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Connect and Celebrate with The Ethel Gathering Groups

Ride the wave of friendships forming in your area

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Welcome to The Ethel Gathering Groups, where fun, friendship and camaraderie flourish. As avid readers of The Ethel newsletter and participants in The Ethel Circle closed Facebook group, you have undoubtedly witnessed this community's vibrant energy and enthusiasm. Recognizing the power of local connections, we have created The Ethel Gathering Groups to help you forge deeper bonds with fellow Ethels in your area.
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How It Works
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Find
Find a local group.
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Join
Request to join your local gathering group on Facebook.
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Gather
Use the group to discuss opportunities and learn about upcoming events.
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Connect
Enjoy meaningful interactions with fellow Ethels in your community.
Search for a Local Gathering
Find your local group:

Florida
North/Central Florida

Georgia
Marietta/Kennesaw

Illinois
Chicagoland - City and Near West
DuPage County

Missouri
Jefferson County

New Jersey
Central New Jersey
Monmouth County

Ohio
Southwest/West Cleveland

Pennsylvania
North Montgomery County/Upper Bucks County

Tennessee
Murfreesboro

Texas
Ft. Worth

Utah
Ogden

Virginia
Central Virginia

Don’t see a group in your area?

Interested in helping organize Ethel’s in your community to get together?

Organize a Local Gathering in Your Area

Pictures from a recent Ethel Gathering.
Here's What Gatherer's Have To Say...

It's so awesome getting together with fellow Ethels! I've had such a great time meeting and getting to know so many beautiful women in my area. This has been one of the most positive aspects of my life in recent months. — Rhonda G.


I'm really enjoying getting to know this new group of Ethel women. I just love all the stories and experiences represented. It's so nice to get together face-to-face and to form a new network of friends — SueAnn T.

Have Questions?


Check out some Frequently Asked Questions or contact aarpethel@aarp.org .