About us
A Group for Vibrant Women of a Certain(ly Magnificent!) Age To Connect in Our Community
Do you reject the notion of the “invisible middle-aged woman”? Yeah, me too. I believe passionately that women in their fifties and beyond have energy, creativity, style, and a timeless elegance that we've cultivated with our years of interesting and diverse life experiences, and that the best years of our lives are still ahead of us.
If that's the way you feel, too, and you're in your fifties (or a little older or younger and possess this same spirit), join us!
Staunton Magnificent Women is a welcoming community of women who want to make friends, try new things, support one another, and stay curious about life.
We are a large, inclusive group where it’s easy to meet people, and also a place where smaller interest-based groups naturally form. You might come for a happy hour and discover a walking buddy, a book club, a vegan dinner circle, or a few women who share a passion you didn’t even know you wanted to explore.
Our guiding intentions are simple:
• Help each other
Sometimes that looks like a modern-day barn raising, showing up for one another when something feels too big to tackle alone.
• Help the community
We volunteer together and look for ways to make a meaningful local impact.
• Have fun
We host a wide variety of social events, including our monthly Third Thursday Magnificent Women Happy Hour, held at rotating locations and always open to new faces.
This group is designed to be friendly, low-pressure, and welcoming. Many events include women attending for the first time, so you're always welcome.
Membership
There is a $10 annual membership fee, which helps cover Meetup’s group costs and supports ongoing event planning. New members are welcome to attend one event before being asked to pay, to make sure the group is a good fit.
At its core, Staunton Magnificent Women is a supportive learning community of women consciously shaping the second half of their lives, with reflection, laughter, growth, and plenty of fun along the way.
I can't wait to meet you!
Lainie
Upcoming events
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Magnificent 3rd Thursday Happy Hour: March - Gloria's Pupuseria
Gloria's Pupuseria, 331 N. Central Avenue, Staunton, VA, USThird Thursdays are for Magnificent Women.
Once a month, we gather at a rotating local favorite, order a drink, and do what Magnificent Women do best: connect. These happy hours are open, relaxed, and especially welcoming to new faces. Come early, come late, come for one drink or stay for dinner. No pressure, no perfection. Just good company, easy conversation, and a standing date to look forward to.On March 19 we'll be at Gloria's Pupuseria.
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Stillness And Sound: A Magnificent Woman Experience
Phoenix Studio, 58 Myers Corner Drive, Staunton, VA, USThe Staunton Magnificent Women are trying something a little different: a deeply relaxing, gently powerful evening designed to help us all exhale.
This is a limited-capacity, community-priced experience. Limited to 22 women total.
We’ll be held at Phoenix Fitness & Yoga at 58 Myers Corner Drive in Staunton and guided by Greg from Metta Vibrations, whose sound baths are consistently described as calming, grounding, and surprisingly powerful. Several Mag Women have experienced his work before and absolutely loved it.
What’s a sound bath, anyway?
The general intention of the experience is for deep relaxation of both the mind and body. You’ll settle in on a yoga mat (or sit if you prefer) with blankets and pillows while waves of sound from singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other instruments gently fill the space. Each session is unique, and many people leave feeling calmer, clearer, and deeply restored. Some even say they sleep like rocks afterward. Read more here.The lovely community part:
To make this accessible, we’re doing this as a shared-cost experience. Greg's fee is $210, so...- If we have 21–22 women, the cost is just $10 per person
- The studio only holds 22. If we reach capacity, Supporting Members will have priority.
- No need to pay now - I'll send out a note around April 1 with payment details.
If your body could use a little rest and your mind could use a little quiet, this might be just the thing. I’d love to fill the room with Magnificent Women energy.
More soon, and feel free to reach out with questions.
Lainie22 attendees
Past events
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