Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is Cottonwood Connection?

Cottonwood Connection is a company committed to making it easier and affordable for people to connect. We connect singles, couples and also businesses through structured networking.  We connect singles for friendship or for a more serious relationship through events and personalized matching.  Our mission is to connect people in a supportive, creative, and comfortable setting through fun and interesting events.  Also, we want to create an environment in our office and also at all the events of support and ease in meeting people.  We believe it is easier and faster to get to know someone with a face-to-face meeting. 

2. For the singles, is Cottonwood Connection a dating service?

No, Cottonwood Connection is NOT a dating service.  We connect people, all kinds of people for all different reasons in two different ways.  Some singles are just looking for a broader circle of friends or they are just looking for more fun in their lives.  Other singles are looking for someone in their life.  So we are more than just dating.  We are connecting people on all different levels.  We also have Cottonwood Couples for people who are new to the area and just want to meet other people.  We've also added connecting businesses through networking as it is important to grow our business through face-to-face interactions. 

At Cottonwood Connection, our goal for singles is to connect you with other singles in creative and fun ways and to help you find friends and/or companionship through a caring and supportive community-style environment. We take a holistic approach to the business and have warm and friendly staff who provide you with first class service. Events and activities are designed to provide you with a fun and engaging way to meet people with similar interests.

We also connect singles through personalized matching called Cottonwood MatchMates.  This is very affordable as we believe you should not have to pay a lot to meet people. 

3. In what age group are your members in the singles club?

Cottonwood Connection targets singles between the ages of 35 and 60 since these are the ages when it becomes more difficult to find compatible companionship. However if you are 21 years of age or older and have never been married or you are divorced, widowed, or legally separated, you are invited to join us.

4. Do I have to meet certain income requirements to join Cottonwood Connection?

No, you do not have to have a set income to join.  However, since we do charge a fee, we attract people who are more financially cabable and stable. 

5. How do your rates differ from other dating services and what type of payment options are available?

The singles lifestyle can be very expensive, so Cottonwood Connection has established an affordable rate structure. Some monies are due at signing while others are due monthly. Click here to join Payment can be made using Cash, Check, Visa, Discover or MasterCard.

6. Where is your office located and what are your hours of operation?

Cottonwood Connection is located in the heart of Belmar, a friendly community with many unique shops and restaurants and ample parking.  We do not hold regular business hours but we are mainly in the office Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.  Please call the office to set up an appointment at 303 424-2300. 

7. If I contact Cottonwood Connection for more information, will I be pressured to join?

Absolutely not! In keeping with the goals of Cottonwood Connection, our ambassadors will not regard a request for more information as a high pressure sales opportunity. We invite you to learn more about Cottonwood Connection and provide you with that opportunity in a friendly, casual setting. We will be happy to send you a brochure or answer any questions at any time.

8. What happens if I’m not really interested in meeting a companion but I just want to meet other people?

Cottonwood Connection has over 20 events and adventures every month.  There is a huge variety to cater to all singles with different interests.   It is a way for other singles to connect either for friendship or something more. People in our Singles in Motion simply want to do fun things with fun people and if something happens from that, then that is a bonus.  If you don't meet anyone, then at least you had fun doing something you like to do. 

10. Is the singles club an environment that is safe?

At Cottonwood Connection, we want the client to understand that it is their responsibility to keep themselves safe. We do background checks on all new members. For the singles club, we do not give out any personal information to anyone who may inquire and we will coach our clients in ways to keep themselves safe such as meeting in public places, do not give out your last name or address, etc.

For more information on safe dating, please read our article Dating Safety Tips.