Ramble Ideas

Connecting and empowering women in midlife and beyond one Ramble at a time.

What is a Ramble?

At Sole Sister Ramblers, Rambling is a mindset, an invitation to play, and a form of exercise rolled into one. It means moving our bodies in ways that bring us joy—whether that’s a walk or another activity. 

Rambling teaches us that we don’t have to be athletes to enjoy being active, and yet we still reap all the benefits of living a vibrant, healthy life.

This is why our motto is  . . . everywhere is in Rambling distance with Sole Sisters!

Ramble Ideas!

Slow Your Roll Ramble

Choose a flat well-known pathway in a local park, waterfront area, or mall and enjoy a slow stroll and chat. Participants can bring coffee or tea in a travel mug or stop at a coffee shop for hot drinks and sweet treats.

No Route Required Ramble

Designate a time and meeting place and Ramble aimlessly in a cool neighborhood or local park. Stop for snacks, poke into shops and take pictures.

Meet and Greet Ramble

Choose a location that can accommodate many —such as a coffee shop, picnic area, or a food court. Get to know each other and brainstorm ideas for future Rambles. Share your ideas in your chatting group afterwards!

Movie Night Ramble

Love films? Find a local movie house and attend a weekly or monthly film, or take turns hosting a movie night at your home and chat about it afterward. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate chatting group to discuss films.

Same Time Same Place Ramble

Choose a day and time each week to gather for a brisk walk of the same route. No thinking or planning required. A regular commitment will enhance your fitness and strengthen your bond. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate chatting group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Pro trip > join our Virtual Daily Walk or Daily Steps Challenge with other members of your Sole Circle and meet up bi-weekly to cheer each on!

Explore My Neighborhood Ramble

The meeting place is your front door or a local parking lot. Explore your neighborhood show your Sole Sisters your favorite homes, gardens, parks, shops, street art, and more.

Community Events Ramble

Check out a community events calendar for local happenings. If you find an event, workshop, or fitness class that interests you, invite your Sole Sisters to join you. Post the info with a Ramble Announcement and say you’ll see them there! Be sure to wear your Sole Sister tees so you can spot each other.

Adventuring Ramble

Choose a trail in a park or recreational area that you want to try, but are not familiar with. Inform your Sole Sisters that it will be your first visit, and that you will discover it together. Getting a little lost is part of the fun!

Train Together Rambles

Signing up for a race, completing a challenging hike, or getting ready for an adventure like the Camino? Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Get Festive

Check your city’s local festival schedule, invite your Sole Sisters to join, and then eat, drink, dance, and be merry! Post the info with a Ramble Announcement and say you’ll see them there - the more the merrier! Wear your Sole Sister tees so you can spot each other in the crowd.

Topical Chat Ramble

A Meet and Greet Ramble but with a theme. Choose a location that can accommodate many —such as a coffee shop, picnic area, or food court and have a themed discussion on a topic like travel, retirement planning, grandparenting, or menopause and share your well-earned wisdom.

Catch a Sunset Ramble

Invite your Sole Sisters to join you at your favorite sunset spot and for a day end chat with a beautiful view. Bring a chair, a snack, and a drink! Post the info with a Ramble Announcement and say you will see them there - the more the merrier!.

Potluck Picnic Ramble

Choose a local park, beach or free community meeting space and invite your Sole Sisters to join you for a potluck. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and outdoor or indoor games!

Let’s Play Ramble

Gather at a local pub and for a game of pool, darts or foosball. Or meet at a local park for some frisbee, lawn bowling, or bocce ball. Make it a monthly event. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate chatting group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Ladies Who Lunch Ramble

Brainstorm a list of local restaurants, and take turns organizing a weekly or monthly lunch date. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Trail Magic Scavenger Hunt Ramble

Choose a convenient meeting location in your hometown and invite all your Sole Sisters. Once everyone has gathered, break into small teams and embark on a scavenger hunt to find Trail Magic and other fun items from a scavenger hunt list. Share your photos in the Sole Circle Chat Chatting Group, and award humorous prizes for the best discoveries.

Seize the Day Ramble

Gather your Sole Sisters for a pre-dawn Ramble through the city, along the beach, or in a local park. Bring a portable hot drink and enjoy watching the world come to life. 

Pro Tip: Beat the crowds and get the best baked goods before they sell out, by arriving early at a weekly farmers market. It’s fun watching the vendors set up!

Museum Rambles

Choose an interesting museum or exhibit, select a time and a meeting place, and post a Ramble Announcement to let your Sole Sisters know you'll see them there. If many Ramblers attend, split into small groups to explore the exhibit. Afterward, meet for coffee or gather in a local park to discuss what you experienced.

Happy Hour Ramble

Brainstorm a list of local happy hours, and take turns organizing a weekly or monthly cocktail and appetizers date. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Crafty Ramble

Share your favorite craft with your Sole Sisters by hosting a craft Ramble. Designate a place, outline what supplies are required and post a Ramble Announcement. Perhaps make it a monthly event. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Tasty Ramble

Visit a winery, a local shop specializing in olive oil, or perhaps a microbrewery, cidery, or cheese shop. Many communities have maps outlining how to find local farms and other kinds of producers that offer tastings.

Or check out local cooking classes and take one together.

Exchange Your Stuff Ramble

Do you have many but crave more plants, seeds, books or puzzles? Why not organize an exchange! Host it in a free public meeting space, a picnic gazebo in a park or in your backyard.

Pro tip > Join our next Virtual Declutter Challenge with your Sole Sisters and cheer each other on.

Continuing Education Ramble

Check out the calendar for local colleges offering free lectures and continuing education courses, and invite your Sole Sisters to enrich their minds with you.

Game Ramble

Canasta, Mahjong, Poker there are so many games to choose from. Learn to play together and take turns hosting game nights or host them in a local coffee shop. You can ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Pickleball Rambles

It’s all the rage! Find a learn to play facility like your local community center and invite your Sole Sisters to join you. Get a weekly game happening. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Tourist in Your Hometown Ramble

Be a tourist in your hometown exploring local attractions, landmarks, history and architecture with your Sole Sisters.

Pro tip > Many towns offer free walking tours where you pay with a tip based on how much you enjoyed the tour.

Pro tip > Many attractions offer free days or discounts for locals.

Book Club Ramble

Many Sole Circles host book clubs. If you want to start a book club in your Sole Circle, ask a moderator, and she will be happy to help.

Live Music Ramble

Put on your boogie shoes and meet your Sole Sisters for some live music in a local park, concert hall or bar!

Junk in your Trunk Ramble

Set aside a day to clean out your closets and storage areas. Choose items that you would like to give away and load them into the trunk of your car.

Then pick a local parking lot and post a Ramble Announcement, telling everyone to fill their trunks and come join the treasure hunt. Afterward, take any remaining items to a local thrift shop.

Pro tip > Join our next Virtual Declutter Challenge with your Sole Sisters and cheer each other on.

Fruit Picking Ramble

Stock up your freezer during berry season by organizing a fruit picking Ramble.

Bowling Ramble

Throw some strikes and gutter balls while your Sole Sisters laugh and cheer you on! Get a weekly or monthly game happening. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate chatting group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Dance Ramble

Hit a bar or a club for a night out or find a local studio or community center that offers lessons. Get a weekly or monthly dance event happening. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Swimming Ramble

Meet at a local pool for a lane swim or aquafit class and then relax in the hot tub.

Or meet at a local lake, river or ocean beach for a chilly dip.

Make it a weekly or monthly event. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Ride Bikes Ramble

Explore local trails by peddle power on electric or regular bikes. Make it a weekly or monthly event. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Paddle Ramble

Organize a kayak, canoe or paddle board Ramble in a local waterway. Or sign up for lessons. Make it a weekly or monthly event. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

Treasure Hunt Ramble

Meet at a local thrift store or flea market and treasure hunt with your Sole Sisters. Share your finds at a post Ramble coffee date.

Shop Until You Drop Ramble

Meet at a local mall or a shopping district during sale season and shop until you drop.

Bingo or Trivia Night Ramble

Discover local bingo halls and trivia nights together. Make it a weekly or monthly event. Ask your Circle moderator to create a separate Chatting Group for interested Ramblers to discuss ideas and make plans.

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