Welcome to The Circle
Inviting Small Group Gatherings for Women Who Want Authentic Connection, Friendship, and Community…
Life has chapters. Some are overflowing—careers, kids, caregiving, constant motion. Then, almost quietly, a new one begins.
The house is less busy. Routines shift. The calendar opens up in strange new ways. And somewhere in all of that change, many of us realize: I’m ready for more connection, more joy, and more gatherings that actually feel like something.
The Circle by Gatherings is for that in-between place—when you’re not starting from scratch, but you are ready to write a new chapter with more intention.
Here, you don’t have to wonder if you’ll “fit,” walk into a room hoping someone saves you a seat, or get stuck in endless small talk. The Circle is a curated community of women in midlife and beyond who are navigating transitions—empty nests, career pivots, relationship shifts, “what’s next?”—and want to move through them together, not alone.
Our gatherings are the experience:
Evenings that feel like a treat, not another obligation
Conversations that are real, uplifting, and judgment-free
Playful, creative, and meaningful experiences that wake up parts of you that have been on pause
The Circle is less about “fixing” anything and more about remembering what lights you up—through dinners, salons, fun new experiences, playful experiments, and shared moments that actually stick.
If you’re craving good company, good conversation, and gatherings that feel worth getting dressed for, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to The Circle. Let’s enjoy this chapter—together.
The Circle
What happens at a Circle Gathering?
Gatherings are held in someone’s home or a local venue. Think of it as the modern, no-homework book club mixed with a hint of purpose… and zero pressure.
Every month, we create gatherings that make connection feel natural, joyful, and worth showing up for.
Our experiences blend:
Shared activities — dinners, salons, creative evenings, group experiences
Lightly guided moments — simple prompts that spark conversation and ease
Thoughtful details — small touches that help everyone feel comfortable and included
Community building — a steady group that grows closer over time
Connection doesn’t have to be complicated. We make it easy—and enjoyable.
Women ready for real, easy connection, more joy, and moments that feel genuinely meaningful.
Who This Is For
The Circle is for women in midlife and beyond, navigating transitions—
empty nests, career shifts, relationship changes, new identities, or simply the desire to expand your world again.
If you want experiences that feel meaningful, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable,
you’ll feel right at home here.
No pressure. No performance. Just a place where you belong..
What We Do
Every month, we create gatherings that make connection feel natural, joyful, and worth showing up for.
Curated small groups
Just enough structure to feel at ease, never stiff. Limited to 8-12 members.
The Gatherings Method
A signature arc that gently moves a room from “Hi, nice to meet you” to “Wow, this was exactly what I needed.”
Shared activities — dinners, salons, creative evenings, playful group experiences
Friendly and inclusive for solos
Walk in alone, leave with connections that feel natural.
Zero or low prep lightly guided moments simple prompts that spark conversation and ease. Show up. Breathe. Enjoy.
Thoughtful details — small touches that help everyone feel comfortable and included
Community building — a steady group that grows closer over time
Connection doesn’t have to be complicated.
We make it easy & enjoyable.
Why I Created The Circle
Somewhere in the middle of my own life, things shifted.
The pace changed. My children grew up. My routines unraveled and reformed. There were moments of deep fullness, and moments of quiet I hadn’t expected.
What surprised me most wasn’t the change itself—it was how alone the transition could feel, even while surrounded by people.
I kept meeting women who were navigating similar chapters:
new beginnings, empty spaces, evolving identities, the desire to belong to something again.
We weren’t lost. We weren’t starting over. We were simply asking:
“Where do I go to find my people now?”
And I realized that in a world full of noise, the thing many of us were missing was something beautifully simple: an easy, welcoming place to gather.
A place to show up as you are.
A place where conversation flows without effort.
A place that adds joy, instead of draining it.
So I created The Circle—a curated community designed for women in midlife who want connection, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging that feels natural and steady, not forced.
We’re not here to perform or reinvent ourselves.
We’re here to enjoy this chapter, support one another, and create gatherings that linger in the best ways.
If you’re reading this and thinking, “Yes, this is exactly what I’ve been craving,”
I hope you’ll join us.
Welcome to The Circle. I’m so glad you’re here.
— Alexis McGlynn
Upcoming.
January 15
Venue
Sag Harbor, NY
The Circle is a modern women’s group for anyone seeking connection, community, and fun. Real conversations, welcoming gatherings, and a place where everyone feels at ease.
What to Expect: A relaxed, thoughtfully curated experience—nothing heavy, nothing performative—just good company, good conversation, and a glimpse of what The Circle will become.
If this new chapter of life has you craving more community, more fun, and more moments that feel genuinely worthwhile, I think you’ll find yourself at home here.
February 15
Venue
New York, NY
The Circle is a modern women’s group for anyone seeking connection, community, and fun. Real conversations, welcoming gatherings, and a place where everyone feels at ease.
What to Expect: A relaxed, thoughtfully curated experience—nothing heavy, nothing performative—just good company, good conversation, and a glimpse of what The Circle will become.
If this new chapter of life has you craving more community, more fun, and more moments that feel genuinely worthwhile, I think you’ll find yourself at home here.