Are You Looking for New Connections Over 50? Start a Meetup Group

One of the key ways to lead a long and happy life is the ability to socialize. This is often difficult for those of us over 50 who are seeking new connections with those who have similar interests. Fortunately, there are tools that make it easy to stay in touch with peers, network, enjoy new experiences, and meet friends. One of those tools is Meetup.

If you’ve never been to a Meetup then you’re in for a treat. Just sign up, enter your zip code and you can find out what’s going on in your area. Groups that match your interests and location will populate your feed. If you’re interested in hiking, going out to eat, networking for your business, seeking support, participating in discussions, workshops, and just about anything, there is a group for you.

How Meetup works

As a group organizer, it’s easy to find new connections with those who may be interested in what you have to offer. If you’re an expert on a particular topic you can share your expertise, expand your business network, explore your city, or just have fun. The possibilities are endless.

Meetup lets you set your own meeting schedule and its search engine targets those who share your interests to find you and join your group. Your group members will receive announcements and reminders with your meeting details.

If they have questions or concerns, they can communicate with you safely on Meetup, so you don’t have to share your private information. In my opinion, it’s the best and most efficient meeting platform on the web.

My experience using Meetup

The first group I joined was fun-loving people who got together to enjoy activities and restaurants in Los Angeles. Sometimes we would meet each other at a museum or get together for a meal or winetasting.  It was a blast.

I’ve also attended small business networking groups in my local area so I could meet and connect with other business owners. 

When I was running a chapter for a national networking organization, I became a Meetup organizer and held forum previews with business owners every week. It was an excellent way to expand my contact list, get business referrals, and learn about each other’s projects.

I’ve met with a group of world travelers organized by a woman who has visited over 80 countries in the world. We got together at venues in Los Angeles to talk about recent trips, share expert travel tips, and make new connections with others who enjoy traveling.

During the pandemic, our meetings were virtual. That made it possible to meet with travelers from outside our local area and don’t have to deal with LA traffic.

Do you want control over who you meet with?

You may have thought about putting together a group with people who are interested in the same things you are. What about starting a knitting group, a book club, or a yoga class?  As a Meetup organizer, you can turn others on to new experiences, expand your business, or offer support services for just about every interest.

Baby Boomers over 50 can discuss retirement, menopause, and fitness, or go to meet and greets to get to know others in the same age demographic. Your meetings can help others avoid isolation, deal with issues that are common in aging, or even go hiking together.

Why you should become an organizer now

So what are you waiting for? Start your own Meetup group today!

To become a Meetup group organizer TODAY, click here.

If you could create a group that meets regularly, what topic or activity would you promote and how would it benefit you as a Meetup organizer? Please leave a comment below.