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[quote=Anonymous]Does he have any hobbies or sports he enjoys (or would like to explore)?  Either joining a club associated with his hobby or find a way to volunteer (eg a family friend always volunteers as a marshall at big golf tournaments).

Other volunteer opportunities with non-profits or political causes or campaigns he might be interested in helping.  If he is a big donor, they are even more proactive about helping find the right volunteer place.  Or find a regular non-profit that he likes and get involved as a volunteer or even potentially as a board member.

Georgetown Library offers a well-regarded book club program - maybe check out libraries near him.  Also Politics and Prose offers a ton of book clubs and speakers.  Find speaker series that offer receptions - more time to mingle and talk with people.

Get a Smithsonian catalogue - it's amazing the classes, speakers and trips that they offer.

Take a trip with "Road Scholar" - used to be called Elder Hostel but they organize amazing trips for mature adults. [/quote]

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