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Gal Pals40+

4.8•1110 ratings

Westfield, NJ, US

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Gal Pals 40+ a women's only group that shares a love of exploring all that Central Jersey has to offer. Whether you're into wine tastings, walking, game nights, museums, plays, music or trying out new restaurants and much more - this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded women and make new friendships. We’ll have fun and create lasting memories together as we discover the hidden gems and hot spots around us! Let’s enjoy ourselves, talk together and share experiences.

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Featured event

🎨 Paint, Laugh & Create Textured Art🌷

🎨 Paint, Laugh & Create Textured Art🌷

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:45 PM EDT

Art Workshop, 10 Littel Road, Building 7A, East Hanover, NJ, US

Ready to be creative while enjoying an afternoon with a great group of women? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Textured Art Workshop where you'll create a beautiful floral canvas.

🌸 What is Textured Art? Textured art is artwork where the surface itself is raised, instead of being flat, your finished piece has a sculpted look that transforms the canvas into a captivating, tactile work of art.

No artistic experience needed - our instructor will guide you every step of the way! Thank you Mitzie for finding this for the group!

During this workshop you'll:
🌷 Create a beautiful textured floral masterpiece
🎨 Learn to texture paint, do clay shaping and use pearl embellishments
🖌️ All art materials are provided
🥂 Lemonade & fruit punch provided. Bring your favorite snacks & BYOB if desired

Cost:Early bird special $25 if paid by 9/7/26. After 9/7/26 price is $30. RSVPs close & payments must be received by 9/15/26
Location: 16 Little Rd, Bldg.7A, East Hanover
💳 You will receive the payment instructions after you RSVP.
A minimum of 10 paid people must be met in order to hold this private workshop.
EVERYONE WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST UNTIL PAID - once paid you'll be moved to the attendee list. Slots will be filled in order of payment receipt not time reserved. Guests welcome.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or never picked up a paintbrush, this is a great opportunity to relax, laugh, meet new friends, and discover your creative side and create something beautiful.
Enjoy laughter and creativity! 🌷🎨

Upcoming events

17

Summer Concerts: Sing, Dance, Laugh to Captain Jack (Billy Joel Tribute)
Tue, Aug 18 · 6:45 PM EDT
Woodbridge High School, 25 Samuel Lupo Pl., Woodbridge, Woodbridge, NJ, US
Enjoy an evening outdoors and see
“Captain Jack - a Billy Joel Tribute”
Cost: FREE
Here's the sound (might have to copy and paste into a new window): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8dgeD3epu4&t=16s

Concert starts 7:30 - for easy parking and good seats please arrive 6:30 - 6:45pm. Onsite: ample parking, food trucks and lots of lawn. If you can come early please bring an old blanket to help snag our spot so we can sit together.

Recommended: bring a folding chair, light jacket (gets cool at night), if you'd like bring food or drinks (no alcohol or bottles, no coolers) or buy from food trucks.

See you there!
15 attendees
Conversation, new and old friends, fun let's meet to grab a coffee/tea!!
Wed, Aug 19 · 10:00 AM EDT
Location not specified yet
Let's get together and spend some time getting to know each while having a cuppa and/or a bite to eat. Join us for some laughs and conversation with new friends and getting to know each other better.

Place: 1st FLOOR OUTSIDE OF NORDSTOM (See Photo)
Location 1200 Morris Turnpike Short Hills

Let's meet at the tables outside of Nordstrom on the first floor. You can grab coffee/tea at the Nordstrom EBar if you want. If you do not like that place, there are plenty of other places in the mall to get coffee/tea or you can always bring your own!

Hope you make it we can't wait to know you a little better!
20 attendees
Soul Seduction- Hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s
Wed, Aug 19 · 7:00 PM EDT
Echo Lake Park Gazebo, Echo Lake Park, Mountainside, NJ, US
Union County Parks presents a summer program:

FREE Yoga class at 6:30 PM- you can join in destress before the
Soul Seduction Concert at 7:30 PM
COST$$: FREE
RAIN CANCELS

Echo Lake Park, NJ just off Rte 22 East 143-149 Mill Ln, Mountainside. From Mountain Ave. the Gazebo will be a distance from the park entrance so just go straight and it will be on your right, the concert is across the road. From S Springfield Ave (exit from RT 22 West sign says Westfield just past the overpass), turn into the park at the third light (Mill Ln) you will see the Gazebo on the left.

Bring a folding chair or blanket to sit, food and if you'd like nonalcoholic drinks , maybe a light jacket if it's cool.

See you there!
28 attendees
⛳ Lunch, Laughs & Pitch & Putt!
Wed, Aug 26 · 1:00 PM EDT
Ashbrook Golf Course, 1210 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ, US
We'll start with lunch at The Tavern in the clubhouse, then wander over to the Pitch & Putt course where we'll cheer the amazing shots... laugh at the not-so-amazing ones... and celebrate them all!
🍴 Lunch Menu: https://www.ashbrookgolfcourse.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9095/2026/05/AB-Tavern-Lunch-Menu.pdf
GOLF FEE: Adults $8, Seniors $7

Never played? Even better! No experience needed. If you can laugh, you're already qualified! Friendly gals will show you the basics, and before you know it you'll be taking your own shot.
Bring a 9-iron, pitching wedge, or putter if you have one, or borrow a club from the course. Not feeling the golf vibe?

Be an official observer and enjoy the laughs, conversation, and cheering section. Every great golfer needs fans! Whether you're chasing that perfect shot or just here for lunch and fun, this is a great way to spend a summer afternoon with wonderful women.

Thank you Janet for this great idea! Come give it a whirl—you might discover a hidden talent.. or at least create a funny story worth retelling over dessert!
17 attendees

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