By mid-December, a nonprofit arts consultant who had moved from Boston to Seattle expected to spend New Year's Eve alone with a TV dinner and a video. She asked each woman to bring a friend who also would be alone. The group had a wonderful time and agreed it was one of the best New Year's they ever spent. And everyone met someone new. At times, you may become tired of going places alone and decide to stay home instead.
Few people look forward to entering a room full of strangers.
Don't give up that easily. Invite someone to join you. If he or she can't come, go anyway. Make it easier by calling the organizers, saying that you're new in town and asking if a member would be willing to host you. Or call the organizers and volunteer to help.