Tips on organising an Over60 Catch-up
Barbara Boyle attended an Over60 Cuppa Catch-up in Frankston, Victoria last Friday and could not recommend the experience more.
I got to the catch up at half past 10 and there was nobody else my age around. I wasn’t sure what to expect but thankfully another lady came in and we looked at each other and both said “Over60”. In the end there was six of us together, four ladies and a couple – Irene, Rosie, Marione, Kathie and her husband (sorry I’ve forgotten his name!)
We don’t know who organised the catch up as they didn’t come but I’m glad we all made the effort as we had such a great time and talked for ages. The couple had an appointment around midday so left but me and the other three ladies ended up staying for lunch and talked until 2pm. We spent almost three and a half hours getting to know each other!
I lost my husband last year, which has been hard. We retired to Hastings when my husband had a heart attack nine years ago. We didn’t make many friends there and I wouldn’t have been able to go to these catch ups as I was looking after him. So when I saw one near me I thought I should give it a try. And what did I find? The three other ladies at the catch up were also widows so it was great being able to chat to people who understand what you’ve been through. But we talked about everything – life changes, travel, how great Over60 is!
I highly recommend all over60s organise or attend a catch up. I felt like these people I had just met were old friends. We had a good laugh and a good chat and by the end of it I said we should all go on a cruise together! We’ve been in touch since our catch up last Friday and already planning our next one.
How to organise a Catch-up:
1. Visit the Over60 website and click Catch-ups in the menu bar at the top of your page.
2. Once you’re on the Catch-ups page, click “New Catch-up”. You will be asked to login to your Over60 account.
3. You will then be taken to a new page to create your event. Enter the details of your catch-up, including the title, date, address, RSVP details and description. Click “Create Catch-up”.
4. Your event will now appear on the “Catch-ups” page.
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