some information about group gatherings

[Brozzy]

Hi,

My name is Chris and my husband, son and I have been here since Jan1..So far we have not met many people to do activities with or visit with. We are in Winnifred Village. Please help with some ideas.

Chris

[Bogie Shooter]

Hi,

My name is Chris and my husband, son and I have been here since Jan1..So far we have not met many people to do activities with or visit with. We are in Winnifred Village. Please help with some ideas.

Chris


To begin stop at your mail station, usually there are notices regarding the social club in your village of Winnifred.
Look in the recreation news in Thursdays paper. There are many, many activities that you can attend to meet other people.

[JenAjd]

Exactly what the last person said. When the weather is warmer go to your neighborhood pool as well as alot of people will congregate there. If you're a person of faith check out one of the many churches in the area. Of course there's the clubs etc. Make it a routine to go out for coffee at one of the local spots and you'll run into others there eventually and will make conversation with etc. It's really not that hard....unless you don't get out!

[Mikitv]

Just go to one of the many activities at the rec centers and you will meet plenty of people. Walk around your neighborhood and people ususally talk to you. Sometimes you have to take the first step and introduce yourself. Go to Barnes and Noble, etc you will find friendly people. We are here.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

As far as meeting people goes, don't be hesitant to go knock on some of the doors in the neighborhood and introduce yourselves. That's a great way to meet some people you'll be seeing frequently! :) We've done it ourselves - works like a charm.

Bill

[mulligan]

let's not forget the monthly totv luncheon.

[graciegirl]

Go door to door and tell everyone you are cooking a ham, or bake an already made Stouffers lasagna, and tell the neighbors please to bring a side dish or dessert on a day that you decide. Say you will provide the whatever and the soft drinks.

I have done this so many times in my life. People are so afraid to do this and it is so easy, and you will find your efforts will be so welcomed.

[dwbevan]

Go door to door and tell everyone you are cooking a ham, or bake an already made Stouffers lasagna, and tell the neighbors please to bring a side dish or dessert on a day that you decide. Say you will provide the whatever and the soft drinks.

I have done this so many times in my life. People are so afraid to do this and it is so easy, and you will find your efforts will be so welcomed.

Gracie is the best hostess. Take her advice, I am going to!

[MN2FL]

Try Zumba at LaHacinda on Sunday morning. It's so fun, no skill set needed, just be ready to shake it! There's a beauty school by Walmart, this might sound crazy, try a facial for $20.00 (price might have gone up). Our entire family gets a facial, it feels so good. Try pickleball at Habiscus on Monday & Wednesday morning. Great group of people. I think they play at Alamanda on Tue & Thur morning. The exercise class at Seabreeze on Friday morning with Kathy is fabulous! Platform tennis is a new and interesting game at Seabreeze. We can only visit TV for two weeks, try to do as much as you possibly can. Pickup a Recreation Guide and start planning your day. Bowling is cheap on Sunday morning at Spanish Springs. Have fun!

[robbie]

We have met quite a few people at market night at the squares...some have even made up calling cards to make it easy to stay in touch....what a great idea!:)

[Tom Hannon]

Go door to door and tell everyone you are cooking a ham, or bake an already made Stouffers lasagna, and tell the neighbors please to bring a side dish or dessert on a day that you decide. Say you will provide the whatever and the soft drinks.

I have done this so many times in my life. People are so afraid to do this and it is so easy, and you will find your efforts will be so welcomed.

My wife and I were fortunate. On the day we moved in to my house in Buttonwood, nearly all the neighbors came over and introduced themselves. Within 24 hours we knew 7 couples we didn't know before we moved. There is also TOTV legends like Russ, Dan, Phil and Pat, Skip, Bill and Sandy who I intend to hook up with ASAP. I have already met the famous Redwitch. Unless you live in a cave, you will find friends very easily. And if you do what Gracie suggested..Don't forget to invite us. Meeting new friends is the easy part. It is remembering their names that gets complicated.

[Avista]

We met friends at church (in our case New Covenant Methodist).
This time of year couples can sign up for dinners with 3 other couples. Each month the 4 couples either go to each others houses or if preferred there are groups that go to various Restaurants. Our program is called Table Talk. Couples DO NOT have to be church members to participate. They are now organizing for the next Table Talk Feb-April 2011. I'm sure other churches have a similar program to help people get acquainted.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

My wife and I were fortunate. On the day we moved in to my house in Buttonwood, nearly all the neighbors came over and introduced themselves. Within 24 hours we knew 7 couples we didn't know before we moved. There is also TOTV legends like Russ, Dan, Phil and Pat, Skip, Bill and Sandy who I intend to hook up with ASAP. I have already met the famous Redwitch. Unless you live in a cave, you will find friends very easily. And if you do what Gracie suggested..Don't forget to invite us. Meeting new friends is the easy part. It is remembering their names that gets complicated.

You'll probably find Tom's experience to be more the norm in a new neighborhood, where everyone there is new and wanting to meet new people. We bought a resale in an existing village and it's a different environment. Not saying that people aren't friendly by any stretch, but one new couple moving into an established neighborhood will have a different feel to it. A couple of our immediate neighbors stopped by to say 'Hi' and introduce themselves which was nice. We've also done the same - went knocking on some doors to make ourselves known and to meet people. We also wave to everyone who drives by...but that's just us. Also, a downside in our case is that we'll continue to be snowflakes so we won't be around too often. Thus we'll take advantage of the times we are in TV to go out of our way to meet new people.

Regardless of the difference in experiences, TV's still the place to be!!! :)

Bill

[ladylake1]

Although I have lived here for many years, I worked full time out of TV until a year ago. I knew alot of folks but when it was my turn to jump into the pool, groups had been formed for a long time. I just went out and found activities I enjoyed and met people with like interests. Met alot of new people and participated in things I had not had time to do. I find most everyone here is friendly and that was from day one. Try to make ToTV lunch at Crispers and you will meet forum folks. Other previous suggestions are great too. The squares are excellent to strike up a conversation or how about the check out line at Publix. I have met some nice folks while discussing the current price of tomatoes!!! I am sure you will find your niche here.

[BlueHeronFan]

Put a sign in the front yard saying "Free Beer". You will meet so many people you will wish you had a little time for yourself again.

[SALYBOW]

:agree:
Calling cards are very useful for when you meet someone. I got 250 free from Vistaprint.com. Just pay shipping. Theysell them at the market nights for about 5.00 also.

[k2at]

Moving in to an established village makes it more difficult to meet people and make friends. The cliques have long since been established and are difficult to work ur way in.. People are not snobbish, but rather have their own close group of friends and feel comfortable with them. Keep working at it by using the above methods and eventually it happens.

[Schaumburger]

Hello Brozzy,

I grew up in Dubuque (Wahlert class of 1979). My dad still lives there - I was in Dubuque for 6 days at Christmas. Bet you are missing the snow -- FYI Dubuque got another 3 inches of snow today according to my Dad. Congratulations on your move to TV. Wish I could do the same. Good luck to you.

[spk7951]

You might also want to try the Winifred neighborhood web site. They have an email list that you can sign up for and get info on events, gatherings etc.
http://winifredsong.com/default.aspx

[Dirigo]

Hi,

My name is Chris and my husband, son and I have been here since Jan1..So far we have not met many people to do activities with or visit with. We are in Winnifred Village. Please help with some ideas.

Chris

My wife and I have been here since Jan 2nd. We went to Staples and bought business card blanks and made up some cards to hand out.

There was a sign at the end of the street advertising a neighborhood block party last night so we made a dish to share and went on over. Met some neighbors and had a nice meal. Everyone welcomed us and many people at the party extended themselves to us and invited us to join in group activities the following week.

Some of our neighbors introduced themselves and we introduced ourselves to some others.

Two weeks is not a long time. Heck, it takes half a week of shopping just to buy groceries and supplies and get things set up and working when you first get here.

Look at the activity guide and load up your calendar with activities and go to them. "If you take part, pretty soon you'll be a part" as the old saying goes.

Just keep extending yourself to others and let nature take it's course.

Dirigo