Over 40 Groups

Bike and Brunch
A mostly single Jewish bicycling group from late 20’s to late 50’s age range.  (Concentrated in mid 30’s to mid 40’s.)  Weekly rides on Sundays with lunch afterwards.  Fall and Spring weekend trips to different areas within a 4 hour drive of DC.  Monthly happy hours and an annual party in January.   Several marriages have occurred from this group including my own!  www.bikeandbrunch.com

Billyfone
This website caters to people over 30 years and older interested in the Washington DC nightclubs and nightlife.
www.billyfone.com/scene.php?cityID=10&scid=13

The Cosmopolitans
The Cosmopolitans sponsors sophisticated social events for single professional men and women over 45 at unique venues in the DC metro area.
www.cosmopolitansdc.com

Face to Face Singles: They have parties with hors d'oeuvres and dancing to music with a DJ every five to eight weeks on Sunday evenings at Tragara's restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. An upscale crowd with most participants are 35 to 55 years old. I do know someone who met her husband at a dance.
www.face2facesingles.com

Frederick Singles
Sunday Dances that draws a wide range of people from Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.  Dances can draw 200 people or more.  Also offers singles trips.  www.fredericksingles.org

The Ivy Singles Social Club of Washington, DC
The Ivy Singles Social Club (ISSC) is a coalition of Ivy League, Seven Sister and other prestigious schools' regional alumni associations that sponsors social activities. The events are open to all single alumni of member schools and their guests. Most of the attendees are in their 30's, 40's or 50's, but all ages are welcome.
www.ivysingledc.com/events.html

Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
Join an open forum discussion group on topics from travel, politics, the social scene, the internet and other items of interest to the members. 50+ Singles Group
6125 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100
www.jccgw.org

Learning Escapes for Singles
Participants hike, sail, canoe, kayak, golf, barbecue, and socialize.  Most singles in the over 35 group are in their 40’s and 50’s. 
www.learningescapes.com

Paul’s List
Why stay at home?  If you are single/separated/divorced/widowed (and 40+ years old) and are looking for informal group outings (and a few formal events too), you are invited to join Paul’s list.  No membership fee.  You will receive a weekly listing of upcoming events.  Contact: paulsslist@aol.com

Pros in the City-DC
Hundreds of events each year from speed dating to wine-tasting.  There are varied activities that are broken down by age groups : 21 to 29, 25 to 45 and 35 plus.  70% of the attendees are single.  (There is a separate group for Baltimore.) 
www.prosinthecity.com.

SinglesontheGo.com
Acomprehensive website of the resources and acrivities for singles in the DC area and other areas around the country. 
www.SinglesontheGo.com/dc

Hollywood Ballroom
Whether you want to practice your steps or learn new ones, come to the Hollywood Ballroom where they play a variety of music from Top 40 to measured ballroom. This ballroom offers social dancing for both singles and couples four nights a week.  A complementary dance lesson is taught an hour before each dance. 
www.hollywoodballroom.com

Ski Club of DC
Don’t let the name fool you.  This is a club for all seasons.  Tennis, biking, sailing, hiking, and of course skiing are some of the sports this club organizes around. Social events such as happy hours, dinners out and movies are also organized.  Cultural events include seeing plays, shows, touring museums and attending festivals.  
www.scwdc.org

WESingles
A branch of the Washington’s Ethical Society, a humanistic community, this group meets on Sundays for seminars.  The range of ages are 40’s and 50’s. 
www.ethicalsociety.org.