How to Meet People in a New Town: The Landings New Neighbors Group Can Help

Moving to a new city can be both exciting and daunting. Making friends, finding a new dentist or doctor and feeling like you fit in is challenging at first. In short, learning how to meet people in a new town is a challenge and moving to Savannah, Georgia, is no exception.

The Landings’ New Neighbors community group makes the transition easy. The neighborhood organization plays a pivotal role in bridging gaps, making connections and creating a welcoming environment where you can meet your neighbors, meet new people from the area and potentially make new life-long friends.

New Neighbors, with 800-plus active members and 100-plus clubs and groups, is a friendly, fun-filled, welcoming community group that will help you settle into life at The Landings.

New Neighbors has been helping people learn how to meet people in a new city for decades

The community organization, which is led by a 16-member board, was founded in 1990 to help new Landings residents become familiar with their new town and make friends. That goal continues today, and when you ask former and current members — New Neighbors has been wildly successful!

Though not affiliated with The Landings Association, the homeowner’s association for Landings residents, or The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, New Neighbors does use many of the Club’s wonderful amenities for activities.

Activities unite myriad community organizations

New Neighbors will make sure you have ample opportunity to meet your neighbors, develop new friendships, and enjoy a rich mixture of social events at The Landings, in the surrounding areas and in downtown Savannah too.

When you join, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in more than 30 different types of activities designed to introduce you to other people who have also moved to the Landings recently. As you participate, you’ll get to know other new residents well and begin forging friendships that will last a lifetime.

The Landings helps residents find new friends by making it easy to get involved with myriad island activities – hundreds, in fact – from sports teams to gastronomic experiences and tours that will help residents learn more about their new home. Whether you are married or single, retired or working, there are plenty of opportunities to meet people and make friends. Choosing is the hardest part!

For example, there are several book clubs that meet on a regular basis to expand your mind through reading, conversations and making new friends. There also are several community service groups that pay it forward by helping those in need in your new hometown.

Additionally, there are Discover Savannah groups that take day trips to the Port and other interesting areas around Savannah, as well as groups for water lovers who want to explore some of Georgia’s 2,000 miles of tidal shoreline by boat.

Other New Neighbors activities include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Author Talks
• Biking
• Boating – NN on the Water
• Breakfast Among Men
• Bridge
• Bunco
• Canasta
• Community Service – Second Harvest Food Bank and Cupcakes for Kids
• Discover Savannah
• Golf – Ladies 9-Hole and 18-Hole
• Golf – Mens 9-hole and 18-Hole
• Golf – Mixed Doubles
• Gourmet
• Happy Hours
• International Group
• Ladies Breakfast & Brunch
• Ladies Lunch Bunch
• Local Flavors
• Mah Jongg
• Men’s Lunch Group
• Military Tours
• Nature Tours
• Needle Arts
• Pickleball
• Tennis
• Walking Group
• Wild Women

Becoming a member is simple:

New Neighbors membership is for a three-year term and costs only $100 for the entire three years. Membership in the Landings Golf & Athletic Club is not required to join New Neighbors but may be required for certain activities. For instance, you must have the appropriate Club membership to play golf or tennis, but no membership is needed for tours, happy hours, volunteer service, and many of the dining and social activities.

• Membership is open to any individual who lives inside the gates of The Landings community on a full-time or part-time basis, is 21 years of age or older, and has never belonged to Landings New Neighbors.
• New Neighbors membership runs for three years, which allows us to continue to welcome new members each year. Membership begins immediately upon payment and ends on the member’s anniversary date three years later.
• Each person must separately purchase their own Individual Membership – there are no family, couple or group memberships.
• Each person will create their own New Neighbor Website Account by filling out the online registration form and purchasing the membership.
• Email addresses cannot be shared.
• The dues are $100 for each individual membership which covers your entire three-year membership period.
• Your dues include a name tag to wear to New Neighbors activities.
• Contact information you provide on your membership form will be added to our log-in-protected online membership directory.

We invite you to join us; we’d like to meet you!

FAQ:

Can my visiting friend join me in activities? Generally, New Neighbors activities are only open to members of The Landings New Neighbors. However, Activity Chairs may determine if Guests are excluded or limited at any single activity or event.

How much do activities cost? Many activities are free. Those that have a cost vary widely, based on what is offered. We try to provide a range of activities to fit any budget.

When does the “season” begin/end? Many activities take place all year long, but most social activities take place from September through May. We launch the season of activities in September with our Kick-Off Event, a great time to learn about all our activities and meet our Activity Chairs and the NN Board for the upcoming year.

How does New Neighbors make money? New Neighbors is a nonprofit social organization. We collect dues that pay for our operating expenses, including insurance, website and other communication and marketing expenses, and some costs associated with full-membership events. Activities are priced to break even; they are not expected to make or lose money.

Get ready to make new friends:

Find your people, find your passion at The Landings. Start with the New Neighbors group.

Check out the latest updates and event calendar or browse the complete list of our activities and groups. And schedule a Discovery Visit today so you can be one step closer to experiencing this caring New Neighbors community.

Fill out an online application today. If you have additional questions, contact the Member Services team at landingsnewneighbors@gmail.com