Margielyn, I think a lot of meeting new people and making friends has to do with the individual. If someone stays inside all day and doesn't get "out and about" much.......if someone goes out of their way to avoid places where there are people around........if someone shies away from having conversations with people they are unfamiliar with - - - - they're going to have a bit of a problem.
Not that you have to be a social butterfly or anything, but if you're anywhere in TV where there are people, you are BOUND to meet a lot of folks. As Bonny already said, everyone is real friendly.........probably more so that anywhere else you've experienced.
Here's a sure bet for meeting people: Pull over just about anywhere in your golf cart. Then whip out 'The $5 Map' and start looking at it. Somebody will stop to ask if you're lost and need any help. It happens all the time!!
Bill