20 social networking sites, clubs and forums for over 50s
Joining new clubs and societies is a great way to get out there and meet new people
If you live in a rural area with limited social opportunities or just find it hard to step out of your comfort zone, meeting new people can be hard.
Here are twenty social networking sites that can help you connect with similar people near and far.
- Silversurfers – connect with people from similar walks of life
- Stitch – a dedicated social community for over 50s
- Meetup – Meetup helps you to connect with people in your community to try something new
- Senior Chatters – a place to chat, create personal blogs and join group forums
- Buzz50 – a social networking site for seniors over 50
- 50connect – living life to the full, health, entertainment, food and drink, finance and more!
- Nextdoor – a community hub where neighbours can meet, chat and build better communities based on their location.
- Senior Chatz – Meet seniors from all over the world in easy-to-use chat rooms.
- Hell’s Geriatrics – invites you to grow old disgracefully
- The Oldie – an online newspaper for over 50s
- Older is Wiser – branded as the ‘social networking site for grown-ups’
- Never Mind The Bus Pass – a site aimed at those of us who don’t feel our age
- Gransnet – a website specifically aimed at grandparents
- Over 50s Forum – a place to chat, share and make friends
- Forces Reunited – a place for ex-servicemen to find old friends
- Over Fifties Forum - a social networking and dating site for over 50s
- Fun at Fifty – an online dating site for over 50s
- Fifty Plus Forum – a forum to discuss interests and chat to others
- The Joy Club - a paid-for online activities club for those looking to enjoy retirement
- 50plus Club - a website to help you find love or friendship after 50
Time to get social
If you’re stuck in a rut or just fancy reaching out to like-minded people, try any of the above sites. Social networks can be a great way of meeting new people, helping your local community, or even connecting with old friends and family.

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