The Next Chapter — Coastal NC | Ages 35–55

New friends. New experiences. Good food, good drinks & good times.

Are you 35–55 and ready to get out, meet some new people, and enjoy this chapter of life?

Maybe your kids are getting older. Maybe you’ve moved to the area. Maybe you’re rebuilding after a relationship or major life change. Maybe you’ve spent years putting everyone else first and have finally decided it’s time to make room for yourself.

Or maybe your life is perfectly fine—you just want more fun, more connection, and more people to do things with.

Whatever brought you here, you’re welcome.

The Next Chapter is a casual, welcoming social group for adults ages 35–55 in and around Calabash, Little River, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle, North Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Coastal NC/Grand Strand area.

This isn’t a dating group, a singles group, or a formal networking organization.

It’s simply a place to meet people, make friends, try new things, and enjoy where we live.

What might we do?

🍷 Wine Wednesdays
🍸 Cocktails & conversation
🍽️ Dinner & restaurant nights
🎸 Live music & local bands
🎤 Trivia nights
📚 Book clubs
🎲 Board games & casual game nights
☕ Coffee & brunch
🌅 Beach walks & sunsets
🎨 Local events, classes & festivals
🧠 Personal growth & self-improvement conversations
✨ Self-empowerment & life reinvention
😂 And sometimes just an excuse to get out of the house!

There doesn’t need to be a complicated itinerary or a formal activity every time.

Sometimes it’s simply:

“I’m going to Oyster Rock Wednesday night. Anyone want to join?”

Or:

“There’s a band playing Friday. Who’s in?”

The goal is to make it easier for people to actually get together in real life.

Come alone. Seriously.

You don’t need to know anyone before joining.

You don’t need to be super outgoing.

You don’t have to attend every event.

You don’t have to drink alcohol.

And you don’t have to have your life figured out.

We’re busy adults with jobs, kids, families, responsibilities and approximately 47 things on our to-do lists.

This group is about creating opportunities for connection without adding another obligation to your life.

Friends first.

Singles, married people, divorced people and couples are welcome.

Please don’t assume that someone joining this group is looking for a romantic relationship. Respect people’s boundaries and let friendships happen naturally.

The whole idea?

Find your people.

Try something new.

Laugh a little more.

Get out of the house.

Support each other.

And make this next chapter of life one you actually enjoy living.