5 Getting to Know Your New Neighborhood A month or so before you move, tape this check list to your refrigerator:
Once you’ve arrived, don’t drive yourself crazy with the need to imme- diately have every spoon and towel in its place. Instead, go outside and ex- plore. Locking yourself in and obsess- ing about every detail will only make you feel isolated. If you’re a real social butterfly, you might be able to make friends in line at the pharmacy or while petting a friendly dog. For those who aren’t quite that outgoing, you can still find plenty of ways to meet people whom you can re- ally click with: • Take a class at the local art center, YMCA, or other cultural center. • Go to the library. You may not be in school anymore, but local librar- ies can be great places to check out comunity boards and pick up trans- portation route maps.
• If you’re comfortable, go online to a local chat board and look for oth- ers with whom to network.
• Read the newspaper and free local magazine and browse the clas- sifieds for restaurants, shops, and community events.
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Call your new town hall or community center and inquire about upcoming neighborly gatherings.
Transfer or look into a new gym membership or other activity that you enjoy. Per- haps the local recreation center offers tennis lessons, and you know you’ve always wanted to get more acclimated with a racket.
Transfer or establish a new bank account. Arrange to have your mail forwarded—pick up the forms at the local post office. Transfer or order new utilities, including water, heat, electric, cable, and Internet. If you have kids, look into local schools and arrange visits.
Call or visit the website of your new town’s chamber of commerce to find the locations of the closest grocery stores, general retailers, discount shops, movie theaters, and other places you’re interested in visiting.
Go to a bookstore to pick up a travel guide for your area.
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