What we’re about
It's hard to make new friends over 55. I created this group so that people will not have to do things alone. Various interests and activities. Movies, Board Games, Hikes, theater, Coffee houses
If you want to organize events, please let me know and I will give you permission to add to the calendar. The more ideas we have the more fun we will have.
If you have great ideas for events, Let me know and I can make you an event organizer.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- (Walk-Hike) Stanley Park Westfield Gate 1 (2 hrs)Stanley Park 400 Western Ave - Tennis Courts Parking, Westfield, MA
Lets take a walk/hike through the woods at Stanley park in Westfield.
Access trail to the River trail and begin our journey exploring.
Note: Anyone who has a gold medal may join this event, regardless of waitlisted status.Some light hiking experience would be helpful but not necessary. I would advise wearing long pants preferably hiking pants but again any type of long pants should work. bug spray, hat, water, light snack. This is a social event and we plan of sticking together.
I would like to keep this event to 10 people. If you sign up and cancel on day of event, you will not be able to walk with me again. Please be considerate and sign up only if you plan on attending.
Stanley Park General Info: Stanley Park Website
Start Time: 11am
Meetup location: Tennis courts
Type of Event: walking/hiking
Download the trail map here: Trail Map Download
Google Maps Parking: Tennis Courts Parking MeetUp Location
Address: 400 Western Ave Westfield ma 01085 - Social/Walking - Northampton Stop & Shop (2 hrs)Northampton Stop & Shop Rail Trail Parking, Northampton, MA
Norwottuck Rail Trail Parking @ 238 King Street, Northampton MA 01060
Meetup Location parking lot between Tandem Bagle and Liquors 44Google Maps: Parking Meetup location
- We will be walking towards Look Park.
- Slight elevation gain.
- We walk for 1 hour then turn around and come back.
- What to wear: comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sneakers or hiking shoes.
- Path is paved.
- Social/Walking Whiting Street Reservoir Loop (2 hrs)Whiting Street Reservoir Loop (Parking), Holyoke, MA
Lets walk around Whiting St. Reservoir.
Location is provided in hyperlinks below. Physical Address is : 4 Mt. Park Road, Holyoke MA. No Dogs allowed since this is a public water reservoir.Directions: There is only one way to reach this meetup and that is via Rt. 5 (Northampton St) Holyoke. A link to directions is provide. Parking is along the street. No parking on bridge. We will meet at the "gate". It's at the end of the road.
Meet Up Parking Location: Meet up location
Trail conditions: packed sand dust and gravel. Sturdy pair of hiking shoes would be best. Relatively no elevation gainNote: Only 1-driveable way to enter this road and that is via Rt.5 (Northampton Street). One road has many names: Mt. Park Rd (Google Maps) or Mountain Park Road (AllTrails) https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Z2Kcd37SCoAEpVv7
