Strangers to Something: An Online Social for Bay Area Singles 45–65

Looking for something beyond dating apps, mixers, and speed dating?

Strangers to Something is a guided, low-pressure social designed to help you meet new people through real conversations.

This is a pilot event, so come ready to experiment with us as we explore a new way to connect!

• For singles 45–65 living in the Bay Area
• Small group (aiming for a gender balance of 6 men + 6 women)
• Thought-provoking prompts that bypass small talk
• Best of all: no alcohol, no swiping, no pressure to impress

Cost:

• $15 early bird
• $20 regular

(Covers setup and helps ensure people show up)

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When & Where
Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Pacific Time

• Online via Zoom
• 6:30 PM — Zoom room opens
• 6:45 PM — Event starts promptly
• 8:00 PM — Event ends

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Format

• Brief welcome + ground rules
• A fun group ice breaker
• 1:1 conversations in pairs
• Group wrap-up with reflections + optional ways to stay in touch

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Requirements to Attend
All I ask is that you:

• Are open to meeting new people for friendship, dating, or general connection
• Will be kind, respectful, and curious
• Join from a quiet place with your camera on — this is about face-to-face connection (even virtually!)

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Frequently Asked Questions
1️⃣ Is this speed dating?
Nope! There’s no racing through rounds or pressure to match. This is about real, relaxed conversations with guidance to help you connect authentically.

2️⃣ Strangers to what exactly?
We start as strangers and by the end, we’ll be something, whether that’s:

• A friendly new connection
• A potential date
• An activity buddy

But regardless of the outcome, the goal is to try something new, practice social skills, and have interesting conversations.

You’re welcome to exchange contact info if you'd like — it’s a great opportunity to practice that skill in a supportive space!

3️⃣ Why aim for gender balance?
The rotation format works best when we have a balanced group — it helps everyone get a chance for meaningful 1:1 conversations.

While the structure is designed with heterosexual pairings in mind, anyone who feels this event is right for them is welcome.

That said, even if numbers don’t line up perfectly, we'll still try to have a fun and interesting event!

4️⃣ How do I connect with people afterward?
I won’t be facilitating formal matchmaking, but I encourage you to exchange contact info during the event if you feel comfortable.

I’ll also share ideas for following up during the wrap-up.

5️⃣ Ironic this is online. Why not an in-person event?
Two reasons:
First, I’m based in LA, so hosting in-person in the Bay Area isn’t possible (at least for now!).

Second, while in-person events have their benefits, online has some surprising advantages, too!

You get to interact with new people from the comfort of your own home — no commute, no stress about getting ready or finding parking.

The “return on investment” can be high, especially for introverts or anyone curious to try something new in just about an hour!