I was set up on a 'blind date' by my personal trainer!! She thought another lady she trained and myself would get on well.
We met for coffee, 2 ladies in our 60s. It was lovely and we will meet again. Who knows where it will take up....occasional coffee or a deeper friendship.
Did I say I admire your open mic bravery? I do. I did stand up at an open mic once. I bombed. I still think I was pretty funny, but the demographic of the audience was a good 30 years younger than me, so many of my references drew blank stares. 🤷🏼♀️
This is great. I joined a photography MeetUp years ago that I loved. With no kids, no religious practice, it is hard to meet new folks. That’s one of the things I love about 12 step recovery. No matter where I go in the world I may not find my best friend, but I will find my people.
I live in the woods, too, in southern Oregon, which calls itself the land of Jefferson, but no one seems to have actually read the biography. It’s hard at 67 to make friends, mostly because there’s so much past we all drag around. I’ve found that volunteering opened me up to a cross section of older women, and I love working with them. The men, not so much. Loud opinionated red hats proliferate here.
My daughter joined a similar group in Austin--youngish professional women who gather to try new activities while also making new friends. Can you believe it never once occurred to me(or, not until I read this) that there might be a similar group for women 60+ in my area? 😂 I'll have to do some research.
You mean you are single and childless and made an actual friend - not a one-sided friend where you talk about and listen to things other than the person's children, grandchildren or spouse? Or are they open because you had spouses and are a widow so can related?
I find no matter how hard I try and how friendly I am, it's all one sided with me doing all the listening and trying. Maybe the difference is that I've been trying at my gym and other places I frequent rather than a group whose aim is to serve those looking for friends?
I understand that situation pretty well. But no, this time we were both talking and listening to each other, talking about things we both care about. That doesn't happen very often.
It's a great way to connect. I've used it at various ages to find new people or socialize. But we're moving soon to a tiny town and there does not appear to be any groups there like it so I will have to rely on finding writing or art groups. So the best coffee shop you could find just happens to be across from the porn shop??
You are such a nice sympathetic dependable and lovely person that although I do not reside in Oregon but live in Lahore which is a far far away place, however, due to your nice sevices I am keen
to become your friend and prove it what a friendhip actually means! Will you accept me as your LAHOREE friend? Kuodos to your nice work!
I was set up on a 'blind date' by my personal trainer!! She thought another lady she trained and myself would get on well.
We met for coffee, 2 ladies in our 60s. It was lovely and we will meet again. Who knows where it will take up....occasional coffee or a deeper friendship.
Did I say I admire your open mic bravery? I do. I did stand up at an open mic once. I bombed. I still think I was pretty funny, but the demographic of the audience was a good 30 years younger than me, so many of my references drew blank stares. 🤷🏼♀️
This is great. I joined a photography MeetUp years ago that I loved. With no kids, no religious practice, it is hard to meet new folks. That’s one of the things I love about 12 step recovery. No matter where I go in the world I may not find my best friend, but I will find my people.
I live in the woods, too, in southern Oregon, which calls itself the land of Jefferson, but no one seems to have actually read the biography. It’s hard at 67 to make friends, mostly because there’s so much past we all drag around. I’ve found that volunteering opened me up to a cross section of older women, and I love working with them. The men, not so much. Loud opinionated red hats proliferate here.
I've been in the land of Jefferson, so I know what you mean. Volunteering is a great way to meet new friends.
Across from the Porn shop!?;) 😆 lol
I have gone to a few 60+ singles meetups, (before my health turned) and found them very fun.
So wonderful to hear your tales of singing and making new friends
My daughter joined a similar group in Austin--youngish professional women who gather to try new activities while also making new friends. Can you believe it never once occurred to me(or, not until I read this) that there might be a similar group for women 60+ in my area? 😂 I'll have to do some research.
Cheering you on from afar!
You mean you are single and childless and made an actual friend - not a one-sided friend where you talk about and listen to things other than the person's children, grandchildren or spouse? Or are they open because you had spouses and are a widow so can related?
I find no matter how hard I try and how friendly I am, it's all one sided with me doing all the listening and trying. Maybe the difference is that I've been trying at my gym and other places I frequent rather than a group whose aim is to serve those looking for friends?
I understand that situation pretty well. But no, this time we were both talking and listening to each other, talking about things we both care about. That doesn't happen very often.
Wonderful! I'm so glad it's two sided and someone is open for your friendship.
Thanks for letting us (me?) know there is hope yet.
It's a great way to connect. I've used it at various ages to find new people or socialize. But we're moving soon to a tiny town and there does not appear to be any groups there like it so I will have to rely on finding writing or art groups. So the best coffee shop you could find just happens to be across from the porn shop??
Ha. That porn shop is one of the longest-lasting businesses in town. I have never been inside.
Sure 😉
You are such a nice sympathetic dependable and lovely person that although I do not reside in Oregon but live in Lahore which is a far far away place, however, due to your nice sevices I am keen
to become your friend and prove it what a friendhip actually means! Will you accept me as your LAHOREE friend? Kuodos to your nice work!