Forest Commons has a Social Committee, overseen by the chair, that is responsible for maintaining the social activities of the organization. The two ongoing social events listed below are open to neighbors in Forest Park and to others of any age as regular offerings from Forest Commons and the last listings are Golden Years Senior Clubs provided by other community organizations.
Pub Night
Date: First Tuesday of each month
When: Starts at 5 PM
Where: Cantina 18 (upstairs, back room) in The Village District Shopping Center
Some folks come just for the socializing from 5 to 7 PM; some stay for dinner as well (usually people will start sitting down for dinner any where between 6:30 and 7:00). Free snacks during the social hour; buy your own drinks.
Lunch Bunch
Date: Third Monday of each month
When: Starts at 11:45 AM
Where: The Players’ Retreat
Golden Years Senior Clubs
For adults age 55 years or better. While Forest Commons is not officially connected to them, there are some near the neighborhood.
These clubs are the two closest to the Forest Park neighborhood. Please contact them directly if you wish to join!
Fifty-Five Plus Club
Anne Gordon Center
1901 Spring Forest Road
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Sep-May: speakers, cards, trips
June-Aug: cards only
Fannie: (919) 637-7194
Keenagers
White Memorial Presbyterian
1704 Oberlin Road
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Sep-May: social, speakers,
lunch, trips
Jim: (984) 255-5487
Click here to download the full list of Raleigh Golden Years Senior Clubs.