University Society of  Providence Brochure

What is USP?

• A singles organization
• A place to make new friends
• An alternate to Internet dating or singles clubs

What do we do?

• We sponsor a large variety of

      social, cultural, educational and

      fun-filled group activities each month

• Our members share their special interests by inviting members to

      join them in activities of mutual   interest

• We are not a dating service,

      however, some members have

      met through USP events and

      later married.

How long has USP been an active group?

• USP was started in 1950 by two Brown University graduates and

      has been an active, singles social   group ever since.

Who are USP members?

 ·         USP is open to men and women who are single, widowed or divorced

 ·         2/3rds of USP members hold  college degrees;  other members have similar

      or professional interests

·         Members must be over 21, although most of  our members are age 40 and up

Examples of Recent USP events:

• Theater – Trinity, PPAC, 2^nd Story, Gamm …
• Music – RI Philharmonic, Cavalcade of Bands, Concerts on the Square …
• Art – RISD Museum, MFA, Providence and Newport Gallery Nights …
• Sports – sailing, baseball, polo, biking, golf and mini-golf, hiking, bowling …
• Parties – house, holiday,  beach …
• Travel – Bermuda cruises, Italian vacations, day trips …
• Dances – casual and semi-formal
• Dining – brunches, lunches, dinners, wine tastings and happy hours …
• Games – Scrabble, Mahjong, cards, Foxwoods, Twin Rivers …
• Seasonal– Valentines, St. Patrick’s, 4^th of July …
• Events with singles groups from MA and CT
• And much, much more

Our members are encouraged to sponsor activities of personal interest and to invite members to join them.  We value suggestions and input from all of our members.

How do you join USP? 

Follow these steps:

• Call the membership chairperson and ask for an application form and a current newsletter listing our upcoming events
• Choose events to attend to meet our membership and experience   the fun first-hand

• Fill out the application form available from our website or membership chair and mail it to USP

How do you contact USP?

·        Web site:  www.usp-singles.org    

·        Email:  uspboard@yahoo.com

·        Phone:  401-276-3025

·        Or by mail:

USP 

PO Box 9585

Providence, RI  02940-9585