So where are those “quality men” you want to meet as a woman over 50? I’ve found these 15 male hangouts to be pretty good bets and many you can find in your local area.

1. Wine shops that have classes and tastings. Easy to do alone. Just don’t overdo it; remember you’ll have to drive home.

2. Dog parks — borrow a dog if you have to. Dog people are really friendly!

3. As you travel to work on public transportation, look up from your book and check out who might be a potential suitor.

4. A man is seated next to you in a restaurant — ask him what he’s eating that looks so good.

5. The grocery store — men have to eat, and unless their mom still cooks for them, they have to buy food around dinnertime. A bonus: Maybe you’ll find one that will cook for you, too!

6. Coffee shops — strike up a conversation about how long the line is or how long a winter it’s been.

7. Singles cruises — be sure to check out the average age on each trip. Also check out cruise lines that are geared to people over 50 like Princess and Holland America.

8. Meetup.com has all kinds of activities going on every day. Here you can meet men interested in the same types of activities you like to do.

9. Your hair salon — laugh at this if you will, but men come in for haircuts and even manicures. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve sat next to a man getting a pedicure minus the colorful polish.

10. Home improvement stores, especially on the weekend — men have to go somewhere to buy the materials they need for fixing things in their lives. Ask them what the best tool is for a specific project.

11. Resorts — yes, men need vacations too and do travel alone. I know a woman traveling alone who met a wonderful guy at a resort.

12. Upscale casinos are popping up everywhere and men do love gambling. Hang out near the roulette table and be his lucky charm. If the casino is attached to a hotel, sit at the bar with a friend and start talking with men who come in for a drink or dinner. At the very least, play into his DNA of helping a damsel in distress by asking him for gambling tips.

13. Major or minor league sporting events — whew, you can just feel the testosterone in those stadiums.

14. Places that have live music on the weekends. Music feeds a man’s soul, so he will often go have a drink at the bar while listening to the group that is playing. Best music bets: jazz, blues and good ol’ rock and roll.

15. The very best place to meet men is at an ONLINE DATING SITE. Men are there 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s like college was — where everyone was single. Today, everyone’s just older. Yet with patience and the right tools and skills, you can find quality men on there who will make a great boyfriend or husband for you.

Now it’s your turn. Start writing a list of places in your area to meet men. I think once you focus on it, you’ll find available men are everywhere.

To your dating success!