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Welcome to My Friends - The Social Club
Our Story
Not everyone has a large family network, the chance to socialize with work colleagues, or an extensive circle of friends.
As people navigate various phases and challenges in their lives, these experiences can greatly impact their social circles. For example, someone who is just beginning their career and family life may have different interests and financial limitations compared to someone who is further along in their career with older children. This can make it tough to find friends who share both similar hobbies and financial situations. Consequently, finding common ground in interests and economic circumstances can be challenging, reducing opportunities for meaningful connections and shared experiences.
Life is more fun with My Friends ...
Whatsapp us on : 081 092 7755
Where do your events take place?
Our meet ups currently take place in Durban. Our members are based all over Durban and surrounds, so we vary locations as often as possible to ensure members experience meet ups in their own area as well as further afield.
Am I too old or too young to join?
Our community is strictly for over 18s. The majority of our members are between 25 and 45 years old, but there are plenty over 50+ and 60+. You're almost guaranteed to meet others in your same phase and stage of life, and the sense of belonging and connection that comes from that, is what MyFriends is all about.
Welcome to My Friends - The Social Club!
Our Story
Our Events
Our Events
At My Friends, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to connect with others and create meaningful relationships. That's why we started this social club - to provide a welcoming space for people from all walks of life to come together and have fun.
Our club offers a warm and inclusive environment where you can meet like-minded people and create lasting memories.
Our Events
Our Events
Our Events
From happy hours to hikes, movie nights to museum tours, local and international travel. We offer a wide variety of events and activities to suit every interest. Check out our calendar to see what's coming up!
Join us on our journey of friendship and fun!
Membership
Our Events
Membership
Becoming a member of My Friends has never been easier. With just a few clicks, you'll have access to all of our events and activities, as well as discounts at local businesses.
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There are no membership fees till 2026.
Welcome to My Friends
Our Values
At My Friends, we believe in inclusivity, diversity, and respect. We welcome members from all backgrounds and strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
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Membership Benefits
When you join My Friends, you'll gain access to a variety of exclusive benefits, including discounts at local businesses, early access to event tickets, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. Plus, you'll be supporting a community of passionate social enthusiasts!
There are no membership fees till 2026.
About My Friends
Opening new doors
As we age, our social circles tend to shrink and creating social connections can be more difficult, leaving many of us feeling isolated and disconnected.
Social clubs are the perfect place to meet people and begin new relationships since everyone in the club is quite literally there because they are looking to make new friends.
To increase your chances of finding “your people”, our club has lots of members and a consistent and wide variety of activities. You will find your tribe and, if you participate in regular meet ups consistently over time, you will grow to feel a deep sense of community and belonging within the group.
Expand Your World View
Most people will say they join social clubs to find “like-minded” people with similar interests, but one fantastic and often unexpected benefit of joining a social club is that members often have diverse backgrounds, so you'll meet many people that you wouldn’t otherwise cross paths with in your daily life, thus diversifying your friendships and expanding your world view.
Find “Phase of Life” Friends
People often join social clubs because they are experiencing a life transition. 1) a new (or soon to be) empty nester 2) newly divorced/widowed and/or 3) newly retired (humorously, sometimes a husband or wife's retirement is the trigger).
You'll find members in the same phase of life as you in any social club of people of similar age. This can really help in providing you with a sense of community, support, as well as healthy distraction.
Quickly Integrate into Your New Community
It can be difficult to break into existing social circles and make friends when you move to a new city. Joining a social club can dramatically speed up this process so that you quickly begin to feel like you belong in your new community. Through participating in club activities, you’ll meet the most dynamic community members, learn your way around, and be invited to participate more actively in your new community.
Network for Your Business
Social clubs, while refreshingly distinct from business networking clubs, undeniably offer potent business networking opportunities. In fact, their power lies in the absence of obligatory attendance, referrals, and checklists. Social club activities offer genuine opportunities to build relationships in a relaxing and natural way. As you have fun, learn, and conquer challenges together, meaningful connections are formed. Naturally, people are inclined to recommend business owners that they genuinely know and like.
Explore and Share Hobbies
Another great benefit of joining a social club is that it will give you the opportunity to learn and practice new skills through workshops, classes and mentorship. In addition to the knowledgeable person leading the experience, most activities will draw members with a variety of skill levels and similar interests. A gardening activity, for example, will typically include brand new gardening enthusiasts all the way up through master gardener. This benefits everyone involved as novices can acquire fresh knowledge and develop skills, while experts relish the chance to impart their wisdom to enthusiastic students.
We’re always looking for the UNIQUE.
The stranger and newer, the better. I joke with our members that if they’ve never heard of it, or if it sounds terrible…they should consider it a growth invitation to push past their comfort zone and jump right in!
Experience Adventure and Travel
Many clubs offer the opportunity for travel, opening up a world of adventure. Traveling with a club not only enhances your overall experience but also offers unique benefits. For example, these trips are usually well-organized and planned in advance, which means far less stress for you as an individual traveler. Social club travel organizers are often able secure discounts and special cultural experiences that are not available to individual travelers. Traveling with a social club allows for opportunities to network and deepen your social relationships through shared experiences. Your spouse hates to travel? No problem! You have someone else to go on that dream trip with. A final benefit is that traveling with a group of people with whom you're comfortable provides a sense of security, empowering you to grow by stepping further out of your comfort zone.
Stay Physically Active
Participating in a social club can help you stay physically active because a variety of events and activities organized by these clubs often involve some level of movement and exertion. This is obvious for classes such as dance or hiking, but even the act of getting off your couch and out of your house increases your level of activity. As you become closer with other members of the club, you'll naturally be invited to participate in additional non-club activities, further enhancing your active lifestyle.
Be Invited to Exclusive Events
Social clubs often curate exclusive events and activities that are not available to the general public and that create truly remarkable experiences. Through your club, you might gain access to, for example, special cultural experiences, sports tournaments, charity fundraisers, special private art exhibitions, fashion shows, and live performances in unconventional venues.
Enjoy Membership Discounts
Another benefit of joining a social club is that the club often arranges discounts for its members. These can cover everything from discounted tickets to events to special rates at local businesses. Discounts procured by the club and cost savings through shared resources can help members save money on activities they enjoy and can also make it easier to take part in events or activities that they wouldn't otherwise be able to afford. For example, a group of people sharing expensive sports (Jet-skiing, Deep Sea Adventures, 4x4 Excursions) This is especially true for clubs that focus on activities that require special equipment or supplies, such as sports clubs or hobby clubs.
Have Something To Look Forward To
It’s often said that the anticipation of doing something fun can have more positive effects on us than doing the thing itself. A vibrant social club will offer many, varying opportunities so you’ll soon find yourself with a full social calendar that is packed with all different kinds of activities for you to look forward to with excitement.
Shake Up Your Routines
Joining a social club adds excitement and variety to your life. The old proverb "variety is the spice of life" holds true. As adults, our lives are often consumed by repetitive daily responsibilities such as work, housekeeping, and caregiving.With a social club, you never have to stay at home when you want to go out, even if your friends are busy or your husband / wife wants to watch movies for the 12th night in a row. You'll always find someone ready to join you and break away from your usual routines.
Create Balance in Your Life
People often join social clubs to attain a better balance in their lives. By scheduling various activities, social clubs offer a counterweight to the everyday routines and responsibilities of work, caregiving, and household chores. They provide an avenue for pursuing personal interests, hobbies, and community engagement, allowing you to alleviate stress and an outlet to unwind and relax.
Have Fun Without the Planning
Social clubs provide a fantastic opportunity for members seeking connection and engagement with others, without the burden of logistics. The beauty of these organizations lies in their pre-planned, diverse activities, alleviating the members from the stress of finding and planning events themselves. This shift of responsibility allows members to focus solely on their own enjoyment and experience.
Create Lasting Memories
Do you remember what you ate for lunch yesterday? Chances are you don’t. Our brains are wired to let routine events come and go, while focusing on and remembering novelty. From simple gatherings to larger organized events, social club planners work to create moments that resonate deeply with participants, infusing each memory with a rich tapestry of emotions, laughter, and camaraderie. These colorful, collective activities and shared experiences form the backdrop for memorable moments. (Not to mention the fact that social club organizers are always taking pictures!)
Improve Your Mental Health
I have intentionally chosen to list this very important benefit last because it is the RESULT of all of the above reasons to joining a social club. There is no doubt that active participation in a social club will increase your overall feelings of happiness and life satisfaction, while decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Furthermore, when you go through inevitable tough times, the social network you built by actively participating in a social club can provide critically needed support. Mental health improvement isn’t typically one of the reasons someone overtly lists for joining a social club, but it is undeniably the most all encompassing and the most important.
Final Thoughts
Joining a social club can dramatically enrich your life. Social clubs provide opportunities to meet new people, learn new skills, and pursue your interests. With regular participation, social clubs also provide a sense of support, community, and belonging. By joining a social club, you open doors to new experiences, adventures, and friendships, which can positively impact your mental, emotional, and physical well being. Each branch of the social club will have its own unique offerings and focus, so take the time to explore your options and consider your core values and your goals for joining before committing to Then…just sign up, show up and begin the journey!