Irish Yenta" Schleps Single Pittsburghers to Mountain Getaway and Manhattan

The "Irish Yenta" Erin Connolly, modern-day matchmaker and owner of Gatherings, a Pittsburgh-based singles group that offers a twist on traditional dating services, announces the first-ever singles trip to the Big Apple and the award-winning "Club Getaway" mountain retreat.

PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) August 8, 2004 -- The Irish Yenta is on the move and taking adventurous Pittsburgh singles along for a socially entertaining ride.

Erin Connolly, modern-day matchmaker and owner of Gatherings, a Pittsburgh-based singles group that offers a twist on traditional dating services, announces that the company is expanding its focus with travel opportunities for singles.

Connolly will whisk guests to Club Getaway -- voted the Worlds Hottest Getaway for Singles" by Harpers Bazaar -in the Berkshire Mountains of Kent, CT from September 10 through 12. Club Getaway is like Club Med for camping enthusiasts. Set on 300 acres of forest with a pristine lake and mountains as backdrops, approximately 300 guests will convene for a weekend of shared outdoor activities-everything from rock climbing, water trampoline and sailing to massage, yoga and power walking.

December 4, 2004 is the date" for the first ever Gatherings singles holiday shopping trip to New York City. For less than $100, Connolly will escort Pittsburghers to Manhattan for a day of shopping and socializing. This is multi-tasking at its finest: completing that pesky holiday shopping list and meeting other like-minded singles.

When youre involved in group activities, the pressure is lessened and singles are more apt to relax, have fun, and let nature take its course," Connolly said. Its a more natural way to meet a partner."

Founded in 1999 as a singles dining group for ages 35 and above, Gatherings has grown to include dances, happy hours, outdoor activities, cooking classes and singles travel. Featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Tribune and Pittsburgh City Paper, Gatherings roster includes more than 1,000 newsletter subscribers and about 300 singles who actively participate in the half-dozen monthly activities.

Yearly membership fee is an affordable $50 and fee-based events accommodate all income levels and interests.

Gatherings provides Pittsburghers with the best and most fun way of getting to meet and enjoy people socially," stated James, a member. The times Ive had with Gatherings have been an absolute blast. I enjoy the variety of social activities, especially the dances! For others reading this, Gatherings is about having FUN! Enjoy!"

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call the Irish Yenta at 724-933-8881.
Electronic photos are available upon request.

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