Life After 50

Last night we gathered at Five-Point-Five Brewing in El Segundo for our second South Bay mixer, and I left the patio thinking the same thing I thought driving over: this is starting to feel like home. The room was an even mix of men and women, which made for exactly the kind of night we want to create. Conversations moved easily. Small groups formed, broke apart, formed again. Nobody was standing alone by the bar wondering what to do with their hands. Our Westlake regulars sh

Here is something people do not say often enough about this stage of life: it is one of the best ones. By fifty and beyond, most of us have stopped auditioning. We know what we enjoy and what we are done pretending to enjoy. We have opinions worth hearing and stories worth telling. The conversations are simply better at this age, because everyone in the room has actually lived something. The one thing that does not automatically keep pace is the social calendar. And that is n

What a fun night at Pizza Cookery! On May 16, more than 50 Kindred Social singles came out to join us, and it was great seeing so many familiar and new faces together. A huge shout out to our Kindred men who came out. The ladies definitely appreciated your company, and it is safe to say things are a lot more fun when there is a good mix of men and women ❤️ This was our very first event at Pizza Cookery, and we are so grateful to Bernadette for letting us host there. Also, a b

As we celebrate our six month "monthversary," I can't help but reflect on how far we've come in such a short time. Our very first Kindred event at Crawford's Social welcomed just 22 people. The weather was cold and windy, and we were all still trying to figure out what Kindred would become. Fast forward six months, and we've grown into a thriving community of singles over 50, and every one of you has helped make that possible. Last night at Sandahl Cellars, it truly felt like

Friday, February 27 at Crawford's Social was one for the books! Our Kindred Social Mixer had our largest turnout yet, with over 75 singles filling the room with energy, laughter, and nonstop conversation. Even more exciting, we had new guests sign up during the event because they could feel what makes Kindred different the moment they walked in. The room was alive with 80s music, great vibes, and genuine connection. I spared everyone from an official karaoke performance… but

Kindred’s Wine and Connect event on March 14 was a wonderful afternoon of conversation, laughter, and new connections. Hosted at the cozy and welcoming Blue Table in Agoura Hills, the event brought together more than 60 singles for a relaxed and enjoyable time together. Guests arrived ready to mingle and quickly settled in with a glass of wine and delicious food. To help everyone get comfortable and spark conversation, we kicked off the event with a fun icebreaker that had pe

Kindred Social’s Sunday mixer on April 12 at 14 Cannons was the perfect way to spend a beautiful sunny afternoon. While the turnout was a bit smaller than usual, about 40 attendees, likely due to the Sunday timing, the event still delivered exactly what our community is all about: easy conversation, genuine connections, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoyed a lively round of 80s trivia that brought out plenty of laughs and a little friendly competition, along wi

As we celebrate our six month "monthversary," I can't help but reflect on how far we've come in such a short time. Our very first Kindred event at Crawford's Social welcomed just 22 people. The weather was cold and windy, and we were all still trying to figure out what Kindred would become. Fast forward six months, and we've grown into a thriving community of singles over 50, and every one of you has helped make that possible. Last night at Sandahl Cellars, it truly felt like