A senior citizen enjoys at an earlier event by Dignity Foundation, founded by Dr Sheilu Sreenivasan

Sixty-eight-year-old Fatima Fernandes lives with her 60-year-old brother, Donald, who is dependent on her for care. With the children settled abroad, it can get lonely. But that isn't a bother for her. "I love gardening, reading and socialising. I often like to drop into Doolally for a beer with my friends. We have been to the Bandra and Peddar Road outlets," says the Colaba resident, who is geared up to take part in the brewery's first of many two-hour fun meet-ups for senior citizens every Friday, starting tomorrow.  "I enjoy their curated programmes, and the beer as well," Fernandes quips, adding that she is always on the lookout for something interesting to keep her engaged.

What's in store
Doolally's upcoming event, Dignity Elysium for the 50+, has been planned with Dignity Foundation, which has been conducting its Chai Masti sessions at 30 outlets across the country. Dr Sheilu Sreenivasan, founder of Dignity Foundation has brought onboard one of their seasoned coordinators for the first meet. "We will begin with games that will stimulate their interest, be it politics, general environment, etc. Brain power games, such as mental maths and quizzes, will help to determine their interests, based on which we will curate the rest of the time. Besides the interactive games, beer and snacks, as well as companionship [will] entertain the group," says Sreenivasan.