Over 40 Catholic Singles Chicago Survey

1. What type of events are you interested in attending with other Chicago Catholic singles who are over 40?

	Would love to attend	Somewhat likely to attend	Neutral--could go one way or the other	Not likely to attend	Would never attend
Cocktail party	*What type of events are you interested in attending with other Chicago Catholic singles who are over 40? Cocktail party Would love to attend	Cocktail party Somewhat likely to attend	Cocktail party Neutral--could go one way or the other	Cocktail party Not likely to attend	Cocktail party Would never attend
Sit down meals	Sit down meals Would love to attend	Sit down meals Somewhat likely to attend	Sit down meals Neutral--could go one way or the other	Sit down meals Not likely to attend	Sit down meals Would never attend
Fine dining at a restaurant	Fine dining at a restaurant Would love to attend	Fine dining at a restaurant Somewhat likely to attend	Fine dining at a restaurant Neutral--could go one way or the other	Fine dining at a restaurant Not likely to attend	Fine dining at a restaurant Would never attend
Wine tasting	Wine tasting Would love to attend	Wine tasting Somewhat likely to attend	Wine tasting Neutral--could go one way or the other	Wine tasting Not likely to attend	Wine tasting Would never attend
Microbrew beer tasting	Microbrew beer tasting Would love to attend	Microbrew beer tasting Somewhat likely to attend	Microbrew beer tasting Neutral--could go one way or the other	Microbrew beer tasting Not likely to attend	Microbrew beer tasting Would never attend
Picnic or barbeque in a park or forest preserve	Picnic or barbeque in a park or forest preserve Would love to attend	Picnic or barbeque in a park or forest preserve Somewhat likely to attend	Picnic or barbeque in a park or forest preserve Neutral--could go one way or the other	Picnic or barbeque in a park or forest preserve Not likely to attend	Picnic or barbeque in a park or forest preserve Would never attend
Speed dating	Speed dating Would love to attend	Speed dating Somewhat likely to attend	Speed dating Neutral--could go one way or the other	Speed dating Not likely to attend	Speed dating Would never attend
Holiday party or meal (on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) as I do not have family/have family in the area	Holiday party or meal (on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) as I do not have family/have family in the area Would love to attend	Holiday party or meal (on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) as I do not have family/have family in the area Somewhat likely to attend	Holiday party or meal (on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) as I do not have family/have family in the area Neutral--could go one way or the other	Holiday party or meal (on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) as I do not have family/have family in the area Not likely to attend	Holiday party or meal (on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) as I do not have family/have family in the area Would never attend
A "plus one" event (where you have to bring another Catholic single friend as part of the "price" of admission)	A "plus one" event (where you have to bring another Catholic single friend as part of the "price" of admission) Would love to attend	A "plus one" event (where you have to bring another Catholic single friend as part of the "price" of admission) Somewhat likely to attend	A "plus one" event (where you have to bring another Catholic single friend as part of the "price" of admission) Neutral--could go one way or the other	A "plus one" event (where you have to bring another Catholic single friend as part of the "price" of admission) Not likely to attend	A "plus one" event (where you have to bring another Catholic single friend as part of the "price" of admission) Would never attend
Party in a private home (hosted at someone's house)	Party in a private home (hosted at someone's house) Would love to attend	Party in a private home (hosted at someone's house) Somewhat likely to attend	Party in a private home (hosted at someone's house) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Party in a private home (hosted at someone's house) Not likely to attend	Party in a private home (hosted at someone's house) Would never attend
Small group event (8 to 10 people), where you really get to know the other people	Small group event (8 to 10 people), where you really get to know the other people Would love to attend	Small group event (8 to 10 people), where you really get to know the other people Somewhat likely to attend	Small group event (8 to 10 people), where you really get to know the other people Neutral--could go one way or the other	Small group event (8 to 10 people), where you really get to know the other people Not likely to attend	Small group event (8 to 10 people), where you really get to know the other people Would never attend
Mass followed by breakfast/lunch/brunch/dinner	Mass followed by breakfast/lunch/brunch/dinner Would love to attend	Mass followed by breakfast/lunch/brunch/dinner Somewhat likely to attend	Mass followed by breakfast/lunch/brunch/dinner Neutral--could go one way or the other	Mass followed by breakfast/lunch/brunch/dinner Not likely to attend	Mass followed by breakfast/lunch/brunch/dinner Would never attend
Visit to a religious shrine or other Catholic sacred space (St. Francis Cabrini shrine, Marytown, etc.)	Visit to a religious shrine or other Catholic sacred space (St. Francis Cabrini shrine, Marytown, etc.) Would love to attend	Visit to a religious shrine or other Catholic sacred space (St. Francis Cabrini shrine, Marytown, etc.) Somewhat likely to attend	Visit to a religious shrine or other Catholic sacred space (St. Francis Cabrini shrine, Marytown, etc.) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Visit to a religious shrine or other Catholic sacred space (St. Francis Cabrini shrine, Marytown, etc.) Not likely to attend	Visit to a religious shrine or other Catholic sacred space (St. Francis Cabrini shrine, Marytown, etc.) Would never attend
Listen to a Catholic speaker followed by socializing	Listen to a Catholic speaker followed by socializing Would love to attend	Listen to a Catholic speaker followed by socializing Somewhat likely to attend	Listen to a Catholic speaker followed by socializing Neutral--could go one way or the other	Listen to a Catholic speaker followed by socializing Not likely to attend	Listen to a Catholic speaker followed by socializing Would never attend
Devotional events (Rosary, eucharistic adoration, prayer group, bible study)	Devotional events (Rosary, eucharistic adoration, prayer group, bible study) Would love to attend	Devotional events (Rosary, eucharistic adoration, prayer group, bible study) Somewhat likely to attend	Devotional events (Rosary, eucharistic adoration, prayer group, bible study) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Devotional events (Rosary, eucharistic adoration, prayer group, bible study) Not likely to attend	Devotional events (Rosary, eucharistic adoration, prayer group, bible study) Would never attend
Religious retreat weekend (like at Mundelein or other retreat house outside the city)	Religious retreat weekend (like at Mundelein or other retreat house outside the city) Would love to attend	Religious retreat weekend (like at Mundelein or other retreat house outside the city) Somewhat likely to attend	Religious retreat weekend (like at Mundelein or other retreat house outside the city) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Religious retreat weekend (like at Mundelein or other retreat house outside the city) Not likely to attend	Religious retreat weekend (like at Mundelein or other retreat house outside the city) Would never attend
Volunteering (like doing some manual labor or other service for the needy or a charity)	Volunteering (like doing some manual labor or other service for the needy or a charity) Would love to attend	Volunteering (like doing some manual labor or other service for the needy or a charity) Somewhat likely to attend	Volunteering (like doing some manual labor or other service for the needy or a charity) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Volunteering (like doing some manual labor or other service for the needy or a charity) Not likely to attend	Volunteering (like doing some manual labor or other service for the needy or a charity) Would never attend
Fundraising (event to raise money for a Catholic cause, supporting a Catholic family for the holidays, etc.)	Fundraising (event to raise money for a Catholic cause, supporting a Catholic family for the holidays, etc.) Would love to attend	Fundraising (event to raise money for a Catholic cause, supporting a Catholic family for the holidays, etc.) Somewhat likely to attend	Fundraising (event to raise money for a Catholic cause, supporting a Catholic family for the holidays, etc.) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Fundraising (event to raise money for a Catholic cause, supporting a Catholic family for the holidays, etc.) Not likely to attend	Fundraising (event to raise money for a Catholic cause, supporting a Catholic family for the holidays, etc.) Would never attend
Catholic charity or parish ball or gala (buy a seat at hosted singles table(s) at such an event)	Catholic charity or parish ball or gala (buy a seat at hosted singles table(s) at such an event) Would love to attend	Catholic charity or parish ball or gala (buy a seat at hosted singles table(s) at such an event) Somewhat likely to attend	Catholic charity or parish ball or gala (buy a seat at hosted singles table(s) at such an event) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Catholic charity or parish ball or gala (buy a seat at hosted singles table(s) at such an event) Not likely to attend	Catholic charity or parish ball or gala (buy a seat at hosted singles table(s) at such an event) Would never attend
Watching a sporting event in a sports bar	Watching a sporting event in a sports bar Would love to attend	Watching a sporting event in a sports bar Somewhat likely to attend	Watching a sporting event in a sports bar Neutral--could go one way or the other	Watching a sporting event in a sports bar Not likely to attend	Watching a sporting event in a sports bar Would never attend
Bulls game	Bulls game Would love to attend	Bulls game Somewhat likely to attend	Bulls game Neutral--could go one way or the other	Bulls game Not likely to attend	Bulls game Would never attend
Blackhawks game	Blackhawks game Would love to attend	Blackhawks game Somewhat likely to attend	Blackhawks game Neutral--could go one way or the other	Blackhawks game Not likely to attend	Blackhawks game Would never attend
Cubs game	Cubs game Would love to attend	Cubs game Somewhat likely to attend	Cubs game Neutral--could go one way or the other	Cubs game Not likely to attend	Cubs game Would never attend
Sox game	Sox game Would love to attend	Sox game Somewhat likely to attend	Sox game Neutral--could go one way or the other	Sox game Not likely to attend	Sox game Would never attend
Participation sports event (basketball, etc. like at Windy City Field House, softball, bowling, skating, skiing...)	Participation sports event (basketball, etc. like at Windy City Field House, softball, bowling, skating, skiing...) Would love to attend	Participation sports event (basketball, etc. like at Windy City Field House, softball, bowling, skating, skiing...) Somewhat likely to attend	Participation sports event (basketball, etc. like at Windy City Field House, softball, bowling, skating, skiing...) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Participation sports event (basketball, etc. like at Windy City Field House, softball, bowling, skating, skiing...) Not likely to attend	Participation sports event (basketball, etc. like at Windy City Field House, softball, bowling, skating, skiing...) Would never attend
Arlington Racetrack	Arlington Racetrack Would love to attend	Arlington Racetrack Somewhat likely to attend	Arlington Racetrack Neutral--could go one way or the other	Arlington Racetrack Not likely to attend	Arlington Racetrack Would never attend
Sailing, kayaking or other boating event	Sailing, kayaking or other boating event Would love to attend	Sailing, kayaking or other boating event Somewhat likely to attend	Sailing, kayaking or other boating event Neutral--could go one way or the other	Sailing, kayaking or other boating event Not likely to attend	Sailing, kayaking or other boating event Would never attend
Play or other theater	Play or other theater Would love to attend	Play or other theater Somewhat likely to attend	Play or other theater Neutral--could go one way or the other	Play or other theater Not likely to attend	Play or other theater Would never attend
Museum exhibitions	Museum exhibitions Would love to attend	Museum exhibitions Somewhat likely to attend	Museum exhibitions Neutral--could go one way or the other	Museum exhibitions Not likely to attend	Museum exhibitions Would never attend
Art gallery	Art gallery Would love to attend	Art gallery Somewhat likely to attend	Art gallery Neutral--could go one way or the other	Art gallery Not likely to attend	Art gallery Would never attend
Dancing and/or ballroom/latin/swing dance lesson	Dancing and/or ballroom/latin/swing dance lesson Would love to attend	Dancing and/or ballroom/latin/swing dance lesson Somewhat likely to attend	Dancing and/or ballroom/latin/swing dance lesson Neutral--could go one way or the other	Dancing and/or ballroom/latin/swing dance lesson Not likely to attend	Dancing and/or ballroom/latin/swing dance lesson Would never attend
Trivia night at a pub	Trivia night at a pub Would love to attend	Trivia night at a pub Somewhat likely to attend	Trivia night at a pub Neutral--could go one way or the other	Trivia night at a pub Not likely to attend	Trivia night at a pub Would never attend
Casino night (poker, roulette, blackjack, etc.)	Casino night (poker, roulette, blackjack, etc.) Would love to attend	Casino night (poker, roulette, blackjack, etc.) Somewhat likely to attend	Casino night (poker, roulette, blackjack, etc.) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Casino night (poker, roulette, blackjack, etc.) Not likely to attend	Casino night (poker, roulette, blackjack, etc.) Would never attend
Game night (group games, board games, cards, etc.)	Game night (group games, board games, cards, etc.) Would love to attend	Game night (group games, board games, cards, etc.) Somewhat likely to attend	Game night (group games, board games, cards, etc.) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Game night (group games, board games, cards, etc.) Not likely to attend	Game night (group games, board games, cards, etc.) Would never attend
Movies	Movies Would love to attend	Movies Somewhat likely to attend	Movies Neutral--could go one way or the other	Movies Not likely to attend	Movies Would never attend
Comedy club	Comedy club Would love to attend	Comedy club Somewhat likely to attend	Comedy club Neutral--could go one way or the other	Comedy club Not likely to attend	Comedy club Would never attend
Outdoor concert (Millenium Park or Ravinia)	Outdoor concert (Millenium Park or Ravinia) Would love to attend	Outdoor concert (Millenium Park or Ravinia) Somewhat likely to attend	Outdoor concert (Millenium Park or Ravinia) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Outdoor concert (Millenium Park or Ravinia) Not likely to attend	Outdoor concert (Millenium Park or Ravinia) Would never attend
Classical music (Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera)	Classical music (Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera) Would love to attend	Classical music (Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera) Somewhat likely to attend	Classical music (Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Classical music (Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera) Not likely to attend	Classical music (Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera) Would never attend
Contemporary music concert (Springsteen, Lollapalooza, etc.)	Contemporary music concert (Springsteen, Lollapalooza, etc.) Would love to attend	Contemporary music concert (Springsteen, Lollapalooza, etc.) Somewhat likely to attend	Contemporary music concert (Springsteen, Lollapalooza, etc.) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Contemporary music concert (Springsteen, Lollapalooza, etc.) Not likely to attend	Contemporary music concert (Springsteen, Lollapalooza, etc.) Would never attend
Jazz or blues music club	Jazz or blues music club Would love to attend	Jazz or blues music club Somewhat likely to attend	Jazz or blues music club Neutral--could go one way or the other	Jazz or blues music club Not likely to attend	Jazz or blues music club Would never attend
Beach party	Beach party Would love to attend	Beach party Somewhat likely to attend	Beach party Neutral--could go one way or the other	Beach party Not likely to attend	Beach party Would never attend
Weekend road trip (like to the Indiana Dunes, or Wisconsin to a lake cabin)	Weekend road trip (like to the Indiana Dunes, or Wisconsin to a lake cabin) Would love to attend	Weekend road trip (like to the Indiana Dunes, or Wisconsin to a lake cabin) Somewhat likely to attend	Weekend road trip (like to the Indiana Dunes, or Wisconsin to a lake cabin) Neutral--could go one way or the other	Weekend road trip (like to the Indiana Dunes, or Wisconsin to a lake cabin) Not likely to attend	Weekend road trip (like to the Indiana Dunes, or Wisconsin to a lake cabin) Would never attend

2. What is your maximum "price point" that you are willing to pay to attend a Catholic singles event? (Pick one)

What is your maximum "price point" that you are willing to pay to attend a Catholic singles event? (Pick one) $0

$1 to $20

$21 to $30

$31 to $40

$41 to $50

over $50

I decide about attending irrespective of the cost

it really depends on what the event is, and how much I want to go to it

3. Are you willing to pre-pay to attend Catholic singles events (i.e. send in a check) once you RSVP you will attend?

Are you willing to pre-pay to attend Catholic singles events (i.e. send in a check) once you RSVP you will attend? Yes

4. What neighborhoods are you willing to consider traveling to to attend events? (choose all that apply)

What neighborhoods are you willing to consider traveling to to attend events? (choose all that apply) Downtown Chicago (Loop, River North, Water Tower Area)

Near downtown (west of Loop, near south)

Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and the near north side (north to Diversey)

Lakeview and northern part of Chicago (North of Diversey)

Other parts of Chicago (northwest side, west side, south side)

Evanston and the North Shore

Northwest suburbs

West suburbs

South suburbs

Southwest suburbs

I will go anywhere I need to to meet other single Catholics!

5. I am generally available to attend events held on (pick all that apply):

I am generally available to attend events held on (pick all that apply): Saturday night

Sunday night

Friday night

Saturday day

Sunday day

Weeknights

6. The reason I might not attend an over 40 Catholic singles event is (pick all that apply):

The reason I might not attend an over 40 Catholic singles event is (pick all that apply): I have to work

I am just too busy

My life commitments (kids, aging parents, etc.) come first

While I am sort of interested in finding someone, it is not really a priority

I need more notice of the events--at least a month, to have any chance of being available

I don't like the event or activity itself

I don't want to spend the money on the event

I don't want to travel/have issues traveling to the location of the event

I don't know anyone else who is going

I am shy/don't do well in a group setting where I don't know most of the people

I don't think the people who are likely to attend will be my "type" (the kind of people I would want to date, share my interests, are like me...)

I think it will be a bunch of "church people"

I have been to singles events in the past, and had a bad time/experience

I am worried about the gender ratio of the event (too many women/men, not enough women/men)

I am worried the event won't be well attended overall and thus a waste of my time in terms of meeting anyone

The whole "singles" label makes me cringe

If I go, it is like admitting that I need such an event to find someone

I have lost hope of finding someone, so what is the point?

I am only looking for fellowship not dates, and I think people attending are looking for romance

I am looking for romance, and these things seem to be more about fellowship

I am afraid I will meet someone who likes me, and I don't like them, and it will be awkward and I will feel I can't attend future events thereafter because of it

Even though I am over 40 myself, I am really looking for someone in a different demographic

I am afraid of who I might run into at the event

There is too much pressure and it feels unnatural to me to attend a singles event; I want to meet someone in a more "normal" way

I feel rusty or out of place in the "dating scene"

It would make my mom happy, and I can't have that!

Other (please specify)

7. I am:

I am: male

female

8. I am:

I am: 40

41 to 45

46 to 50

51 to 55

56 to 60

over 60

9. I live:

I live: In Chicago downtown area

In Chicago North side

In Chicago West side

In Chicago South side

in a north suburb

in a northwest suburb

in a west suburb

in a southwest suburb

in a south suburb

Outside the Chicago metro area (Indiana, Wisconsin, Rockford, etc.)

10. Do you have any other ideas for or comments about over 40 Catholic singles get togethers here in Chicago? Also, if you want to receive upcoming event invitations, and you are not already on the list to get an emailed invitation, feel free to give an email address in this space as well.

Do you have any other ideas for or comments about over 40 Catholic singles get togethers here in Chicago? Also, if you want to receive upcoming event invitations, and you are not already on the list to get an emailed invitation, feel free to give an email address in this space as well.