In laws moving to dc - how to meet people?

[Anonymous]

My in laws are thinking of moving to dc and are trying to figure out how they would meet people. They are jewish so a temple could be an option. How should active 60-70 somethings make friends in the city? Are there good meet up groups; ideas for a temple like 6th and I?

[Anonymous]

Many DC neighborhoods - DuPont, Georgetown, Palisades, Cleveland Park, Foggy Bottom, Chevy Chase, etc. - have seniors "villages." These are neighborhood-based nonprofits that enable folks 50 and over to stay active, engaged and healthy at home. Most have excellent social programs. For a modest annual fee, you sign up as a member and get access to dinners, group outings, clubs, etc. You can find more info at Washington Area Villages Exchange.

[Anonymous]

There are newcomers clubs and bridge clubs, most should show up in google searches

[Anonymous]

My 60-something parents just retired to a different part of the country. The key things they did:
- joined the local church/temple of their faith and made a point to become active
- joined the local alumni group of my dad's university (large national sports following, so there are lots of social activities and rah-rah alums)
- moved to a neighborhood with an active social life. In their case, a golf community.

I'm sure there are more things but these came to mind.

[Anonymous]

Also, the Smithsonian Associates (or Residents, not 100 percent sure which) has lots of adult education stuff--lectures, but also classes. A fair proportion of the attendees are older, so that might be a way to meet people with common interests.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, the Smithsonian Associates (or Residents, not 100 percent sure which) has lots of adult education stuff--lectures, but also classes. A fair proportion of the attendees are older, so that might be a way to meet people with common interests.

+1 Definitely check it out.