What we’re about
Social connections and friendships for responsible people in their late 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, who would like to enhance the quality of their lives with activities in one or more of: food and wine, dining out, art history, art museums, architecture, classical music concerts, overseas travel and vacations, or gardens and nature... This is a great group for creative singles, transplants from other locations who want to overcome the Seattle freeze, Europhiles (who like European culture and civilization) as well as the equivalents for Asia and the Middle East, those who enjoy international travel, solo travelers, retirees, active seniors, etc. I think there is increasing awareness now of the importance of social connections to peoples' well-being, both mental and physical, especially for those who are middle aged or senior.
We will meet and converse at cultural events and at meals in neighborhood restaurants, and there will also be travel/vacation opportunities. I have been a Meetup Organizer with my own groups and an Event Organizer in other Meetup groups for well over a decade, and hope to bring together people who resonate with Meetup's philosophy of making friends in real life over shared interests.
For those who can travel, there will be splendid travel opportunities, as I design vacations in European, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries and look for travel companions. These vacations focus on art and architecture, gardens and landscapes, food and wine. They are independent-style travel, people traveling together, not commercial tours. They are comfortable trips for middle aged and senior people at moderate cost. Later on, I will be looking for people who would be interested in sharing a large apartment or house and spending a month or longer in a European or Asian cultural capital or the European countryside.
Our cultural events will involve meeting before or after a concert or lecture, and during intermission if applicable, to converse and discuss. I know there are people in Seattle who like to do things in groups but are uncomfortable talking one-on-one with others. I would refer these people to other Meetup groups that focus just on doing activities in groups, as that would be a much better match. This group is for people who desire to connect with others by conversing during some part of the meetup. Likewise, this is not a dating group, and there are other Meetup groups that focus on singles and dating.
Meetup is free for members, but Organizers have to pay Meetup for hosting the group. Like all Meetup Organizers, I am hoping for responsible and reliable members who will treat other group members with courtesy and also know that conversation is a balance of listening and talking. This group is set as a private group, so only very basic information can be seen by non-members. If you have any questions or want to discuss something, please don't hesitate to contact me through Meetup. This is a group with a lot of potential for members, with opportunities for beautiful cultural activities, friendship, and travel, that could open new doors and enhance the quality of your life.