Over 40 But Not Dead

Monthly Meeting - Johnny Foley's SF

Jan 11, 2014 · 2:00 PM
Johnny Foley's Irish House

This will be a recurring monthly event on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Lets all get together and catch up, talk about things we've been doing or are interested in.

Folks are encouraged to set up smaller events before or after to get out and do something before or after with members of the group.

This location has worked well for us, so I figure we'll stick with it. There is a $5 event requested donation ,which I will pay to the venue. I'm not making $$ off this, just want to be sure we have a good space and the server gets a decent tip.

This will be a social event for us to all meet each other. I have some ideas on how to kick-start this a little, which I will send out before the event. A few of the things we'll do are:

a) wear nametags, so we know who in the place is with the group and who isn't

b) wear some "flare" (we're over 40, right, remember flare?), that represents things you'd enjoy talking about. Into travel? - how about an airplane? Like jazz? - a saxophone. Etc. Can be an actual pin or button, clip art or drawn on a 3x5 card, just something to help us all get the conversation flowing

I want this to be a fun, casual event for everyone.

I apologize in advance if this venue isn't the ideal environment for some people's taste or preferences. "Surprisingly", it is hard to find a cafe or a coffee shop to camp out for 2-3 hours on a Saturday when the group could be[masked] people.

Please let me know if you have any ideas, suggestions or questions. Look forward to meeting everyone.

Please use the following discussion thread to discuss ridesharing, which is encouraged. That way, not everyone signed up gets an email as people try and coordinate. If you are coming from somewhere outside SF and can offer a ride, you are encouraged to check this thread.

http://www.meetup.com/Over-40-But-Not-Dead/messages/boards/thread/37734302

If you are getting a lot of email as people RSVP, you can turn this off under "Email Preferences" under My Profile at the top of the group page. I can't turn this off group-wide.

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Karen K.

Hi, I'm very bummed out- with only a few hours to start today's meetup- I'm unable to attend! I hope you all a great time, and I hope to make it to the next one.

0 · January 11, 2014
Paul P.

work in SF, looking to live like a teenager again this decade of my life

0 · January 10, 2014
A former member

Howdy! I have a free day! Yeah!

0 · January 3, 2014
Deborah B.

This sounds like a lot of fun. Glad my friend pointed me in this direction.. looking forward to going. I am assuming it is walking distance from most muni stops downtown? I live in the Outer Richmond...

0 · December 28, 2013
Samantha A.

I am new to the US and not yet used to the fact there seems to be not much provision for parking in the City. Is there anywhere to park near the meeting place or should I learn the public transport system?

0 · December 7, 2013
- Tim
  
  There is parking downtown, several options very near, and 5th&Mission garage is within walking distance. BART and Muni are also very close. Send me a note if you need some help getting oriented.
  
  0 · December 7, 2013
- Samantha A.
  
  Thanks Tim - I shall def try to get to join you folks. Will know my travel plans nearer to the time.
  
  0 · December 9, 2013
carole k.

this is for january not december right?
great venue....
carole kealy

1 · November 13, 2013
- Tim
  
  Yes
  
  0 · December 7, 2013

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Meetup is great, but have you ever noticed how many of the social groups for people over 20 are singles groups? That one looks cool,... damn, can't do that. That's an event I'd like,... nope, can't do that. It's not that I begrudge that at all, I just want to have some fun with a cool group of people too.

There's also the kid thing - I love kids in moderation but choose not to have my own. When you have kids, it is natural they are a huge and important part of your life - but don't you want to get away from them sometimes, or are they old enough to be getting away from you?

Lots of hiking groups, lots of photography ( I actually run one of these ), lots of sports and positive energy and lots and lots of technology (hey, we're in the bay area, eh?). Not a lot of options for people who aren't in their 20's, aren't looking for a relationship as the reason for joining the group, don't have kids or would like to take some time away from them, and aren't particularly interested in drinking themselves under the table (unless it is really good wine).

So.... I'm creating this group to see if there is enough interest to organize events and meet new people who find the 1000's of options on Meetup not quite the right fit for, well, meeting people to make friends and socialize; that don't necessarily fit into some of the more common groups that Meetup has a lot of. Professional people, artists, educators, office workers, people that get to see daylight in their jobs.. in relationships, not in relationships, men, women, (other) ; size, shape, color, religion and partner preferences not relevant. Wanting to meet people and having a positive attitude is.

If you're in a relationship, bring your partner. If you aren't, come meet some folks and maybe meet someone in a less "charged" environment. Oh, and the 40 thing - that's a guideline. I'm 45. Are you an old soul in your 30's? Young at heart in your 50's? Hop on board and we'll see where this heads.

This is an experiment, I'm describing what I'm looking for to make some new connections, not knowing if there are enough others out there on Meetup to make a go of a group. I'm not planning to profit from this, this isn't a "front" for a business or event planning company of some kind. If there are enough of us I'll work out what the majority of folks would like to do first and set something up. I'm not expecting that in general things will be a lot of $$, but I'm not saying they will all be free either.

If you decide to attend an event, the expense covers the cost of you doing whatever we are doing, no less, no more. Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns (or objections) relating to the formation of this group.

We'll see how many people sign up in the next month or so and go from there.

Ok, so 700+ signed up. I may be on to something here.... Tim - Organizer.

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