance of 1.5 metres between yourself and others at all times when possible.
• Please carry hand sanitiser and apply as required.
• Please do not attend our events if you are unwell, have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath, cold or flu like symptoms, have tested positive to Covid-19 recently, if you are awaiting test results, if you have been in close contact with someone who is a confirmed case of coronavirus or if have been overseas in the last 14 days. Contact us before the event to transfer your ticket to a future event (medical certificate required).
  

*** In the case that an in-person event is dramatically affected by COVID-19, the personal introductions take place online (Zoom), allowing you to meet and arrange smaller group or two-person catch-ups thereafter at a time that suits you to complete the activities. Alternatively, the event many be postponed, or your ticket may be fully refunded at the discretion of the event organiser.

REFUNDS

No refunds if your circumstances change, or if you change your mind about attending. A transfer is possible for this event only; please contact us ASAP when you have found someone to take your place who is of a similar age and gender. A medical certificate is required if you are in isolation eg with Covid symptoms, in which case we may be able to transfer your ticket to the next date for this event.

REFUNDS

No refunds if your circumstances change, or if you change your mind about attending. A transfer is possible; please contact us ASAP when you have found someone to take your place

GALLERY

Visit the Mojo Mingle website here to see videos and photos demonstrating the types of shenanigans we get up to.