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Post by sawwhet on Oct 24, 2019 13:09:38 GMT
My son is involved in an organization that has at least 3 semi formal dances per year to raise funds. I always buy family tickets and a book of raffle tickets but after the first year, I just don't want to go. Last weekend, they had one of the dances, 300 people showed up and that's pretty typical. I saw the photos online and everyone is having a great time, dressed up, hair done, nails done, wine flowing. I have to admit, they run an incredible dinner/dance but I loathe going. One night a year, they have a women's dinner and dance and people are so excited for this event. Women bring groups of their friends to drink and dance. They're dressed up and looking amazing. My female friends aren't into this either (which is probably why we're friends  ) It's not my thing. Life is busy and when I have free time, I'd rather read, watch a movie and relax at this point. I feel a bit guilty for not going though. So, do you enjoy going to these fundraising dances? |
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Post by StephDRebel on Oct 24, 2019 13:28:49 GMT
I do.
It's fun to get pretty for a night and better to do it when it's a good cause.
We do the same things so often that it's nice to get tout of the norm.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 24, 2019 13:32:02 GMT
Nope. I’d rather go to a charity fundraising scrapbooking event or crop, or just stay home and give the money directly to the charity. (FWIW, I’ve been told every party needs a pooper and I’m often it, LOL.)  |
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Post by blue tulip on Oct 24, 2019 13:35:24 GMT
i would love to go to these. i have a friend in fundraising and i'm always envious of her getting to get all done up and having a blast!
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Post by amom23 on Oct 24, 2019 13:40:32 GMT
Nobody does anything like that where I live. Hmmm......learn something new!
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Post by summer on Oct 24, 2019 13:45:42 GMT
NOPE! I recently had 3 events taken off my calendar and each time I was excited that I didn't have to go and could stay in, put on pajamas and curl up on my couch and watch TV with my dog!
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Post by Linda on Oct 24, 2019 13:47:41 GMT
I like the idea in theory but then I remember I'm fat, I can't afford a fancy dress, I can't dance, and we wouldn't know anyone there...
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Post by kitkath on Oct 24, 2019 13:54:45 GMT
Once a year? Sure. Three times for the same organization would be too much.
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Post by schizo319 on Oct 24, 2019 13:57:52 GMT
Ditto. Besides that, I'd have to get divorced and remarry if I wanted somebody to attend an event like that with me.
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Post by compeateropeator on Oct 24, 2019 14:00:23 GMT
No. One of my few responses here where I feel I can adequately convey my meaning...succinctly with one word.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 14:01:34 GMT
I would love to do something like this. It seems like there are very few opportunities to get dressed up around here.
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Post by muggins on Oct 24, 2019 14:11:36 GMT
No, my kids’ previous schools had very expensive themed galas every year in high end hotels. We contemplated going but we saw the price of the tickets and decided against it. I enjoy dressing up occasionally, but buying or renting a ballgown, shoes, hair, nails, and make up seemed like a lot of work so we passed.
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Post by sawwhet on Oct 24, 2019 14:14:04 GMT
For those that would attend- Thank you!! You are truly the people that make these events a success.
For me, I'm an outgoing introvert and I work with the public. I'm also in my mid 50s and don't tolerate a lot of the "extra" stuff like I used to. It would take all of my energy just to get ready for these events.
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Post by caangel on Oct 24, 2019 14:25:46 GMT
I'm also an outgoing introvert but I love getting dressed up and dancing. Then I'll hunker down for a few days to recharge. I have never been to these types of events. Around here it would be a "gala" and cost several hundred dollars per person.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 14:50:06 GMT
I would just send a check.
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Post by just PEAchy on Oct 24, 2019 14:50:19 GMT
My DH & I have been to a few over the years. They are called galas here. We always have a great time and I think it’s fun to get all dressed up. In fact, we have one coming up in November for my niece’s sorority. Three in one year would be too much, though.
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 24, 2019 14:57:27 GMT
My first thought was, eww no, but I've never been to one. I'm not a girly girl and can't dance so it doesn't appeal to me. I would be okay paying to watch other people dance.  |
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 24, 2019 14:59:43 GMT
I like the idea in theory but then I remember I'm fat, I can't afford a fancy dress, I can't dance, and we wouldn't know anyone there... I should have read the thread first and then quoted you! I know with a certainty it would not appeal to me. I went to lots of high school dances and wore the same dress three times. I could have got different dresses at the time, but that would have meant shopping. |
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Post by librarylady on Oct 24, 2019 19:14:31 GMT
I'd just send a check. DH won't dance and I'd have to spend $$ to give $$, so no on the dance.
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Post by peabrain on Oct 24, 2019 19:17:05 GMT
Is it open bar?
That might change my answer.
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Post by monklady123 on Oct 24, 2019 19:19:23 GMT
No one I know has this type of fundraising. Thankfully. ugh. Nope nope and nope.  |
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Post by RosieKat on Oct 24, 2019 19:20:12 GMT
I'd have to spend $$ to give $$, That's the part that annoys me. If the ticket costs (hypothetical) $100, and I'd have to spend another $100 to get ready, and then the price of my meal and a drink and site rental and music and flowers...comes out of the price of my ticket, I don't see how anything is actually netted for said charity other than attention. I'd rather just give the $200 straight to them. It's like all the kids' sports teams around here who will wear pink socks, bows, etc. for October. I'd rather they just save the money and donate it for cancer research. But I'm a grump like that. |
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Post by StephDRebel on Oct 24, 2019 19:21:27 GMT
Is it open bar? That might change my answer. Always! I dont drink but I love walking into sparkly rooms so I am in. DH goes for the open bar and the bourbons that are up for auction.  |
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Post by pierkiss on Oct 24, 2019 20:02:31 GMT
I wouldn’t want to do it 3x/year, but once every couple of years would be ok. It’s fun to get all dressed up and go out every once in a while.
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Post by sawwhet on Oct 24, 2019 20:45:55 GMT
Is it open bar? That might change my answer. No. You'd pay extra for that. |
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Post by papersilly on Oct 24, 2019 22:23:16 GMT
nope. i enjoy the dressing up part but i'd rather it be a Casino Night kind of thing with a large silent auction. i don't want to dance, i don't need to dance.
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) It's not my thing. Life is busy and when I have free time, I'd rather read, watch a movie and relax at this point. I feel a bit guilty for not going though. 
