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Welcome to The Ethel Gathering Groups

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Ride the wave of friendship and fun by joining an Ethel Gathering Group, an offshoot of The Ethel Circle, in your area. Connect with a community of vibrant, enthusiastic, mature women in a safe space to share your insights on aging, post questions, get advice, build relationships, hang out in person and so much more!
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:

Alabama
Greater Birmingham Area


Arizona
Greater Phoenix
Northwest Tucson Area


California
Auburn/Foothills
East San Gabriel Valley
Murrieta
Pasadena
Sacramento
San Diego County
Silicon Valley
Sonoma County
Ventura County


Colorado
Denver Area
Northern Colorado
Southern Colorado


Connecticut
Connecticut


Delaware
Northern Delaware


Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Southeast Florida
Southwest Florida
Suncoast Florida


Georgia
Greater Atlanta Area
North Georgia Area


Illinois
Chicagoland - City and Near West
Chicagoland - Lake & Cook Counties
North/Central DuPage County
Northwest Suburban Chicagoland
Southern DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties


Indiana
Mid-Indiana
North Central Indiana


Iowa
Iowa City


Kansas
ICT (Wichita and Beyond)


Kentucky
Kentuckiana Ethels


Louisiana
North Louisiana


Maryland
Annapolis
Baltimore & Harford Counties
Howard County
Prince George's County


Massachusetts
Greater Boston Area + The Cape
Central Massachusetts
Southern New Hampshire & Merrimack Valley
Western Massachusetts


Michigan
Detroit & Suburbs
Michiana
Yoopers (Upper Peninsula)


Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul Northern Suburbs


Mississippi
Mississippi Pine Belt


Missouri
Jefferson County
St. Charles County & Surrounding Areas


New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire & Merrimack Valley


New Jersey
Burlington & Camden Counties
Mercer County
Monmouth County
Morris, Passaic & Bergen Counties
Southern New Jersey
Union County


New Mexico
Albuquerque Area


New York
Central New York State
Hudson Valley
Long Island
New York State Capital District
Twin Tiers of Central New York & Pennsylvania
Westchester County & the Bronx


North Carolina
Central North Carolina
Northern North Carolina
Western North Carolina



South Carolina
Charleston
The Grand Strand


Ohio
Canton/Stark Counties & Surrounding Areas
Cincinnati
Columbus
Mahoning County
Southwest/West Cleveland
Toledo


Oklahoma
Tulsa Area


Oregon
Beaverton, Hillsboro & Tigard
Southern Oregon
Springfield


Pennsylvania
Center City Philadelphia
Greater Lancaster '
Northeastern Pennsylvania
North Montgomery County/Upper Bucks County
Philadelphia Suburbs
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Pottstown Area
State College and Surrounding Central PA Area
Twin Tiers of Central New York & Pennsylvania


Tennessee
Eastern Tennessee
Murfreesboro


Texas
Arlington
Austin
Greater Dallas/Ft. Worth
Greater Houston
Greater San Antonio


Utah
Northern Utah


Virginia
Central Virginia
Fairfax County
Loudoun & Western Fairfax Counties
The Peninsula
Virginia Beach


Washington
Inland Northwest (WA/ID)
Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound


West Virginia
Eastern West Virginia


Wisconsin
Northeast Wisconsin
Southeastern Wisconsin

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 .