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Old 09-18-2009, 12:55 PM
 
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Hi

My husband and I are moving to Greenville from England in 4 weeks time and are very excited to start our new life in what seems a wonderful place!

Due to the type of visa we are travelling on, I am unable to undertake paid work but would like to know any suggestions on how I can meet new people without having a job! Clubs, groups, volunteering etc...(ps, I am 27 yrs old so needs to be age relevant!)

Any suggestions welcome - thanks
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Old 09-18-2009, 07:20 PM
 
Location: Easley, SC
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You can check with the local Chamber of Commerce in the town you will be living in. They need volunteers or ambassadors in most of them. Greenville Hospital System, Upstate Coalition for the homeless, Homes of Hope. The list could probably go on and on. Look for a newcomers club in the town you are moving to also, they should be able to help you. Welcome to SC.
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Old 09-18-2009, 07:42 PM
 
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Smile newcomer-welcome

greenville has a newcomers club, search for newcomers of greater greenville, sc, they have a web site and lots of information, good luck
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Old 09-18-2009, 08:33 PM
 
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You can also go to meetup.com, put in your zip and your interests, it's a good way to meet people.
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Old 09-18-2009, 08:55 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX - Displaced Michigander
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I totally agree, meetup.com is a great way to meet people!

Find Meetup Groups near you - Meetup.com
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Old 09-18-2009, 10:03 PM
 
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You're in the belt buckle of the bible belt; so how 'bout church? Here's ours, if your interested, very friendly diverse congregation, we actually have a woman from England in our congregation. We'd love to have you.

Church Greer SC | Christian Heritage Church Greer

Welcome to the area, by the way.
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Old 09-19-2009, 02:11 AM
 
Location: Greenville, sc
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You can call any school in your area too. We have many grandmoms or not working moms/people who help out with things. Reading to kids wtc. They do have to be background checked though. I met many people doing that.
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Old 09-25-2009, 08:30 AM
 
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Thanks for all your ideas, will definitely try them out - 3 weeks until arrival! x
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