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Dear Carol

It seems hard to believe that an entire year has passed since I read your advertisement and joined the Single Gourmet.

To say it has been a great year would be a tremendous understatement.

I have met so many wonderful people and done so many exciting things it is hard to pick any one as having been the best. I do remember being a little nervous before my first dinner dance, but everyone made me feel right at home and it was a wonderful experience.

Since then, I have never looked back. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of our congenial evenings is to expand our circle of friends, and I have been able to do just that. I look forward to all the events, especially the dinner dances.

The BBQs, the Halloween Bash and the Canada Day events were but four of the more memorable parties.

I look forward to the coming year with eager anticipation because I know you and David are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting ways to entertain.

Many thanks indeed!

Graeme A.

PS About the beautiful lady who sat at my table last Saturday…

Dear Carol

You certainly have an exciting month lined up!

Something I appreciate about this organization is the personal attention you that you give us, the patrons. That attitude is certainly an important reason for the growth of your organization.

Until the next event.

Jane A.

I am thrilled to be a member of a club that is consistently choosing Ottawa's finest dining palaces and allowing me to meet so many interesting people.

John M.

New friends seem like old friends by the time you reach dessert.

Shelley C.

Dear Carol

I read your recent ad entitled How a single person can meet other single people without feeling pressure with interest.

As a member, I'd like to say, it's no mistake. I've attended a few events now and either through your talent for people or the calibre of the membership, I have yet to have an unenjoyable evening. As a matter of fact, I've had some spectacular evenings. I joined the Single Gourmet at the suggestion of a friend.

I approached the first event with some fear… no, with complete horror. My friend was unable to attend so I had to face the ordeal alone. I drove into and out of the parking lot at L'Oree du Bois three times. I didn't know what (or who) to expect from the evening.

Oh well, I'd only taken out a three month membership, and after all, I had driven all the way there. The evening was a success, as every evening since has been.

I went to a bar last week and lasted an hour. I'd forgotten what it was like; the pressure to dance, the stares, the noise, the overcrowded room and the purely unenjoyable feeling of being 'on display.'

Through the Single Gourmet I've made friends, both male and female, I'm having a good time, I feel relaxed and I've told several of the people I work with how much I enjoy the events.

There was a time (about four months ago) that I would sooner have died than admit I belonged to a 'singles club.' But that's the thing, Carol, I feel like I belong.

Thanks.

Mary F.

Dear Carol

I am unlikely to participate in more than a very few events remaining in my membership.

I remain grateful to you. I'll never forget my first phone call when you were so nice. I couldn't resist giving the club a try. It turned out to be the best thing I did all year.

Your club gave me an opportunity to meet a wonderful human being. I wish you tremendous success with the club. It is a great concept!

I'm not saying goodbye. I will be there at the anniversary party and I look forward to seeing you then.

Gratefully,

Robert P.

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