music at Senior Citizens clubs?

My sister-in-law is your age, and joined a group last year. She is the baby of the bunch, but she's having a great time. She never learned to line dance, and that is what she's doing now. They go out to different clubs every Friday night as a group, so she gets her fix of modern music there. Give it time, its not the music, its the camaraderie. You'll fall into it, and once you're part of the group, you can give them your input. Who knows, maybe most of them feel the same as you, and just don't know how to fix it. Right now, you are just self conscientious, and feel alone, that will change.

We are having one for the seniors that I work with at the end of June. A lot depends on the age of the crowd. When our attendees were in their late 70's and 80's we had big band but if they are younger they will appreciate the 50's and 60's music more. We invited a group of swing dancers from a local high school to entertain the group for a short time just to offer some variety in the evening. We also made sure that we had some line dancing since so many of the single ladies love to do this. We are also giving each attendee a corsage or boutonniere and we are taking prom pictures to be given out that evening. Make sure that you have ways that they can socialize with others who attend and have good food, drink and of course attendance prizes. We've been putting on these proms for 10 years and they are always a big hit. This year we are also having a hoe down as another fun thing to do. It will be interesting to see how this works out.

Isn't that something. The younger people don"t realize that we boomers grew up in a great rock era. Many of our kids listen to the same music. I think when were in our 70's and 80's we will still be listening to the Stones. I think as we get older and start taking over the elderly scene it will become more apparent. For now keep looking around I know where I live there are allot of clubs that play classic rock and there are plenty in our age group grab some girlfriends and go out.------Don't consider yourself a senior citizen (unless there is a discount involved lol). Ya still got it mama. Were supposed to be the new thirty right.

I think you should take the lead on this. Go again and this time be sure to tell the person playing the music that the group wants something from the era they grew up in. Don't let this experience keep you at home. You can network online too, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SeniorFreeBees/ is just one of the many groups for seniors. Get feedback from others and look for something you'll enjoy. Keep trying, the fact that you want to:

1. Go out

2. Listen to rock music

3. Spend time with others your age

4. Develop a larger cirle of people socially

Is a sign that you will be a great addition to any group function.

I am single at 56, and trust me, I know what you mean. I went to an "over 50" singles dance a few years ago and all the music was from my parents era. The only peopley that were dancing were people that were about 15 years older than me.I went up and requested a Beatles song, and I was told by the DJ that he didn't have "that kind" of music. It is hard being a senior single and trying to mingle.

You may be a little young for the Senior Citizens club however I am sure that they are all different.

Surely if you look hard enough you can find some places to go to meet new people. Try looking in the newspaper in the Events or Datebook section. Also look in the paper or yellow pages for somewhere to take dance lessons and going there you can find out where people go to dance too. Try to find out where to take an art class. Our local home town museum has them every Thursday night.

Also look at your local radio station websites. Most of them have a section about local events etc.

In my city there is a disco club that plays the music you like. See if your city has a club like that. I have a daughter who is 59, she likes the same music you like. I like Tommy Dorsey and the big music that your Mother would love.I love good old fashioned cheek to cheek dancing. By the way, I love Simon & Garfunkel..........I'm 80 years young. I heard my daughter's records they had some pretty good messages! Elvis? Sure he was pretty good,I wasn't all that old when he came out. The Rolling Stones? No I did not like them and I did not like the later music of the Beatles but some of their early music was kind of cute. It was very different though.It took some getting used to.You would just meet old Geezers in a Senior Club sweety.You are still pretty young at 55.

IMHO 55 yrs old is a bit young for a Senior Citizens clubs...most in my area of Washington DC are populated by people in their 70's - 80's

I'm 65 and at 55 I was still participating in activities that were non-sr. citizen oriented.

Why not join a group that features some interest of yours?

Or take a community college course in a subject you like...or join a museum group, or a book club or whatever else meets your fancy. You can meet people with whom you have things in common

Well, I am 62 and like Big Band music. But I liked that when I was 22. I also like to sing karaoke and I do a great rendition of Gimme three steps. They call me the breeze is a kicking motorcycle song. The only songs that I have problems with are rap songs, well most of them.

So, maybe you just need to find the right group. But don't give up on the music or the dance. (I take dance lessons, too, the cha-cha is killing me.)

Locat a PWP club it is Parents Without Partners. A bit of all ages and many are widowed. They dance and have picnics and it is a great place to just make friends.