Start brushing up on your small talk and get ready to bring your appetite as the City of Trees prepares to welcome its newest group to Claremont’s social scene.

The “Mingle & Munch Social Group” will meet monthly, beginning Friday, September 11 at The Garner House from 6—8 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Claremont through the Committee on Aging, the event will offer appetizers, refreshments, music and conversation as well as provide guests with the opportunity to meet new and more friends.

“Often with retirement comes a tremendous change in our social structure and very few programs attract the younger retirees,” says Committee on Aging Chairperson Anita Chalmers. “Claremont offers a wide variety of programs for seniors during the day but not many on the weekends. This group will offer something to do on a Friday night, and you might find yourself making plans for the remainder of the weekend with a new friend.”

The coed event is open to both couples and individuals over the age of 50 and will be held the second Friday of each month, beginning in September.

Admission is free.

The Garner House is located within Memorial Park at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. For more information about the event, or to RSVP call (909) 399-5488 or visit www.claremontca.org.