Are you new in town following your residential move? Do you want to make friends? Sometimes meeting people can seem daunting, especially if you’re an adult who hasn’t had to make friends in a long time. However, meeting people will help you settle into your new home and make moving to your new town a more positive experience. These tips can help.
1. Volunteer
Volunteering your time at local nonprofit organizations gives you something rewarding and meaningful to do and helps you meet new people. Find a non-profit organization in your area that does something you believe in. If you have time, pick more than one organization to support. The more you get out of the house and meet people, the more people you’ll meet.
2. Participate in Local Social Media Groups
Many communities have social media groups that keep members of the community informed. On social media, you’ll learn about upcoming events, challenges in the community, volunteer opportunities, social clubs, and more. You may even engage in online conversations that lead you to meet the people who are your neighbors and fellow citizens.
3. Join an Exercise Class
Exercising is good for your mind, body, and your social life! Get involved in a local exercise class where you can meet people similarly interested in personal health and wellness. Exercise classes are often held in local gyms, but you can also find them in local rec centers and country clubs.
4. Join a Book or Wine Club
Do you enjoy wine tasting or reading books? These may seem like solo activities, but they don’t have to be. There are likely many people in your community who feel the same way. Search for a club in your area that you can join.
If you can’t find a club, you can also make one. First, advertise for your club on local social media groups. Once you’ve found people interested in participating in a club in your area, set up a meeting in a local cafe or community meeting space.
5. Use an App
Did you know some apps can help people with similar interests connect? For example, use a friend-finder app that can help you meet people in your new community.
Fill out a profile and then look for local meet-ups. Stay involved in your friend-finding app even after you start to meet people. As you do, you’ll grow your network and hopefully begin to make solid friendships with the people you meet.
6. Take a Dance Class
Dancing is a rewarding exercise, a good way of expressing yourself, and a great way to meet new people. Take a dance class at a local dance studio, or look for a dance class at a local rec center.
7. Participate in an Amateur Sports Team
What sports do you find most enjoyable? First, consider which sports you love the most, then join an amateur sports team in your area. You’ll meet people on your team and opposing teams who share your interest in that particular sport.
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