Welcome to 

"Wearing Out, Not Rusting Out!",

aka WONRO!

" Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an  attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways with a thoroughly worn out body, grinning from ear to ear, screaming... 

  "WHOO-HOOO, what a ride!"

The name says it all! If we are going to be "WEARING OUT, NOT RUSTING OUT" we need to stay busy enjoying all that life has to offer. No need to sit and let life pass you by when there are so many great activities, and amazing people in this world.  For those of us age 40+, this group offers a variety of social activities. 

Regarding all the emails:  You will get a lot of emails because we have so many events to tell you about. The hassle of having a full in-box can be alleviated if you go to http://www.yahoo.com and create an email address for yourself that you will use for your Meetup mail... then you will only have to deal with all the emails when you have time to do so. 

Singles group?  You may be wondering if this is just a singles group... the answer is no.  Although 90+% of the members are single, that is not the focus of the group.   WONRO is about making friendships with other 40+ people!  Dating may evolve from that, but we've found that everyone is much more comfortable to walk into an event alone when it's just about "going to meet some friends".  

Calendar of events:  The goal is to keep something on the calendar several days per week. Check the calendar link   http://www.meetup.com/wonro40/calendar  several times per week!!  We add new events frequently!!

Want to host an event?   We're always looking for new events to add to the calendar!!!   Have you ever wanted to go to a bar, restaurant, concert, coffee shop, etc., but just didn't want to go alone? As a member of this group, there is no need to go alone!!  Consider creating an event and invite group members to join you!! Hosting simply means that you will show up a few minutes early to the event, provide nametags, help the group to gather, greet people as they arrive and help to introduce new people to others.  It's very simple, and yet very rewarding!  Just provide all of the details of your event (date/time/address/name of venue/costs involved if any/and note how people will find you!)  in an email to me.  Click on the CONTACT US link under my photo on the WONRO website to send me an email!  I'll post your event with you as the Host!  With several people planning events we will always be able to offer a diverse selection of interesting, fun things to do. Go ahead, plan an event! You'll make someone's day! Maybe yours! 

$$$:  Some people are paying hundreds of $$ to belong to groups that organize social events; Meetup offers us the same luxury of networking, meeting others and group activities for much less!  It takes $ and time to keep this fabulous group going, so please know that your annual dues are appreciated.    A $10 minimum annual donation is requested.   You may make your donation via Paypal @ http://www.meetup.com/wonro40/dues/  in cash to Betsy or via check snail-mailed to me at: 

Betsy Thurman 

PO Box 6929 

Minneapolis, MN  55406,

Please note:  If you make a donation via cash or check it will not be noted on the online system.... but that's ok.  As long as you know in your heart that you contributed that's really all that matters.  No one else can see your donation status so there is no need for it to be noted online. 

WONRO T-shirts/Sweatshirts are available @: http://www.cafepress.com/wearingoutnotrustingout

Internet Safety + Info. on how to change your email address or screen name:  We recommend that people use only their first name and last initial as their name on the website- just smart internet safety I guess!  To edit your name or email: log on to Meetup and then in the upper right corner click ACCOUNT