Singles Scene Newsletter 5/2/00 issue 21 sing-@primenet.com In this issue: *Parking lot safety! * Singles Site of the Week * All Singles Dance Schedule * Arizona Date Ideas * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PARKING LOT SAFETY! This simple procedure makes it much safer heading home after meeting friends out by Janet L. Jacobsen Copyright by Single Scene Newspaper When she and her girlfriend left the nightclub late one evening, the last thing she expected was to be attacked by a stranger. Fortunately other people came to her rescue, but the problem might have been prevented completely had she and her friend followed a simple procedure that every single who goes out to meet friends should follow. At a night club, a restaurant, a ballgame, even after a church social, when two or more of you and your friends are leaving at the same time, one should never leave the parking lot until they are sure the other is also underway. Ever. While robbery or assault are a possibility and a legitimate concern in any setting, the most likely problem is "car trouble." Discovering that your battery is dead while you still have friends around is not nearly the problem it can be when everyone you know has already left. Or the best solution to the situation may be to leave the car where it is and get a ride home, which, again, can become a major problem if your friends have already departed. This rule applies not just when same sex friends have met somewhere, but also on dates where each party arrives in their own car. If they aren't willing to wait around long enough to see that you are on your way safely, they are not the one for you! The informal system I have with many friends is that you don't turn on your car lights until you know your engine is running and everything seems fine. You don't leave a site until you know the other person's lights are on, and you keep an eye on each other as you're pulling away, too, since some problems aren't apparent until you try to get the car to move. But what if you aren't parked close enough to see each other's cars? Then walk together to whoever's car is closest, and then drive together to the other person's car. From there, apply the "neither leaves til both are ok" rule. You can even apply this system with folks you've just met. Say you've attended a singles group meeting for the first time, and you're among the last to leave. (Great meeting!) Just say to one or two other people, "Would you mind not driving away until you see my car lights are on? And I'll do the same for you." They'll understand immediately - and appreciate your good sense! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Singles Site of the Week - Somebody having a bad day or need a little encouragement? You can send them virtual roses from www.virtualflower.com. This is the web site of an actual rose grower, so if you need to send REAL roses, you can do it from this site too. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ALL SINGLES DANCE SHEDULE: MAY Fri. 5 No Dance this week Fri. 12 Mountain Shadows Resort, 5641 E. Lincoln Dr. Fri. 19 No Dance this week Fri. 26 Scottsdale Radisson, 7171 N. Scottsdale Rd. Call 480-949-8076 (press 1) for more info or see *********************** DATE IDEAS Every Thurs. in May, 7 pm, "Live at the Library" at Glendale Library Auditorium, 5959 W. Borwn St., Glendale. 623-930-3573. May 4: Phoenix Conservatory of Music. Tues., May 2: Trade in books at a used book store (or music at a used music store). Stop for dessert afterward and compare your "finds." Wed., May 3: Adults' Night Out, Arizona Science Center, 7th St. & Washington, Phoenix. 5:30-9 p.m. Includes a special program or lecture. $5 admi., plus $2 for giant-screen film or planetarium. 602-716-2000. Thurs., May 4: Eta Aquarids meteor shower. Sit outside in a nice dark place and look at the sky! Fri., May 5, is Cinco de Mayo. Look for events around the state throughout the weekend. Sat., May 6: Every Saturday, classic car exhibits 5-9 p.m. around McDonalds at the Scottsdale Pavillions, Pima & Indian Bend Roads in Scottsdale. Sun., May 7: Sunnyslope Rock Garden, 10023 N. 13th Pl., Phoenix. Sculptures made of broken china, rocks & trinkets. 1-5 p.m. Free. 602-997-4627. Mon., May 8: Take a walk in the park, then stop for ice cream sundaes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AND NOW--a commercial announcement : Improve your MEETING PEOPLE skills with the HOW TO MEET PEOPLE audiocassette by Janet Jacobsen, editor of Single Scene. YOU'LL LEARN **How to overcome your fears **Three sure-fire meeting methods **Where to find interesting people **Simple, fun techniques to improve your social life NOW. To order HOW TO MEET PEOPLE, send $9.95 (first class postage & handling included) to Interpersonal Enterprises Inc. Box 6243 Dept. 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