Ideas for meeting people

[vgtigger]

I'm single, and whenever I've moved to a new community, (i've moved quite a bit) it's always the same thing to try to "get a life" I go to gym, go to church, seek volunteer opportunities, but it is always so hard to make connections and new friends. any suggestions so I'm not sitting home alone with nothing to do all weekend. It just seems one person should not spend so much time alone all the time. I do everything alone movies, shopping, hiking, etc...

[chrissyslove]

I fully understand. I sit back and wonder what happend to the days when my phone was ringing off the hook and everyone wanted to do something. Now the only calls I get is bill collectors, my mom, or something about my kids. What happened to us???? lol I just moved and have met more people than expected while doing yard work. I have started inviting people over for a bar b q for the fourth of July. I hope I have given you some idea even though I am in the same boat.

[vgtigger]

Thanks, I had a friend an hour away back out of our plans so now, I'll be hangin all alone for the 4th. It's just I get so tired of always having to drive hours away for a social life to see friends or family, because I'm single no kids they have always expected me to go to them and they never come to me. Ugh.. ahh well.. I'll enjoy the day off from work....

[trishaloha]

Hi there,

When I first moved back home six years ago, I had my Mom & Dad here in town, but had lost touch with all my old friends, or they had moved away. I also did the things you have done, and wish I had a yard to work in (I actually live in a senior citizens condomenium association, and have found wonderful neighbors here)...I have met folks at the local library, and also by going back to school part-time at the local community college for some computer classes and such. Not sure if you could fit that into your schedule, but if you found classes that interest you, it's a great way to network and meet people with similar interests :)

I wish you the very best, and please take care :)

Sincerely, Trish

[chrissyslove]

Trish,
You are right. School does open a whole new world of friends. When I went to campus I made plenty of friends. Even one class on campus will open up many chances to meet new people.

Chrissy

[jcme]

vgtigger,

It sounds like you have a good start. The others are right, you will meet a lot of your neighbors doing yard work...or if you live in an apartment or condo, just taking a walk around the neighborhood.

I've met a lot of people though ski and and bicycle clubs. Even if you don't find a good friend through those channels, you have a group of people to do things with.

It takes some research to find the right group but most clubs newsletters on the internet and let you go as a visitor to their club meetings. If you are interested in a specific sport, go to a local sport specific store and ask them for recommendations. Also realize that some clubs that may be sport specific may be more of a social club and do a lot of varied activities throughout the year.

Take care

[chrissyslove]

I just thought about somwthing. I think my brain works in waves like this :hijump: sometimes lol. Even if your church doen not have a singles group, ask around. Often the churches that do singles groups are always going somewhere and having fun. Even if it is a different denomination they usually dont have an issue with mixing. The groups can be lots of fun.

[vgtigger]

All great ideas, your right when I I had lived in syracuse and went back to school to get my BA I met a few friends. unfortunately there isn't a college close by..would have to commute, but I will check out local HS some towns offer adult continuing ed classes. Thanks all....