The Los Alamos Social Club leadership team from left, James Gunn, Andrea McCann, Brian Lippy, Anna Dillane, Lisa Roberts and not pictured Skye Sandborgh. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Meet Up is announcing big changes.
Number 1 is a name change: Los Alamos Yours to Discover is now called The Los Alamos Social Club. You can use either the new or old name to find a link to the meet up page. Long time host/organizer Anna Dillane said that she thought the new name more accurately reflects the purpose of the group (and it’s shorter).
Number 2 is a new leadership team: Pictured above are four new event leaders (with Dillane) who are excited to plan at least one meet up a month.
So far, the new hosts will be putting the following on the meet up calendar:
- Brian Lippy will host a weekly BIKING meet up every Saturday morning at 10;
- Skye Sandborgh will host a HIKING meet up every Tuesday morning (Great for Moms whose kids are going back to school!);
- Andrea McCann will host a BOOK CLUB once a month focusing on Historical Fiction (and fun! She says you don’t even have to read the book to attend!);
- Lisa Roberts will host a CRAFT CIRCLE once a month where you bring whatever you are currently working on and get together; and
- James Gunn will host a monthly GAME NIGHT.
All of this will be posted to the Meet up Calendar soon and invitations should arrive in the email inbox of anyone who is signed up.
“Got an event you’d like to see happen every month? Every week? Everyone is welcome to host events!” Dillane said. “The only requirement is that you host at least once a month (otherwise it’s not feasible to give you the right permissions on the site). It’s really easy, but I can help get you comfortable with the process if you need it.”
Options include:
*Coffee meet up *Movie nights *Dinner parties *Skiing *Bowling *Poker night *Santa Fe Museums *Trivia night *Karaoke *Lunch group *Golfing *Swimming *Gym workout group *Tennis *Exploring Los Alamos Restaurants *Happy hour *Local plays / events *Something else?
Dillane has been running the local meet up group (essentially alone) for almost nine years and said she is excited to branch out with new volunteer leaders.
“A fantastic side effect of the new leadership is some really different meet ups in the works, which will hopefully bring a whole new set of folks into the group!” Dillane said. “Contact me if you would like to host some events! It’s a great way to meet new friends and get out more!”
The local Meet up group is sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce to promote community connections.
For more information, go to Los Alamos Social Club Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com/los-alamos-social-club/.
Join the group (free and easy) and select the option to receive invitations to local events!: Los Alamos Social Club (Los Alamos, NM).
This group is for anyone who lives in Los Alamos or White Rock and wants to make new friends, get out of the house and do things! The group is facilitated by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.meetup.com.
