What we’re about
If you're a woman, 50+, settled on O`ahu and looking for long-lasting friendships, you've found the right group. We are seasoned, interesting, and supportive ladies. We are team players, believe in the Aloha Spirit, and in the wisdom of our 6th decade or more we have found self acceptance.
Finding Female Friends past Fifty (R) started in Los Angeles in January 2016, and took off! We have spawned many groups. This group in Honolulu has been formed as a charter group of the Finding Female Friends past Fifty (R) Meetup groups.
Woman over fifty are often in transition. Children are gone, careers may be winding down, and schedules tend to be less cluttered. Just when we have more time for friends, we are most disconnected from the networks that allowed us to find them. FFF>F taps into this need. It explains why the New York Times article about us was so widely read, and is still being shared:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/style/self-care/finding-female-friends-over-50-meetup.html
We’ll meet for lunch, a picnic and sometimes an activity like a class, nature tour, live music or a museum visit. We’ll always spend some time in a group bonding activity to help facilitate friendship-making. And we’re in Hawaii, so we'll also explore the diverse cultural influences and take advantage of our beautiful weather!
We will not be charging any membership dues in accordance with the FFF>F philosophy of making this available to all women over 50. However, I will charge a small fee to help reimburse my payments to Meetup for hosting this group. Within three months of joining the group please donate at least $5 via the link on our meetup page or via paypal at PayPal.me/femalefriends808
REQUIRED:
Important! We require a picture that shows your features--a close-up of ONLY YOU, of your head & shoulders, with no obscuring elements like sunglasses or low hats. PLEASE check your profile picture BEFORE you request membership. If your picture fails to meet the requirements, your request will be declined, and you will have to re-apply with a new picture.
Link to Meetup Help Menu profile picture instructions:
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002878591-How-do-I-change-my-profile-photo-
We also request that you include your last name or at least the first initial of your last name.
It’s essential, as a member of our group that you have your EMAIL UPDATES on the computer app, and NOTIFICATIONS on your mobile app turned on.
After a few meetups, you’ll make connections and begin to form friendships.... Let’s get together and build friendships and community. Aloha!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Midweek Mingle — Tane Vegan Izakaya will wow ya!Tane Izakaya, Honolulu, HI
Join us for a deliciously creative, plant-powered evening at Tane Vegan Izakaya — where gourmet Japanese flavors meet drama on the plate. Restaurant website https://www.tanevegan.com/locations/honolulu
This is the first in a four-part vegan dine-out series across Honolulu, so if this date fills up (or you can’t make it), don’t worry — more invites coming, stay tuned!
Please read carefully so you are prepared:
RSVP: There’s a max of 6 people at the table, if your plans change please cancel your RSVP right away so someone else can snag the spot. We’ll run this series again if there’s enough interest.
OUR TABLE: we will be sitting at a private table in the back of the restaurant: once you enter walk all the way to the back, the table is up a few stairs (not wheelchair accessible).
MENU: The entire menu is vegan, and delightfully detailed. I recommend looking at the menu online before coming so you have an idea of what you might want to order. They are famous for their Specialty Rolls ($20 each) which can be a meal in of itself if you aren’t starving, but there are many other things (ramen, salads, soups, dumplings, etc.).
TO PAY: Tane allows up to 3 checks per table. You’ll be paired with the person beside you for the bill — bringing cash makes splitting easiest, but credit cards are fine if you two want to work it out. Please tip generously, the chefs craft unique, beautiful plates.
PARKING: There is a small parking lot off of South Beretania: drive past the restaurant on your left (white sign with black letters saying Tane) and 15 seconds later , turn left into the parking lot. This parking lot does get full quickly which is why we are scheduling on the early side and on a chill Wednesday (the restaurant opens at 5p, I plan to arrive 10min early). If you get there late and the parking lot is full then you will need to look for parking in the surrounding neighborhood side streets.
Looking forward to a delicious night together!
Again: This is one event in a four-part vegan restaurant series across Honolulu — if it’s full or the date doesn’t work, stay tuned for the next invite. I will repeat the series if there’s enough interest so everyone who wants to can sample the best of Oahu vegan dining.
