About us
YOU are an LA woman over 40! And WE are adventurous, imaginative, enthusiastic women over 40 who are insatiably curious about the people and places that make up our “fabulous” city. We want to go where we haven’t gone and do what we haven’t done. And we’re as diverse as this city we love! You are welcome as you are, and no one is judged.
Together, we’ll make new friendships and discover the most “Fabulous places” in LA. Of course, we’ll find fun and fabulous places to eat and drink along our way.
WHY DO ORDINARY WHEN WE CAN DO EXTRAORDINARY~ Lorena (my mantra)
TYPES OF EVENTS
We periodically have monthly event series such as, “The Most Beautiful Restaurants in LA”, “LA’s Most Epic Rooftops”, and “Cocktails in Unique Places (CUP)”. Venues with live entertainment are always prioritized. Other events include:
▪️Fab Happy Hours
▪️Concerts & live theatre
▪️Fun festivals
▪️Museums
▪️Movies & dining
▪️Day trips to unique & interesting places.
HOSTING YOUR OWN EVENT
👩🏼🦰 Those who want to host an event or have ideas, feel free to let the Organizer know. Hosting an event you are familiar with can truly be very rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to do the type of events you are most fond of. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded friends.
KEEP YOUR RSVP CURRENT
If your plans change, please cancel and RSVP as "Not Going" at least 24 hours (1 day) before the event. Failure to do so will result in a no-show. 3 no-shows will ban you from the group 🚫. If there is an emergency, please contact your host immediately.
EVENT FEES
Some events will be free. But for others, we may ask for a small fee to cover Meetup expenses and to ensure your commitment to attend and reserve your spot especially at upscale restaurants. And of course, if you like our group vibe, you’re always welcome to make a donation on your own!
Organizers are currently charged an annual subscription fee paid one-full year in advance of $299.00 or paid monthly or twice yearly for a lot more. You contribution helps support the group to remain on-going. Fees also help off-set all the incidental costs your host may incur in organizing the event. Fees like photo copying, supplies (name tags, decorative items for special events, treats shared with the group, etc.).
MEETUP POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED
🔺No drop-ins. RSVP Meetup members only
🔺 3 under 24-hr cancellations/3-months out
🔺 3 failures to pay (fee events)/6-months out
🔺 2 no-shows/1-year out
🔺Excessive cancellations perm. removed.
If you also love Vintage LA, our sister group, “Ladies Who Adore Vintage LA” offers an opportunity to learn about the iconic landmarks and venues that founded our city. Check us out to see what we do. Tap on ‘Past events’ to get a broader perspective. You may also want to join this group too!! https://www.meetup.com/ladies-who-adore-vintage/
Your ideas are always welcome! YOU can be an event organizer! We're always happy to help you make your event sparkle!
Just a few rules to remember:
For the safety of all our members, we require a clear profile photo OF YOU ALONE, OF YOUR FACE (facing the camera!) NO HATS OR SUNGLASSES! -- SORRY, BUT NO EXCEPTIONS!
If you RSVP and then don’t cancel more than 24-hours before at 3 events, we’ll have to show you out of the group for 3-months. But that won’t happen because you’ll update your RSVPs and cancel with at least 24-hours notice! Right?
If you fail to make your payment on designated fee events within 24-hours or as stated we will remove you from the event. Three failures to pay and we will remove you from the group for 6-months.
If you RSVP and we never see you that’s a NO SHOW even if you were there and did your own thing. 2 no-shows and we will remove you from the group for one year.
No-shows and Last-minute cancellations put our ability to book terrific venues at risk! Your event organizers and fellow members will appreciate your courtesy especially when there's a wait list and they hope to join!
Be kind and welcoming to everyone you meet here. We ask that you never contact group members you haven’t met in person. Don’t send group emails for any reason. Be respectful in the comments.
So come join us! There’s a world of new friends here that can’t wait to meet you!
Welcome to the group!
~ Lorena
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DETAILED INFO & HELP FOR PHOTOS & SETTINGS:
Once again, we require a clear profile photo OF YOU -- ALONE -- OF YOUR FACE (shoulders-up facing the camera!)
NO HATS OR SUNGLASSES! -- SORRY, BUT NO EXCEPTIONS!
CHANGING OR REMOVING A PROFILE PHOTO:
You can change your ACCOUNT profile photo OR your GROUP profile photos.
Your ACCOUNT profile photo will be used by DEFAULT for your GROUP profiles. After a GROUP profile photo is set, changing your ACCOUNT profile photo will not update your GROUP profile. You can update each of your GROUP profile photos individually.
Profile photo requirements: The recommended ratio is 1:1. For example, a square 200 pixels high by 200 pixels wide photo. Photos must be in JPEG or PNG format and under 10MB.
TO CHANGE YOUR ACCOUNT PROFILE PHOTO:
Desktop web
1. Click on your circular profile button.
2. Select Profile from the drop-down menu.
3. Click Change your photo.
4. Upload a new photo or pick from your existing profile photos.
5. Select Done to confirm.
Android & iOS Apps
1. From the Home tab, tap your circular Profile button.
2. Tap edit profile or the Pencil.
3. Select Change or the Camera beneath your current profile picture.
4. Select one of the following options:
*Take a photo
*Select photo from your device
*Delete photo
5. Tap the checkmark or Save to confirm.
TO CHANGE YOUR GROUP PROFILE PHOTO:
Desktop web
1. Navigate to the group homepage.
2. Select Manage group or You’re a member.
3. Select Your member profile.
4. Select change your photo.
5. Upload a new photo or pick from your existing profile photos.
6. Select Done to confirm.
NOTIFICATIONS:
For the ability to communicate with you your EMAIL UPDATES and NOTIFICATIONS must be turned on in SETTINGS both on your computer and phone app. Without notifications you will miss out on newly posted events, but more importantly you will miss out on schedule changes. Important updates can include, time and meetup location changes, a rescheduled event date, and in some remote cases an event cancellation.
For instructions on how to change your settings, go to the Friendship & Fabulous Places HOME page. Click on MORE (under the portal photo), then click on MESSAGE BOARD. Select "Email and notification settings." Make certain you've checked all the boxes and allow us to email and notify you.
Please note: the Message Board is available on the Web Application, but not on the Mobile App.
To edit settings on the Mobile App, go to your profile icon (bottom right corner), then go to the 3 dots icon (upper right corner). Select "Push notifications", then select "Change email updates." Make certain all options are GREEN.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Send me a private message.
Upcoming events
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Learn to Shoot: Ladies' Beginner Handgun Class (taught by ladies!)
Burro Canyon Shooting Park, 22100 East Fork Road, Azusa, CA, USEvent is cross-posted. Join several others at this very informative, challenging & super fun experience.
LEARN TO SHOOT SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY
IN OUR BEGINNER HANDGUN COURSEMeetup members can take this course at a reduced price of $125 (not including ammo). This course regularly costs $225 (not including ammo). Please read all the details below. You MUST call to register: (310) 514-1020. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Signing up through Meetup doesn't register you.
Please note: This is female course. The shooters will be female. And the lead instructor will be female. All instructors are NRA certified and have at least fifteen years of active training experience.
COMBAT HANDGUN I W/ SHOOTHOUSE OPS
(Beginner/Refresher)
This course takes shooters from the basics up through the defensive use of the handgun in a safe and controlled environment. If you’re a civilian who has never fired a gun before or haven’t shot in a long time, this is the course for you. But it's also a very popular "refresher" course for professional shooters--like active police and military personnel--because it breaks them of any bad habits, while increasing their speed and accuracy. Class size is kept small and there is a high instructor-to-student ratio, so you will feel as if you are in a semi-private lesson. In addition to combat handgun skills, you will also train in our police/military shoothouse. Note: You do not need to own a handgun to participate. One will be provided for a nominal cleaning/maintenance fee (see note below).
Your training will include:
• Safe gun handling
• Marksmanship - hitting your target fast and accurately
• Holster presentations - presenting your weapon rapidly
• Controlled pairs - dramatically increasing follow-up shots and rate of fire
• Shooting from the “ready position” (the most often used combat position)
• Tactical reloading and emergency reloading
• After-action drills
• Engaging multiple opponents
• Shooting while moving
• Basic house-clearing techniquesDETAILS
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Start Time: 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.)
Duration: Three hours
Location: Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa
Discounted Meetup Price: $125 per person (NOT including ammo). Ammo will cost approximately $40 if you shoot our ammo. You are welcome to shoot your own ammo if you are training on your own handgun.
To Register: Call (310) 514-1020
You MUST call to register. You cannot just show up. If you have any questions, email [AmericanDefenseEnterprises@gmail.com](mailto:AmericanDefenseEnterprises@gmail.com)WEAPONS/AMMO: You may train on your own handgun provided it is safe and suitable. But you do not need to own a handgun to train with us. We have a state-of-the-art armory and only charge a $20 cleaning/maintenance fee for the use of one of our handguns. If you train on your own handgun, you may bring your own ammo. No steel core ammo.
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