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ThePlayground Senior Circle

Free, ad-free online community offering live events and interest groups for seniors

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ThePlayground Senior Circle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community built on Circle’s platform to combat senior loneliness through daily live events and meaningful interactions. Members join a 24-hour open Zoom room for spontaneous connections and scheduled gatherings like coffee chats, trivia games, and movie nights. Designed to feel like a private social network, the community includes direct messaging, a member marketplace, and over two dozen interest groups for sharing stories, photos, and resources.

In our private forum, seniors engage in topic-focused groups ranging from gardening to current events to spark conversation and mutual support. Weekly live events and office-style “Drop-In” sessions ensure everyone has a chance to participate at their convenience. Supported entirely by donations, ThePlayground Senior Circle remains free and ad-free, fostering a welcoming space where no one has to face isolation alone.

Outcomes

  • Reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
  • Strengthen social connections through daily events
  • Discover new interests via topic-based groups
  • Access peer support in a secure, ad-free space

What's included?

  • 24-Hour Open Zoom Room

    Pop in anytime to connect spontaneously with fellow members

  • Daily Live Events

    Scheduled coffee chats, musical performances, trivia, movie nights, and more

  • Interest Groups

    Over two dozen topic-focused forums for sharing photos, articles, and personal stories

  • Member Marketplace

    Offer and discover goods and services within your community peers

  • Direct Messaging & Forum

    Private chats and open discussions to stay connected and supported

Who is this for?

  • Senior adults seeking regular social engagement
  • Caregivers looking for safe support spaces
  • Community advocates dedicated to senior well-being

About the creator

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Steven Shagrin

Nonprofit Founder & Community Builder | Reducing Senior Adult Isolation Globally

I’m Steven Shagrin, founder of ThePlayground Senior Circle and a passionate advocate for senior well-being. After witnessing the profound effects of loneliness on older adults, I leveraged my background in community building to create an ad-free, sec...

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