[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I have read and reread this thread and to me it all comes back to commonsense ............... call the leader, tell them you are new to TV and ask them if there is room for you. I've done it several times, these people running these groups are usually very personable and helpful, that's why they are running a group. I have not yet met a grouch running a group ............ for one thing the group would not last too long with an unapproachable leader.

I hate to think that we shut people out, but on the other hand it would seem we do. I live in a very settled neighborhood, but over the last two years we have had neighborhood changes due to attrition, and I am sure it is very difficult for a newcomer to feel comfortable. I think it basically starts with a "good morning, how are you" and grows from there. It takes time to feel comfortable in a new location, whether it is a club or a neighborhood ............... fact of life! If you think back to when you were young and raising children, who made friends first - the kids did, then you met the Mother, and on and on and on. To me it's the cycle of life.

Excellent thoughts.