Best Social Organizations for Arizona Seniors
Why do so many retirees head to our sunny state the second they hit those golden years? Well, aside from the amazing weather, beautiful terrain and proximity to so many wonderful travel destinations – it’s about the community Arizona can offer.
Because Greater Phoenix is one of the most attractive markets for retirees, it’s no surprise the communities, events and organizations tailored to this demographic are abundant. After all, if you’re going to retire somewhere you better have a fun group of friends and plenty of things to do to enjoy those wonderful work-free years, right?
But what organizations are available to the 55+ community? And how do you go about finding them? We have all the details to find your next active senior gathering.
Meetup.com Events
If you haven’t given Meetup.com a try, you’re missing out on a huge database of like-minded individuals gathering to share their common interests.
And regardless of the type of activities you enjoy or the kinds of people you want to connect with, Meetup.com likely has the group for you. Would you like to try your hand at belly dancing? No problem. Want to travel with a group of singles? There’s a crew for you! Want to zen out with a group of meditators? Chill out with a group from Meetup.
Group Travel Organizations
One of our favorite things about living in Arizona is that we are so close to the mountains for a winter ski trip, Mexico for a nice pool and a cerveza, Las Vegas for a little excitement in sin city, and the amazing landscapes of our own backyards. But what if you’re single, widowed or just prefer to travel in a pack? Arizona has plenty of organizations arranging group travel for 50+ retirees.
With companies like Kindred Tours handling all the details you can just sit back, relax, enjoy the scenery and start building relationships with your fellow active senior wanderlusters.
Charitable Giving Organizations
If your idea of a good time is both giving back while making friends, try one of the many charitable organizations in Greater Phoenix that encourage the community’s active seniors to get involved. Many of them have a little fun while contributing to the greater good in the community. An example of an organization doing some major good in the community while also not shying away from socializing is Meals on Wheels.
Your Own Backyard
When you’re deciding where to lay your head as an Arizona resident and you know you want to have an active retirement, keep a close eye on the community you’re planning to move into. Some communities and cities have more activities than other, but most 55+ neighborhoods have quite an active social scene.
Take Sun City West as a prime example, this community boasts over 100 individual organizations that offer everything from swing dancing to an agriculture club. You’ll never run out of things to do in Sun City West, or many of Arizona’s other 55+ communities, and you may even take up a few dozen more hobbies.
It’s important to consider your social life when picking out the home you’ll enjoy during your retirement. After all, with this extra time on your hands you’ll want to get out and enjoy all the amazing things Arizona has to offer.
