What we’re about
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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Chopped, The Craft Edition: A Fun Benefit Event for Art Hive!
Cat Nap Coffee, 834 Spring Hill Road, Staunton, VA, US***
Magnificent Women—get ready for some crafty, laugh-filled competition!
Our very own Kirsten—Hive Mistress of Staunton's Art Hive and proud Magnificent Woman—ran a wildly fun craft challenge in November to help fund an ADA ramp for her business. It was such a hit that we’re bringing it back just for us!
What’s happening:
- You’ll be placed in a randomly-selected team of three
- Each team gets a mystery basket of miscellaneous craft supplies
- We reveal the theme…and the clock starts!
- Create your masterpiece, win over the judges, and claim victory
- Round 2 gives you another shot at glory
- Judges may toss in curveballs to test your creative genius
- Prizes for the winning team!
Cost: Just $5 to play—and every dollar goes toward building the ADA ramp. Bring the $5 along with you, please.
Location: Cat Nap Roasting (thank you, Ryan, for hosting us again!)
Please feel free to bring up to two women guests along with you for this event (just let us know in your RSVP).
No artistic skills needed—just your sense of humor, a playful spirit, and a heart for helping one of our magnificent Magnificent Women.
Let’s turn a chilly winter Sunday into a burst of creativity, community, and joy.
NOTE: Because of the preparation required for this event, please let us know by December 22 if you will attend.
Can’t wait to hang out, laugh, and create with you!
Lainie18 attendees
Past events
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