Introduction: A substantial part of this story is based on factual information, true events in my life or from anecdotal accounts. Specifically, the French senior citizens center mentioned in the story actually exists. The French Ministry of Health promotes sex among seniors to promote mental and physical health. Sex in senior citizen residences is a theme that is seldom covered publicly but I can personally attest that many seniors 60 through 80 are very active sexually and receptive to engaging in sexual ventures they never would even consider at a younger age. They can readily find partners at Friday Night Happy Hours - a key meeting place in this story - which are a normal part of social activities at some upscale senior citizen residences. Anyone surfing the net can ascertain that there are a goodly number of woman over 60 seeking sexual encounters and open to experimentation. The private gatherings in the story are pure fiction as are most of the characters. The main characters, Harry and Marie, exist. They met at a Happy Hour, became lovers and are now companions for life, although they retain their separate apartments for a measure of privacy and independence. They say it is like having their own bedrooms in a very large home. I dedicate this story to my lover of many years who has given me more pleasure than any woman mentioned in this and follow-on stories.
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My name is Harry. I'm a 72-year-old widower living at an upscale senior living community in a large Mid-westerner city. I'm hard to describe. An ordinary-looking man who blends into a social setting without drawing attention. Just about average measurements all around: 5' 10" and 175 lbs. What I lack in thinning hair I make up for with a close-cut beard and mustache. I pride myself on staying fit. No beer barrel, or love handles. Most say I look at least five years younger than I am.
My wife had passed on a year earlier. For the last few years of her life, she struggled with cancer and intimacy was impossible. I have always had a high sex drive so this posed a problem. I'm no angel so I strayed to satisfy my needs. It was difficult to find sex partners as I could only meet them during the day. I could not leave my wife alone in the evening. I did find a woman whose spouse was impotent and could eke out an hour or two from her professional life to meet at a motel. We had great sex and became friends but that relationship came to a halt when she retired, although we still correspond. Some widows and divorcees were available in my family and social circle, but I hesitated to make a pass at any of them, lest I be accused of being a dirty old man, which I am. I love sex, especially eating pussy. My manly weapon is just modest in size but women told me it was just the right size for their mouths.
I had toyed with the idea of remaining in my home but the yard work and repairs convinced me otherwise - they were just too onerous. My brother-in-law, Tom, lives in a retirement community and urged me to join one. He said these communities are beehives of sexual activities.
"Harry," he said, " There is more pussy floating around these places than you could ever handle. Go on with your life. Get laid regularly."
His community was filled up and I did not want to be too dependent on Tom, so I looked elsewhere. Tom said that rumors were floating around that the people at a fairly new senior citizens residence were pretty frisky so I applied there. I had substantial savings and no nearby family so I could well afford to pay the high buy-in fee and the steep monthly costs, which did include two meals a day and medical facilities and treatment if required. The manager, Aggie, a very attractive married blonde in her 50's said there was a long waiting list but sometimes vacancies popped up almost overnight due to deaths. If I were prepared to move in on the spot, I might be able to jump ahead of the line because most people needed a long lead time to sell their homes and make moving arrangements. I lucked out. A two-bedroom apartment came up about a month ago and I nabbed it. There was a special reason I got first crack, which you will find out later.
Our community is strewn out among a large apartment complex, several semi-detached residences and an equal number of "villas," which are really large cottages. The community can accommodate 150 residents and there is seldom a vacancy. As in almost all such communities the female/male ratio fluctuates roughly between 2 or 3 to 1. Excluding couples the ratio is even larger, about 3 or 4 to 1.
The people in our community are well-heeled and take good care of their personal appearances. There are few obese males or females and everyone is generally well-groomed. One must bear in mind that these people are almost all over 60, which means tits sag. asses are flacid and all men and women, pack some extra weight and bear the scars of life, such as wrinkled skin and hints of varicose veins. Not all are ambulatory; a small percentages uses canes, walkers or wheelchairs to get about.
Every new resident or couple has a host or hostess or couple to help with getting acclimated and meeting other community members. My sponsors were Leon and Anita ; they showed me the ropes. They are in their late 60's and have been residents for almost five years. They are salt of the earth types and plain-spoken. Like me, they are just average-looking people. Leon is roughly my height and weight. Neither of us would cause any wolf whistles among the female clan but women feel safe and comfortable around us. Anita kind of grows on the male libido. There is more than meets the immediate glance. Looking more closer at her loose-fitting dress, I saw the outlines of slender legs and a full bosom. Her hair is grey, which she wears in a tight bun, but I imagine that when undo it would frame her sweet face and bestow a sexy look. Her smile is radiant. Leon said that as soon as he turned 65, he wanted to have nothing more to do with the "slavery of home ownership," as he put it. They were very content with their decision. They are an outgoing couple, perfect meeters and greeters.
While describing the various community activities, Anita asked if I had adjusted yet to the death of my wife and was now interested in female companionship. She mentioned that there were an abundance of widows and other single ould welcome male companionship. She and Leon would be happy to arrange informal introductions at the Friday weekly Happy Hour in our bar and game room and I could circulate to meet others. That sounded good to me. I commented that I had been celibate long enough and it was time to brighten up my life.
The next morning at breakfast I was sitting by myself drinking coffee and reading the local paper when I overheard a conversation that instantly drew my attention. Two women with their backs to me were chatting two tables away.
First Female: " Did you notice the new man sitting behind us?"
Second Female "Sure, he looks nice but my thighs get chaffed when bearded men go down on me." "I prefer dating clean-shaven men." "How about you?"
First Female: "I don't have any trouble with beards." "He could munch on my muff all he wants," she giggled." I wonder if he enjoys eating pussy." Now speaking of eating," she said, "How about finishing our breakfast." "We have to get an early start for the big sale at the mall."
I turned around shortly thereafter and saw them set off without turning around so I did not catch a glimpse of their appearances. I hoped I could spot them sometime by their voices.