Looking to attend your first event?  We know what you're thinking.  Yeah, a lot of us had initially hesitated going into that unknown territory - a CAC event.  It's human nature.  But after we had taken that initial step, subsequently attending more events, we realized the tremendous payoff of many friendships and wonderful experiences!

Here are some suggestions that may help in attending that first event:

• Choose an event that interests you.  You'll be more comfortable at that event, enjoy the activity itself, and likely have more in common with those in attendance.
• Call or e-mail the person in charge of the event (see the event's newsletter article or web page).  He or she will gladly help you ease into the Club, greet you at the event, and introduce you to others.
• Contact our Hospitality Committee.  They'll be glad to answer your Club-related questions, provide encouragement, and help make it easy for you to join in on the fun.  Click here to contact the Hospitality Committee.
• Bring a friend along with you.
• Find some excuse to attend, like "It's in my part of town." or "I've always wanted to do that."
• Or simply, "Just Do It!"

You may prefer to start out with events having a smaller, more intimate attendance.  At these events, it's easier to converse and get to know people.  Events entailing active involvement are also good for starters.  Some examples of the above:  dinner, volleyball, hikes, cultural events, community service, and spiritual gatherings.

So you've attended your first Club event.  Great!  Maybe it was a great time, or perhaps it was something less than that.  As you'll find out, every event you attend will be a unique experience.  You'll see different people at different events.  The next event you go to may very well be more fun, interesting, or enriching than the last.  The key:  keep attending events - all kinds of events.  (Conventional wisdom suggests trying something new at least six times.)  As you attend more events, you'll get to know people better and will have an increasingly more enjoyable time.

Keep this approach in mind - it's the best:  attend events, meet people, have fun, and see what happens from there.  Many of us had started out with the pressure of finding a date.  But we later found out that we're much better off just enjoying the moment!  Simply enjoy the company, conversation, and friendship of others, as well as the activity itself.  That way, you'll walk away a winner regardless, and you'll be more appealing to the opposite gender as a result.

One final note - the bottom-line value of the Club:  CAC enables you to meet and make new friends with others who share a common faith and similar values.  This is something that you likely won't find anywhere else - especially a bar or nightclub!  You'll also find that people in CAC are truly genuine and down-to-earth.  Yes, you can totally, 100%, be yourself among people in CAC (again, that won't happen in a bar!).  On top of this, you'll be enjoying the many and diverse activities themselves.

You owe yourself some quality time.  Come out and join us...you'll be glad you did!  CAC just may turn out to be one of the best things that happened to you - it has for many others!