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I just moved to RI form the Washington DC are b/c of my husband's job. We both grew up in Southern California, but his job has moved us around quite a bit. I am working from home and it has been so difficult to make new friends. Where are some good places to meet young (25-35) people in South Kingstown RI? We have been out to some local bars & go to the gym every day, but it seems like it is difficult to break in to a circle of friends.
You are living in a rather semi rural area of Rhode Island. The good things is the closeness to the University of Rhode Island in nearby Kingston. The University has various art clubs, gardening, cooking and Theater groups you could become involved in. Not to mention taking courses and the schools various sports teams.
In the summer the beach communities of Charlestown and Jamestown offer much. Rhode Island has a thriving and growing wine industry- so if you are from California- and like wine- this is a great outlet to visit the vineyards, taste wine and meet others with the same interest.
Rhode Islands south shore mild climate has many gardening clubs, and some nice tennis and gulf courses that operate three seasons.
Newport just to the east offers many wonderful cultural amenities as well. On a weekend Providence can be of immense fun in the summer; with cultural offerings from Brown Univ. Rhode Island School of design, Providence College, the river walk and more- not to mention many fine fun bars and restaurants.
New Englanders tend to be rather into themselves- there are nice people and lots to do- it takes more work to dig below the reserved surface.
Last edited by skytrekker; 11-28-2007 at 11:01 AM..
thank you both for the help. it has been really difficult because i work from home and i always feel awkward when trying to meet new people. Finding new friends feels a bit like dating; i thought that was done with that when i got married! i will look at the meet up site. I am alos looking into going back to school at URI; my husband is currently finishing his MBA there.
Hi, I feel your pain! I have lived here for 4 years and making friends is like trying to get a membership to the F Street Club!
I lived in DC for 6 years, went to GW. Career etc and ended up here b/c of fabulous beach in Narragansett but it is impossible to break into the clicks here. Have lots of aquaintances but no real friends, Thank God I grew up in MA or I'd have lost my mind on it's all about who you know here.
Hang in there, year 4 has been an eye opener for me. I am a bit too old for you all at 46 but know that eventually people start to accept you here. But it is all about who you know..............................
Hi,
I moved here six years ago, but am now in the process of moving to SC.
My husband & I spent over 4 years trying unsuccessfully to develop a solid group of friends, and then I joined JLRI. I met some fantastic people, many transplants like myself, and now have several friends I hang out with on a weekly basis (and we often get together as couples, too). Working together on committees & volunteer projects is a good opportunity to bond, and now my group of girls is what I'll miss most when we move south.
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