
What we’re about
Join & Make New Friends who share your interests, hobbies and activities. Whether Single or married, meet others aged 50ish and over, in our NWA North & South 50+ (Socials - Suppers - Sports) Meetup Group
(NOTE: The meetup is a merger of the 50+ Activities and Friendship - NWA (Benton Co) Meetup and the NWA Singles Group).
SEE BELOW for the Who, Where, What, Why and a WORD (Etc) for this Meetup.
_____ The WHO: This Meetup is primarily for those 50 years of age or older. 50+ is not a number cast in cement. If you are younger or retired early and you can relate to 50+ age group, you are welcome to join this group.
_____ The WHERE: The location INTENDED for this Meetup is for those LIVING IN (or around) NWA (Northwest Arkansas).
NWA North - Eric and Ryan Miller (the Meetup Organizers) will be doing events and activities mostly in and around Bella Vista, Rogers and Bentonville.
NWA South - Darryl Pennington (Assist Organizer) will be doing events and activities more centered around Springdale and Fayetteville.
_____ The WHAT: Having Socials, Suppers, Sports and other Special Events to participate in. You are welcome to make suggestions for events on this meetup.
SOCIALS: Going to Movies, Dances and Concerts in the Park, etc. Going on day or weekend trips to Nearby Attractions, Casinos and Music-Art-Cultural Festivals.
SUPPERS: Going out to Happy Hours and Restaurants, having Polucks and Meet & Greets etc.
SPORTS: Participating in Golf and Pickleball and other recreational activities such as: Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Fishing, etc. We are open to your suggestions for other sports.
SPECIALIZED EVENTS: For Singles, Couples, New Comers in the area and other events like Cruises, etc.
_____ The WHY: The PURPOSE for this MEETUP is, with the SOCIALS, SUPPERS, SPORTS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, to have opportunities to meet others who share your common interests and activities and to meet and make new friends in the process. Depending on the activity, the social interaction may be before or after the activity.
_____ And a WORD (Etc.) about what you show know about being a member of this Meetup group. (Looking for Event Coordinators, Disclaimer, Responsibilities, and a No Solicitations policy if you do not have prior approval of the Meetup organizer)
I would also like to find members that would like to host their own event and be an Event-Hosts, to share whatever your passion is and for which I am not creating an event for.
Two examples, of an event I would like someone to run, for something which I do not do is HIKING and BIKING. So, if hiking or biking is your passion and you would like to have company when you Hike or Bike, then let me know that you would like to create an event to organize a walk or ride.
DISCLAIMER: Please be mindful of health and safety and participate only in activities that match your ability. And remember to bring whatever the event calls for, like water - for proper hydration, sunscreen, snacks, medications etc
*** RESPONSIBILITIES ***: By CLICKING ON ATTEND, you understand that PARTICIPATION IN ANY AND ALL EVENTS IS AT THE ATTENDEES OWN RISK and the Attendees (whether a member or a guest of a member), assume ALL RESPONSIBILITY for their own safety.
Please remember to ACT RESPONSIBLY WHEN SIGNING and UP (And is signed up, then unRSVPing when deciding on not attending) FOR EVENTS. If you have signed up for an event and know beforehand that you cannot attend, if there is a waitlist, PLEASE UNDO YOUR RSVP, if not attending an event you signed up for, by changing your status to “NOT GOING,” which will open up your spot for someone else.
We look forward to meeting you and hopefully being an active member of this group.
Note: There is to be NO SOLICITATIONS POLICY (without the prior approval of the Meetup organizer) in this Meetup. Repeated violations of this policy will result in being banned from the group.
Thanks,
Eric & Ryan (The Miller Twin (The Meetup Organizer - NWA North)
and Darryl Pennington (The Assistant Organizer - NWA South)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Caribbean Group Crusie: 2025Needs location
Hello,
The NWA Singles group and the former Bella Vista SOS group have done two group crusies before. You are invited to join us for our 2025 group crusie.- 7-Day Eastern Caribbean: On the Enchanted Princess
Saturday April 19 – Saturday April 26
Website to view Cruise:
https://www.princess.com/cruise-search/details/?voyageCode=N512
Booking & Contact for Cruise: (book with the NWA Singles Group)
Jules Dinino (Phone calls work best)
1-800-901-1172: Ext. 41691
jdinino@princesscrusies.comTell Jules you are part of the NWA Singles group to get the best price and Cruise Credits. Ask Jules for details. If you book directly online, you may not get the lowest fare or any Cruise Credits!
Inside Rooms on this cruise are already 95% full. Do not delay booking your room.
Ø If you are a first time (or your roommate is) Cruiser with Princess, ask Jules for an extra onboard cruise credit.
Cruise Schedule:
Saturday, April 19, Departure Ft Lauderdale: 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 20, Princess Cays (Private Island) 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, April 21. Turks & Caicos Noon – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 22, Amber Cove (Dominican Republic) 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 23, San Juan Puerto Rico 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 24, At Sea
Friday, April 25, At Sea
Saturday, Disembark in Ft LauderdaleTransportation to Ft Lauderdale and back.
Everyone is responsible for their own transportation.
Driving:
You can drive to Ft Lauderdale. Anyone can arrange a Carpool if they wish to.
Flying:- I would highly suggest if you fly to Ft. Lauderdale, that you arrive a day (04/18/25) before the ship departs.
- If you fly on 04/19/25 and your flight is delayed, the ship will not wait for you, and you will be left in Ft L
- Flight home on 04/26/25 – Suggest no sooner take off than 10 am. As of 09/03/25 flights from NWA to Ft Lauderdale are around $338 - $473.
Hotel: Friday 04/18 in Ft. Lauderdale (Suggestion)
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport, 1500 SE 5th Ave, Se 5th Ave & Sheridan St, Dania Beach, FL, 33004.- 2 Queen Beds with a Pull-Out Couch. (may sleep up to 6 people) $158 Total.
- The hotel offers a simple continental breakfast and Airport Shuttle.
- Uber/Lyft from Hotel to the Port Everglades on Saturday and share the cost.
If you are a 1st. time cruiser and have questions, call me!
Darryl:
479-713-0884
darrylpennington0081@gmail.com## Attendees (9)