Comments on: We’re moving . . . We’re moving

By: jenny

jenny — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:29:07 +0000

I really can’t picture you geared up for lasertag.
Book Club? Is that active enough? Otherwise volunteering is good – rolling around with 10,000 kittens at the animal shelter is always fun but you may end up bringing one home, which is probably not the goal here, unfortunately.

By: suz

suz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:30:53 +0000

learning to knit? or sew?

becoming a tourist for the day (especially in your neck of the woods)

picking a neighborhood you don’t normally go to an exploring

In San Francisco, where I live, there is a great book called something like “Stairways of San Francisco” with about 15 walking tours that specifically go up and down the many public stairs in our hilly city. I wonder if there isn’t some sort of book like that for DC? (probably without the stairways). or if your group could do some research and create one?

I also particularly like high school plays when they are offered to the public. Nothing like seeing a nervous high schooler to remind me how great it is to be an adult (well, sort of!)

By: brookem

brookem — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:35:23 +0000

strip tease lessons?
volunteering for a local road race. you’ll be moving around and may even find you want to do one!

By: regsss

regsss — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:35:03 +0000

I play in a tennis league that is not super competitive, it is a great way to meet new people and have some fun.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:17:53 +0000

Renting bikes and taking a guided tour of somewhere/something cool (OK, I’m sort of making this up based on one guided bike tour I heard about in Napa).

Horseback riding.

Taking a cooking class

A book club (meeting outside people’s houses)

Boot camp class (which sounds horrible and not at all like something anyone should actually do)

Classes at Paper-Source locations (they do crafts and cards and things like that)

By: beth b.

beth b. — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:26:33 +0000

This weekend I took a walk around the Oak Hill Cemetery off of R street just north of georgetown. It. Is. Amazing. It’s so large I probably only say 30-40% in the 90 minutes we walked around, so I’m definitely going back. ANd there’s other amazing graveyards (lots!) in this city. It’s my new hobby!!!

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:03:11 +0000

Roller derby is fun – watching, I mean. Or playing if you’d like too. Intermural leagues are popping up all over.

Hula hoop lessons are a blast too.

My local library branches host a variety of events – trivia/game nights, movie nights, lectures, etc. – almost all for free. I follow them on facebook and get updates regularly about upcoming events.

There is also at least one organization here in Denver who hosts free documentary screenings and discussions every week. Topics run the gamut.

By: Titanium

Titanium — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:59:04 +0000

Rock climbing. Indoor climbing gyms provide the gear, the safety equipment, the training and you bring a sense of adventure, a belay partner and a readiness to sweat like crazy.

By: themoira

themoira — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:30:55 +0000

The driving range at Haynes Point is opening the evenings (at least during the summer). You can rent clubs and there is no pressure to even make contact with the ball. I think I whiffed more than I made contact. It’s a great warm weather activity!

By: The Baltimore Chop

The Baltimore Chop — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:49:03 +0000

I’m thinking about getting involved in organized recreational sailing.

Although that usually involves drinking at a non-competitive level.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:30:19 +0000

Volunteering. There are tons of things happening around town all the time that need manpower, and it’s way more fun with a friend. Even if you’re not that into the activity you’re supporting. I don’t run, but I’m gonna be working the Cherry Blossom 10-miler handing out water or helping with packet pickup or something. Get out, help out, have an experience. And look around for groups that are in line with causes you support.

By: CJ

CJ — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:27:27 +0000

Indoor rock climbing, laser tag, paintball, putt putt golf (minigolf), batting cages, driving range, go kart racing, shooting range, evening sightseeing of the monuments

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:38:41 +0000

Roller skating (although I don’t know if indoor rinks are so easily found anymore), and kayaking!

OK, so you can kayak alone, too, but if you have access to a lake, creek or river w/rentals, it’s a lot of fun to do as a group, and not too expensive.

Or bike riding…if trails and rentals are available to you.

Also, if you have an REI nearby, they organize group outdoor activities which always sound like fun. Some are free, and those that aren’t provide whatever equipment the activity requires.

By: mia

mia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:53:55 +0000

mm hmmm… that first year I turned to clog dancing. Wanted to bowl but didn’t know anyone to join a league with. So I just drank more alcohol and thought about it for a while.
hehehe

And what Finn said :)

By: Finn

Finn — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:50:06 +0000

Hmmm… my friends and I tend to smoke instead. Which is not really helpful is it?

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:45:15 +0000

Walking the cats around the block. You have leashes for them, right?

I kid. Food and/or drinks are always part of the equation when I meet up with friends, so I’m having a hard time coming up with suggestions other than what you’ve already listed.

Would you ever join a walking or running club? If you don’t like the thought of hanging out with strangers, you and your friends could start your own club.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:16:54 +0000

I’d suggest hiking in the woods but, I don’t know where your nearest woods are.
Good luck!

By: jodifur

jodifur — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:39:42 +0000

ice skating. I took my 4 year old this weekend and free skate was packed with people on dates, and I thought that was a great idea.