616 West Michigan Social Club

More Than Just a Party - A Community

616 was started in the ’90s and changed ownership several times before we started attending in 2010. In January 2012, we became the new owners and began to make changes. We have come a long way in making 616 more than just a party.

About 616 West Michigan Social Club

Club History

• Started in the ’90s - Long-established history
• Changed ownership several times - Before current owners
• We started attending in 2010 - Current owners’ involvement
• January 2012 - Became new owners
• Began to make changes - Improvements and evolution
• Come a long way - Making 616 more than just a party

Community Philosophy

• More than just a party - Core mission
• 616 is a community - Community focus
• Welcomes couples - Primary demographic
• Single females - Welcome
• Sponsored single males - With sponsorship
• Encourages exploration - Personal growth

Community Values

Core Principles

• Honest and open communication - Required
• Setting and honoring personal boundaries - Essential
• Strict consent practices - To keep everyone safe
• Bring couples closer together - Relationship focus
• Completely honest with each other - About desires, wishes, hopes, and needs
• Core members look out for each other - Community support

Member Support

• Look out for new members - Welcoming approach
• Willing and excited to share advice - Mentorship
• Stories to help newer members - Find what they are looking for
• Encourage them to explore - All options that appeal to them
• Support each others small businesses - Community support
• Celebrate the things that make each of us unique - Individuality

Community Activities

Lifestyle Support

• Help each other find friends - With similar hobbies and interests
• Find new ones to explore - New interests
• Live your best life to the fullest - Core philosophy
• Wear that outfit you love - But didn’t have anything to wear it to
• Express yourself - In all the ways you couldn’t before
• Be creative - Personal expression
• Give a stranger a compliment - Make a new friend

Social Media Groups

• After becoming a member - By attending an event
• Invited to our social media groups - Additional community
• Many more smaller events - Catered to different interests
• Camping trips - Outdoor activities
• Bar nights - Social gatherings
• Motorcycle rides - Group activities
• Board game nights - Casual entertainment
• Yoga classes - Wellness activities
• Annual women’s trip - To Cedar Point

Events & Activities

Main Events

• Halloween - October 24th & 25th (Complete Two-Day Hotel Takeover)
• Fire & Ice NYE - New Year’s Eve event
• Spring Fever - April event
• Hotel Takeovers - Complete venue control
• Pool & Hot Tub - Open until 2 am both nights
• DJ from 8 pm to 1 am - In pool atrium on Saturday
• VIP space - Open from 10 pm until 2 am Saturday evening

Event Policies

• All 616 events are strictly 21 and up - Age requirement
• New members must register - Before placing reservation
• Arrive between 3 and 9 pm - To check into event
• No late entries will be allowed - Policy enforcement
• Tickets must be purchased in advance - To attend
• $15 processing fee - For all reservations

Consent Policy

Core Rules

1. No touching people or personal property - Without permission
2. Treat everyone as an equal - Respect requirement
3. Be respectful when contacting others - Outside of group
4. Each participant is responsible - For informed consent
5. No one is exempt from the rules - Including staff members
6. Report consent incidents immediately - To staff

Safety Measures

• Violation may result in expulsion - From event and/or club
• Membership permanently revoked - For violations
• Every reasonable effort made - To enforce policy
• Participants retain full responsibility - For their safety

Member Reviews

Community Feedback

• “Welcoming atmosphere and inclusionary attitude” - Member since October 2024
• “Incredibly welcoming” - First hotel takeover experience
• “Felt very safe and comfortable” - Single woman member
• “Amazing connections turned into beautiful friendships” - Community building
• “Friendliest people” - Favorite events
• “Tons of security made us feel at ease” - Safety priority
• “Strict consent rules and professionalism” - Core values
• “Positive impact on our relationship” - Couple experience

Contact Information

• Website: 616gr.com
• Email: club616hosts@gmail.com
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Type: West Michigan Social Club
• Focus: Community Building and Hotel Takeover Events

Getting Started

For New Members

1. Understand community philosophy - More than just a party
2. Learn consent policy - Strict practices for safety
3. Register for membership - Before placing reservation
4. Attend an event - To become member
5. Join social media groups - For additional events
6. Explore community activities - Camping, bar nights, etc.

What to Expect

• Community-focused - More than just parties
• Strict consent practices - Safety priority
• Hotel takeovers - Complete venue control
• Pool & hot tub - Available until 2 am
• Professional DJ - Entertainment
• VIP spaces - Exclusive areas
• Welcoming atmosphere - Inclusionary attitude
• Lifelong friendships - Community building

What to Expect

616 West Michigan Social Club provides a community-focused lifestyle experience in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with over a decade of evolution from party-focused to community-building. With strict consent practices, hotel takeover events, and extensive social media groups offering diverse activities, you’ll find a welcoming environment dedicated to bringing couples closer together through honest communication and exploration.

It would be hard to find a more uplifting, accepting, honest group of new friends.