We moved into the new area where there is A LOT of younger neighbors. Seeing anyone 75+ is not the norm down here. In a new neighborhood everyone is looking to establish new friends. Our next door neighbors lived within walking distance of Sumter Landing and sold their house to move south of 44 in a new neighborhood because all their neighbors didn’t want to do anything after 7PM, no driveway parties, rarely went out, not that physically active. They found exactly what they were looking for in the new area and we are so happy living in Hawkins. The key when you move in is to have driveway parties (a version of cocktail hour) to meet your neighbors and get to know them. Form groups for your interests (Golf, pickleball, cards, etc) and put a flyer on your immediate neighbors within the block to sign up to the group. The ladies formed a group of 18 women on a WhatsApp group for monthly Luncheons. We have cards every Wednesday night at rotating homes, Samba every two weeks in rotating homes, water aerobics in the backyard pool twice a week, Bunco once a month in rotating homes, men have a gathering twice a month at different bars or restaurants in the evening, and many other events.
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