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TheBuddha ago

They also appear to be seeking friends and not dates. Though I suppose the two are potentially related to each other.

When I retired and moved here, I spent a lot of time at community events, joined some clubs, and hit up the happening social scenes at places like the bar or bowling alley. From those, I selectively winnowed it down to things that most benefitted me and gave me the most amusement.

Today, I've got tons of local friends and contacts within the community. I am now invited to participate in many social functions and am considered a member of the community.

You know you've become a member of the community when they're finally telling you the gossip instead of you being the subject of the gossip.