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Pre-Gathering Fundraiser Pool Party

August 8, 2019 by thegarrick

California Men’s Gatherings presents…

Pre-Gathering Fundraiser Pool Party

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Concord, CA
RSVP: Click Here
Event Cost: $25.00 (see below)
Parking: There should be plenty of street parking. The CMG encourages carpooling. If you plan to drink, please do so responsibly. Consider using a designated driver, BART/bus, Uber, bike, walking.

Alcohol will be served. 21 & older only!

Pre-Gathering Fundraiser POOL PARTY in Concord

The Planners of the Summer CMG and the Bay Area Events Committee cordially invite you to a Pre-CMG Fundraiser Pool Party in Concord. Join your CMG brothers and others for a delicious luncheon, fun in the sun in and around the pool and camaraderie! This is a clothing-optional event!

NOTE: A swimsuit is NOT required.

We didn’t get enough volunteers this year for our annual major fundraising activity at SF Pride, so this event will help provide financial assistance and other funds for our Labor Day weekend gathering. You can attend this event whether or not you plan to attend the Summer CMG (and can also donate toward the fund without attending!)

There is no need to bring anything except yourself, a towel, sun protection, etc. Come As You Are. An afternoon of tasty Mexican food (including vegetarian options), tequila, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert are included.

John Thomas is once again our fantastic host. His garden includes classic Greek and Roman statuary, a mini sand beach and tented pavilions by the pool and jacuzzi. The afternoon should have everything: sun, fun, food, water, and wonderful camaraderie if you are with us.

Price:  $25.00

This is a pre-paid event. You must pre-pay by check or Paypal by Wednesday, August 21st to attend.
To RSVP:  Just [click here] and you will receive prepayment information and directions to the event.

Questions? CLICK HERE.

All CMG events are drug-free. This event includes alcohol. 21 & over only.
Sponsored by the Bay Area Local Events Committee. All men, local or visiting, are welcome.
To see all events we have going on in the Bay Area, visit the Local Events Page on our site.

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Pre-Gathering Pool Party / Pot Luck

July 29, 2019 by thegarrick

California Men’s Gatherings Sacramento presents…

Come jump in, the water is fine!

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Fair Oaks, California (address given to those who RSVP)
RSVP: Call Rich at 916-768-9151 or email bearmasage@aol.com
Event Cost: No Charge
Parking: There is street parking at the house.
CMG encourages carpooling whenever possible!

Pool Party / Pot Luck

Come jump into summer at our Pool Party / Pot Luck, Saturday, August 17, 2019

POOL PARTY: The pool party is clothing optional, swimsuits or not, up to you. We will start at 2:00 p.m. for pool time until around 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. and then we will have dinner. Bring your own towels and drinks.

POT LUCK: Bring food to share for 6 – 8 people. Refrigeration is limited, so a cooler might help if you need to keep things cold. Bring your own DRINKS. Beer and Alcohol are OK for this event.

Please bring Pot luck for your last name.

Please bring Pot Luck for your last name.

A – I  = MAIN DISH

J – R = SALADS OR SIDES

S – Z = DESSERTS

Hope you can join us for our summer pool party and pot luck.

CMG Hugs,
Rich

Join the company of warm & wonderful CMG men at our next event — bring a friend or two OR THREE OR MORE!


All CMG events are drug-free. This event is NOT alcohol-free.
Sponsored by the CMG Sacramento Local Events Committee. All men, local or visiting, are welcome.
To see all events we have going on in the near future, visit the Local Events Page.


Return to the Sacramento Local Events page.

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Pool Party – San Diego

July 21, 2019 by thegarrick

California Men’s Gatherings presents…

Pool Party Potluck – San Diego

Date/Time: Saturday Aug 10, 2019,  12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Private home in Clairemont Mesa
RSVP: Please RSVP to by clicking HERE.
The address and other related info will be given after you RSVP.
This event has a maximum capacity of 50, so RSVP to get in!
Parking: On the street. Be prepared to walk a block or so.
Event Cost: $8 plus your potluck item. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds if you cannot pay all or even any of the donation.

Note: As this event is permitting alcohol,  21 and over only, please – be prepared to show ID.

Pool Party Potluck – San Diego

Take a quick ride out to Clairemont Mesa with us and come play in/hang by the pool with us, making new friends and hanging with old ones.  All friendly, open, attitude-free men ages 21-99+ are welcome!  The hot tub will be open in addition to the pool.

Good food, good men, good fun, and hopefully, good weather as this lovely summer continues. A special welcome to newcomers we met at San Diego Pride!

SWIMSUIT REQUIRED!

What to Bring:  

Food: Bring something to share food-wise and any needed serving utensils.  A few desserts are nice, but when in doubt, we can never have too many entrees and salads, but there CAN be too many desserts.  CMG will provide water and a soft drink, ice, plates, plasticware, cups, and napkins.  If you would like to bring beer, wine or coolers, they are welcome at this event; please no hard liquors.
Alcohol: This event will not be alcohol-free.  21 and over only at this particular event.
Be sure to bring your towel, sunscreen, and a swimsuit.  

Questions:  Please RSVP through the form listed above and ask questions in the comments field.


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Post-Gathering Pool Party / Pot Luck

July 15, 2019 by thegarrick

California Men’s Gatherings Sacramento presents…

Come jump in, the water is fine!

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Fair Oaks, California (address given to those who RSVP)
RSVP: Call Rich at 916-768-9151 or email bearmasage@aol.com
Event Cost: No Charge
Parking: There is street parking at the house.
CMG encourages carpooling whenever possible!

Pool Party / Pot Luck

Come jump into summer at our Pool Party / Pot Luck, Saturday, September 21, 2019

POOL PARTY: The pool party is clothing optional, swimsuits or not, up to you. We will start at 2:00 p.m. for pool time until around 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. and then we will have dinner. Bring your own towels and drinks.

POT LUCK: Bring food to share for 6 – 8 people. Refrigeration is limited, so a cooler might help if you need to keep things cold. Bring your own DRINKS. Beer and Alcohol are OK for this event.

Please bring Pot luck for your last name.

Please bring Pot Luck for your last name.

A – I  = MAIN DISH

J – R = SALADS OR SIDES

S – Z = DESSERTS

Hope you can join us for our post-gathering pool party and pot luck.

CMG Hugs,
Rich

Join the company of warm & wonderful CMG men at our next event — bring a friend or two OR THREE OR MORE!


All CMG events are drug-free. This event is NOT alcohol-free.
Sponsored by the CMG Sacramento Local Events Committee. All persons identifying as male 18 and older, local or visiting, are welcome.
To see all events we have going on in the near future, visit the Local Events Page.


Return to the Sacramento Local Events page.

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Michael’s First Gathering

May 21, 2019 by thegarrick

“I first heard of the CMG in 1993. A good friend of mine pitched it to me, and it took him 13 years of selling it to me to finally go. I decided to register for the Spring Gathering in 2006, after moving to LA from the Bay Area a few months beforehand. I felt at home in the CMG community, so much so that I ended up joining the planning committee the following year and have been volunteering ever since. This was a game changer for me. My only regret was taking 13 years to attend!”

~ Michael Kramer

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