Connecting In San Francisco, 693 Great Places To Enjoy Yourself And Meet New People (Mass Market Paperback)

by Ruth B. Harvey (Author), Diane R. de Castro (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Herb Caen would have gotten a kick out of Connecting In San Francisco because it seeks to accomplish much of what Herb did on a daily basis; provide links between people in their communities and strengthen the shared fabric of our lives in this city." -- Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.

"Making connections and having good friends make life worth living. Here are the activities for doing just that in San Francisco." -- Peter Robinson, San Francisco Literary Society

Product Description
Describes San Francisco's best groups and organizations for meeting exciting people, exploring new interests, and being your most attractive, balanced self. Perfect for persons who are single and attached, new arrivals, long-term residents and people visiting the city. Not a typical guide book of restaurants and tourist attractions. Rather a book that gives a real flavor of what San Franciscans are about, what they are doing, and how to get involved.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 325 pages
• Publisher: Offtime Press; 1 edition (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964370824
• ISBN-13: 978-0964370821
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,655,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Locals and Visitors Looking for Fun in SF, September 1, 1998

By A Customer

Like everyone else I know who has purchased "Connecting in San Francisco," my copy is book marked throughout with "stickies". Sure, as a San Franciscan for six years, I knew of a number of groups and activities. For me, the most fun was learning about the ones I didn't know existed and new groups I wanted to join. I have tried many new pursuits, which have become part of my weekly routine and have vastly enriched my life. Along with recruiting friends to join me in these activities, I have acquired new friends. Most of what I have done required a minimum investment of time and money and the rewards are enormous. It's also interesting to note that this book is of great value to visitors and those who are just in the city on a temporary basis. Many listings are "drop-in" activities like two of my favorites: The San Francisco Art Association's First Thursday Gallery Nights and the free rollerblading lesson and rentals offered by Marina Skate and Snowboard. No matter how obscure you might think your interests are, you will find something in this book. And the joy in trying some new things is in discovering another side of yourself. The authors have done their research. The activities have been great fun and the environments very welcoming!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting out is easy!, August 31, 1998

By A Customer

For me going out and meeting people can be uncomfortable. I bought CISF and went to several of the organizations listed in the book. I couldn't believe how easy it was for me to fit in and have a great time. I'm going to at least one new place a week now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best way to connect with people of similar interests, July 29, 1998

By A Customer

This is not a guide book, rather is is a life-style guide on how to expand your interests and meet new people of similar interests. The authors help give you a way to balance your harried work life and find other things to do (and hopefully meet cool people with similar interests). The research is very thorough (groups and places many San Franciscans have not heard about) -- where can you experience the flying trapeeze?, where do beekeepers meet?, you like model railroads?, whale watching?. I didn't count them, but there seem to be at least 693 entries. Great book -- well worth the price.