Boston Cards and Conversation

"As many of you are aware, Meetup.com is forcing all meetup groups to adopt a "new view" for all meetup groups. While this view contains a bunch of improvements and neat features, many people may not like its Facebook-like appearance. ... MoreUnfortunately, there is nothing that I can do about it :( So tonight, I've switched C&C over to the new view. Here are the major changes: The navigation bar is no longer located on the left side of the website, but on the top. "Events" are now officially called "Meetups". You can access past and future meetups by accessing the "Meetups" option on the navigation bar. You can also see the next meetup, and other calendar information on the right-hand side of the home page. The "Latest Activity" module replaces the old "What's New" feed, and dominates the center of the screen. It contains a feed of the most recent activity on the site, Facebook style. DID YOU KNOW? You can quickly see our calendar by making a bookmark of the following link: http://www.cardsconve... I've redesigned the site to reduce clutter to the best of my ability. I would like to hear your comments on the layout. Regards, Tony "

"It's been a crazy month so far for us as we finish up our preparations for our biggest event yet -- Meetup Game Nite 5. ... MoreIn case you haven't heard, C&C and a number of your favorite Meetup Groups will be going to the Prudential Center Food Court on Friday night for some games and some socializing. If there's one event you go to this month, this should be the one. By the way, there's still time to buy a game off at C&C Game Headquarters and still get it in time for MGN. There's a ton of party games, strategy games and other stuff that you'll like... and at great prices too! RSVP For MGN5: YES · MAYBE · NO Tuesday is Poker night in Medford! Come play some Texas Hold'em and other poker games, and have some great food and drinks at Not Your Average Joes. Our last poker night we had a full house, so you want to go and RSVP right away.... Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO Amy and Chris are hosting another event at Jordan's Furniture in Reading next Sunday afternoon! The event is already FULL, but we recommend you join the Waiting List if you are sure you can make it. Every event at this location is always a good time, so you'd be missing out on some fun times if you don't go :) Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO "

"I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.cardsconve... ... MoreWhen: Sunday, March 21, 2010 4:00 PM Where: Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro 201 Patriot Place Foxboro, MA 02035 (508) 203-9463 RSVP limit: 50 "Yes" and "Maybe" RSVPs If the changes affect your plans to attend, please take a moment to update your RSVP. (You can RSVP "No" or "Maybe" as well as "Yes".) You can always get in touch with me through the "Contact Organizer" link on Meetup: http://www.cardsconve... "

"Announcing a new Meetup for Boston Cards and Conversation! ... MoreWhat: March's New Member Mixer When: Monday, March 15, 2010 6:30 PM Where: Not Your Average Joe's Restaurant Station Landing Medford, MA 501 Fellsway Medford, MA 02155 (781) 393-9681 Each month we have a New Member Mixer to allow some of the new members to mix and mingle with the C&C regulars. It's an open format tonight -- bring your favorite board or card game, along with some stories to tell Here's a taste of what we may be seeing: Apples to Apples: The wild, award-winning card and party game that provides instant fun for four to ten players! It's as easy as "comparing apples to apples"... just open the box, deal the cards, and you're ready to play! Select the card from your hand that you think is best described by a card played by the judge. If the judge picks your card, you win that round. And everyone gets a chance to be the judge! Each round is filled with surprising and outrageous comparisons from a wide range of people, places, things and events. Fast moving and refreshing, Apples to Apples is perfect for any get together with family and friends! Things: Things you would like to do with chocolate. What would you say? 1. Write down your answer. (You can write anything that comes to mind... so be as provocative and fun as you want) 2. Read all of the answers out loud. 3. Then try to figure out who said what! You won't believe the outrageous answers your friends will come up with! Bananagrams: The word game that is sweeping the nation... I guarantee you can't play just one game!!! Maria is your host tonight, and our last new member mixer in Medford had a lot of interest, so this will fill up fast. RSVP now while you still can HOW TO GET THERE This location is easily accessible from Rt. 16, Rt. 28 and Rt. 93, and is walking distance from the Wellington Orange Line subway stop, near the new Station Landing apartment complex. Although there is free parking around the building, we recommend that C&C members park in the garage underneath the restaurant. If you are driving, be aware that Station Landing is at the intersection of Rt. 16 and Rt. 28, and you can enter the Station Landing complex from the north-bound side of Rt. 28, or the east-bound side of Rt. 16. There are a number of stores in the Station Landing complex -- look for Starbucks or Qdoba. Not Your Average Joe's is right next to these shops, and has a blue and white sign. So don't just sit at home -- come join the fun! Learn more here: http://www.cardsconve... "

"Hi everyone, February came to a close with Kaela's great event in Cambridge. We had a great turnout of about 24-25 attendees, and a bunch of new faces. ... MoreIt's always a pleasure to meet members who 'go offline' and join us in the real world :) We're done with Porter Square for a while, but there are a couple events in the coming week that we hope you can make. Monday, March 1 For a limited time only, we're hosting a joint event with Mass Fun and Games for some Wholehearted Fun in Dedham. It's an open game night, so all games are welcome. There are only one or two spots left, so get them while they're hot. Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO Tuesday, March 2 It's party time on Tuesday... come join us for some Apples to Apples and other party games in Medford. Not Your Average Joe's has a great food and drink menu, so you really can't go wrong coming tonight. Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO If you're hankering for some cribbage, you can join the Waltham Cribbage! group in Cafe Angelino's in Waltham for their Tuesday Night Meetup. Players of all experience levels are welcome. Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO Wednesday, March 3 It's Magic time on Wednesday as Veronica hosts her regular Magic: The Gathering meetup. Whether you are new to Magic, or an experienced player, you'll enjoy our non-competitive, causal play. Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO Saturday, March 6 On Saturday afternoon, Sarah is going on the ice again with another Not Cards: Ice Skating in the North End meetup. Her last one was a lot of fun, and this will be one of your last chances to go ice skating before the end of winter. This is a joint meetup with Peanut Butter & Jelly. It's likely we'll need to put caps on this event, so get in before this happens! Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO Sunday, March 7 Do you like Rummy 500? Gin? Canasta? Then you cannot miss our Rummy Games event in Melrose on Sunday. We have 13 YES RSVP's and rising. It's an open event, but you know we'll be playing Rummy until closing time. Quick RSVP: YES · MAYBE · NO "