Meeting tomorrow morning
By Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
Melbourne, Florida
June 6, 2016 10:36pm CST
Tomorrow morning my husband and I have a newcomers meeting in this new 55 plus community we just moved into. I was told we both have to get up and tell a little summary of ourselves. I hate talking in front of people I don't know.
I had enough speaking when I was a teacher for cosmetology and then when I became a store manager for Home Depot. I had lots of meetings I had to attend every month and some I took part in organizing them.
If I wanted to speak I would have stayed working.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
7 Jun 16
Within the houses there is a big club house and there are activities all the time, all week and some people run different things in it. It is a Home Owners Association. We didn't have to join but that is one of the reasons we moved here. I want to get our and do things and make new friends. We met some in the pool the other day so now we will meet more. They have refreshments and fun. So I am told. 
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
7 Jun 16
It is a 55 plus community and there is a Home Owners Association and they have all kinds of activities, including dances, dinners, trips, etc. They are always looking for new people to be involved. Hopefully we will meet some new BFF's. 
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
10 Jun 16
@MGjhaud The meetings are held once a month for the entire community and they have outsiders come in to talk about things going on in the town. There are activities everyday if you want to attend. It is a good way to meet the new people and in the same building is the gym, game rooms, card rooms, and many other things and the huge pool is right outside. If it is nice out people can stay and use the pool or any other activities that are offered.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
7 Jun 16
I love speaking in front of the people, especially those I don't know. Wanna switch places?
Wanna switch places?1 person likes this
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
10 Jun 16
@ramapo17 Someday, I'll get to that part of my life where I don't want to speak in front of people anymore....maybe lol
Someday, I'll get to that part of my life where I don't want to speak in front of people anymore....maybe lol1 person likes this
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Jun 16
Sure. I did enough of it when I worked and that part of my life is over.
when I worked and that part of my life is over.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Jun 16
I would never do well in that setting, not into meetings or following all their rules.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Jun 16
I only do what I want to do, I am never pushed into anything and my husband knows that too. If I like something I will go and do it but if I don't, I will stay away and I have no problems saying I don't like something. I hate cards and will never, ever play them. Many people have tried to convince my but then I get really stubborn and stay away from those people.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
9 Jun 16
@ramapo17 I have heard good and bad things about that type of community. I guess for some it is the right way to go...hope you like it.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
10 Jun 16
@AbbyGreenhill We like people and to do different things. I know we will get involved in one thing or another so we are looking forward to it.
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
7 Jun 16
Don't worry, I bet it will be a short talk. Nothing more than a few lines. At least, you'll get to meet new people.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Jun 16
I agree with you @jaboUK. There are so many activities and daily things going on, almost like going on a cruise. We do not have to do everything and I am sure when they see we are not interested in certain things they will leave us alone.
On the other hand if we do like something they will not be able to get away from us.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Jun 16
Me neither. I did my share of it during all my working life. Now if I don't want to I won't.
