Here are some ways to meet people on a consistent basis to make real connections:

Volunteering in the community!

Why volunteering is good:

• Creates opportunities to meet good people consistently
• Giving back to the community is rewarding and gives you something to talk about

Why volunteering may not be for you:

• Can be time consuming so it is important to be passionate about what you are doing
• You will have to work so avoid volunteering if you like to spend your free time relaxing

Volunteering Opportunities:

There is a huge variety of volunteering opportunities ranging from delivering food to seniors to taking care of parks.

Here is a list of volunteering opportunities in NYC: NYC Volunteering

Gym and exercise class!

Why exercise classes are good:

• Meeting a range of new and experienced people in these classes so you can get better at them and learn with others
• Mental health booster - great way to let out steam after a long day
• New experiences, or routine

Why exercise classes may not be for you:

• Difficult to keep up with sometimes
• Injuries (new and old)

Exercise Classes You Can Join:

• SoulCycle - cycling
• Pure Barre - Barre 
• Barry's NYC - treadmill workout
• 305 Fitness - dance/zumba
• Rumble - boxing

*These all have multiple locations, a quick google search will pull them all in.

Join an amateur sports league!

Why sports leagues are good:

• Allows you to stay active
• Hone in on your current skills 
• Learn a new sport
• If you join a beginner league, they are typically very chill and take it slow with teaching
• Teammates can build new friendships/relationships inside and outside of the sport itself 

Why sports leagues may not be for you:

• Time commitment can be high
• Injuries can happen

Sports leagues you can join:

• Most commonly found sports to join: flag football, softball, and basketball
• Websites:
  • playnycsports.com
  • volosports.com
  • greenpointers.com
  • basketballcity.com

Join a wine club!

Why wine clubs are good:

• Education on what drinks you like, how much you like, etc.
• Meeting new people that may enjoy similar wine
• Wine tasting - it's a fun experience and a learning experience!

Why wine clubs may not be for you:

• If you don't enjoy drinking or plan to drink less
• Expensive sometimes 

Wine clubs you can join:

• New York Times Wine Club
• Le Grand Triage: Wine & Whiskey
• Orange Glou
• Gotham Winery
• New York Vintners

Go to brunch! Either with friends or Better Off Brunching

Why brunches are good

• Great food for breakfast and lunch enthusiasts
• Fun environment that allows relaxation
• Perfect for almost any occasion
• Can be a quick meet up or hours
• Can bond with friends new and old

Why brunches may not be for you:

• Since it combines two meals, you may eat one less time in the day
• You may be a little tired after (but nothing a good nap can't fix, right?)

Brunch places and events:

• Good Thanks: 131a Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
• Jack's Wife Freda: 116 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
• The Dutch: 131 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012
• Jacob's Pickles: 509 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
• Sunday in Brooklyn: 348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
• Amy's Fountaine: 922 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022

Let us know how you plan to find your people!