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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80th Anniversary $19.46 Menu + Live Music~Dancing: Legendary Smoke House BURBANK
Smoke House Restaurant, 4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA, Burbank, CA, USPlease join the waitlist when full. Cancellations often occur right before the event. Keep an eye out in case you are moved-up.
BRINGING YOU THE B-E-S-T OF L.A.
There’s only a handful of “old school” Hollywood glam restaurants that still exist in Los Angeles today. Don’t miss out on their milestone fabulous 80TH Anniversary Celebration $19.46 dinner deal. This is the perfect opportunity to experience the LEGENDARY SMOKE HOUSE especially if it’s your first time.Rich in history dating back to 1946. The Smoke House— “where every diner is treated like a star”!!
Take a look 👀
Celebrating 80 Fabulous Years
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The Iconic Smoke House- a celebrity favorite
**https://youtu.be/bo3tQMtahtM**🍽️THE SMOKE HOUSE SPECIAL 80TH ANNIVERSARY $19.46 MENU (+ tax & gratuity). SEE PHOTO GALLERY FOR MENU.
FULL MENU
**https://www.smokehouse1946.com/menu**The Smoke House's world famous garlic cheese bread is always a MUST TRY!! It's absolutely delicious!
🎤LIVE BAND & DANCING STARTS AT 9:00PM
Featuring Rick Whitfield (R&B). He’s VERY popular. The dance floor will get super lively! It always does!WHERE TO MEET
Meet the group INSIDE at the check-in podium at 7:15 PM. Arrive earlier if you care to have a cocktail at the bar first.🛑CA$H ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS OF ANY KIND FOR THIS EVENT‼️THEY DON’T ACCEPT SEPARATE CHECKS.
RESERVE YOUR DINING SPOT
$5 RSVP PayPal, Venmo or Zelle (NOT if waitlisted). NOTE: Fee is NOT refundable. If you need to cancel immediately update to “not going.”Payment contact provided at time of RSVP made within 12- hours or immediate removal. Personal reminders for non-payment will NOT be given. This gives everyone a fair opportunity to join events especially when there’s a waitlist.
AT TIME OF PAYMENT INDICATE: Smoke House
NOTIFICATIONS-ON ARE REQUIRED
It is YOUR responsibility to know if you were moved-up from the waitlist. It’s also important to have notifications-on for all updates and unforeseen changes.SMOKE HOUSE
In 1948, the Smoke House Restaurant moved up the street to its present day location, taking over what was then the Red Coach Inn. Originally built in 1947 by Danny Kaye, the Red Coach Inn never opened as a restaurant because Kaye couldn't build a large enough dance floor in the space.The Smoke House Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Burbank with a long going connection to the Hollywood crowd. When the original restaurant opened you could frequently see such stars as Bob Hope, who was a Burbank resident, as well as Bing Crosby. Because of the restaurants proximity to both Warner Bros. and the Disney Studios you could see a multitude of ‘A-list’ stars. It has served as a primary hideaway for studio executives, crew members, and celebrities for eight decades.
It wasn't unusual to see stars like Errol Flynn, Milton Berle or Judy Garland. During the filming of East of Eden, Burl Ives would pick up his young costar James Dean and they would sometimes head to the Smoke House for lunch or dinner. Many Disney animators and stars have also come to the Smoke House because of being close to work.
Even today the Smoke House Restaurant attracts many stars. Andy Garcia and George Clooney are frequent visitors. Clooney in fact enjoys the restaurant so much that he named his production company after the business: Smokehouse Productions. The restaurant has appeared to change very little over the years. The inside feels like you are stepping back in time, with the red booths and old-fashioned telephone jacks at the table (in case you got an important call).
• Time-Capsule Vibe: Stepping inside feels like walking onto a vintage movie set, featuring dark wood paneling, low candlelight, and iconic red pleather booths.
• Screen Appearances: The restaurant has been featured in major productions like La La Land and Argo.
• Nostalgic Touches: The interior functions almost like a museum of celebrity photos, and a roving table photographer still captures souvenir pictures for diners.PARKING
Valet $10
Free street parking in the residential neighborhood. Pass their valet parking entrance as the street slightly curves to the right.N🚫 CRASHING EVENTS PLEASE
As a courtesy to your host who works diligently to research and share these very special events, and to all those members who pay to join them, please do NOT “party crash” events. This refers to attending on the same day at approximately the same time and purposefully NOT planning to be a part of the group after seeing the event page posted here first. Please kindly choose another day and time. Thank you!!MEETUP POLICY
This is a NO DRAMA event. Being polite to your host, guests and all staff members at venues is REQUIRED. You will be permanently REMOVED otherwise.
🔺 No drop-ins. RSVP Meetup members only 🔺 3 under 24-hr cancellations/6-months out 🔺 3 failures to pay (fee events)/1-year out 🔺 2 no-shows/1-year out 🔺 Excessive cancellations perm. removed8 attendees
Past events
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