Get To Know Your New Neighborhood
l Drive around the area and find parks, the post office, the closest grocery store, a favorite chain restaurant, mall, bank, hospital, swimming pool, etc.
2 Walk the neighborhood and make a map, marking down street names, bike paths, parks, etc.
3 Don’t wait for the neighbors to come introduce themselves.
4 On the weekend, whip up a batch of cookies and go door to door, introducing yourself and distributing goodies.
5 Subscribe to the community newspaper for lists of local events, discount coupons to local businesses, etc.
6 Go to the library, where your kids can sign up for reading contests, book clubs and check out books, videos and magazines.
7 Go to the local recreation center and sign up for classes.
8 Participate in your new community.
9 Join your homeowners association and the PTA.
10 Volunteer at the local food bank.