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Everyone has asked how Meet and Mingle,( now called Mingle and Meet) got its start. This social get-together started in December of 2002. We started with 12 women and met at my home. (Do you think we have outgrown this ideal venue?) Not if I had a Palace would we all fit... ok... maybe a palace. Of which I do not. We were first called, (believe it or not) a Tranquil Journey and still 12 people called and came to the meeting. Deciding that Tranquil sounded to Tranquil, I woke up one night, literally. . . you see the mind works, maybe not great all the time, but it works 24 hours a day and I came up with M&M (like the candy ... all the different flavors, for us ideas and faces all in one group.) But, I am getting ahead of myself. . . Missed one step . . . The Why . . . When I moved to New Jersey, which for me was a huge, huge step, because I have lived my entire life in Bklyn, I said to myself. . . "self" "if this is going to be your home, then make it your home and meet people whom you would enjoy doing things with." I started an Alliance for A Better Community in my town to help beautify and enhance Little Falls. But, this did not give me the Social fulfilment I needed. Because... I am a doer ... and I like being with people.... So again, one night I awakened with this idea and since many of the people I already met always wanted to be home early, and I am a late owl, I needed and wanted people that could socialize later than 8 PM. So... I put a little ad in the Local free newspaper and here we are today... So, are you sorry you asked?... I never imagined that it would have grown to where it has grown. I never imagined this get-together would help so many women, and being altruistic, I am so happy it did. I have met and hope to keep meeting wonderful, wonderful, women, many are now my closest, dearest friends, friends that I feel I have known a lifetime.Renea My name is Norma. I am in Montville, NJ. The reason I called Mingle and Meet is because I am a divorced women looking for other women to do things with and go out with. I saw the ad, decided it looked like a fun thing to belong to, and am still enjoying being a part of Mingle and Meet! The group is a wonderful gathering of women. Kathleen from Montville Hi I am hoping to meet new friends ,I am a widow, lots of old friends moved away, and it is hard to go out with married friends at least for me. I like to be spontaneous, love to laugh and enjoy life this is what I am hoping will happen with Mingle and Meet. Wyn from Wayne My name is Bonnie. I am from Pompton Plains, moved here 7 years ago. Most of my friends are married (I am single) and it becomes harder to socialize. I thought that it would be easier (than it is) to meet people in this area. Well not people who want to do things.... I saw the ad and thought hey here is a wonderful way to meet people who like to do things. So here I am making new friends and. Nancy, West Caldwell: Looking to meet new people, I was struck by the wit of the ad saying "for anyone who can stay up past 8pm". I thought "those are the kind of people I want to meet--with a sense of humor!" And, I have not been disappointed. I read the article in the Bergen Record last month and it sounded like fun to get together with a group of potential friends and talk about whatever. My name is Terry and I live in HoHoKus, NJ. I had been in a group that just split up after a number of years and enjoyed the group experience a lot. I need and wanted some diversity and the pleasure of some new lady friends with "new" ideas and mine to share with them, too. Kris Hi I am Mary Lou from Butler, I know I have only come to a very few meetings, and a few dinners, but I am interested in still being in the group. I went to the park concerts last year and had a good time. I see all the things going on and am interested. I like to play scrabble, go to the movies, go out to eat. I decided to make the call because it was my time now, I like to have fun and share with others, I also like the fact that we can fit getting together in our own day to day lives, perhaps, meet people that like the same things, also try new things, and just maybe spread alittle joy along the way. Thank you, Marian Coley from Ringwood Paddy, Belleville I joined because I hoped it would introduce me to other women, whom might become friends and share their knowledge of hobbies or passions and perhaps spend some time with new friends. I am always seeking new ventures. And who knows you might have a handsome brother or friend. :) I'm Sue in Wayne and saw the advertisement in my local paper and thought it was a way to meet some new people and get involved in doing some fun things. I recently moved to a rather young community and so I was doing things by myself if my friends weren't available. I love movies and would miss them rather than go alone. When I read about M & M I just smiled and said, here is something perfect for me. I can stay up after 8PM and I love meeting new people. I have been with M & M for about 6 months now and I have met new and interesting women each time I go to a meeting. I sit at a different table each time and have wonderful, lively conversations. Renea had a unique concept when she founded this extraordinary social woman's club. Thank you, Carol of Lincoln Park I joined m&m because I want to make new friends and get out more. Carol from Hasbrouck Heights Hi... I am Andrea from Montclair Heights... I joined last Feb. because often in mid life we find that some old friends and family for one reason or another are gone... and what better way to add back to your life than forming new friendships... there is a great feeling of support , friendship and common ground that women friends offer... I am 54, divorced 20 yrs, do not like the bar scene or seeing middle age women on the hunt for men in bars. This gives women a chance to socialize with other women that have had similiar situations and have similiar interests. It allows you to make new friends and have friends to do a number of social things with.......glad I found you !!!! Valerie After reading that great little article in the local newspaper ... "If you can stay up past 8:00 PM" ... I thought that was a riot ... how could I not call and find out about this special Group! Well, I did, talked to Renea and found out she's a very ambitious, friendly, ball of fire ... always organizing something ... I was one of the "first" to join the Group when it was only a few of us meeting at Renea's house... I've loved every minute of it ... the meetings, the mini-vacations, the picnics, going to the movies, the small get-togethers with friends, etc. It's the best group I've ever belonged to ... Since I love to "critique" things... (for our Single Ladies) I'm attending one of those 5-minute dating sessions this month, so I'll be sure to email everyone with my "comments" about my experience! ... I hope everyone enjoys this Group as much as I do... Dee from Wayne I am a "New Comer" to the community and as such I think that "Mingle and Meet" provided an optimum opportunity for me to meet other mature, respectful and responsible ladies in my area or nearby. This is an ideal situation to make friends for life or just aquaintances for the day--the choice is yours. Thank you for organizing such a pleasant event to look forward to each month. Denise Osborne-Orlowsky Little Falls My name is Marilyn, I recently moved to Wayne and was interested in meeting new people. The group has been very enjoyable and I've met some interesting women. I decided to make the call because ever since becoming a widow I have found it extremely difficult to meet women who don't have a man around all the time. As supportive as my close friends have been, they are all married and spend their free time with their spouses. Reading about Mingle and Meet in the Record seemed like a good solution. Marie from Passaic Jean - Lincoln Park . . . Your ad in the newspaper intrigued me. I thought it was time to meet a few good women and have a few laughs with ladies my own age. Your "club" gives people an opportunity to expand their scope of friends. Hopefully this will happen to me. It is wonderful to have a broad base of individuals to make friends and buddies with at this time of my life. I am looking forward to our forthcoming get-togethers. Linda P. . . . Clifton How can you NOT want to meet someone with that type of humor... When I saw the "staying up past 8", I just had to call. Thanks for all the time you have put into this [group] Renea. . . . Kathy ...Ringwood Looking to connect with others who have similar interests. The nest is empty, the ex left a long time ago. I spent many years parenting and although I should have seen it coming, I was not prepared for the empty time, when nothing is scheduled. I was starting to get good at juggling and then the whole scene changed. I attended last Tuesday at Ken's and although the attendance was a great turn out for the group, it was difficult for me as a new comer. I would be interested in a smaller group to get to know the members. Renea has a great idea. I hope the group and I have a good fit.... Gloria . . . Montville My mother read the ad in the Herald News and showed it to me I thought what do I have to lose. Although I have many friends they are all married or in a serious relationship I needed friends to go out with. So I called and I went to a couple of meetings so far, and the women at the meetings are great. My name is Mary. . . from Verona. Remember
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