Do you like clubs for older people?

Trish

Trish

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Mum is a member of a club for older people (some over 100 years old!). She has known most of the members for years, they all seem nice people. You have to pay to attend but that's okay because it means they put on a lot of activities and transport. Of course, at the minute, with it being cold and bugs around, they are not putting on as many events as normal. I noticed that mum (in her 90's) has not been going to the club and when I asked why, she said that she was bored with old people! I am sure she will change her mind when the weather brightens up and the outings begin but, I have to admit that I have friends who attend clubs for older people and the thought of joining one myself just doesn't appeal, I think I would feel like mum does!

How do you feel about clubs for older people? Good? Bored? Feel you're not old enough for that yet? Prefer the company of younger people or a mix of ages?
 
Nemo2 said:
Clubs for women? I think that was an old Groucho Marx joke, with the punchline being "Only if all else fails".
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:ROFLMAO:

Noooo! Clubs for older people, including men. In fact, it's a shame that more men don't join the clubs as they are very popular as dancing partners. Oooh! and there have been a few marriages too :)
 
Trish said:
How do you feel about clubs for older people? Good? Bored? Feel you're not old enough for that yet? Prefer the company of younger people or a mix of ages?
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Our social life centres around the dance floor, we don't go to dances for old people, young people or even inbetweenies, we simply go to dances where the generational mix is hardly noticed. Hardly? Not quite true, about fifteen years ago we were at a rather good, vintage burlesque type show come dance, someone there wrote this report about an old couple. Read it, you'll crack up.

We also have a passion for vintage festivals, if you watch this promotional video, it's quite short, but look around at the festival goers, they range right across the age spectrum. So to answer whether we go to venues for older people, we don't actively seek them out.
 
hollydolly said:
I;d take anything tbh... Older people don't exist as far as clubs etc are concerned, around here... ..those that do are clearly for people who are verrrry old IYSWIM .. and they're still playing war songs as entertainment..
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That's a shame. I helped out at the club a couple of years ago but it doesn't appeal to me to become a member. I am hoping to sign on at the local college and do some cookery, art and gym classes - depends on plans for this year though.

The entertainment is pretty good really. I haven't witnessed any wartime singing but, perhaps I've just been lucky :)
 
i used to enjoy attending the urban senior centers which had that club like feel before the lockdowns. these provided opportunities for socializing for the elderly and many were octogenarians (80 y/o) and even a couple centenarians (100 y/o) too at minimal cost.

it gave me a broad spectrum of the public to observe and interact with and it was an honor to be able to join. it also allowed me to provide the much needed support that their caregivers may require as they had few resources at the time and sadly this hasn't improved in the meantime.

my close acquaintances would constantly mumble about future attendance or complain about the meals or the other people but felt much better once they arrived. there were the occasional altercations but it hardly got physical though that happened too.

loosing these opportunities to socialize took a big hit to the communities. ours, a former military installation, became a homeless shelter while much of the others limited the services that were once available. i left town soon after two of my dearest 80something y/o friends died but their memories and their laughter linger on.
 
horseless carriage said:
Our social life centres around the dance floor, we don't go to dances for old people, young people or even inbetweenies, we simply go to dances where the generational mix is hardly noticed. Hardly? Not quite true, about fifteen years ago we were at a rather good, vintage burlesque type show come dance, someone there wrote this report about an old couple. Read it, you'll crack up.

We also have a passion for vintage festivals, if you watch this promotional video, it's quite short, but look around at the festival goers, they range right across the age spectrum. So to answer whether we go to venues for older people, we don't actively seek them out.
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That sounds great and the sort of thing I prefer. I have to go and buy cake now but will have a look at that link later (y)

Keep doing what you are doing HC - sounds like a wonderful life :)
 
multimodAL said:
i used to enjoy attending the urban senior centers which had that club like feel before the lockdowns. these provided opportunities for socializing for the elderly and many were octogenarians (80 y/o) and even a couple centenarians (100 y/o) too at minimal cost.

it gave me a broad spectrum of the public to observe and interact with and it was an honor to be able to join. it also allowed me to provide the much needed support that their caregivers may require as they had few resources at the time and sadly this hasn't improved in the meantime.

my close acquaintances would constantly mumble about future attendance or complain about the meals or the other people but felt much better once they arrived. there were the occasional altercations but it hardly got physical though that happened too.

loosing these opportunities to socialize took a big hit to the communities. ours, a former military installation, became a homeless shelter while much of the others limited the services that were once available. i left town soon after two of my closest 80something y/o friends died but their memories and their laughter linger on.
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Yes, Covid was very difficult. It's a shame that so many places do not have access to groups where they can spend time and meet other people, makes a big difference to the quality of life, especially when you are older.
 
hollydolly said:
.those that do are clearly for people who are verrrry old IYSWIM .. and they're still playing war songs as entertainment..
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Oi! Nothing wrong with music from that era. Have you ever seen my music centre? Straight out of that period for verrrry old farts, er, I mean folks.
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You clap your hands
And you swing out wide
Do the Susie Q
Mix in a step or two
Put 'em all together
And you're doin' the jive

Oh you stomp your feet
You swing out wide
Mess around awhile
Shake it boogie woogie style
Everybody's swinging when you doin' the jive

 
Trish said:
Yes, Covid was very difficult. It's a shame that so many places do not have access to groups where they can spend time and meet other people, makes a big difference to the quality of life, especially when you are older.
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something i've been able to occasionally arrange are youthful (30somthing y/o) communities or living situations involving older, and less socialized, individuals. this brought that familial feeling to people of diaspora such as a recently transplanted young couple from belarus. there must have been about 10 of use who would rely on each other to provide for our seniors with others who could fill in while others travelled or handle life's responsibilities. some of us still keep in touch and have been so much better from the experience.

having always been as comfortable around our youthful friends as with our elders allows me to bridge that gap. one compliment a guy in his twenties once gave me during a conversation was: "i thought you were one of us!" upon discovering my age.
 
horseless carriage said:
Oi! Nothing wrong with music from that era. Have you ever seen my music centre? Straight out of that period for verrrry old farts, er, I mean folks.
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You clap your hands
And you swing out wide
Do the Susie Q
Mix in a step or two
Put 'em all together
And you're doin' the jive

Oh you stomp your feet
You swing out wide
Mess around awhile
Shake it boogie woogie style
Everybody's swinging when you doin' the jive

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Maybe not... but c'mon.. I;m racing toward 68.. years old, and the music from my day was the 1970's... not the 1940's...
 
Trish said:
That's a shame. I helped out at the club a couple of years ago but it doesn't appeal to me to become a member. I am hoping to sign on at the local college and do some cookery, art and gym classes - depends on plans for this year though.

The entertainment is pretty good really. I haven't witnessed any wartime singing but, perhaps I've just been lucky :)
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it's the same with coach trips for older people.. they're still singing It's a long way to tipperary...good Grief!! :eek:... and at adult only holiday hotels, they have Elvis impressionists as the entertainment..*Groan*
 
hollydolly said:
it's the same with coach trips for older people.. they're still singing It's a long way to tipperary...good Grief!! :eek:... and at adult only holiday hotels, they have Elvis impressionists as the entertainment..*Groan*
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lol! i've been giving a fellow some assistance with his party bus, yesterday we were converting the dance poles for use as a handrail. so that my friend can provide casino outings for a group of older folks... as well as the occasional quinceanera.
 
Well, no older clubs for me. I recently celebrated my 60th birthday. Travel a lot with my husband and have a band of exceptional friends. I do however belong to a riding club, tennis club and ballet and flamenco dance group.

I believe though, seniors’ clubs enhance the life of an older person. People who socialise are typically more active, more interesting, have interesting things to talk about and exhibit positive behaviours.

In an article by the Mayo Clinic, it suggested that older people who socialise reduce the risks of developing morbidities such as dementia and depression. Reducing the risk of depression is one of the many benefits of socialising. Therefore, although I am not a member of an older club I do recommend them.
 
Jamala said:
I believe though, seniors’ clubs enhance the life of an older person. People who socialise are typically more active, more interesting, have interesting things to talk about and exhibit positive behaviours.

In an article by the Mayo Clinic, it suggested that older people who socialise reduce the risks of developing morbidities such as dementia and depression. Reducing the risk of depression is one of the many benefits of socialising. Therefore, although I am not a member of an older club I do recommend them.
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it all depends of the circle of people or friends jamala, Alot of people could , make
you more depressed , and certain people could drive you nuts LOL
 
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