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Go to popular communal spaces frequently to meet locals. Leverage your existing networks to find people who live near you. Join local groups or classes to meet people with common interests. Use the Internet and apps to meet interesting locals. Volunteer in the local community to meet fellow community-oriented people.

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Identify popular local spots that align with your interests. Become a regular at those spots to meet other locals who share your interests that you could befriend.  For example, find a local coffee shop to go sit at and get some work done on your laptop and strike up a conversation with someone. Find a park with basketball courts if you enjoy playing basketball and join a pickup match. Say you are sitting reading at a coffee shop and spot someone reading a book you have read or heard of, this is a perfect opportunity to spark up a conversation by asking a question or commenting on what they are reading! Take advantage of all your social networks to find mutual friends who live near your new neighborhood. Ask around to see if any of your friends or acquaintances know people in the area you are moving to and can put you in touch.  It’s a great ice breaker when you already have a mutual connection with someone who lives in your new area. If you can’t think of anyone off the top of your head that might have a connection in your area, you can just post a question on your social media and ask. You might be surprised! Ask around or search on social media for local groups that revolve around an interest you have. Sign up for a class to share time doing an activity you love with other locals who do too.  For example, if you play a sport, find a local league in your new area. You could also sign up for a class at a local gym if you are into fitness. Search on Facebook for groups you can join relating to a hobby you have. For example, if you like to play board games, there is most certainly some sort of local board game meetup group on Facebook that you can join! There are lots of apps and sites that help locals meet each other based around shared interests. Don’t be afraid to use these resources to help you make friends after a move.  For instance, https://www.meetup.com/ is a very popular site that helps you find local groups and people who are doing certain activities to meet up with. There really is an app for everything these days. You can download apps that specifically help you find local workout buddies, join supper clubs, find a date if you’re single, and pretty much anything else you can think of! Find a local organization that offers volunteer positions relating to a cause you support. Try and lend a helping hand whenever you can to meet other people who support the same cause. For instance, if you are an avid gardener, you could look for a community garden to volunteer at to meet other like-minded individuals.