The Best Way to Establish a New Network When Moving Town

If you are moving from one city or town to another, then it’s important to have people that you can do things with, even if it’s just for ‘a chat’. If you don’t have any friends where you are going, or would like to increase your network, then it’s really important to be proactive. Go and try a few things, you’ll meet some really interesting characters along the way! Here are a few ideas to get stuck into;

Join a gym and try an exercise class

Joining a gym is a great way to stay fit and get social at the same time, you could also add an extra layer of social to your membership by taking one or more of the offered exercise classes. Probably the most popular are the pump and yoga classes in Townsville, the latter being the most popular.

Volunteer in the community

It is simple to meet others who share your passion for giving back when you have a strong desire to do so, giving a few hours of your time once a month will benefit both your chosen charity and yourself. Volunteering for a cause you care about is one of the best places to make new friends and get a sense of achievement that you won’t get elsewhere.

Join an amateur sports team

There is a sports league for everyone and it’s really good for your mental health, whether you are an elite athlete or simply enjoy having fun. Sports leagues offer a variety of opportunities to meet new people in different places, from competitive softball to flag football to “just for fun” dodgeball leagues.

Join a dance class

You don’t have to be an experienced dancer to take a class later in life, contrary to popular opinion! Dance classes are one of the finest ways to meet new people if you appreciate amazing music and being active. Choose a genre you prefer and practice it in social situations such as clubs or bars outside of the school. You can learn to dance without breaking the bank if you look for dance lesson offers, there are often adverts to entice new people, you’ll just have to keep your eyes open.

Join a wine club

Good idea, or not? That all depends on how much you like wine really, if you do enjoy the odd tipple then a wine club could be a great place to find a like minded person.

Join a religious group or cultural club

When you join a religious group, or similar you are becoming part of something, even if you don’t speak to a single person, which isn’t the idea here, but, people should approach and speak with you so you don’t need to remember those ice breakers. 

Furthermore, something like a religious group offers much more than just making some friends and contacts, you have the chance to embrace or to properly adopt a way of life that has untold benefits.

Join a book club

You may or may not be aware that the most intelligent people in the world, or at least those with the most varied vocabulary are those people who read books, learn and make friends at the same time.