You're always welcome to join
You can come to listen, share, ask questions, or simply enjoy being part of the conversation. There's never pressure or expectation.
For seniors
A welcoming place to meet, talk, and feel connected.
Silver Sips gatherings are small, friendly video conversations for older adults. Each gathering has a host, a topic to begin with, and room for the conversation to unfold naturally. You choose the gatherings that interest you, and you are welcome to participate in the way that feels right for you.
What to expect
What is a Silver Sips gathering?
A Silver Sips gathering is a small-group video conversation with other older adults. Gatherings happen online, but the experience is centered on people, not technology.
Each gathering is led by a welcoming Silver Sips host. The host greets everyone, introduces the topic, helps conversation flow naturally, and makes room for people to participate in different ways.
You're welcome to join at your own pace. You can come to listen, share, ask questions, or simply enjoy being part of the conversation. You choose the gatherings that feel right for you.
Find conversations that fit you
Gatherings have topics and times, so you can register for the conversations that fit your interests, schedule, and comfort.
Small groups, real conversation
Gatherings are intentionally small so people have room to be heard. The topic helps begin the conversation, and the group shapes where it goes.
How joining works
Simple steps to join
Members register through the website and receive what they need by email. You do not need a password to get started.
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Choose a gathering.
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Enter your email address.
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Confirm your registration by email.
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Receive your link before the gathering begins.
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Join when it is time.
Ways to join
Open gatherings and community gatherings
Some gatherings are open to everyone in the Silver Sips community. These are a good fit if you heard about Silver Sips through a friend, family member, or an open gathering and want to choose a conversation for yourself.
Other gatherings are offered through a participating retirement community or circle. If your community sponsors Silver Sips, you may see gatherings created especially for residents, along with open community gatherings you can choose from.
Whether you join through a retirement community or independently, you are welcome to choose the gatherings that feel right for you.
Find an open gatheringHow to join
Tickets for open community gatherings
Open community gatherings use tickets. New individual members receive two tickets to get started, and one ticket usually reserves one place in one open community gathering. Additional tickets are available in small bundles.
If you join independently
- You receive two tickets when you first sign up.
- One ticket usually reserves one person's place in one open gathering.
- You can buy additional tickets in small bundles.
- You can cancel before a gathering begins and receive your ticket back.
If your retirement community sponsors Silver Sips
- Community-sponsored gatherings are included through your retirement community.
- You do not use tickets for gatherings sponsored by your community.
- Open community gatherings use tickets.
- Partner-community residents receive monthly tickets for open community gatherings.
Ready when you are
Choose a gathering and join at your own pace
You can start with an open gathering, join your community's sponsored gatherings, or simply learn more before choosing.