Happy New Year ~ 2009

Happy New Year,

Our first meeting of 2009 will be Monday, January 5, at Pasta House 5:30-7:30. Don't forget this will be our postponed (from December) Wine Exchange. Bring a bottle of wine (price limit $15) wrapped anyway you choose.

There will be appetizers or you can order a meal or both!! Bob is setting up a nice place for us.

Wear your holiday bling or not, just plan to attend and bring a friend.

Can't wait to see your smiling faces!
Peggy

Wine Exchange in January

Welcome to Winter and unpredictable weather! Can you believe we had ice on Monday and today it's 65 (break out the shades).

Trying to book a last minute place at Christmas and add to the mix an unpredictable number of attendees has been challenging to say the least. So in light of all that we will have our "Dirty Santa Wine Exchange at our January 5th meeting. I will let you know the location soon.

Don't forget Russ's invite: "They may be booked for parties but they don’t turn away bar business. Anyone have suggestions on a rendezvous for a drinkiepooh?" Contact Russ if you need a break from shopping!

Be safe and enjoy the holidays,
Peggy

December 15th Meeting Cancelled

Tonight's meeting is cancelled due to the weather. I will try to reschedule.

Please be safe.

Peggy Allgood

Flamingo Row

Let's do it again! What fun and what a crowd! I think everyone had a great time at Flamingo Row...how could you not with such a great atmosphere. A big thanks to the crew there. The service, the food it was over the top!!

Thanks to Mr. Art we have some great pictures to share...Go Art!

What is the 40/50 Group?

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Do you wonder about what the 40/50 group is? Well, it's NOT a single's group, though many of us are single, we have some fun couples too! It's not really a networking group, though many contacts are made. There's no "meeting" or "agenda", just a group of people who come together for social interaction. We drink, eat, laugh, discuss, and plan events for weekends and trips and so on! What more can I say? Our group is very diverse and you will meet people from a wide array of backgrounds and interests. Married, single, older, younger, it really doesn't matter, you'll find a very welcoming group to socialize with and who knows...you may meet a companion, and you just might meet your new best friend! Email Peggy for more information at pallgood2740@comcast.net

December Activities

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year! I know everyone has a December that is packed full, but add these to your list. On December 1, Flamingo Row is hosting us with delicious appetizers (on the house)!! Can you believe they were very happy to have us, but then again we are a terrific group!

Then on December 15th, we will meet at Tribeca and have a "Dirty Santa" wine exchange. We set a limit of $15 for the wine. This should prove to be very interesting...do you want the nicely wrapped one or the one wrapped in a newspaper? We'll have the rules that night.

Get in the holiday spirit and join us...bring a friend.

Merry Christmas,
Peggy Allgood

Pasta House

A big thanks to Bob and his crew at Pasta House for a great evening of wine tasting and food. They really really put on a sampling for us! Bob, I think we want to come back again!

Always fun at Whaler's Catch

Hey All,
Sorry I have been without my PC for several days! I tried to send an email about Monday's meeting, but my email was not working on Sunday then my PC went visiting for a few days so I did not have a distribution list! Come Monday at work...our email was gone! (I've been lost)lol

Anyway Monday night group was a small gathering, but big on fun as always! Needless to say the food was delicious. We meet upstairs...no flies to contend with and very cozy.

We will be at Cynthia's on November 3rd and then on November 17th Pasta House is hosting a wine tasting and appetizers for around $5 just for us!! Thanks to Janie Smalley for setting this up.=)

Enjoy Fall,
Peggy

What is the 40/50 Group?

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Do you wonder about what the 40/50 group is? Well, it's NOT a single's group, though many of us are single, we have some fun couples too! It's not really a networking group, though many contacts are made. There's no "meeting" or "agenda", just a group of people who come together for social interaction. We drink, eat, laugh, discuss, and plan events for weekends and trips and so on! What more can I say? Our group is very diverse and you will meet people from a wide array of backgrounds and interests. I have to say that I formed some great friendships through this group. I have met some of the most wonderful people in Paducah and the surrounding area that I may not otherwise have met. Married, single, older, younger, it really doesn't matter, you'll find a very welcoming group to socialize with and who knows...you may meet a companion, and you just might meet your new best friend! Email Gwen for more information at gtaylorgrt@bellsouth.net
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Always fun at Cynthia's!

Fun Fun Fun at Whaler's!

Boy did we have a great time at Whaler's tonight! Thanks to Art we have beautiful people photos.

We welcomed five new friends tonight...what a great group!

A big thanks to Whalers for delicious appetizers and our super server...we enjoyed.

It's That Time!

The weather is perfect for gathering outside in the Crow’s Nest, at Whaler’s Catch. Come join the 40/50 Group, Monday, September 22, 5:30 - 7:30. There will be great appetizers for $6. You might even need a jacket!

See you there....Smile,
Peggy

Fun & Laughs at Cynthia's

Please note dates for September!!!

Due to Labor Day our meeting dates for September are out of sync! Brett has happily agreed to host us at Cynthia's on Monday, September 8th. Thanks so much Brett...we love you!

Since there are five Mondays in September, our second meeting of September will be the 22nd (place TBA). Hope you are not totally confused! Come October we will be back on track.

Have a great Labor Day weekend...lots of fun stuff to do.

Smile,
Peggy

August 18, 2008

The 40/50 Group will meet Monday, August 18, 2008 at the Renaissance Restaurant. Bring a friend, come by yourself, just come and enjoy a relaxing time!

There will be appetizers for $6 a person...and they are delicious.

Time 5:30 - 7:30 (they are only open for the 40/50 group...are we special are what)!!

See ya there...Peggy

What is the 40/50 Group?

Do you wonder about what the 40/50 group is? Well, it's NOT a single's group, though many of us are single, we have some fun couples too! It's not really a networking group, though many contacts are made. There's no "meeting" or "agenda", just a group of people who come together for social interaction. We drink, eat, laugh, discuss, and plan events for weekends and trips and so on! What more can I say? Our group is very diverse and you will meet people from a wide array of backgrounds and interests. I have to say that I formed some great friendships through this group. I have met some of the most wonderful people in Paducah and the surrounding area that I may not otherwise have met. Married, single, older, younger, it really doesn't matter, you'll find a very welcoming group to socialize with and who knows...you may meet a companion, and you just might meet your new best friend! Email Gwen for more information at gtaylorgrt@bellsouth.net

Summer Time Fun!

It may be the "Lazy Days of Summer", but there is so much going on in our town of Paducah! We have attended concerts, the Paducah Symphony, Art Gallery, Wine Tastings! Check the blog! Email gtaylorgrt@bellsouth.net Some of us just decide to get together for an event and GO!
Cheers!

Party Time! Monday, June 2

It's party time again! Our group just continues to grow! It's fun and exciting. People have asked, "what is the group about?" Well, it's NOT a singles group, (though singles are certainly there), it's NOT a networking group, (though business relationships are formed), it's a community of fun people who come together with others to celebrate and enjoy life in Paducah! Come on out!! We're very welcoming!
First Mondays at Cynthia's, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 10: Lowertown Band Brawl!

Six hot bands will battle it out in DJ Urban Kobbb's 2008 Lowertown Band Brawl, 3-6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at the historic Texaco station at 7th and Madison streets. The brawl is sponsored by iList Paducah and the City of Paducah.

The top three will perform at the Lowertown Art and Music Festival on Sunday, May 25, from 2-4 p.m. They'll battle it out again there, competing for cash prizes. The winning band takes home $1,000, with the second-place winners receiving $500 and third-place winners receiving $250. DJ Urban Kobbb will spin tunes between bands.

Here are the bands competing on Saturday, May 10:

The American Freedom Machine, 3 p.m.
Edging Kelli, 3:40 p.m.
Please Standby, 4:20 p.m.
Noazark, 5 p.m.
The Union Suit, 5:40 p.m.
Special D, 6:10 p.m.

Check out their bios and photos!

Judges include Hooper from Hooper Booking and Promotion; Adam Shull, entertainment writer for the Paducah Sun, Darris Shelby, Just Us Entertainment and Mary Thorsby of iList Paducah. The Carson Center's Chuck Tate will emcee the event.

"The Band Brawl is exactly the type of thing I love to see happening for our town," says Hooper, a recent iDate of the Week. "Paducah did such great things for local artists with LowerTown, and I think that the city and its musicians can have that same great friendship. Seemingly little things like this are actually the huge events that can establish the next decade or so of how our musical community will prosper or flounder."


Everyone is invited and encouraged to come to the brawl. It's free, and it's guaranteed fun. Plus DJ Urban Kobbb (above) will spin tunes between sets!

Second Saturday in Lowertown!

Saturday, May 10th, is the Lowertown Band Brawl at the Texaco. This event is sponsored by the iList and it is going to be fun. Bands will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to play at the festival. It is from 3-6:30 pm. It is Second Saturday and there will be a lot of things happening in Lowertown.

Cynthia's de Mayo: Monday, May 5

It's time for Cynthia's de Mayo!

Everyone is invited to join the 40/50 Group at Cynthia's, 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 5, as bartender Brett Duwe whips up the margaritas in honor of Cinco de Mayo! Please stop by and say hello!

Doe's Party Pics

Whether you're looking to expand your circle of friends, make some new business connections or are simply in dire need of a post-work refreshment, the 40/50 Group is a great place to start. We met at Doe's on Monday, April 21. Next gathering: 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 5 at Cynthia's. It's Cinco de Mayo, so be prepared to get your margarita on! Here are some fun Doe's pics:


Russ Garland visits with Leah Hagel and Mary Kay Sanders


Man of the headlines Ronnie James meets Peggy Allgood


Sharla McGee knows how to keep her beer cold - she brings along her own colorful cozy...


Linda, Donna-Maria Walker, Gwen Taylor and Bruce Brockenborough

Chamber Mix and Mingle!

40/50 Group! You are invited to the Chamber Mix and Mingle on Monday, April 21, 4-6 p.m. Cathered by Artisan Kitchen, beer, wine, and sodas. Come on down to the Paducah Sun and then walk on over to Doe's Eat Place for the 40/50 gathering. FREE TO ATTEND!

Next Gathering: Monday, April 21, Doe's!

Everyone is invited to join in the next 40/50 Group gathering, 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, at Doe's Eat Place.

Owner Paul Signa says he's got a special menu just for us, so please stop by and say hello! Special thanks to LowerTown artist Aynex Mercado for letting us use her beautiful martini quilt art!

Monday, April 7 at Cynthia's

Everyone is invited to join in the next 40/50 Group gathering, 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, at Cynthia's. Bartender Brett Duwe opens just for us, so please stop by and say hello!

Welcome!

Welcome to Paducah's new 40/50 Group blog. This is where you'll find the scoop on our fun events, photos and other area news that might be of interest to busy and vibrant folks who make Paducah such a special place to live and work.

I'm Gwen Taylor, executive director, Bellewood Presbyterian Homes for Children. I returned to my hometown of Paducah last year after living in Owensboro and Louisville. I was pleased to find the Twenty Thirty Group here, and as well as several new friends and old who were interested in forming a similar group for those of us in our 40s and 50s.

So after lots of emails and free publicity on ilistpaducah.com, here we are!

The 40/50 Group is a group of really great people who get together at 5:30 p.m. the first Mondays of the month at Cynthia's (Brett Duwe opens the bar just for us!) and the third Mondays of the month at Doe's. So if you're in your 40s or your 50s, or you're older or younger, and you're looking to expand your circle of friends or your business networking efforts — or both! — this group is for you!

Please join us. Everyone is welcome. And who doesn't like a glass of wine on a Monday afternoon anyway? If you have any questions, just send me an email. We hope to meet you soon!

Cheers! Gwen