Questions and Answers

Q: Isn’t SaRC just another Singles’ Club?

A: Whilst there will be some similarities, SaRC’s underlying purpose is completely different to most Singles’ Clubs.  SaRC is about supporting you while you are single. It is not about matching you with ‘like-minded people’ or expecting you to meet a partner, as is the case with many of those clubs.

And have you noticed how many singles' clubs or dating agencies are owned by married people or couples, or they are an off-shoot from another business? Why not ask them, you may be surprised.

SaRC has been developed with the genuine intention of building a community network to support single people. All the photos on this website are genuine photos taken by the owner, we haven't bought stock photos from the Internet that might give you a false impression of our organisation.

Single life can be busy and difficult but it can also be fabulous, exciting and enriching. SaRC can help you achieve a great single life. 

Q: How else is SaRC different to other singles’ clubs?

A: Other singles’ clubs appear to view success as being when their members find partners as a result of joining their club. SaRC believes that success depends on a variety of criteria, and that those criteria depend on the goals of person concerned.

• If you join SaRC to make new friends and you do, then that’s success.
• If you join SaRC to learn how to make the most of your money and you do, then that’s success. 
• If you join SaRC because you want to be part of a network that helps and supports you and you feel that it does, then that’s success.

As our members achieve their personal successes, we aim to spread the good news among the other members to inspire them to achieve their own successes.

Q: So is SaRC anti-dating?

A: No, not at all but if your main goal for joining a Singles’ Club is to date, then there are many other clubs in New Zealand with that exact focus that you would be better off joining. We like to meet all our potential Silver, Gold and Diamond members before they join so as to steer the ‘daters’ in a different direction.

If you’ve ever been out in a crowd and there are people around you who are ‘on the hunt’ then you’ll know that it can become extremely uncomfortable and can turn a nice outing into a nightmare. By making the purpose of SaRC clear, we aim to cut out those types of situations and everyone can have a comfortable and relaxed time.

Q: How do you know what single life is like?

A: SaRC was developed by a single female. She knows what it is like to live a single life and she knows that there are a lot of us experiencing the same singles issue.  She shares the frustrations of higher costs (pricing policies being beneficial for couples and families), fewer benefits (do singles get any tax credits or special discount cards?) and she has experienced many, if not all, of the typical situations that singles have to cope with (including buying a second hand car on her own).

In addition, she regularly feels that she is pressured into coupledom by those around her and that she is constantly trying to fend off those pressures.

Q: What’s in it for me?

A: SaRC has a range of membership levels so you get to choose which level suits you best and how much benefit you get from it. As membership numbers grow, we hope to be able to obtain even more benefits for our members.
See our Membership page for details and to sign up for the FREE newsletter.

Q: I’m not married but I do have a partner, can I join?

A: SaRC is designed to support single people so it would not be appropriate for you to try to join as a full member whilst you have a partner. However, as you are not married, a number of the news items may be relevant to you and you are welcome to join as a Bronze member and receive the regular newsletter. Please bear in mind though that competitions, surveys and feedback requests are designed for those who are non-partnered. It will be down to your own conscience if you opt to enter when you know you shouldn’t.

If you become single again in the future, you are welcome to join up as a full member of SaRC.

Q: Can I bring friends to events?

A: Events are only open to Silver, Gold and Diamond members. Friends are welcome if they hold any of those memberships.

If you want to bring a friend because you are nervous of attending by yourself, please rest assured that we will try to make you feel as comfortable as possible. And remember, many of the other members will be in the same situation as you so you won’t be the only one.

SaRC recognises that there are many single parent families and will endeavour to provide some child-friendly events. These will be specifically identified as such when they are advertised and as far as possible will be at a low or nil cost.

Q: Can I submit ideas for events, news items and associates?

A: Absolutely! SaRC is a community network and we are continually looking for input and feedback. Please contact us with your ideas. If you are passionate about a particular interest, ask about Diamond Membership of SaRC to share your interest with other members.

For more information and the opportunity to ask your specific questions, please come along to the next New Members’ Night shown on the Membership page.