MEETING DATES for 2020
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month:
During the COVID-19 pandemic we will be meeting virtually in small groups.
When we are permitted to meet again, we will list meeting dates below.
EVENING MEETINGS on hold during COVID-19
We hold evening meetings in the home of a member for those people who would like to join but are not able to attend during the day. We plan 5 meetings on alternate months throughout the year to share our plans and engage women in our fundraising initiatives.
If you would like to attend, please contact us at royalcitygogos@gmail.com to let us know you would like to come and we will send you time and location details.
PAST EVENTS
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month:
During the COVID-19 pandemic we will be meeting virtually in small groups.
When we are permitted to meet again, we will list meeting dates below.
EVENING MEETINGS on hold during COVID-19
We hold evening meetings in the home of a member for those people who would like to join but are not able to attend during the day. We plan 5 meetings on alternate months throughout the year to share our plans and engage women in our fundraising initiatives.
If you would like to attend, please contact us at royalcitygogos@gmail.com to let us know you would like to come and we will send you time and location details.
PAST EVENTS
FAMILY FRIENDLY, COVID-SAFE FUN!
Registration for this family-friendly, COVID safe event starts on Saturday, October 3rd. Visit Eventbrite to register.
HOW IT WORKS
At 1:00, Sunday October 25, teams will receive a list of 20 challenges on their phones. Teams will have up to 3 hours to complete the challenges.
The challenges are clustered in 5 zones across New West and are appropriate for all ages. (Having more than one generation on your team may be an advantage.)
As each challenge is completed the team leader will email a photo or video to royalcitygogos@gmail.com
There will be one checkpoint in each zone where Gogo volunteers will greet the teams. Checkpoints will follow COVID-19 safety protocols. All Gogo volunteers will wear face masks or shields. All participants, except children under 12, are requested to wear masks in all public situations.
A selection of photos and videos will be used on Royal City Gogos' social media and website. Your permission will be requested.
SAMPLE CHALLENGES (more details supplied on the day)
SCORING Teams will receive:
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO REACH 100 POINTS:
Tickets: Eventbrite
A selection of submitted videos and photos will be posted to the Royal City Gogos social media sites post-event so we can all join in the fun!
Registration for this family-friendly, COVID safe event starts on Saturday, October 3rd. Visit Eventbrite to register.
HOW IT WORKS
At 1:00, Sunday October 25, teams will receive a list of 20 challenges on their phones. Teams will have up to 3 hours to complete the challenges.
The challenges are clustered in 5 zones across New West and are appropriate for all ages. (Having more than one generation on your team may be an advantage.)
As each challenge is completed the team leader will email a photo or video to royalcitygogos@gmail.com
There will be one checkpoint in each zone where Gogo volunteers will greet the teams. Checkpoints will follow COVID-19 safety protocols. All Gogo volunteers will wear face masks or shields. All participants, except children under 12, are requested to wear masks in all public situations.
A selection of photos and videos will be used on Royal City Gogos' social media and website. Your permission will be requested.
SAMPLE CHALLENGES (more details supplied on the day)
- Find "Nelson's Folly" and launch an epic battle
- Find this iconic business and pick up your Hallowe'en treats (who doesn't love chocolate?)
- Play air guitar here (bring your best moves)
- Find this city art installation and teach a stranger to "floss" here (and we don't mean their teeth!)
SCORING Teams will receive:
- 5 points per completed task
- 5 bonus points for completing designated tasks closest to the “ Lucky Time"
- 5 additional points if everyone on the team is in costume.
- Winner is the first team to reach 100 points
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO REACH 100 POINTS:
- 18 completed challenges + costumes + a lucky time
- 19 completed challenges + costumes OR a lucky time
- 20 completed challenges
- There will be door prizes and treats along the way.
- First prize team - $150, Second prize team - $100, Third prize team - $50.
- In the case of a tie, the prize money will be divided between the winning teams.
- All teams that finish are eligible to win a night at The Inn at the Quay and 2 luxurious pillows
- Email Royal City Gogos
Tickets: Eventbrite
A selection of submitted videos and photos will be posted to the Royal City Gogos social media sites post-event so we can all join in the fun!