What we’re about
We could all use more friends, right? You wouldn't be looking at this group unless you wanted more social interaction. This group, for SINGLES 60+, will be a place to come together, to socialize, and to make some new friends. All are welcome here.
There are a LOT of events posted to give you lots of choices! But if there is nothing to your liking or not close enough to you, just ask to be made an event organizer - it costs you nothing and you can then post whatever you want, whenever you want!
### What are the benefits of friendship?
Good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent isolation and loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends can also:
- Increase your sense of belonging and purpose
- Boost your happiness and reduce your stress
- Improve your self-confidence and self-worth
- Help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved one
- Encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking or lack of exercise
Friends also play a significant role in promoting your overall health. Adults with strong social connections have a reduced risk of many significant health problems, including depression, high blood pressure and an unhealthy body mass index (BMI). In fact, studies have found that older adults who have meaningful relationships and social support are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections.
***Dues ($12.00/year) are due within 14 days of joining and then yearly.
Please make sure your notifications/messages settings are turned on and remember to CHECK YOUR MEETUP MESSAGES OFTEN as that is the only way for me to contact you about anything of importance. Also please remember to change your RSVP if you've said YES and then can't make it. Be mindful that if you are on the waitlist for an event, people do change their RSVP close to the time of the event and that could move you up to the attending list and you could be charged with a NO SHOW if you aren't aware of that fact. Three no shows (with a waitlist) and you could be removed from the group.***