Pickleball + Bachata Social in Somerset, NJ | Singles, Couples & Friends

Try pickleball, learn bachata, and enjoy a night out supporting Safe+Sound Somerset. Beginners welcome. Paddles provided. Ages 18+. Your Saturday night plans: pickleball, bachata, and good company—all while supporting a community fundraiser. Bring your partner, invite your friends, or come on your own. Join Yes We Thryve for an outdoor evening of beginner-friendly pickleball, dancing, local vendors, and time to connect. Your ticket includes pickleball play and instruction, paddles and balls to use, and a beginner bachata class at 6 PM. Plus, explore gift baskets available for auction and a Luzz pickleball paddle giveaway! Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 5–9 PM Colonial Park Tennis Center · Colonial Drive, East Millstone, NJ All genders welcome · Ages 18+ Singles, couples, friends, and solo guests welcome No pickleball or dance experience required. No partner needed. What to expect 5–6 PM: Arrive, mingle, and explore Meet fellow guests, browse the gift baskets, and visit participating local vendors. Discover beauty, wellness, and chiropractic businesses while enjoying time with friends or getting to know someone new. 6 PM: Beginner bachata class Learn the basic steps with guidance. Come with your partner or join on your own. Partner rotations provide opportunities to meet others, and you can participate within your comfort level. Pickleball and friendly games Try pickleball with beginner instruction, then practice through social play. Learn the fundamentals and enjoy friendly games with other guests. Paddles and balls are provided. Experienced players are welcome to join the relaxed social format too. Between activities, take a break, keep the conversations going, and explore the vendors. Your ticket includes • Pickleball play and beginner instruction • Use of paddles and balls • Beginner bachata class at 6 PM • Community social hour • Access to participating vendor booths • Opportunities to meet people through games, dancing, and conversation Make it a date night, an outing with friends, or a chance to try something new on your own. Gift baskets and giveaways Browse the gift basket auction, explore select giveaways from participating businesses, and look out for the Luzz pickleball paddle giveaway. Gift basket bids and vendor purchases are separate from admission. Check the posted participation details for each giveaway. Prizes are not guaranteed with a ticket purchase. Play for a purpose This event is part of our September 26 campaign to raise $5,000 for Safe+Sound Somerset, supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Spend an evening enjoying your community while helping support the fundraising effort. What to bring • Comfortable clothing for playing and dancing • Supportive sneakers suitable for the courts • A water bottle Activities take place outdoors, so dress for the weather. Paddles and balls are provided for use during the event. Reserve your spot View the ticket options on this page and complete your purchase. A Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve admission. Arrive at 5 PM to mingle and explore before bachata begins at 6 PM. Invite your partner, friends, or coworkers to join you for an evening of playing, dancing, and giving back. Important policies Weather and rain dates: This event may be postponed or rescheduled due to rain, severe weather, unsafe conditions, or circumstances beyond the organizers’ control. If postponed, tickets will automatically transfer to the announced replacement date. Refunds will not be issued if a ticket holder cannot attend the new date. If the organizers cancel without scheduling a replacement date, attendees will be contacted about available options. Liability and assumption of risk: Participation is voluntary. Neither Yes We Thryve, NJ Singles, Catholic Singles NJ, nor their organizers, volunteers, instructors, venues, or hosts shall be responsible for injury, illness, loss, theft, or property damage occurring during or in connection with the event, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Photography and consent: Photos and videos may be taken for marketing, promotional, and community purposes. By attending, you consent to the use of your image in future promotions. Please notify an organizer if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded. Email subscription: By registering, you agree to be added to the Yes We Thryve and NJ Singles email lists for event announcements and community updates. You may unsubscribe at any time. Respect and courtesy: Please treat guests, venue staff, organizers, volunteers, and instructors respectfully. Disruptive, threatening, or discriminatory behavior may result in removal without a refund. Arrival and departure: You may arrive late or leave early. Please arrive before 6 PM to participate in the beginner bachata class from the start. Tickets: All sales are final. Tickets are nonrefundable and non-transferable unless otherwise stated by the organizers.