u/ZestycloseQuote3721

So, a while back, I proposed a meetup for us older folk. I didn't have much time during the summer to host anything.

But I have some time to host on either October 16th or October 23rd after work. Both days are Fridays. I'm thinking we can start at 6PM?

We got a huge response last time, so I am looking for a spot that potentially accommodate a decent crowd and isn't potentially too loud. I think the Great American Beer Hall in Medford might be good for this, maybe Aeronaut in Somerville too. I am open to suggestions though!

The aim of this meetup is just to get us 30+ people together so that we can all mingle platonically and meet people our age. Maybe you will exchange numbers and meet your BFF for the new age. There's no agenda, just come (no need to drink if you don't) and meet your fellow olds.

So, in the comments below, just note which date you prefer and if you have any venue suggestions. I will make a separate post announcing further details.

As a millennial with many Gen Z friends, I adore all of them but sometimes I wish I had more friends my age. Maybe us "olds" (anyone over 30) can have a nightlife meetup sometime? Show people that we still have what it takes to stay out late?

For reference, I'm 35/M.

I've joined a number of social Discords and WhatsApp groups over the years in the city and I've noticed a pattern:

Someone announces they want to organize a group of people to be friends and sets up a Discord or WhatsApp for it. Lots of people rush to join it, I go do the activity/meetup and have a good time, but there isn't anything else subsequently planned and when people try to start something, people say they are interested but nothing seems to happen or maybe there's one more event I attend but then there aren't many as many people as the first time around there so I stop checking the group.

I check the group months later and it's completely dead, sometimes with the original organizer still trying to host something but then it seems they just give up.

Have people noticed this?