Welcome to New Tampa Seniors, a free group for single, widowed, divorced or married Seniors, age 60ish - 80ish, who would like to meet new friends, and have fun together.
The group's operational leader is Gail, the membership coordinator is Mags, and I'm the background organizer, watching over the website and taking phone calls. I'm Glynis. Sandy is our PR person.
The group is a "work in progress." We're very flexible about finding out what this group is becoming. We do, however know that it is a success, and it is leading to new friendships and enjoyment. It is not and was never intended to be a "dating club".
The group acknowledges that not everyone always wants to do the all the same things, but we find mutual interests in outings, theater, travel, history, art, family, wild life, short "one tank" trips and perhaps longer trips away as a group. Actually there are interests across the board.
So far the group has been to a number of plays, Imax, many meals, a walking tour of Ybor, and many people enjoy our monthly social meetings at Club Tampa Palms. These are often more social than planning meetings, but we also use them to share ideas about what the group can do. Usually we go out for a light lunch afterwards.
This meeting is on the next to last Wednesday of each month at Club Tampa Palms (this is *not* Tampa Palms Country Club.
We have a huge file of ideas, from museums, a tour of the waste recycling plant, and many others. We have a Holiday Party planned for December at Gail's beautiful home.
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The origin of New Tampa Seniors: Many people need more activities and friends, yet to find that this is not easy to arrange.
The economy has made travel less affordable. Seniors often need to avoid those who are trying to make money out of people, or dislike "dating groups" that are uncomfortable. Some of our members are not interested in activities like bridge or golf.
So New Tampa Seniors is a free, safe way to join a very flexible group of people, who have no set agenda other than to make friends.
I started it because my father died two years ago, and my mom (Mags) had spent years nursing him. This is socially isolating, and made us aware of how many other different people also need to meet more friends.
Then Gail appeared and offered leadership. She is a wonderful, energetic force in the group! Thanks Gail!
You can call me (813-598-9184) or email me at glynis@c-psolutions.com if you have any questions or need any help.
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Rules of NTS
Because this is a Seniors Group, safety is an issue. We ask:
1) Please put a photo up. This allows us to identify you and know that you are whom you say you are.
2) Please communicate with Mags when she contacts you. If people join the group and never appear at meetings or respond to communications, I remove them from the group after three months. It is fine if you want to stay and keep your options open, but are too busy to come to meetings, but please let us know.
3) No one in NTS will ever ask you for money, unless it is for your ticket or food for an event. If this occurs, it is an error or problem. Please contact me.
4) NTS is not a place where people sell services to seniors. If you feel that someone is pressurizing you to buy anything here, it is a problem. Please contact me, Gail or Mags and we will resolve the problem.
