About Us
Cleveland Couples Together is a social group for committed monogomous couples. We are a diverse group with a lot of interests and activities. We provide a relaxed safe environment to do things with other couples. Our members are committed to each other, and we are all committed to fun and laughs!
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Photo Gallery
As a group, we are a lot of fun. Check out just a sampling of some of the good times had by our members. Not to worry, there is room for some pictures of you! Join us for an event!
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Events
Cleveland Couples Together is a social club. As a group we enjoy many educational, social, cultural and outdoor events together. We do all kinds of things, that pair with the interests of a broad range of people. Few members attend all the events, but there are sure to be plenty for every type of person. Members themselves host events, so as a member, you can organize the types of events that appeal to you.
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About Us
History
Cleveland Couples Together, formerly Monotones, was established in May 1986 by a small group of gay and lesbian couples searching for a social outlet that fostered an atmosphere of openness and acceptance, while still respecting each couple’s commitment to one another.
Twenty-something years later, the group dynamics have changed slightly, but one thing has remained constant – our commitment to ensuring that all member couples can engage socially with other couples in a non-threatening and relaxed environment. We value – and strongly support – committed relationships, viewing each relationship as a unique pairing, worth celebrating and recognizing.
Today, the group has expanded to include not only gay and lesbian couples, but also those who identify as bisexual and transgendered.
We are proud of our heritage and extend a warm welcome to other like-minded couples seeking a close-knit social group, where respect is the name of the game.
Join us
If you are in a committed relationship and want to hang out with other couples, then this is the group for you. We provide a safe haven for LGBT couples who are looking for friends to do things with that understand what it is like to be in a same sex couple. We come from all walks of life, and everyone is welcome. Our only rule is that membership is open to committed LGBT couples.
The majority of our events are informal, casual affairs hosted in relaxed environments. There’s no need to impress – unless you want to, of course – and the venues provide the perfect opportunity for one-on-one discourse as well as group conversations. It’s a perfect opportunity to make new friends!
Food is a common way to bring people together. Breaking bread with one another is the sincerest form of friendship. We have found this to be true, and thus many of our events are centered around food. Whether it’s a dinner out, picnic in a park, or a potluck in a member’s home, you are sure to find new friends at your table. From tasty appetizers to tantalizing main courses to scrumptious home-made desserts, our potluck events are always well-attended. Be sure to come hungry… you’ll be glad you did!!
Belonging to Cleveland Couples Together provides ready access to an entire support group of other LGBT couples who not only face the same challenges as you, but who work to overcome those challenges. At times, it may seem that you’re the only couple facing a particular troublesome situation; the truth is, you’re probably not alone. Don’t be shy about reaching out to others in the group; remember, we’re here for each other and we want to be here for you.
Being a part of Cleveland Couples Together allows couples the opportunity to mingle with other like-minded individuals and to forge lasting friendships. Ask those couples who have been with the group since the beginning and I bet they’ll agree.
Events
Cleveland Couples Together is a social club. As a group we enjoy many educational, social, cultural and outdoor events together. We do all kinds of things, that pair with the interests of a broad range of people. Few members attend all the events, but there are sure to be plenty for every type of person. Members themselves host events, so as a member, you can organize the types of events that appeal to you. Most events are open to both members and non members, so you can bring a friend. Some are for members only, or there may be a charge for non-members to attend.
Monthly Events
We meet monthly for a business and planning meeting. This meeting takes place on the first Tuesday of the month at a local area restaurant. At these meetings we discuss business items, like budgets and bylaws, as well as new ideas for events and what happened at past events. All member couples are invited to attend. People who are interested in joining are also welcome to meet some of our members and learn about the things we do.
We also like to gather every month to celebrate our members’ birthdays and anniversaries. Where we go is up to one of the member couples who are celebrating that month. We have had everything from potlucks to white table cloth dinners.
Bridge
CCT also has a standing bridge group. We started this two years ago (January 2010) with CCT members and are still going strong. We meet twice a month to learn and play bridge.
Bridge is the most popular card game in the world. Playing bridge is good exercise for the brain, but we enjoy it mainly as a social game. We have a “core” group of 9 CCT members, and would love to have others come, check it out, give it a try.