Trying Something New....Bubble Soccer and Paintball!

Sometimes activities require a group to complete, and that is exactly one of the advantages of being a part of E&A!  Bubble Soccer, new to the Twin Cities, and Indoor Paintball are just two examples of this "group thing"!  Sure, you could probably show up at one of these venues and join a game with people you don't know, or wait for a group with an opening, but why do that when all you have to do is show up, have it all set up for you, meet a bunch of new people, get your equipment on and PLAY!  Trying something new is just one of the great things you get to do by being a part of E&A!
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Tackling A High Ropes Course!

Testing our wits is something we get to do almost every day, whether it's being a new member and going to our first event or tackling a high ropes course, which is what we did this past weekend!  Climbing ropes, walking across a single rope as we balance and focus on the platform ahead, rope ladders and swings HIGH above the ground... and as we ziplined off our last platform, we were relieved that we had finished and proud of what we accomplished!  Plus, we could finally "look down" without freaking out a bit!  Always an adventure with this group! Events and Adventures Minneapolis

A Day at the Apple Orchard!

What a beautiful day we got to spend together at the Apple Orchard!  Who would have thought after a couple 50 degree weeks, that we would have a 65+ degree day to enjoy picking apples?!?  As everyone arrived, we took our seats on the tractor-pulled wagon to take us out to the orchard to pick our bags of apples.  We laughed and smiled as we took in the gorgeous day and beautiful surroundings of the orchard.  We picked apples, searching for the best ones... even if that meant getting "all up in the tree" to get them!  After our bags were full and we headed back to the main building on the orchard, we all sat together and had lunch and reminisced about our day together.  Gotta love Minnesota weather... when it cooperates!!
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A Fly Fishing Lesson!

Another great adventure this past weekend:  A Fly Fishing Lesson!  We met our guide on the Rush River in Martell, WI to learn how to cast with fly rods and reels, then we got to actually go into the river and do it ourselves!  As we stood in the water casting these long fish lines, we couldn't wait to feel that tug on the line telling us that we got a fish!  And that we did!  I think we all had a chance to catch at least one... It's amazing what you can learn and accomplish in just a few short hours on the riverbank.  We went from no-how to know-how in that time and got exactly what we were looking for!  Only with Events & Adventures will you be able to meet and mingle with people each day AND learn something in the process!  Can't wait until our next adventure!
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We Took The Challenge!

One of the things we love to do in this club is volunteer... and with the craze of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenges circling the nation, we just had to take part!  Challenged by our Seattle club, we took it on!  Even with the short notice, we were able to gather up a few people and go through with it!  We were trying to be creative, and I think we succeeded!  And with the purpose of this challenge, to raise money for research on ALS, we in fact did what we could to give back!  Thank you to those of you who came out to participate!  PLUS, they even got to EACH dump a bucket on "the boss" (me)... who's idea was that anyway???  Way to go E&A Minneapolis! Events and Adventures Minneapolis

I Love Saturday Mornings....

I love Saturday mornings when spending them with friends, enjoying the summer weather and what we have left of it!  We hiked in Taylor Falls Park today... well, hiked AND climbed I should say.  Most of the trails bring us to a boulder or two to climb up on and over to keep going on with our journey.  We even discovered things we haven't seen before on the trails... devil's cave, natural potholes carved into the rocks, and so much more.  We tried new trails, and even "off-roaded" a little... we crossed the border and went over to the Wisconsin side of the river and took in the views and trails from that side... most people we happy to cross back over to the Minnesota side... especially after seeing some Packer fans hiking as well.  So our "Welcome to Minnesota" sign pictures, were truly a relief (to some... I'm a Packer fan... SHHH don't tell!)  After we crossed back over, we headed to this old-fashioned ice cream shop and rewarded ourselves for our accomplishments that morning!  We conquered our fears and met some new people... as we do every day as a part of E&A! Events and Adventures Minneapolis

Feeling Like A Million Bucks...Polo & Car Show

I think everyone has seen the movie "Pretty Woman" right??  Remember the part where she goes to the Polo Game with Richard Gere's character?  Well, that's what we did this past weekend... minus the role she played in the movie... ha!  We dressed up in our "garden party" attire, hats and sipped champagne under the shade of our very own Events & Adventures party tent.  We watched the Polo match but mostly wandered around gawking at the exotic cars that were displayed in the car show... some ranging from the 100,000's to the 1/2 million dollar price... all way out of our budgets!!  At one point I think we all decided we could go in on one together and share custody... not sure how that will work out... but either way, we had a great time enjoying the Sunday afternoon, each other's company and meeting new faces.  Cheers to another fun event with Events & Adventures!
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