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We've teamed up with Road Scholar to offer three women-only tours in 2026 to New Orleans, Charleston, S.C., and New Mexico. Sign up today as spaces are limited!
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There are now Ethel Gathering Groups in 47 states. Through these groups, older women are meeting up and making friends in cities across the country. To find out if there's a group in your area, go here.
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Are you a woman who likes to travel? Would you enjoy finding a new travel buddy or two? Then join our private Facebook community, The Ethel On-The-Go, today. You'll love it!
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We asked followers of our Ethel Facebook page to recommend a must-binge TV show. Find out what more than 700 women had to say.
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Did you know that we now have an Ethel Store? Celebrate being a part of The Ethel Community by proudly wearing our new Ethel-branded products.
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