Clubs and Hobbies

Follett · 08-13-2011, 11:08 AM

Where can we find a listing of clubs, or places to join and meet new people as new residents to the area. We have visited the area for over 10 years and are intending to make it our home in the next few months.

Thank you for your help!

camp guy · 08-13-2011, 01:30 PM

Welcome to the Lakes Region !

I've been up here most of my life, so I sort of 'grew into' knowing the answer to your question. My first thought is what Town are you in, and, what church do you attend. I ask about the church because many churches have social based activities at which you meet other members, and then, from them, you find out about other activities in the Town - garden club, book club, hiking/wal/king club, dine around clubs, etc. I actually don't know of a site with a list, you sort of have to 'grow into' this.

Go to a local restaurant (diner type, grille type) and sit at the counter and ask the waitress. If you are a people person, eavesdrop and butt in on a conversation (caution advised !).

Ask at the post office, bank, ask your neighbor, stay on this Forum.

Good luck.

songkrai · 08-17-2011, 05:04 PM

Meredith has a Recreation Complex. Ask anyone at desk if near Meredith.

All towns have a public library. Go in and ask receptionist about clubs and organizations.

Join the local Lions Club. Lot's to do and great people with lots of local knowledge about the goings on in town.

And of course, as mentioned above, any local religious gathering spot.

Some towns have both a Men's Club and a Ladies Club.

If any are veterans there may be a VFW or American Legion nearby.

Sign up for some volunteer work at Lakes Region Hospital or Huggins Hospital. Sign up for volunteer work at the Veterans Home in Tilton.

Locally, there are many informal groups such as card playing gatherings.

The list goes on and on.

DRH · 08-20-2011, 11:01 AM

If you're interested in shooting, there are a number of sportsmen's clubs around the lake, several outdoor firing ranges, and an indoor firing range in Belmont.

08-13-2011, 11:08 AM	#1
Follett Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith Posts: 7 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Clubs and Hobbies Where can we find a listing of clubs, or places to join and meet new people as new residents to the area. We have visited the area for over 10 years and are intending to make it our home in the next few months. Thank you for your help!

08-13-2011, 01:30 PM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 293 Thanked 501 Times in 281 Posts	Clubs and Hobbies Welcome to the Lakes Region ! I've been up here most of my life, so I sort of 'grew into' knowing the answer to your question. My first thought is what Town are you in, and, what church do you attend. I ask about the church because many churches have social based activities at which you meet other members, and then, from them, you find out about other activities in the Town - garden club, book club, hiking/wal/king club, dine around clubs, etc. I actually don't know of a site with a list, you sort of have to 'grow into' this. Go to a local restaurant (diner type, grille type) and sit at the counter and ask the waitress. If you are a people person, eavesdrop and butt in on a conversation (caution advised !). Ask at the post office, bank, ask your neighbor, stay on this Forum. Good luck.

08-20-2011, 11:01 AM	#4
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,684 Thanks: 1,195 Thanked 675 Times in 178 Posts	If you're interested in shooting, there are a number of sportsmen's clubs around the lake, several outdoor firing ranges, and an indoor firing range in Belmont. __________________ DRH

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08-17-2011, 05:04 PM	#3
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 727 Thanks: 35 Thanked 145 Times in 98 Posts	Meredith has a Recreation Complex. Ask anyone at desk if near Meredith. All towns have a public library. Go in and ask receptionist about clubs and organizations. Join the local Lions Club. Lot's to do and great people with lots of local knowledge about the goings on in town. And of course, as mentioned above, any local religious gathering spot. Some towns have both a Men's Club and a Ladies Club. If any are veterans there may be a VFW or American Legion nearby. Sign up for some volunteer work at Lakes Region Hospital or Huggins Hospital. Sign up for volunteer work at the Veterans Home in Tilton. Locally, there are many informal groups such as card playing gatherings. The list goes on and on.

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