Sunday, 7/1 CT/NY HIKING GROUP Mianus River Gorge Preserve , Bedford NY. (B-)Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the CPL - Merritt Exit 35. We will carpool and get to the Gorge about 10:50am. Leader: Al Edly (203) 323 9443

Sunday, 7/1 THE IRA'S SINGLES EVENTS Spectacular 6th Annual Singles Day Celebration. Over 80 Singles are Joining the Fun!! Details at: http://www.meetup.com /The-Iras-Singles-Events/events/49291152/. 1:00 PM. DJ, Open Bar, Just Plain Fun. Windsor. $22.00

Tuesday, 7/3 CONNECTICUT CONTACTS 4th of July Eve Patio Party for Singles - 8 pm - 12:30 am, Colonial Tavern, 24 Hawley Rd. (right off Rte. 67), Oxford, CT. DJ dancing inside, picnic buffet of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, & chicken breasts, assorted salads & sides served on patio, plus coffee & an ice cream buffet! Jeans/casual attire OK. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com   

Wednesday, 7/4, PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Annual 4TH OF July BBQ at Oakland Beach. Play, swim, relax during the day at the beach and then join us for a scrumptious BBQ at the Pavilion with DJ/KJ music and huge fireworks display! Tell gate you're with the party at the pavilion to pay only $5 for parking. Sign in with Lucille and get stamped. Fee: $15. Call Sally for more details at 914-482-0696

Friday, 7/6 WEST CONNECTIONS SINGLES GROUP and PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS .Time again for one of our favorite dining venues, The outback on Central Ave in Yonkers. Scrumptious appetizers, entrees and desserts await you!! 914-482-0696

Friday, 7/6 SINGLES GOING WILD Multi- Group Exclusive Dance Party - 7pm at The Boatyard, 1308 East Main St. Norwalk, CT. Drink Specials -DJ dancing - Cover Charge, $5. Info:http://www.meetup.com/NYCTsingles/ 

Friday, 7/6 ESCAPADES' popular Pickleball Event at the Greenwich YMCA, 50 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, 203-869-1630 from 6:30 - 9:30pm.  Equipment and locker rooms (bring your own lock) provided.  Lessons for beginners at 6:30pm, then join the Intermediates at 6:30 to 9:30pm.  Social from 7:30 to closing for observing and/or card and board games, or just kibitzing.  BYOB.  Adm. $13 (which includes contribution to YMCA).  Info: 203-221-2134 or  Escapades@EscapadesSingles.com

Saturday, 7/7 CONNECTICUT CONTACTS Singles Dance Party - 8pm - 12:30am, Crowne Plaza Southbury, 1284 Strongtown Rd. (Rte. 188), Southbury, CT. DJ dancing, dinner buffet, coffee/dessert. Dress to impress/no jeans. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com   

Sunday, 7/8 SINGLES GOING WILD Multi-Group event Shakespeare on the Sound Presents Romeo and Juliet . 4pm at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT Info: http://www.meetup.com/NYCTsingles 

Sunday, 7/8 CT/NY HIKING GROUP Babcock Preserve, North Street, Greenwich, CT. Meet at Merritt Exit 35 at 10:30 A.M. commuter parking lot you. Leader: Donna Dolle (203) 838-0125

Friday, 7/13 CONNECTICUT CONTACTS Singles Dance Party - 8pm - 12:30am, Zandri's Stillwood Inn, 1074 S. Colony Rd. (Rte. 5), Wallingford, CT. DJ dancing, dinner buffet, coffee/dessert.Dress to impress/no jeans. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com   

Friday 7/13 CTMATCH.COM Swinging On A Star: The Johnny Burke Musical combined event with The Connecticut Theatre Group includes Pre-Party and After-Party and Free Wine and Cheese party before the show at the Playhouse. 8pm at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Free Safe Parking. Advance Ticket Discount $25. Tickets at event $32.50. Visit www.CTMatch.com  Call (860) 236-3343

Friday, 7/13 THE IRA'S SINGLES EVENTS An Evening of Dinner & Theater: Swinging on a Star. Details at: http://www.meetup.com/The-Iras-Singles-Events/events/67823482/   West Hartford.  6:15. Pre-Dinner, Play and After Party. $25.00

Friday, 7/13 WEST CONNECTIONS SINGLES GROUP and PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS An evening of Teri Lamar & New Co, providing the music for your dancing pleasure this evening at Glen Rowan on Midland Ave. in Yonkers.  Music begins at 8:30pm but come earlier if you would like to join us for dinner at 7:30pm. 914-482-0696

Saturday, 7/14 SINGLE GOURMET - METRO NY City Island Dinner, Meet at 6:00pm, Dinner at 6:45pm, Seashore Restaurant, 591 City Island Ave, City Island (Bronx), NY 10464. Nothing says summer like seafood and salt air. City Island is a surprising little oasis of New England, at the tip of the Bronx, very easy drive from the Merritt/Hutch or 95. The restaurant has lovely water views and warm, casual ambiance, perfect for a summer evening. We have an excellent menu, featuring a wide variety of seafood such as scallops, shrimp, sole, bass, catfish, tuna--- as well as chicken, prime rib, and BBQ ribs. $75 includes hors d'ouevres, 3 course dinner with glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reservations Required: www.SingleGourmet-MetroNY.com     info@SingleGourmet-MetroNY.com  914-600-4267.   

Saturday, 7/14 CONNECTICUT CONTACTS Singles Dance Party - 8 pm - 12:30 am, Sons of Italy, 162 New Canaan Ave. (Rte. 123), Norwalk, CT. DJ dancing, dinner buffet, coffee/dessert.Dress to impress/no jeans. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com   

Sunday, 7/15 CT/NY HIKING GROUP Railroad Bed portion of Pequonnock Trail Trumbull CT Meet at 10:45am Commuter Parking Lot on Rt 127, White Plains Rd. across street from intersection with Shawnee Rd.- This is a different commuter parking lot. Drop-in after at leader's home nearby in Trumbull. Either $10 or equivalent food contribution requested to defray cost. Please send RSVP email to leader by Wed. 7/4 indicating your food contribution to bdaprile@yahoo.com Limited to first 20 to respond. Leader : Beverly d'Aprile (203) 880-9569

Friday, 7/20 CONNECTICUT CONTACTS Singles Dance Party - 8 pm - 12:30 am, Vazzano's Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon St., Stratford, CT. DJ dancing, dinner buffet, coffee/dessert. Dress to impress/no jeans. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com   

Friday, 7/20 WEST CONNECTIONS SINGLES GROUP and PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Karaoke at Victors in Hawthorne. Check out the KJ Carlos Santiago 500 Commerce Street from 7-11pm.914-482-0696

Saturday, 7/21 THE IRA'S SINGLES EVENTS A Singles Mingling Extravaganza: An Outdoor Happy Hour. Details at: http://www.meetup.com/The-Iras-Singles-Events/events/68979202/. East Hampton. 5:00 P.M. Dancing, Live Band. $5.00.

Saturday, 7/21 CONNECTICUT CONTACTS Singles Dance Party - 8 pm - 12:30 am, Continental Room, 33 Osborn Rd., Naugatuck, CT. DJ dancing, dinner buffet, coffee/dessert. Dress to impress/no jeans. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com   

Sunday, 7/22 CT/NY HIKING GROUP Mianus River Park (NOT the Gorge) Stamford CT - CMeet: 10:30 A.M. Exit 35 Merritt Commuter Parking lot. Coming from South- Make quick left off ramp - lot is on the right. From north: Right under overpass-lot on left. Leader: George Hoffecker (203)-273-2181

Sunday, 7/22 ESCAPADES' at the TUSCAN OVEN at 544 Main Avenue, Route 7, Norwalk, C,T 06851, 203-846-4600 from 5PM to 9PM.  Select from their menu and enjoy their drink specials.  Dance to the music of Angie Rubino.  Dress to impress (nice casual).  Priced to attract a crowd:  dues-paying members $19 and guests $15.  No reservations required.  Info at  Escapades@EscapadesSingles.comor call 203-221-2134.

Friday, 7/27 Grand Opening of new CONNECTICUT CONTACTS Singles Dance Party! 8 pm - 12:30 am, La Bella Vista at the Ponte Club, 380 Farmwood Rd., Waterbury, CT. A simply magnificent facility - our most elegant spot yet! DJ dancing, dinner buffet, coffee/dessert. Dress to impress/no jeans. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com   

Friday, 7/27 WEST CONNECTIONS SINGLES GROUP and PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS End of Month Singles' Meet-Up Dinner at East Harbor(back by popular demand) in Yonkers. Reasonably priced food and this event is a great way to meet new members. We have a unique way to read our Chinese Fortune Cookies! 914-482-0696

Saturday, 7/28 CONNECTICUT CONTACTS Singles Patio Party - 8 pm - 12:30 am, Bill Miller's Castle, 832 E Main St. (Rte. 1), Branford, CT. DJ dancing indoors, dinner buffet served on patio, coffee/dessert. Dress to impress/no jeans. Adm. $23. Info: 203-468-1144; www.ctcontacts.com    

Friday, 7/28 WEST CONNECTIONS SINGLES GROUP and PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Dinner Dance at The Davenport Grille, (aka Totonno's) located at Tuckahoe Rd. Yonkers NY. Starring DJ and Radio personality "Dennis Nardone and his sidekick Go-Vinny" Delicious buffet dinner followed by dessert & coffee. Soda included too! All for $25 (tax included, gratuity is additional) 914-482-0696

Sunday, 7/29- CT/NY HIKING GROUP Piermont to South Nyack (Esposito) Trail-opposite from past hikes. Piermont NYC Joint with Rockland PM 45+ Walking Group. Meet : 2:30pm in front of the library in town parking lot left of Piermont.-25 Flywheel Park West- Piermont, NY. About 10-15 minutes over Tappan Zee Bridge. Directions :Take 1st exit on Tappan Zee Bridge to Rt. 9-W south. Go 2¾ miles, then left, follow signs to Piermont Business District. Winding road (Ash Street- makes a very sharp right) across Piermont Avenue at bottom of hill and park in the town lot. Library on left.Carpool: 1:15pm Merritt Exit 35 CPL Leader: Al Edly 203 323 9443; cell phone day of event (203) 219 1722.

Sunday, 7/29 THE IRA'S SINGLES EVENTS Spectacular High Meadow Resort Outing. Details at: http://www.meetup.com/The-Iras-Singles-Events/events/48185552  Beautiful Place- Swimming Pools, Activities all day Long. Great Food. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. $30.00 Per Person!! East Granby.

Sunday, 7/29 ESCAPADES The Washington Irving Boar Club, 238 Green Street, Tarrytown, NY. 914-332-0517 from 6 - 10pm. (in case of rain, please check Escapades email or call 203-221-2134). Private club has invited Escapades to share their Tiki Bar and outdoor patio. Enjoy their salads, hamburgers & sandwiches or more formal dinner at the Sunset Cove Restaurant. Plan to hear a well regarded band for dancing. Free Admission, just pay for food and drink. Dress is nice casual. Please RSVP to reserve your space. Call 201-221-2134 or email  Escapades@EscapadesSingles.com   

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PLAN AHEAD

Sunday, 10/28/2012 THE IRA'S SINGLES EVENTS Have you ever thought about going on a Singles Cruise? Now is your chance to plan ahead. See for Love Boat Details: The 3rd Annual Caribbean Singles Cruise . This will be so much fun. www.theirassinglesevents.com  mistrchrming@aol.com