Social Connection

Social engagement is possible from home with Senior Planet from AARP. Join us for live discussion groups and make friends across the country! Chat on Zoom with our daily “Lunch & Learn” programs, and relate over a good read with our online book club. Head over to Senior Planet Community for even more conversation through 40+ interest groups!

Senior Planet Book Club

March’s Book Club selection is The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali! Click the button below to learn how to get your copy of the book and join the discussion in the comments section of our weekly update article.

Plus, mark your calendar for our virtual discussion about the book over Zoom on Thursday, March 26 at 4:30pm EDT.

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Connection & Conversation

Game Time

Work hard, play hard! Digital and analog gamers unite over new finds and old faves.

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Aging with Attitude™

This group is for everyone on the journey of aging and thriving.

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Solo Aging Together

A supportive space for those navigating and celebrating solo aging.

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LGBTQIA+ Community

Meet and connect with other members of the community.

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Meetups and Memories

What happens when Senior Planet virtual discussion groups decide to meet up in real life? Joyful moments, meaningful connections, and lasting memories! Read these inspiring stories:

Morning Stretch Meets in Maryland

Folks from Senior Planet’s virtual Morning Stretch classes gathered in Maryland for lunch with trainer Cas Castro and some Ba Duan Jin breathing exercises.

Get Social: From URL to IRL

Meeting people virtually via Senior Planet becomes an annual in-person tradition for one group.

Social Connection Articles

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Meet the Volunteer: LaEatrice McMurray

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, LaEatrice McMurray, 65, shares what motivates her to connect to her community online and in-person, seven days a week.

Open Thread: Remember When This Was Weird?

Privacy, porn, and PJ’s – what other activities or practices that were once considered crazy or abnormal are considered normal now?

Open Thread Update: We Hate Adult-Proof Packaging

Readers join Virge in a rant-fest about adult-proof packaging, and share their peeves about unopenable jam jars, ice cream tubs, soap dispensers and more. What’s your solution?

Streaming and Your Favorite Baseball Team

What’s a fan to do when there are seven different broadcasters and streaming services showing baseball games this year? Get the score with our Senior Planet guide.

Introducing Her Space 🌸: A New Community for Women on Senior Planet

Senior Planet Community celebrates its 50th group with Her Space 🌸 – a private community where women can connect, share, and support one another.

Get Social – and Play!

Canasta, Bridge, Backgammon—these classic games have been bringing people together for years for some friendly competition and camaraderie.