Being Self-employed

Ten Dollar Plan

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by Mohammed Bilal No Comments

While community is based on our shared connections, it is equally defined by our disconnections– the uncomfortable places and unfamiliar faces.

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Meet New People in Your Area

Find groups that interest you

Meetup.com lets you find groups of people that share a common interest.

Find or create a new group to socialize with other moms, meet singles, craft, play a sport and more. Search for a group at Meetup.com

Playgroups

Get Together with other Moms

Playgroups offer great opportunities for you and your children to meet and socialize. You can join a playgroup in your community that meets on a weekly or monthly basis.

Check out these playgroups:

MOMS Club
Parenting and family groups on BigTent.com
La Leche League groups for families who breastfeed

Volunteering

Get involved and help your community

There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities available in your community - from working with children or the elderly, to protecting the environment, and more.

Find volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch.com

Using the Library

Learn about great programs for kids and adults

Most public libraries offer story time programs for children, book discussions, film screenings and more. And most programs are Free!

Find a public library near you.

Community Centers

Stay fit and meet new neighbors by signing up for a dance or exercise class, joining a sports league or participating in other free and low-cost programs.

Contact your local parks and recreation department to find programs and classes. You can find a YMCA near you here.