Welcome to The Ethel Gathering Groups
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Interested in helping organize Ethel’s in your community to get together?
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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.
Check out some
Frequently Asked Questions
or contact
aarpethel@aarp.org
.