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50 and over
Over 50 in Singapore: new friends for walks, learning and ideas
Whether you have more free time or simply want new company, plans are easier with someone to go with. Now I'm Open lets you post a simple plan, like a morning walk or a museum visit, and meet people nearby who are open to it.
Post your first cardHow it works
Free · 18+ · Area only, never your exact spot
Why it works
- Each card is simple: an activity, a topic, an area and a rough time.
- Ideas mode suits conversations about healthy ageing, a new venture or a second career.
- Women-only cards are available for those who prefer them.
- You choose who joins, and chat opens only when you both say yes.
Cards you could post
Examples to start from. Change the details to suit you.
Ideas
Open to coffee chat
About healthy ageing habits that actually stick
Friends
Open to museum visit
About National Museum galleries
Ideas
Open to brainstorm
About starting something after retirement
Friends
Open to board games
About chess and card games, all levels
Good places to meet
- Therapeutic Garden at HortPark: 33 Hyderabad Road. Free, designed with older visitors in mind, with raised planting beds and seating.
- Singapore Botanic Gardens: Free, open 5am to midnight, with shaded paths for an early walk.
- National Museum of Singapore: Permanent galleries are free for citizens and PRs, with concession tickets for visitors aged 60 and above.
- Kent Ridge Park: 20 fitness stations, some suitable for older users, and a wheelchair-accessible canopy walk.
- Fort Canning Park: Heritage gardens and a spice garden in town, open 24 hours.
Tips
- The National Silver Academy, run by the Council for Third Age (C3A), offers subsidised short courses for Singaporeans and PRs aged 50 and above. Fees can be paid with SkillsFuture Credit.
- Community clubs list interest groups on onePA, including free brisk walking groups.
- NParks has opened therapeutic gardens in several parks, including HortPark, Jurong Lake Gardens and West Coast Park.
- The National Museum opens at 9am for Quiet Mornings on the first Saturday and the first and third Thursday of each month.
- Meet in a public place, in daylight if you prefer, and let family or a friend know your plans.
Questions
Is Now I'm Open only for young people?
No. It is for all adults aged 18 and over. Many plans on it, like walks, museum visits and coffee chats, suit any age.
Is it a dating app?
It has a Date mode for people who want romance. Friends and Ideas modes are for company and conversation, and you choose which mode each card uses.
I'm not confident with apps. Is it hard to use?
You only need to post a short card or tap I'm in on someone else's. Chat opens only after you both agree, so nothing happens until you are ready.
Related guides
Sources
- Credit Counselling Singapore: National Silver Academy
- onePA: Brisk walking interest group (example)
- MOH: 5 things that make the Therapeutic Garden @ HortPark ideal for seniors
- NParks: New therapeutic garden at West Coast Park
- National Museum of Singapore: Admissions
- NParks: Kent Ridge Park
Checked October 2026. Opening hours and rules change, so check before you go.