DATING, continued from 10
to online dating. In December, AARP
launched an online dating service specifi-
cally for those over 50.
Dont jump into one or the other
until you do a little research, said Cole-
man. Get a feel for the members before
you commit. Many sites will let you look
around before committing.
There are both free and fee-based on-
line dating sites. On free sites, you gener-
ally have to do a little more weeding out,
said Schoen.
Both relationship coaches work with
senior clients, helping them set up their
online dating profiles. Its important to
be true to your values, know yourself and
your life goals, and put it out there in a
very authentic way, said Schoen. Too
often people try to meet others expecta-
tions.That doesnt benefit anybody.
The Internet has changed the way
many older adults meet each other. Meet-
up groups are popular, said Coleman.
They are organized around a common
interest or sport.You name it, its there.
A meetup group hosts face-to-face
meetings or outings on a regular basis.
While there is no charge to join a meetup
group, which is done online, there can be
costs associated with the outingsuch
as food, drinks or event tickets. There
are meetup groups for hikers and bikers,
gastronomes, Scrabble players, skiers, and
aspiring authors, to name but a few.
Schoen is the organizer of an all-ages
meetup group for those looking to marry.
Were not a huge group; there are about
700 of us, she said. Her groups members
arent interested in playing dating games.
They are marriage minded.
Many singles locally subscribe to the
Listserv known as Pauls List, accord-
ing to Schoen. The weekly emailwhich
reaches some 3,000 40+ singles in the
DC metro area, according to the List-
servs Dec. 20 postcontains a calendar
of special and recurring events, as well as
a few friendly advertisements.
Speed dating is another way to meet
people, according to Coleman. While I
like the idea, it isnt all that successful,
she said. Think of it as the musical chairs
of dating. With speed dating, each person
spends a few minutes chatting with a pro-
spective partner. When time has elapsed,
a bell rings and the men move on to their
next date. At the conclusion of speed
dating, participants indicate whom they
might like to meet again and, if theres a
match, organizers put the two in contact
with each other.
For a less structured approach,
Schoen and Coleman suggested getting
involved in something you truly enjoy.
Pursue the stuff you love and have a pas-
sion for. Not only is it a great way to meet
someone in general, but to meet someone
who shares your interests, Coleman said.
PLAY A SPORT: There are many leagues
just for seniors, said Coleman. Some are
coed. Some are more organized with
games, others are more like activities. Soc-
cer and masters swimming are popular. If
you play golf or tennis, join a club, espe-
cially if youre a woman. Its a great way to
meet people.
GET SPIRITUAL: Many churches, temples
and synagogues sponsor events and ac-
tivities for their older members. The
JCC Jewish Community Center has a
midlife singles group for those 50-plus,
said Schoen.
TAKE A CLASS: Area collegesincluding
George Mason and Johns Hopkins uni-
versities and Montgomery Collegeoffer
lifelong learning programs geared to older
adults. Washington Metropolitan OASIS
holds classes for those 50 and older in
Washington, D.C., and in Montgomery
County. Its never too late to learn a lan-
guage, discover your inner poet or take up
photography.
VOLUNTEER: Local hospitals use large
numbers of volunteers, many of them older
adults, said Coleman. If thats not of in-
terest, perhaps youre passionate about
animals; volunteer at the animal shelter. Or,
consider delivering (for) Meals onWheels.
DANCE: You can waltz, swing or tango,
said Schoen. There are dances for the
general public, like those at the Spanish
Ballroom in Glen Echo Park, or dances
specifically for singles, such as ones spon-
sored by Bobbys Promotions in North-
ern Virginia.
TRAVEL: Local recreation departments
often offer day trips specifically for seniors.
If youre an extrovert, a singles cruise
could be a ton of fun, said Coleman.
Pauls List recently organized its sixth an-
nual cruise, a trans-Atlantic crossing from
the U.S. to Italy.
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN: Pay attention to the
people around you when youre in line at
the grocery store or deli, said Coleman.
Dont shut down when youre out run-
ning errands or riding the Metro.You never
know who you might meet ... I know of two
or three marriages that came from people
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DATING, continued from 10 to online dating. In December, AARP launched an online dating service specifi- cally for those over 50. Dont jump into one or the other until you do a little research, said Cole- man. Get a feel for the members before you commit. Many sites will let you look around before c
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