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First of all, you can hang out here!

Otherwise, what kinds of things do you like to do? Do you have a hobby where you could meet with a group? Do you belong to a religion? Can you invite over your old friends from work? Do you have family nearby? Are you interested in doing volunteer work?

I have relied on this guys through think and thin and learned ALOT!

Welcome! Sorry about the job. That is stressful!

Jana

Is there a comfy coffee house near you that you can hang out with a book group? One of the first things I did for my social life after having DD was to join a book group that met at a local coffee house. It was great.

If you don't already know, would you be willing to learn to knit or crochet and join a knitting circle? Great gab sessions, you learn more about the craft in one day than you would on your own in a month, and you're out of the house. Or, you could have it at your place, since it's so clean!

Also, cooking or arts & crafs classes are a great way to get out of the house and network. My mother took a stained glass class and made some gorgeous window sun catchers and a large stained glass window that I still drool over.

Or, you could take up a hobby that will take you out of the house, like photography. Or use a skill that you have to assist a charity. Again, using my mother as an example, she can sew (boy can she) so she joined up with a the local S.N.A.P. charity, sewing up bandanas for kitties and doggies and selling them at PetsMart and at area art fairs. She's raised thousands of dollars for a very noble cause and has made some amazing friends.

A little brainstorming, doing local searches in the phone book, community center, library, or on the internet should find you several options that interest you.

Welcome! We can be your invisible friends and help you at home, too!

Anhata
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Welcome to TNH, and the company of the Imaginary Friends.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor

I sing in a community choir which rehearses once a week.

I'm in a book club which meets once a month.

I'm in a women's running club which meets 3 times a week.

I'm addicted to this place!

FWIW
-Jo

The United Way has a website where you can search for volunteer opportunities using your ZIP code.

http://national.unitedway.org/volunteer/

In my area there are many positions in a lot of different fields. Some require a commitment for as little as 4 hours per week. Enough to get out of the house but not too much to take over your new found freedom