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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?