If you’re an extrovert, being single and under 60 is not much of an issue. TV is more couples-oriented but there are many activities where having a mate is absolutely irrelevant. A bigger factor is if you are still working. Most organized activities are during the day. Nighttime is more for going out with friends, dinners, etc. You’ll find some neighborhoods welcoming, some not.
Don’t limit yourself to just people in your age group or similar marital status. Be friendly to all. Invite neighbors to a driveway get together a time or two. Go to club meetings where the subject matter interests you. Hang out at the pool. Relax, have fun. It may take a little time but finding your niche is actually very doable here.
You really should plan on a longer visit than just a week or two. That won’t give you enough time to see if you think you’ll fit in. Rent for at least a month at a time. High season is friendlier than the regular season (we’re kinda stuck in our ways and back to regular activities with friends and neighbors).
My condolences on your loss. May your next journey give you some joy and peace.
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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