Where to Meet New People/Men May 6, 2025 – Posted in: Dating Site Advice, Games
Where to Meet New People/Men
The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.
__Albert Einstein
I love quotes that hit home and make me think. Ladies, we are all intelligent, wonderful, beautiful women. When we’ve been hit with a life trauma, we sometimes start second-guessing our judgments—time for change. Take control of your decisions; make new friends, engage in new activities, and work on yourself, whatever that might look like. The question is HOW now that you are on your own. Not easy.
When I got divorced, I had to change locations, change friends, and definitely change how I saw the world. Here are a few suggestions for meeting new people.
Neighbourhood: I asked my neighbours and looked on the Next Door app in my zip code for book clubs, game groups (e.g., Bunco, bridge, canasta), happy hour get-togethers, once-a-month lunch out, and a wine club. You get the idea.
Volunteering is a great place to meet like-minded people. For example, I met someone I dated for a few years when I volunteered for a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. It was fun and an easy way to get to know him.
Church or Religious Groups: If faith is important, attending services or events can help you meet new people. If you have already tried a church, I suggest trying one in a different part of town.
Sports: If you’re athletic, there are several ways to meet new people. I asked my book club friends, and they got me involved in the local Community Center. I’m now playing Pickleball and Tennis. It wasn’t expensive to sign up, and I met a whole group of new people. My neighbourhood also has a walking group, a bike group, and twice-weekly yoga. You can join the YMCA closest to you or a gym with group classes.
Gyms & Fitness Classes: Most women go to yoga. Try a different gym from yours, hiking groups, or CrossFit gyms.
Bars & Lounges: If you enjoy going out, classy bars, breweries, or even coffee shops can be another easy way to meet people.
Dating Apps & Websites: Please read my blog “Buyer Beware”.
Social Media: I have joined several dating groups on Facebook. You can also try Instagram and LinkedIn. I am usually my girlfriend’s plus one to her company events. That’s the beauty of having many girlfriends.
Dog Walks and Parks: Pick different areas of town to walk your pooch. If you don’t have pets, no problem. The nearest shelter would let you walk one of their dogs.
Solo Travel & Group Trips: I see many solo cruises advertised on Facebook. I haven’t tried one, but if you don’t meet the love of your life, you at least see new parts of our beautiful world.
Cultural Events & Festivals: Concerts, art shows, and food festivals are good ideas. I Google my city’s weekly events and can always find something fun to attend.
Oh my, I’ve gone on and on. I bet my next question is “These are all good ideas, but how do I start a conversation with the stranger next to me?”
Go to my next blog. “How to strike up a conversation with new people.”
Please post below your ideas about where to meet new people.