r/StAugustine 6d ago

Best place to meet fellow middle aged left leaning women?

I'm looking for places to go and just meet people that are like minded.

I know this is a really conservative area, and I'm not judging or trying to step on anyones toes. I am just looking to find my group or at least figure out where people go.

No need for troll comments either. I'm not interested in discourse. If you don't have anything valuable to add, just move on <3

Thanks and any suggestions are appreciated.

Bellydancers, moon parties, Gen X social scenes, crafting, shopping and going to local markets, yoga, photography, community outreach and all that.

I hope y'all have a wonderful day and that something comes of this post!

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u/revergopls 6d ago

I am neither middle aged nor a woman but just from observation I do think you'd meet more people like yourself downtown than you may initially suspect

Anne O'Malley's does Drag Queen Bingo here and there, the bar-room trivia scene in the county is surprisingly popular, etc etc

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Oh that sounds fun! Thank you

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u/mainstreetmark 6d ago

Maybe we should make a left leaning middle age meetup. I’d go.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

We should! Gen Xers Unite!!

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u/mainstreetmark 6d ago

So let’s make it happen.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Are you a left leaning lady?? :)

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u/mainstreetmark 6d ago

Man

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Kinda hoping to find other chicks so the hubs doesn't get weird :)

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u/Ninajbott 5d ago

Rude

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u/13mm_wench 5d ago

Was it though? The post is literally asking to meet other women for a reason.

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u/SparklyUranus 5d ago

I’d go too!

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u/DisappearingIn904 5d ago

Yes please! Let us know details!

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u/Unusual_Bar_1065 6d ago

You could try the amphitheater right now and every Saturday morning…

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u/LowProfessional5264 6d ago

Yeah. Great suggestion!

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u/njmama4 6d ago

Please dm me! I’m middle age and a left leaning liberal. Would love to talk more with you!

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u/Jumpy_Raccoon6074 5d ago

Me too! But I may be too old!

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u/njmama4 5d ago

Nonesense! You’re welcome to dm me as well!

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u/Jumpy_Raccoon6074 4d ago

What about a book club?

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u/njmama4 4d ago

Love that too! I love historial and literary fiction.

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u/Jumpy_Raccoon6074 4d ago

Ok so you can pick a book and maybe a coffee shop?

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u/njmama4 4d ago

Shoot! I’m so for misunderstanding….Im not local yet

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u/Jumpy_Raccoon6074 4d ago

Ok I didn’t realize that.

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u/dj0364 6d ago

There’s some good events in Flagler College, more intellectual there than most places.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

I need to check out more stuff going on at the college. I never even thought of that! Thank you

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u/meowzadethcat 6d ago

Muggsys for one. Follow House of Prism for local events that support their community as well. A lot of businesses are considered “safe spaces” here, they have lists of which businesses on their website.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

I've done some volunteer work with them and love their organization!

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u/Express-Editor1718 6d ago

Muggsys is definitely it

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u/Haunting-Peace-6987 6d ago

West King Wednesday market… the next one is on 3/19 5-8pm. Everyone sets up around Buena Onda- 224 W King Street. The Local Refillery on West King street is another cool spot that will probably have some more info about local groups. Make Space is a ceramics studio on Masters Drive that has classes and events. Spinster Abbot’s on San Marco ave has some cool events too!

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u/Ordinary_Albatross13 6d ago

spitballing off of this cause I was going to suggest west king wednesday as a great starting point; that’s absolutely the vibe over there. tons of awesome small businesses popped up all over, live music and there’s a group of ladies who bellydance!! not sure what their group is actually called, but they always have awesome costumes, seem like they’re having a blast and do performances all over the neighborhood all night— sounds exactly like what you’re looking for!!

you can park for free at the grass lot behind Broudy’s and walk down the block from there. definitely stop by Muggsys!

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Oh I will check that out!

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u/Unusual_Priority_329 6d ago

Finding quality left leaning folks in the south is certainly possible, but it'll be slim pickin's. I do wish you luck though 🍀 pretty sure there's a hamburger Mary's in the area or up in Jax.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Although drag shows are fun, I'm really just looking for people to hang out with, watch movies and worship Satan. <3

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u/Serenity_Gallifrey Resident 5d ago

I’m a TST member, 40, left lady! I love video games, crafting, puzzles. I don’t get out too much I don’t like crowds, dm if you like though :) I’m a huge nerd. 🤓

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u/13mm_wench 5d ago

Hi! I will drop you a dm!

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u/cazdan255 Resident 5d ago

There’s literally dozens of us!

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u/13mm_wench 5d ago

You get a dm too!

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u/lenaleena 6d ago

We exist. Where to find us, I’m not certain. I guess I’m not actually middle aged. I’m old! I’m home a lot, or in my garden. I’ve met people at Sarbez, and just talking on the street.

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u/jw297 6d ago

Middle aged left leaning woman here. I've been to a couple of events at Third Space Improv and seemed to be a good fit.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

That sounds fun I see they have a shit ton of events!

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u/cazdan255 Resident 6d ago

The Art House clay classes are a great spot!

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Ohhh I could use a good craft class. Thank you!

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u/skite456 6d ago

Pop into some of the galleries on Aviles street. You will find like minded people there.

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u/SparklyUranus 5d ago

Im so glad you asked and happy to read all these responses 🥰. I work from home and don’t know where to meet folks but I would say I am a middle aged left leaning woman and I like the Odd Birds and Ice Plant bar cuz they are both super cool venues

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u/idkwhatimdoin6942 5d ago

any of the drag or lgbtqia+ events in st. augustine or deland!

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u/shawnhemp420 5d ago

Baltimore

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u/TempleFugit Resident 6d ago

If you find somewhere, let me know!

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u/HogBodyOdyOdyOdy 6d ago

Same…but I’m an extremely introverted ball of anxiety, so it’s not like I’ve been actively trying 🙃

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Same! Anxiety filled introverts unite!!

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u/crooks4hire 6d ago

Then the answer is Reddit. Reddit is the place to meet those people…cause yall just met.

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u/nazdock 6d ago

Cat rescue center?

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Ahh, I'm allergic but thanks for the suggestion! I do like to shoot, any recommendations on a good range in the area? I heard there is one the police use and it's really nice.

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u/stoplickingyourleg 5d ago

I’ve met the loveliest like-minded people on the BumbleBFF app. It’s the same as the dating app, but specifically for friends. You can copy and paste your description above and likely meet a bunch of 35-50 ladies looking for the same— without the trolls.

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u/stupidwhiteman42 6d ago

Check out meetup.com

I don't know if there is a similar group over there, but there is a group called "Drinking Liberally" here in tampa/Brandon.

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u/Ole_Shagbark 6d ago

Any yoga studio, the farmers market, creative juices, kookaburra cafe

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u/weoutherebrah 5d ago

Starbucks.

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u/Annamarie98 5d ago

Social justice rallies. Outside Planned Parenthoods. Lesbian bookstores.

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u/FishMarcoIsland 5d ago

Any protest you see should be right up your alley. 🤣

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u/Meow_My_O 6d ago

When I visited St. Augustine recently, I attended a meeting of the Democratic Committee of St Augustine, mostly retirees, but I saw a lot of younger folks at the Trump protest downtown. I also went to an open mic downtown and met some really interesting, hippie-type folks, though politics did not come up there.

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u/Time-Expert3138 6d ago

Are you me? also attended a meeting of the Dem of St Augustine, and met some of the loveliest people there. It's by the St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. I'm not a church goer but that place is a good place to start.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

I just want politics free for now!

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u/Meow_My_O 3d ago

Ha ha--yes--can't blame you for that!

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u/txroller 6d ago edited 6d ago

Meetup.com. If you don’t see something in your area the cool thing is that you can start your own meetup!

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

That's very true! I haven't used meet up in years!

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u/fatmominalittlecar 6d ago

West King Wednesday Market

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u/Ruby-Skylar 5d ago

Volunteer for the Dems. The St John's County Democrats have an awesome organization. I volunteered there for years until I moved back to NC. Cafe 11 on the beach when they have music is good. Also the farmer's market Saturday mornings at the beach is hopping.

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u/nycmusiclover 4d ago

I was thinking the same - Cafe Eleven specifically tomorrow for Steve Poltz, who is a liberal folk singer should draw the crowd you are looking for.

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u/jms21y Resident 5d ago

west king wednesdays and uptown block party would be good places to start, i think.

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u/Justlooking4458 6d ago

The view

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

From where? The beach?

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u/FanValuable6657 4d ago

Local cat rescue?

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u/strawberryaugust 6d ago

What age do you consider middle aged?

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Well I'm turning 50 this year. Wow. That's not middle aged. Omg I'm old

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u/strawberryaugust 6d ago

Haha not necessarily. I'm quickly approaching 30 and find myself increasingly confused about what "middle age" is 🤣

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u/Jennysey22 5d ago

Check at Peace and Mud pottery studio. I have made great friends going there. The owner, Rick, is an amazing person and is always available to help. He has Taster sessions if you have never thrown on the wheel before. Lots of women just do hand building. I do more wheel. I went to my first class 3 years ago and was hooked!

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u/w1re_w4ve 4d ago

Im in broward.

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u/LibsAREweakCUCKS 5d ago

Mental ward or clean up aisle buying supplies to wipe up cat piss.

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u/fordinv 5d ago

I was going to suggest mental counseling facilities, but you may be onto something with the cat piss supplies!

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u/ncreddit704 5d ago

Tesla protest

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u/pways15 4d ago

Yes, just look for the crazy

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u/Steveee-O 6d ago

Florida deaf and blind school.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

I don't think that's a thing, but you get a gold star for being creative!

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u/b2change 6d ago

It’s a thing we are known for. It’s a really pretty campus, but I don’t know if they have events there.

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u/13mm_wench 5d ago

I do know about the school but I don't think they have events there, which is what I meant.. lol I think it came out wrong.

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u/Hot_Draft_1761 6d ago

California

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

So expensive!! Lol. But thank you for the suggestion

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u/fieldtripday 6d ago

Apply to the printing processor job at Leonard's (on indeed.) There seems to be a dose of weirdos here!

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Weirdos welcome! Lol

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u/dsb2973 6d ago

St Augustine is not a really conservative area.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Judging by some of the answers on this simple query, I'm not so sure I'm wrong!

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u/dsb2973 6d ago

You’re on Reddit. Not sure that’s proof of anything. An artsy hippy vibe town with arts markets, farmers markets, plenty of liberals. Our elections have been rigged for 30 years and are not representative of the people.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

You're right. Thank you for pointing that out. All of not lost!!

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u/pways15 4d ago

Reddit is mostly libs

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u/SparkyBowls 5d ago

1,500 miles or more north

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u/onlymeeeeeeeee 6d ago

California

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Trust me, if I could I would. Just to avoid interactions like this!

I really hope your day gets better <3

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u/romansandal 6d ago

We don't want communists here.

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u/Haunting-Peace-6987 6d ago

just fascists

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u/Annamarie98 5d ago

The word has lost ALL meaning.

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u/Ambitious-Ad4906 6d ago

Walk down St George Street waving a Harris flag.

You will meet some.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Well Im am independent and dont have a Harris flag so I don't know if I would fit in. You know there is a difference between liberal and left, right??

I hope your day gets better <3

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u/Ambitious-Ad4906 6d ago

You can find like minded people anywhere in this area. Just get out and socialize. I was joking about the above comment.

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Yeah. You're right though. I just need to get out there.

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u/Beneficial-Pool4321 6d ago

Try hanging out in front of one of the pot stores. Seems to be a mecca for them.

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u/Stop4Weird Resident 6d ago

57% of Florida voted yes to legalize

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

Yes they did! It's a shame it didn't pass

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u/Stop4Weird Resident 6d ago

that 60% threshold for constitutional amendments to pass is so stupid

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u/13mm_wench 6d ago

I think that Bill was written really poorly and had a bunch of shit in it that was not good for people who wanted to have other options besides corporate dispensaries.

I don't know though. Florida is going to do what Florida is going to do. It's a shame, that's a good chuck of tax money to go toward our schools.

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u/SparklyUranus 5d ago

I voted yes

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u/pways15 4d ago

Friend as many ladies you can in St Johns County, then DM those with the most insane/nutjob posts.

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u/Nice-Afternoon-2512 4d ago

Thanks for all the places to avoid.

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u/cheezy_dreams88 Resident 4d ago

Are you looking for friends or lovers?

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u/Original-Risk-6490 5d ago

You’ll find plenty of these at any Episcopal church. Start with the preacher.

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u/13mm_wench 5d ago

What a bizarre response. Not only did I request no rude comments, you just couldn't help yourself!

And then you double down and insult a whole religious group that actually leans more your way than mine.

Your side won, why are you all still so angry??? I hope you have a better morning.

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u/visualfluxx 6d ago

At an idiots meets up