{"id":96,"date":"2023-02-07T19:26:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T19:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingyourbestlife60plus.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2023-10-12T21:32:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:32:48","slug":"make-it-a-girls-night-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingyourbestlife60plus.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/07\/make-it-a-girls-night-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Make it a Girl’s Night Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you need a good laugh? Who doesn\u2019t, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather your Girlfriends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gather your girlfriends and go see 80 for Brady<\/a>. Last night, 15 of us went. We were practically the only people in the theater. We all left in a jovial mood; our spirits uplifted. Gail, who organizes our movie nights, said: \u201cI loved a film that I could see with all my girlfriends and every one of us could find something with which we could identify, regardless of our stage in life. I loved laughing with my girlfriends about shared experiences!\u201d It is a classic chick flick. Though, due to the football theme, some guys will enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My girlfriends at the theater<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Today, at aerobics, I encouraged everyone to go see it. Many hadn\u2019t heard of it or had questions, so I thought I\u2019d share about it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, it is just a fun movie! Yes, it is a little silly: 4 women over 80 (the Sally Fields character keeps reminding everyone that she is only 75) winning tickets to see the Superbowl and see Tom Brady\u2014whom they have watched faithfully since his first game with the Patriots. It is heartwarming to watch these 4 life-long girlfriends. They have many differences, yet they clearly care for each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by a real-life story, 80 for Brady reminds us of the value of friendships and subtly encourages us, as Cindy Schock told me: \u201cTo be grateful for the beautiful friends we\u2019ve had and still have.\u201d She added: \u201cI am inspired to create more wonderful memories with them. I don\u2019t want to miss those opportunities to honor and show respect for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not the Stereotypical Old Ladies<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another big takeaway from the film is that age doesn\u2019t limit fun. Cindy said: \u201cI loved that it showed mature people in a beautiful light of fun, friendships, and humor.\u201d These larger-than-life Golden Girls are not the “stereotypical old ladies.” Betty (Sally Field) wins a spicy food eating contest hosted by Guy Fieri. She also sets some new boundaries with her needy husband as she tells him: \u201cJust because I\u2019m capable of fixing the problem doesn\u2019t mean I need to be the one to fix it.\u201d Trish (Jane Fonda) is still hot to trot and, in a coat closet, has a mildly steamy scene with a former football player\u2014a two-time Super Bowl winner named Dan. Lou (Lily Tomlin) is the ringleader who organizes the trip (some of my girlfriends see me as their “Lou”). We learn that her life circumstances make this trip more to her than just a chance to see her favorite player in person. Perhaps one of the most teachable moments comes with Maura (Rita Moreno). After her husband\u2019s death, she lives in a retirement home. Mickey (Glynn Turman) is a bit sweet on her. He reminds her, and, therefore, us: \u201cIt\u2019s less about what you do and more about who you do it with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80 for Brady is a great movie for this time of limited socialization in which so many of us have found ourselves. Gather your girlfriends and make it a girl\u2019s night out! Last night, we did just that.

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Marita Littauer Tedder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Marita has spent the majority of her adult life working with women\u2014helping them improve relationships, achieve their speaking and writing dreams, and being the best version of themselves they can possibly be. The author of 20 books, this Living Our Best Life Project is her newest effort\u2014through which she hopes to challenge women to be fulfilled where they are.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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