Hello from New England

Eileen

Eileen

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Winter's coming and I'm looking for ways to socialize without having to go out in the cold, snow, sleet, wind and all the other joys that winter brings. I've been reading some of the posts, and it seems like people here are friendly and welcoming.

I'm 74 (OMG how did that happen?), widowed, and very fortunate that I live in a small building with amazing neighbors. Most of us have been here for at least 10 years (24 years for me). We call the building our "family compound". I live with a cat named Sally and a fish named Jack.

I look forward to meeting new people on the forum.!
 

Hey Eileen ( my -s-i-l has the same name)... :D A Cat named Sally and a fish named Jack ?.. it sounds like the title of a Movie.. :D

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Welcome, Eileen! Since you've been reading the posts here, I hope you feel comfortable posting your thoughts :)

Do you live in the U.S.? As you can see, we've got international members, which I think is great!

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Hi Eileen, Welcome from your neighbor in Maine. We've been here 4 years now and I've found several needlework and knitting groups that meet weekly. We generally don't meet if the weather is really bad but we've found it does us all good to make our way out whenever we can and encourage each other. The last couple of winters haven't been too bad - depends on what day of the week but I've discovered they're all a hearty breed! The embroidery group has a Zoom component along with the in-person meets.

I recently read an article about a woman coping with winter in Denmark - where the days are much shorter. There might be some helpful hints here: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/...-dark-days-of-winter?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Stay in touch here - there is always lots to talk about! :D
 
Hi Eileen,welcome glad you found us,you'll meet wonderful group of members from around the world here at SF,cool place to hang out every day
Where in New England do you live?
I love Vermont&New Hampshire for sentamential reasons,I went to 2yr Vermont College in Montpelier,VT back in the 70's when it was affliated with Norwich Univ
Our family spent summer vacations in VT&NH,my parents moved to retirement community, Kendal at Hanover{NH} from '92-'03
Enjoy yourself here at SF
Sue in Buffalo,NY
 
Pinky said:
Welcome, Eileen! Since you've been reading the posts here, I hope you feel comfortable posting your thoughts :)

Do you live in the U.S.? As you can see, we've got international members, which I think is great!

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Yes, I live just outside of Boston, MA and yes, I agree that having members from other countries is a definite bonis - lots of different experiences and perspectives to share.
 
Myquest55 said:
Hi Eileen, Welcome from your neighbor in Maine. We've been here 4 years now and I've found several needlework and knitting groups that meet weekly. We generally don't meet if the weather is really bad but we've found it does us all good to make our way out whenever we can and encourage each other. The last couple of winters haven't been too bad - depends on what day of the week but I've discovered they're all a hearty breed! The embroidery group has a Zoom component along with the in-person meets.

I recently read an article about a woman coping with winter in Denmark - where the days are much shorter. There might be some helpful hints here: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/...-dark-days-of-winter?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Stay in touch here - there is always lots to talk about! :D
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Thanks for the link. I actually spend a bit of time in Maine, my brother-in-law lives in Ogunquit - great town!
 
moviequeen1 said:
Hi Eileen,welcome glad you found us,you'll meet wonderful group of members from around the world here at SF,cool place to hang out every day
Where in New England do you live?
I love Vermont&New Hampshire for sentamential reasons,I went to 2yr Vermont College in Montpelier,VT back in the 70's when it was affliated with Norwich Univ
Our family spent summer vacations in VT&NH,my parents moved to retirement community, Kendal at Hanover{NH} from '92-'03
Enjoy yourself here at SF
Sue in Buffalo,NY
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I'm in MA, just outside of Boston - thanks for the warm welcome!
 
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