Senior citizens and the dating game

Where do Senior Citizens go to find a date? That question came up this week and I've been wracking my brain to think of an answer.

When I take into consideration that a generation or more of time has passed since I last dated, the whole world has changed in the meantime!

Going to church is one of the suggestions. Well, even when I was going to church on a regular basis, I was not into the social cliques there, so going back will not improve my outlook in any manner.

I've never been a party person, so the nightclub scene is out.

I like an occassional drink of wine, but don't appreciate the atmosphere of a bar. So, singles bars are probably a last resort. Plus, I don't tolerate cigarette smoke.

There are many cultural events I'd like to attend. I'm sure there would be neat folk to meet at such events. I have a problem. I don't like to go alone. Catch-22. How can I meet people to go out with if I don't have a date to get me there?

I love to camp and do so all alone. I've been told that camping is a good place to find others. Well, I'm alone and they are in family or couple groups. Where do the singles go camping?

Emotional support basis are not easy to build. I'd like to broaden mine.

Any suggestions?

Who Cares?

Who cares for me?
I spend my life caring for others.
Now, in the later years of my life, there is no one to care for me.
How do I change this?
Be more social, I'm told. Well, I'm not social! I love my solitude!
But....I'm lonely.
My social circle is very limited.
Is that what is happening to you, too?
Where do you turn to find more friends and broaden your social connections?
Church, clubs, interest groups, dating services?
Well, some of that might work.
Why not? Give it a try. Step out of my box and adjust my sights on something further from home base.
Scary? You bet!
I've lived all these years in my little isolated world and now you expect me to venture out into the great black unknown?!!
Yes, I need more people in my emotional support group. I provide that benefit for others, now it is my turn.
Come join me!