New friends after 50 - I’m a bit lonely

[Glasto73lover]

My youngest child started secondary in September and I feel like my social life and circle vanished a bit after primary ended - I made friends through school mums but it’s changed a lot. I have other friends too but it’s been a shift.

I feel lonely - I am a sociable person. I am trying to see this (and turning 50) as a chance to explore new pastures. I go to exercise class but it’s not really been a place to meet new people. I have work mates. My DP is pretty anti - social.

Is it possible at this age? What’s the best way to meet new people?

Join a gym and go on regular days to regular classes and also night classes xx you can def do it xxx

Team sport?

Volunteering?

Reach out to old friends?

Be authentic, and don't come across desperate or you could put people off