A new guy living in a new city, how to start making networks with new people?

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Dear Abby always said to meet people through your church or synagogue. Special interest clubs formed around hobbies are another way to keep current with a hobby and meet people. Check your community for Civic Newcomers clubs which usually have a singles group, golf leagues, book clubs, etc.

Toastmasters is a wonderful way to meet men and women and make both social & business contacts. Big cities usually have several clubs (usually ranging from 12 - 35 members), some meeting at restaurants or in business offices, libraries, churches, etc. You will learn a lot. It is a public speaking organization but very gentle and not intimidating. I know people who have been in it for 50 years! And I know people who met and married in Toastmasters.

There are conferences on the local level, area (several clubs in your town), division (clubs from several cities), district (statewide), and regional (several states or states and provinces), also an annual international conference. It is all over the world and the membership is very affordable. Visit a couple of meetings free to see how you like it, or try out different clubs in your area because each club has its own personality.