Friendship and low-cost fun are two aspects enjoyed by members of the Melton Over 50s social group.
Forming in March 2022, the group unites local residents aged 50 and older to enjoy activities including dinners and lunches at local restaurants, shows at local venues, afternoon teas at members’ houses, and occasional trips to the city.
Founder Marlene McBain said that members are all after the same thing – “meeting new friends [and] enjoying ourselves in the company of other people.”
“The amount of friendships that have formed out of the group,” she said. “It’s a great atmosphere … I love doing it.
“Usually, it’s a bit hard to start up with to go into a group of people where you don’t know anybody … we all had the same reservations about joining a new group but once they join, [they] realise that they’re making new friends and we’re all easy to get on with, they wish they’d joined in earlier.”
Ms McBain said that many of the group’s activities are low-cost, such as a communal afternoon tea where each member brings a plate of food or a monetary contribution of about five dollars.
She said that she initially formed the group as she wanted to gather a group of people in a similar age bracket who enjoy going out and felt there was a lack of social groups – solely for going out and enjoying activities together – in Melton.
The group hosts activities at various times depending on the event.
Details: Marlene, 0498 329 290.
