How to Find Local Friend Groups and Meetups With Shared Hobbies This Summer

Throughout the Metairie area, including Kenner and New Orleans, there are many activities and potential friend groups to choose from. Many seniors find that they can participate in a variety of activities and hobbies that will help them get out of the house and spend more time with others around them. However, it can be difficult to find out more about those activities and hobbies, especially if you don't know where to start looking.

Try some of these strategies to find local friend groups and meetups with people who enjoy the same hobbies you do this summer.

1. Check Out Bulletin Boards and Displays

Visit your local park, senior center, or library. In many cases, those locations will have bulletin boards and displays that clearly lay out activities in the area, including clubs that your senior loved one might be interested in joining. Check back regularly to see what might have been added.

If you aren't finding a group that fits your loved one's needs, you could also start your own--and those bulletin boards are a great place to advertise. 

2. Do a Search Online

Conduct an online search for specific activities your loved one might be interested in joining combined with your local area. For example, you might search for Kenner gardening clubs or New Orleans book clubs. You might want to search Google directly or perform a Facebook search to find groups mentioned on social media. 

3. Look Into Local Senior Centers

In many cases, local senior centers will have a strong idea of what types of activities are available. Not only can they help connect you with known interests, but they may also be able to make suggestions about other gatherings and activities that your loved one might enjoy. Those centers may also have their own set of activities, ranging from field trips to dance nights. Participating in those activities is a great way to get out and enjoy more time with others who may share your interests, leading to future activities and suggestions. 

4. Check Your Local Newspaper

Take a look at event listings in the local newspaper. Often, the newspaper will include information about meet-ups or specific activities happening in your local area. Make sure to check back regularly, especially during the summer months, when there's often something different going on every week. 

5. Visit Local Hobby Stores

Find local hobby stores that specialize in your interests (or your loved one's interests, if you're looking for a senior loved one). If you love to crochet or knit, check in with workers at your local craft shop or yarn store. If you love reading, check with bookstores to find out if there are any local book clubs. Those stores may prove more likely to have specific activities relevant to your interests.

Finding a group to socialize and spend time with can prove difficult, but it may also be well worth your while. At Senior Helpers Metairie, we can help facilitate relationships by helping with transportation and other essential services for seniors. Contact Senior Helpers Metairie today to learn more.