Survey Results

With just over 15% of the mailing list responding (18 respondents), here are the survey results:

1. What is most important about the suppers to you?

• Location 53%
• Meal Cost 6%
• Type of Food 18%
• New and/or unusual meal experience 12%
• Potluck in a private home AND I would be willing to host/co-host an event 12%
• Connecting with others, so an opportunity to mingle before/after 0%

2. I/We prefer suppers to begin at

• 5:30 PM 12%
• 6:00 PM 18%
• 6:30 PM 24%
• 7:00 PM 41%
• 7:30 PM 0%
• 8:00 PM 6%

3. I/We prefer suppers to be scheduled for

• Thursday evening. 41%
• Friday evening. 6%
• Saturday evening. 35%
• Sunday evening. 18%

4. Breakfast events should be scheduled for

• Saturday morning 59%
• Sunday morning 24%
• I/We would not attend a breakfast gathering. 18%

5. Breakfast events, if wanted, should begin at

• 8:00 AM 82%
• 8:30 AM 0%
• 9:00 AM 6%
• 9:30 AM 0%
• 10:00 AM 12%

6. Happy hours should be scheduled for

• Wednesdays 88%
• Thursdays 6%
• Fridays 0%
• Saturdays 0%
• Sundays 0%
• Would not attend a Happy Hour 6%

7. Happy hours, if wanted, should begin at

• 5:00 PM 35%
• 5:30 PM 24%
• 6:00 PM 41%
• 6:30 PM 0%
• 7:00 PM 0%

8. What other events would you attend if scheduled? (check all that apply)

• Tuesday evening movie 19%
• Saturday matinee movie 31%
• Sunday matinee movie 19%
• Board Game night 31%
• Card Game night 25%
• Book Club 0%
• Theatre event 38%
• Concert event 19%

9. What is the best way to get event information?

• Email 100%
• Evite 0%
• Text 0%

10. How often do you want to be reminded of events?

• Monthly 35%
• Semi-monthly 35%
• Weekly 29%
• I prefer just to check the blog. 0%

Thanks to all who participated! Additional polls on the blog to be posted soon.

Supper Club for September

Saturday, September 22, 7:00 PM

1304 East Copeland Rd., Arlington , TX 76011  (map; menu) (817) 543-0544

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. When you arrive at the restaurant, ask for the ARLINGTON SUPPER CLUB group. AFTER THE EVENT, PLEASE ADD YOUR COMMENTS ON THE GATHERING TO HELP US PLAN FUTURE EVENTS - WHAT YOU LIKED, WHAT YOU DIDN'T LIKE, WHY YOU DID/DID NOT COME TO THE EVENT, ETC.

SURVEY: Feedback Requested

Arlington Supper Club Members:

Before I posted any more events here I’d like to get some feedback from you.

It’s been more than three years since the supper club began, so maybe it’s time to re-evaluate some of our programs. In addition to the suppers, we’ve tried a number of other regular events – movie nights, Sunday breakfasts, happy hours, book club, etc. – to varying degrees of success. Lately our attendance has dropped significantly at some of these events – just the summer time conflicts, or is something more going on?

I have created a GoogleDocs survey to gather some information for planning some of these events. Additionally, please post in the COMMENTS section for this entry additional critiques, suggestions, etc. to help me plan events that will meet your needs -  places or activities you'd like to see or do with our group, as well as things we're doing you'd wish we do differently. All of these comments can be made anonymously, so feel free to say what's on your mind. (To add an anonymous comment, click on the COMMENT link, enter your comment in the space provided, choose ANONYMOUS from the identity section, enter the letter/number combo required, and hit submit.)

Please take a few minutes to let me know how the club can better meet your needs.

Thanks!

James

P.S. After completing the survey, check out the survey results here.

August Book Club

Thursday, August 23, 7:30 PM

Location: 2001 Royalwood Dr., Arlington

Email Bill or call for directions 817-718-2424

Dancer From the Dance (by Andrew Holleran) Synopsis: “One of the most important works of gay literature, this haunting, brilliant novel is a seriocomic remembrance of things past -- and still poignantly present. It depicts the adventures of Malone, a beautiful young man searching for love amid New York's emerging gay scene. From Manhattan's Everard Baths and after-hours discos to Fire Island's deserted parks and lavish orgies, Malone looks high and low for meaningful companionship. The person he finds is Sutherland, a campy quintessential queen -- and one of the most memorable literary creations of contemporary fiction. Hilarious, witty, and ultimately heartbreaking, Dancer from the Dance is truthful, provocative, outrageous fiction told in a voice as close to laughter as to tears."

1. Get the book. (Books available at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com.)
2. Read it.
3. Sign-in on the comments for this blog entry so we know how much dessert to get.
4. Come share dessert, as well as your thoughts and insights on the book.

All are welcome. See you there!Upcoming Book Club Selections:
• September: Maurice by E. M. Forster
• October: The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren
• Nov-Dec: Call Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman
• January: The Dreyfus Affair: A Love Story by Peter Lefcourt
• February: At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'Neill
• March: How I Paid For College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater by Marc Acito
• April: A Home At The End of the World by Michael Cunningham
• May: Like People in History by Felice Picano
• June: Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story by Paul Monette

Supper Gathering

Saturday, August 18, 7:00 PM

721 North Watson Road Arlington, TX 76011 • 682-558-8878

Directions: North bound 360:Exit Rd to Six Flags/I-30 and make a U-Turn; located on the service road.

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. When you arrive at the restaurant, ask for the ARLINGTON SUPPER CLUB group.

Breakfast Gathering

Sunday, August 12, 9:00 AM

 

300 E. Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76018 • 817-467-7001

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. Come through the line and look for us.

July Book Club

Thursday, July 26, 7:30 PM

Location: 2001 Royalwood Dr., Arlington

Email or call Bill for directions: 817-718-2424

Giovanni's Room (by James Baldwin) Synopsis: "Set in the 1950s Paris of American expatriates, liaisons, and violence, a young man finds himself caught between desire and conventional morality. With a sharp, probing imagination, James Baldwin's now-classic narrative delves into the mystery of loving and creates a moving, highly controversial story of death and passion that reveals the unspoken complexities of the human heart." This novel appears near the too of the AfterEllen’s Best Gay Books and Best Gay Fiction reading lists.

1. Get the book. (Books available at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com.
2. Read it.
3. Sign-in on the comments for this blog entry so we know how much dessert to get.
4. Come share dessert, as well as your thoughts and insights on the book.

All are welcome. See you there!

Upcoming Book Club Selections:

• August: Dancer From the Dance by Andrew Holleran
• September: Maurice by E. M. Forster
• October: The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren
• Nov-Dec: Call Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman
• January: The Dreyfus Affair: A Love Story by Peter Lefcourt
• February: At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'Neill
• March: How I Paid For College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater by Marc Acito
• April: A Home At The End of the World by Michael Cunningham
• May: Like People in History by Felice Picano
• June: Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story by Paul Monette

July Supper Gathering

Saturday, July 21, 7:00 PM

5005 S. Cooper St., Arlington

PH: 817-468-1411

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. When you arrive at the restaurant, ask for the ARLINGTON SUPPER CLUB group.

At Zio's Italian Kitchen food comes first - it's no mistake we call ourselves a kitchen rather than a restaurant. The kitchen is the heart of any home, and it's where our heart truly resides. It is the place where we create amazing, signature meals from scratch with fresh ingredients, made to order, and always fresh from our kitchen.

At Zio's you can expect a casual, comfortable atmosphere with our unequaled and personalized service. Bring the entire family - our large, open dining rooms make it easy for all of you to enjoy a meal together. Kids can also expect a taste treat at Zio's, as our Chefs make all of our Kid Meals with the same quality ingredients and attention to detail we do for the rest of your family. Big or small, we prepare all of our guests' food made from scratch and served with lots of heart.

July Breakfast Gathering

Sunday, July 8, 9:00 AM

Pioneer Restaurant

306 109th St., Arlington

PH: (817) 633-4433

From MrBreakfast.com:

“The best "mom & pop" breakfast place in the Arlington-Grand Prairie area. Always clean, food consistently good. Prices are very reasonable. The service is great... the servers all know their craft very well… a great place to have breakfast with friends.”– bestpbx

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you.

Pool Party

Saturday, June 30, 2:00 PM - ???

Hosts: Don & Yuri

Location: 5204 Wimbledon Ct., Arlington

Call for directions: 817-300-7130

Clothing optional (social nudity only!)

What to bring: (swim suit optional), towel, sunscreen, potluck dinner item, your own beverages

Dinner Details:

• Potluck dinner to begin at 6:00p
• NO GRILL, so be creative with your potluck choice!
• Ice chest/ice provided for your beverages

So that we can get a guesstimate of the number of men attending for the food/paper products/tables and chairs, please leave your FIRST NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS and POTLUCK ITEM in the comment section for this posting. Thanks!