LOOKING TO SPARK new friendships, join fun activities or just connect? AARP offers many in-person and virtual programs to bring older Americans together. From local events and volunteer opportunities to online communities, there’s something for everyone.

▶︎ To find events near you and AARP’s schedule of virtual events, go to aarp.org/local.

▶︎ Explore AARP’s virtual community groups at aarp.org/community.

▶︎ Volunteering is a great way to connect with others while giving back. Check out AARP’s Create the Good volunteer opportunities at aarp.org/createthegood. And for more reasons to volunteer, read “25 Great Ways Volunteering Is Good for Older Adults.”

▶︎ Improve your pickleball game and maybe make some new friends at AARP’s free clinics in select cities throughout the nation.

▶︎ The Ethel Circle is a private Facebook group where older women are connecting and celebrating life at every age.

▶︎ The Girlfriend Social Club is AARP’s fabulous and feel-good closed Facebook community of women 40+ built on the belief that girlfriend power is everything.

▶︎ Connect with other adventurous older women who like to travel and possibly find a travel buddy or two by joining Ethel On-The-Go.

▶︎ The Sisters Sanctuary offers a daily dose of laughter, love and support for Black women.

▶︎ Discover new ways to strengthen your social connections—a pillar of brain health—at AARP Staying Sharp.

▶︎ And find ways to help make new friends in your community and beyond at AARP’s Better Together website.

▶︎ Go to AARP’s online Family & Relationships page for the latest news and more.