I am incredibly unhappy with my membership. I started out going to a few events, but I felt really uncomfortable at them. I think this is based on the fact that people were typically quite a bit older than me, and the people I met seemed to be of a different mindset than I am. (Ex: the only person I thought was maybe hitting on me has children my age.) I haven't been to many events since the first month because I didn't enjoy the experiences that I had. To be fair, I should have educated myself more on the cost before I signed up as well. If you aren't aware, like I wasn't at the time, the cost to join is around $2000 per year. This was told to me after an hour long interview. Also, if you're like me, you have a hard time saying no after you have gone through an hour long interview. So I slid across my credit card, all the while having my head tell me to walk away. But I wanted to go out more and hoped to meet someone I'd like to spend more time with and figured that, as they said, most events after the initial cost are free. This isn't exactly true. You can go to an event for free, say mini golf, but you will have to pay to rent clubs. Or, you can go to a games night, but if it's at a restaurant, you probably should order something so you're not the jerk sitting with a water taking up a table. After I spoke to a representative about how I was unhappy, they suggested other events that I could try that would have more people my age (basically hiking or expensive additional costs were my primary options). I went to one, and again, I felt like I would have rather have been there alone. Maybe my extensive solo travel has made it so that I prefer my own company to making small talk... I don't know. The people there are nice enough, and if you're lonely or new to the city, I can see how it would be a great experience, but it wasn't for me. Unfortunately, it was the most expensive life lesson I've learned about going with my gut and not just being pressured into buying something. read more

My experience with Events and Adventures has been phenomenal, I thought the interviewers did an excellent job at letting people know what to expect from the club, but the negative reviews seem to come from expecting something other than what E&A is all about. E&A is mainly about enjoying fun activities and through those activities making new friends. Yes it is a singles club, but beyond what is required to become a member, nothing is done to facilitate matchmaking, they let you know this is not a dating service. There are a bunch of really awesome activities every week, (and the Event Manager Michelle Apples is nothing short of a creative genius when it comes to arranging fun, creative events, she pretty much lives and breathes E&A), during which you have natural conversation with the others you event with, and sometimes there are additional gathers post event to relax and talk all of which allows people to form natural connections with each-other, possibly even romantic ones. As you would expect, this set up appeals most to people who suddenly need to re-establish or supplement their friendship circle due to friends starting families or re-locating for work. The membership fee also tends to appeal only to those who have a decent job. All of this means a lot of the members are in their 30's+ because that's when when people are most likely to find themselves single, with a decent job and in need of a new friendship circle, but there is a good showing of younger people as well, because: well, it's damn fun too. If you are are uncertain I'd say do the month-to-month until you've decided, and I'd highly recommend going on one of the camping trips: I've been on 3 so far and every single one has resulting in amazing stories and new connections. Also the club offers a month-to-month option which I did not pick personally, but is a great choice if you are on the fence about the quality of the events. read more

COMPLETE SCAM! I joined when this club was brand new to Vancouver. They would not let me see a real calendar of events until I joined. But after a high pressure sales pitch with big promises & a hefty fee (which didnt include fees to any events), I found there were hardly any events to attend. I ended up going to one really boring event where their coordinator did nothing to try to encourage conversation. So i requested a refund, which of coarse, was refused. In fact, I was treated so poorly that I never attended another event again. They ought to be ashamed. read more

I love this place. Everywhere I get to experience with the group I shall make a post about. Try Harthouse restaurant, and get out to Rev's for bowling! I am looking forward to a getaway in Whistler along with night tubing on Cypress. Also a great Splatter Paint art workshop! I will keep posting about all my experiences until some light is shed. If something doesn't work for you, don't ruin it for other people. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all (as someone once said) and you can choose to focus on everything that's wrong and your glass will always be half empty. My glass is half full...or TOTALLY full if you consider air filling the other portion! read more

I became a member of E&A a year and a half ago. At the time i signed up i was 24 and just wanted a change of pace. I was told there was TONS of people my age and well that was a flat out lie. The events I went to were full of socially awkward people around my parents age. I tried organizing the with event hosts to find events more catered to my age which again turned out to be a waste of time. Shortly after this I had a disagreement with one of the workers there which she was rather rude about. I then received an email stating my credit card info had changed which i didnt do so I contacted them. Happened to be the same lady, she assured me that there was a mistake on the expiry date and she had fixed it. I asked her what the date of the card was and it was in fact for Aug,2015. A year and a half later I receive another email stating I owe them $930+ dollars because my card kept being declined. But since I havent been active they will waiver the additional charges and only charge me the $930. I of course said no and forwarded the email exchange with the other lady from over a year ago after reviewing that they said they will waiver 50% of the fees. In the meantime I had written a review on facebook about this company to which they told me that unless I take that review down the 50% "discount" will be off the table. She had also informed me that the card they have on file expires in Aug 2014. In conclusion, I will not be accepting the 50% discount in fact I will not be paying any of it as this entire thing is clearly not my fault. I thought they stopped charging me because they cancelled my membership as that was what i had been wanting them to do. I will also be taking this to the news papers as this company is full of liars and scammers and I do not want someone else to have the experience I have had with them. The few events that I did attend the people were very unwelcoming, rude, and caddy. DO NOT JOIN THEM!!!!! read more

Had a blast at the mingler/games night over at the Elephant and Castle last Friday. Thanks for the great time!! read more

I signed up to get more information about this group some time ago. I was prompted to write this review because they randomly started calling me again, as if I had just signed up for more information. I thought I would share my experience when I met them for more information some time ago. They will ask you to come into a meeting so they can meet you and find out more about you. They will tell you it is an important part of the process that lets them attract fun, interesting singles. I'm not sure they use it to screen people out, but it is a very convenient way to help their sales. The person I met with was very friendly, engaging and personable. I was asked to fill out a form that asked a lot of personal information, including financial information, how much I spend on leisure, and what I am looking for in a partner, and (yikes!) what my values are. Then I met with the rep again, who spoke about all the fun activities they have and how it is great not to have to plan anything and have all these great activities you can go to as part of the club. I have to admit that this was very appealing. So was the chat about the people I would meet, and the experiences I would have. But in retrospect,I realized that the direction of the conversation was tailored to my answers on the form. One reoccurring theme was the free events that are included in the membership. Some events will cost more, but you can just go to the free events. I was curious, because price was not mentioned yet. The rep encouraged me to just go to the free events if cost was a concern. At the time the free events were pretty much beach volleyball, and snowshoeing. The cost I was quoted was thousands of dollars for less than 2 years. I liked the idea of having heaps of activities to go to with other singles. but I was not loving the price (or paying in advance). The rep said she would see what she could do and stepped out to call her boss. Apparently there was something special about me (LOL) , because she managed an extra month and a bit of a drop on the price, but only if I signed up on the spot. That was enough for me to decide to just walk away. I don't personally know anyone that has joined this group. I'm sure there are fun activities with fun people in them. The price to play was too much for me, and thats fine. But I was really put off by the sales tactics. I think it is important for people to know what they are walking into if they go to that meeting, and to come prepared as if they were buying a car, or going to a timeshare meeting. read more

I'm not overly impressed......I don't really care about the money, cause if the club was as they promote it, then that would be worth it. Most of the people that belong to this club are older - maybe 45 plus? Before I say this - I am no judge and wont judge anyone.......but there might be a small handful of people I would hang around with, but most people I have met in the club remind me of the people in high school or college that were too nervous/shy/dorky/whatever it is to have a normal, meaningful conversation with you. Frankly, I would have more fun watching paint dry......and I have no problem having a conversation with most people, I just don't care to have one where I am carrying the conversation. I guess as one of my friends said, "So basically you're paying to have new friends?" Basically...yes. Not really for me. read more

Its fine if your don't mind wasting around $130+ a month, this is the lowest price btw, the one that you get to choose if you sign up on day one when you walk into their office for the initial meet up. Be warned, this is a social group that basically makes a monthly schedule where they create events around things that you would normally pay for just by hanging out with normal non group members anyway. The plus side is if you do want to meet singles, this is one way to do it. Personally I would have gone about this a different way had I'd known I'd be paying around $3000 - $4000 for a 3 year contract plus a $30 a month "service charge". There's other cheaper ways to meet singles, just be warned that if you do decide to join, its gonna cost you. read more

If I could give negative stars I would. I have been paying for this service for the past three years but not because I was using it, only because once you sign up you can never leave (and trust me it's a lot less fun than the Hotel California). It didn't matter that the city I moved to didn't have E&A. Didn't matter that I got in a relationship and didn't need a dating service anymore. It didn't matter that my first events were the worst experience of my life (which I had to pay for on top of the fees so what are the fees even paying for). I still had to pay for the whole thing because there is no trial period, once you go to an event you're stuck paying out the ass forever (please read contracts every carefully before you accidentally sell a kidney). My first event was filled with old men (members) getting drunk and trying to pick me up (I was 20). I could have gone to a bar and had that same experience for free. My second and third events were just as bad (and I still had to pay for each event on top of my fees). Once I noticed this pattern I tried to cancel my membership and guess what you can't. Ever. If you're looking to make new friends and go to events you can do it without going broke using so many other services. If you're looking for creepy people to assume you're desperate for it cus you paid to be there and to feel like you're back in the first day of highschool with horribly awkward icebreakers, then this is the group for you. read more

I would never join E and A. My friend and I are single, we were interested in joining. Unfortunately you cannot access the site unless you sign up, so you are pretty much forced to give your information without getting any information in return. I signed up and still nothing about fees, or how the program works except for you can call for more information or someone will be in touch with you. I signed up early December and since then EVERY SINGLE DAY they have called me, which I find is harassment. They leave messages requesting a call back. What I find suspicious is they say they have so many singles that have joined and yet the persistency and frequency of the calls makes me wonder how many members they actually have. To me they seem desperate. Word of advice, do not sign up!!!! They will bug you till the end of eternity. So annoying! read more

I would have given 0 stars if it was possible. Do not join. It's a scam. If the company had any faith in it's service It would have a trial period or at least a cooling off period greater than 3 days. BC consumer law is 10 days. It's via registered may and has to arrive within 3 days and even then it's a 400 interview fee. Why I do not recommend this is it's and think it's a scam is that: Reason 1: Alot of the events you don't need the club for. They aren't exclusive and occur at the same time as the general public. EG Volleyball in a park. Kareoke in a Bar. Salsa in a bar or on a ship. So you pay the same cost as the general public too plus $2000. If they had a trial period, I would have asked for my money back. Again, there isn't a trial period. They are also very shady and don't even tell you the membership costs when you ask them. Reason 2: The person that sold me the membership - Rey is a shark and used confidential information about another member. Being predatory and wanting to selll you a product that is difficult to return. Reason 3: I consider the memberships worthless as it doesn't get you much. I could have done most of the same on my own. They cost upto $5000. Reason 4: That events are cheezy too that aren't in existing establishments. Like Volleyball in a public park or bocci ball. They havent event rented space in a park so in theory they could get kicked out. Also only seniors do bocci ball. They squat space in a park half the time. Another example is back yard bbq's that you pay 30 bucks for where there isn't enough food. Hello I paid 2000 plus 30 extra bucks. I could have had a better time at a fast food joint. I've ran into members outside EA events and the consensus is EA and a lousy rip-off. Feedback about the events isn't anonymous. The way EA operates is very shady. I could have done all these events without joining E&A and paying 2000. Do not join or even walk in the door. I am very saddened at the money I squandered. Don't join. read more

I am finally writing a review of this place after finally getting this organization off my back. If you are rich or have lots of money to a spend ,and need friends then this might be the place for you. Otherwise, be prepared to be taken advantage in the hardest way. I am glad too be out of this in my mind,antisocial group of scammers looking to make you feel small and inadequate. This is during the interview. I went in looking for info,just that. I was greeted with smiles and two interviewers who seemed nice enough. When I mentioned that I would have to think about the cost,that is when the guy said this group is not for you then. We need committed people that aren't cheap. I was taken back,but ignored this thinking the guy was having a bad day. Long story short, I ended up signing up for silver membership. I really wanted to meet neweople as I was struggling with making time for social life outside of work. I went to some events that were poorly organized and met women who were not interested in dating, because apparently this is not a dating service. Fair enough,but I believe a lot people sign in the hopes of meeting not just friends,but also a mate. I left in Feb 2013, because I realized the cost for this experience was just not affordable to me. 100 dollars a month for this? I got an angry bitter call from Seattle , telling me not to cancel.He threatened me with collections. He then began to insult me after I defended myself. Very rude man. Horrible experience. I had to cancel my credit card, and find a lawyer. Now I don't hear from them anymore. Glad to be out.) read more

I moved in Vancouver a couple years ago. In February 2015, I felt so lonely in this city. It's really hard to make friends and meet people in Vancouver when you're by yourself, people don't talk to you. My co-worker told me about E&A, without having any details, she said I should maybe check it out. A couple weeks later, I heard the advertising on the radio and decided to sign up and go have the "interview". At first, I admit, it was frightening, the fact that you have to sign a contract and all, I had the buyers remorse the next day. But decided to still give it a shot. So I went out to a few events and realized that everybody was so friendly and were in the club for the same exact reasons as me. 3 months after, I loved it so much that I wanted to be a part of it, I became a host. If I had to do it again, I would, in a heartbeat! Joining Events and Adventure was the best thing that I could have done in Vancouver. It's been a year now and I have met so many good people that became my friends and have done so many different things and went to many places, who knows what the last year could have been without the Club, but I sure have no regrets. I recommend it to anybody that needs to go out and let Netflix and the couch alone. Maybe you won't find the man/woman of your dream, maybe you will, but I guarantee you that there is wicked members and activities in this Club that are worth every penny you have to pay to be a member. Now let's get out and enjoy! There is Salsa dancing on the calendar tonight!! :) read more

Summary: Heard of E&A and are intrigued? DON'T BOTHER! Unless of course you want to spend $2000-3000 for a membership to a social club that you can't even try out before signing a contract for at least a year! Details: I recently moved to BC and heard about Events & Adventures on the radio, checked them out online, liked the concept and so I signed up for a meeting at the office downtown Vancouver. Before the meeting I had a similar experience as a previous reviewer - I received a voicemail from a really friendly sounding girl, but ended up speaking to a guy who spoke really fast, was abrupt and incredibly unprofessional, but I overlooked it and proceeded to go in for my in-person meeting with E&A. The receptionist was really nice, friendly and talkative so I overlooked the slightly dingy feeling of the offices. She had me complete a form giving my personal information - name, address, DOB, as well as information such as what I'm looking for from E&A. I then sat down with a guy and he asked me more details on who I am (including sighting 3 ID's), where I'm from, and what I'm looking for. It wasn't til we got to talking about what kind of events they have that he vaguely mentioned a membership fee, and how some of the events are free because of the membership fee, and others you have to spend a little more on. That's fair enough, but the vague way that he mentioned it alerted a few warning bells in the back of my mind. After some more conversation I asked him for info on the financial side of things and he pulls out a laminated information page outlining two options - a 3 year membership or a 1 year membership (1 year membership: $2900)... and then he pulls out another page outlining the same options but just a little cheaper because IF YOU SIGN UP & PAY A DEPOSIT TODAY you get a few hundred dollars off (1 year membership: $2100). Wait a second? Sign a contract today? Pay today? Fork out HUNDREDS or THOUSANDS of dollars (they give you a little discount if you can pay it all upfront) without so much as a meet and greet with other members to make sure that they're cool?! Or to make sure that said events and adventures actually happen?! Yeah right. I give E&A the benefit of the doubt, but to me this smells like a total scam. I sure wish that I had read some of these reviews before going in for a meeting, giving them a whole lot of info about me (who knows what they do with it?!) and wasting my time. We're all better off signing up to groups on meetup.com or joining a gym. read more

So I've decided to check out what Advent and Adventure was about after hearing some ads from the radio. Signed up from their website (which had very little information about the business model), got a call, dropped by their office not knowing what it's really about. Got filled with information, sounded good and everything until the membership discussion came in. Price was reasonable, but one thing I really hated was that you had to sign up on the spot. "If you don't sign up today, you don't get the deal and have to have 1 year minimum contract". (They were offering 6 months just for 'today') What the hell? Didn't think it was a gym membership sort. At least for gyms, they will have some kind of price on their website. And you would get an idea of what you're getting into. So I asked to give me 2 days to think about it, I want to review the contract, etc etc. That was a no, and get this right.. they said "People who usually that needs time to think either doesn't have the money to join, or they're just not interested." Lol, wtf? I found that line quite amazing. I'm a professional. I would expect professionals go to these clubs. I would've expected to be treated like one. Not a slam on the face with a price and decide now kind of deal. Although I would've been quite interested in joining, due to this aggressive sales act, it really pushed me away. Have had too many experiences like this, and business' that run this way, are usually bad in the first place. read more

I have been a member with E&A for almost a year and a half and it been great. I've been on events that I probably wouldn't have tried had I not been a member, including white water rafting last June. Every month there are some of the same events but also new and different ones, last month I went to EXIT and tried to escape from the room, shooting at DVC and also went out dancing with the group and next month I am going to a play at Stanley Park and White Water rafting again. It is a great club if you are looking for a way to make new friends, get out of the house and try new things. read more

I am a member of E&A since this summer. I was bored in Abbotsford and was so disappointed by online dating, I decided to give it a try. After hearing the ad on the radio I went on their website and I booked an appointment since you don't have any info on their website. I was annoyed but then Andrew explained that they were private and wanted to screen every potential new member. So I went to their office and spent an hour answering a bunch of question. At the end of the meeting, I was told I was invited to join and that they would show me everything if I wanted to be in. As everyone says, ya, it's not cheap. I pay $110 per month and signed up for 1 year. So far I am having a blast. The crowd goes from 20's (my age) to way older. You have all types of events and I met a lot of new people! Didn't find love yet, but I made a lot of new friends and did a lot of things that I wouldn't have done without them. I personally recommend E&A to anyone that is bored, lacking social relationships or wants to date differently. I'll update my review if my experience change, so far after 6 months I am still happy. read more

Unfortunately, I fell victim to the high pressure sales tactics that prey on people actually putting in the effort to establishing a strong social life. I have just cancelled my membership after 2 months - have lost money but luckily not as much as it could have been. They market themselves as exclusive but the reality is poor quality events. The events would be OK but the general membership is older than expected and certainly not as dynamic as the organization portrays. Events are often in Surrey or out of downtown, there are a lot of hidden costs to events and the discounts they claim to obtain on the clubs behalf are negligible. The sales process is very slick, be warned. The only way you can get further information on the website is to provide a phone number and they will call. You get invited to meet with a team member so that they can vet you. This meeting is well done - they can really position themselves as being able to get the social life you want. The price is positioned as a "here and now" offer and if you go away and think about it then the regular rate is much higher. Whatever you do, do not sign on the day!! If you are seeking to grow your social life join meet up or put your money in to sports clubs. Avoid E&A, it's not worth your time or effort. read more

I have been apart of E&A since September 2015. I have loved all the events I have been to and haven't had a bad experience yet. The hosts are extremely outgoing and keen to help you enjoy your time and get the most for your money. As some of the other reviews state, yes it is a bit if a step cost but they do everything for you all u have to us to sign up and attend. For an introvert like myself it is hard to go out and meet people at times but since i have been with E&A I have gotten more comfortable with approaching strangers and getting to know them as well as them me. Don't let the cost stand In your way of meeting some of the most interesting people I know who are all in the same boat as you. I love E&A and you will to. read more

Honestly even one star is too much. First off, any place that asks you to pay 2000 a year for membership upfront is fishy. Two, they sell you one thing and then in reality it's another. I cannot believe people don't feel bad about this. I was told there's plenty of singles my age and then I was also told this wasn't a dating group. The group age is more 35+. I feel like the money you pay on top of the subscription for 2000 is not really worth it. I suggest if you want bona fide connections you can go elsewhere for a fraction of the price. Sad that it's come to this sometimes. I don't feel everything is particularly thought out well and some of the events you go to feeling like everything was thrown together at the last minute. I do not recommend this group. read more

Some people may expect too much out of this club and are not satisfied with anything no matter how good it is. The problem with E&A is not the events they offer but the trick they play with their initiation fee. While many other clubs have initiation fee, it is less than 1K$ and after initial payment, you continue paying membership of less than 100$. E&A has no membership, just initiation fee that is over 1K$ (up to 5K$). If you don't like the club for whatever reason, you cannot get your money back. Cancelling membership (mentioned in contract) will not help you as you are obliged to pay the initiation fee no matter. The money-back is 24hours what is outrageous. This is why E&A is scam!!! Not because what they offer but because there is no way out for the people that don't like them. Once you put your signature on their contract, you have 24 hours (and no option to attend any event) to change your mind. read more

At 11:42am on sept 9th I called their 1800 number. I was making an inquiry regarding the types of activities included in a membership in Vancouver. The guy on the other line was not friendly and said "activities around central Vancouver", which did not answer my question. Then he asked if I could afford the $3k fee, which I said was not a problem. I requested multiple times for a general idea of the types of activities or an opportunity to speak with someone in Vancouver who could help me out, but this is apparently not possible due to their "procedures". I'm a professional and a serious potential buyer with experience in customer service...this guy was a zero and I imagine the negative reviews here are accurate and the positives are fake. read more

I just want to say that it saddens me that such negative things have been posted here about this club. Had I checked this site before joining last year, I might not have even gone to meet them. Luckily, I did and I MET NOT ONLY MY BEST FRIEND BUT MY JACOB! :))) Go ahead and believe whatever you want, but if you are open to meeting some REAL people, do yourself a favour and just do it. It took me a year to find my man but at least I got to do some things I never dreamed of doing before! One thing for sure...it's better than emailing back and forth on Eharmony! I tried it all, and I'm not too proud to say...nothing else worked like E&A. Everyone's experience in the club is different, but I just want the good people who are considering joining to listen to their heart...you don't have to be alone...this place is OK read more

don't give them your phone number. they will call incessantly. i have had to block the #'s - any number calling from Bellevue I am now suspect of. I called them and the person I spoke to did not have very good customer service skills - was very pushy and not transparent about this company is about. I got a very bad feeling from them so never followed up. They keep trying. . . they call every 2-3 days. read more

I stopped by the office the other day to chat about joining the club. I met Paul and Angie from the sales team and they were very helpful. Michelle their new event manager was very informative. She talked about all the fun and exciting events she had planned and I must say I was very impressed! Overall it sounds like a great experience and I loved meeting everyone in the office. I'm definitely looking forward to learning more. Cheers! read more

I had an amazing time with everyone at yuk Yuks comedy show. The new event manager Michelle is full of energy and I'm so excited to see what she will plan for Vancouver next! read more

SCAM! Do your research into companies before signing up. $100-$150/month membership based on a MINIMUM 6 month contract. There is no shorter term contract and no trial period. When I asked about the deadline for canceling a subscription they replied that there were no cancellations. This simply is false information as the BC consumer protection act states that consumers have up to 10 days to cancel for any reason. Use MeetUps instead if you are looking to meet new people and attend events. read more

My decision to join this club was the worst decision ever. It's not what they sell it to be and once you sign up you can't cancel - unless you do it within 3 days of signing up but when I signed up I was told that I could cancel at any point with a 30 day notice...and they force you to sign up for a year minimum. They charged me twice one month and claimed it was by mistake. And they claim it's for unmarried people but there is a bunch of people in there who are not legally divorced yet which means they are still technically married! Oh and I got drugged at the first away trip I went on so all in all a really dodgy club. STAY AWAY!!! read more

i checked this place out. unfortunately im sure people in the lower mainland tried it and lost a lot of money . I got out early so Iost some money. but like the previous poster EL said it is quite correct. I believe " Misrepresentation" is the correct legal term term. They market themslves as exclusive and they screen for quaility people - the sales rep keeps mentioning that how he met his wife who is aso a member and pushes for a longterm commitment yet then promote it online as not a dating site however in their own contract . in a small subsection, hard to find. it states'/ paraphrasing E and A is not responsible or verifies for any claims it members make on their professional or social status. in other words, they can be married, crmininals, sexual deviants, financially strained and E and A does not check at al. word to the wise it does take about $2000 to join for a year where they a litte more than a party planner. i could do that right now for planning basic dinner party with a "send all " email. they do not tell you prices on the phone or cleary posted in their office, just a card from the sales rep. he is also a realtor by the way . getting out of the contract is extremely complicated and you have to be fast and not attend any events i do regret losing some money...i could have used it for a few monthes of gym membership at a community centre. i grew up in Vancouver and am disppointed in how this business can exist in the trustful city I once knew im a ittle adventuresome/ trustful soul ...maybe that makes me a easier target but my outook has changed from this experience. please tell ur friends. if they are the shy type E and A will have them for lunch and wont even spit out the bones. Get them to try meet up groups, take some fun classes at a communty centre or university. please take care people :) read more

This place doesn't even deserve one star. They have a high pressure sales system because they need you! They negotiate until they find your bottom line and charge a ridiculous price for going out. Their events are so lackluster (go to a bar, go out for tacos, go bowling) and the times do not cater to people who work shift work. I went to one event and after one you cannot get your money back. They have multiple fake ratings on different sites, it's pathetic. Stay far far away!!!!! read more

At first I really liked this club. I met lots of people from the club, including a new boyfriend, and was very happy. But I soon found I couldn't afford the monthly fees on my 3 year contract anymore so I called the head office to tell them the situation. They offered to cut my contract down to 1 year - since it'd been about a year since I had joined - but for 6 months I hadn't been able to make my monthly fees, and it was a grand total of $1750. I organized a payment plan with the Vancouver office of 65/month and had a written contract. I offered them my debit/Visa card number. The Seattle office called me a month or so later because the card was declined due to the fact that they had one number wrong. When I corrected it a collection agency began to hound me and of course wanted me to pay in full. So I offered a new credit card to E&A and they told me I had to do it through the collection agency, because it was the law now. I was playing constant phone tag with E&A and the collection agency coz neither of them were clear. People work at collection agencies are HORRIBLE people, and use tactics to scare you. I told them firmly they were gonna get 65/month or nothing, and she lost it because she didn't wanna have to call back every month to collect my number. I should've collected all the info I could from the email she sent - both my mom and I read it over several times but we could not decipher the message in there because it was so grammatically incorrect, like it had been put through a translator. I told her it wasn't my intention to make her call once a month, I'd wire transfer the company the money, but she wouldn't have it, and insisted it had to be in full or nothing. I told her then it was gonna be nothing, and she said "okay well I'll tell the E&A head office, this'll go on your credit history, and they can proceed to sue however they see fit." I told that was fine and she hung up on me. She had once told me she had called the Vancouver office several times, but they told me they never got a phone call from them. But yet they're taking the side of the collection agency. So I told them that this all started because of your error from the get go so you're not getting any of my money. I know it'd cost them more money to sue me than the amount I owe them, and they have yet to bother me since. I DO NOT recommend this place by any means. read more

DON'T do it! They don't tell you the sign up fee because it is a rip off! And they don't tell you until they get you into their offices where they can bully you into a membership. When they get you into the office all they are are sleazy sales people. They don't care about making connections with people. Also, on top of this "membership" fee you have to pay for all the events! Save your money and join free online services like meet up instead! read more

If you're new to the city, this is a great way to meet new people and make friends. They do a lot of good events around the tri-city area (1 everyday) like salsa dancing, rock climbing, volleyball, dine outs, bars/clubs, etc. I've been a member for 3 months now and I've had a great time so far. I'd say the average age of members is in the 30s. Like others have said, it is a bit pricey so there's not as many young adults and they do screen people beforehand in interviews. But I like that not anybody can join, it filters out the creeps and people looking just to play games. Ultimately, E&A isn't for everyone, but if you're looking for better relationships, it absolutely beats trying to pick someone up at a bar or club. read more

Do not like the cancellation policy. Don't sign up for it, don't sign the contract. They should really have a trial period. My work schedule changed and I cannot even get out of the contract. They don't even ask for proof like a gym would when you want to cancel the contract with them. Go sign up for some classes or something else. Like what others have said, run far far away. read more

Worst company I have ever dealt with!!! I was living in the lower mainland months ago, and became interested after hearing one of their countless ads on the radio. I contacted them, and setup a interview to see if being a member was something I might be interested in. I told them in advance that I would not be joining, and that the first meeting was just to see the program, get the fixed costs, and get a sense for who the company was. I went in for an "interview" which was a hard sell, and very little actual info provided by the salesman I met. I explained that I just wanted the info to decide at a later date. He told me that I was "wasting his f*cking time if I didn't sign up right then and there." That he "didn't do second meetings." He also showed me pictures of attractive female members and said "dude, you are going to get so much p*ssy, you won't know what to do with it all." and to "keep a rubber on it" so I didn't get anyone pregnant or catch any STDs. I said I was not into that, and just looking to meet people, since I was new to the area. He also told me that I could quit if it didn't work out for me. I figured I'd try for a few months and go from there. I left a $100 deposit for my membership, since I didn't get a trusting feeling from him, and didn't want them to have my credit card number. So I reluctantly and under alot of pressure, and left the office without any contract, paperwork, receipt, nothing but a calendar, and his business card. I looked at the calendar after I left, and thought I would see once they had the next months schedule to decide if I wanted to stay a member or not. After seeing the schedule, and my work schedule shifting to evening, I contacted Events and Adventures to cancel my membership. After several emails back and forth, they told me I could not quit, and I was 'on the hook' for 18 months. I explained that wasn't what I was told, but they kept sending me bills. After giving up trying to explain it to them, they hired a collection agency to collect from me. DO NOT JOIN!!! read more

Overall, the club is pretty good when you're too lazy to actually put in the effort to make plans with your friends. Yes, there is a membership fee, and yes, you might not get along with everyone...but, you will meet some pretty cool and adventurous people. You're essentially paying to have the manager organize a full month of outings and guaranteeing there will be at least 5 people there. Don't look at it as a sad way of meeting people, people that are willing to pay a membership are people that have their life together and want to meet people in the same situation. Give it a try with a one year membership. I'm sure you've splurged on less useful things...am I right? ;) read more

I have been a member for the last 4.5 years and I love this club! It's not magic but when appropriately screened women and men do things together, it's awesome!!! read more

The club has helped change my life, instead of sitting on a couch or in front of a computer every night I am going out and enjoying life, I have meet a lot of great people. My married friends are always asking me what new fun stuff I did with the club lately, as they live vicariously through me. The club is like anything in life, the more you put into it the more you get out of it. read more

I wrote a review of my experience and it was removed. Guess someone in the big office can't handle people's opinions not promoting this business. Check out the not recommended reviews to see what people really think. read more