| Moving to a new neighborhood, town or state can | | | | over to inquire about their stylist while mentioning |
| be an adventurous time for an individual or a | | | | that you like their hairstyle. Most people are |
| family. There are also some big adjustments to | | | | flattered and happy to provide the information. |
| make. When we live in one locale for an extended | | | | - Walk the kids and dog: One way to get an up |
| period of time, we find comfort in many of the | | | | close view of your own neighborhood or various |
| familiar people, places and things that we've | | | | parts of your new town is by taking a walk. |
| grown accustomed to. Many items that are taken | | | | Driving through will provide some information, but |
| for granted before leaving them behind are | | | | there's nothing like strolling through it on foot to |
| missed after a move. There are steps a person | | | | really be able to check it out. This is another great |
| or family can take to get happily settled into their | | | | way to make contact with members of your |
| new home. | | | | new community. |
| - Meet the neighbors: It helps to be open and | | | | - Join the YMCA: Most towns have a YMCA or |
| friendly to all that live in your new neighborhood. | | | | community gym that a person or family can join. |
| Even if you're feeling shy, a simple smile and a | | | | Not only can everyone take classes and work out |
| hello will be an ice breaker. Try to smile at | | | | in a great facility, but this is a wonderful place to |
| everyone that you come into contact with and | | | | meet like-minded individuals. |
| some of these individuals will no doubt become | | | | - Church, synagogue or Sangha: No matter what |
| friends or dependable neighbors. | | | | religion a family may be, gathering with others at |
| - Explore the shops: Search on the internet for | | | | your temple of choice is another good way to |
| grocers, department stores and restaurants then | | | | connect with others in your community. |
| drive over to the ones that sound appealing to | | | | - Meet-up groups: Either via the internet or local |
| take an in-person survey. Stroll the aisles of the | | | | newspapers, a person or family can find out |
| grocery stores, window shop or peruse the | | | | about groups that meet who have similar |
| department store and read menus posted at | | | | interests. Examples include book groups at the |
| restaurants. It's nice to become familiar with | | | | local library, dog walking groups, hiking groups and |
| what's out there in order to decide which ones | | | | even those who like to meet for an afternoon at |
| you'd like to try out. | | | | the movies. |
| - New hairdresser: Where does one get their | | | | Being a bit proactive will generate lots of fun |
| haircut in a new location? One place to find out is | | | | activities and new friends which will provide |
| by looking at people's hairstyles in your new | | | | comfort after moving. |
| vicinity. If you see a cut that you really like, go | | | | |