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Default Separatist? More Fun at The Club

On 6/4/2014 3:14 PM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
> On 6/4/2014 8:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>
>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread
>> & butter.

>
> I have no problem with Guys/Gals getaway nights. They're a tradition in
> my community. But the menu/events seem to be pretty stereotyped. If this
> was targeting a younger crowd, I'd suspect they were being hip and
> ironic, but I bet they're assuming this is exactly what will make the
> retirees happy.
>
>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>
>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because
>> the email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"

>
> I bet it'll be a tea, and the women will be told to wear their fanciest
> hats.
> Or maybe a cards luncheon.
>

Well, we already got wine and chocolate. Maybe tea. How about meat and
cheese platters?

There is a bridge club but I'd beat anyone hands down at black jack.

> I'd email the club back, and mock-seriously caution them not to get the
> strippers booked for each event mixed up. The ladies wouldn't like that.
>

I wouldn't mind male strippers. Knowing some of the older women who live
here, I doubt they'd mind, either. Wrinkled old men need not apply. LOL

Jill