Jellies over 50, have you had experience with meetup.com or other similar sites (if so, which ones?) connecting with like-minded peers for activities that you enjoy?

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Meet up is great! I have participated in a local writing group, a Weds. night art walk/**** and cheese party in my community, various walking/hiking groups that meet at a number of our communities vast network of river and hiking trails. There are interests for just about everyone, give it a whirl!

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