Finding Friends Speed-FRIENDING Event (40s-60s, Or.City, W.Linn, L.Oswego+)

Are you in your 40s, 50s, or 60s looking to get out and make new friends? Come join us for a comfortable meet-&-greet designed to foster casual-yet-structured conversation!
WHY
Making new friends isn’t always easy – back in school we mixed and mingled with a variety of potential chums all the time. If your job puts you in touch with a lot of people perhaps you still do, but that’s not the case for many gig workers, entrepreneurs, empty nesters, retirees, and others.
If:

• now feels like the time to meet new people and forge new friendships, and
• you’d like to take a purposeful approach, but
• you aren’t sure where to start, or how to get beyond polite small talk,

…then let’s give this a try! Come find your people, your tribe, you troop.

WHO

• Midlife locals interested in meeting potential pals.
• The focus is on meeting people, enjoying conversation, and potentially forging new friendships so, please, no younguns and no soliciting.
• West Linn, Oregon City, and Lake Oswego are the focus; that said, you do not have to live or work in these communities to participate. All who are willing and able to be kind, respectful, and good-natured are welcome.

WHAT
The idea is something akin to Speed-Dating, though not necessarily with a romantic intention.

We’ll pair up (regardless of gender or orientation, unlike Speed-Dating) to visit one-on-one for a few minutes, then switch partners and chat with someone new for a few minutes, and so on. There’ll be a brief opening warm-up exercise and optional conversation starter prompts. We’ll wrap up with a few minutes of group sharing.

If and as you connect with others over shared interests, you’re encouraged to exchange contact info.** You might continue chatting over coffee or drinks when the meeting’s over, or schedule your own get together at another time. Attend additional Speed-Friending events to keep meeting new people, and follow up with folks on your own time as well to get to know one another better.

COST
None

Come -- expand your social network, discover new interests, and have a great time in the process. We can't wait to meet you!

To claim a seat go to
https://calendly.com/wlpl-adult-services/speed-friending-at-the-west-linn-public-library

Also sign up at

https://www.meetup.com/finding-friends-40s-60s-orcity-wlinn-lo/?eventOrigin=event_home_page

RSVP NOTES

1. Reserving a ticket here on EventBrite is completely optional.
2. To guarantee a seat at the event, RSVP with the West Linn Library:

The Library is promoting these event as well, and manages the real, full, "official" registration list for this virtual event, including sending out reminder notices.

1. You're strongly urged to ALSO register for free on MeetUp.com.
   GROUP PAGE: https://www.meetup.com/finding-friends-40s-60s-orcity-wlinn-lo/?eventOrigin=event_home_page
   Registering on MeetUp:
   --keeps you informed of additional upcoming events
   (i.e., social activities not held at the library, also often free), and
   --gives you the opportunity to chat and connect with other attendees after the event.
   

FYI:

• Those who choose not to register at all, may drop by and see if there’s room to join in; however, priority will be given to those who've registered with the library.
• Please keep your registration updated if plans change.

**Safety Note: Registrants are not vetted. Only share what you’re comfortable with in each instance. For example, you might share your first name vs. your full name, or offer to communicate by email vs. phone, etc.

Host or Publisher Jo / Oregon