Community Chat

[CrazyKittyLvr2]

When I was younger I was in a couple organizations.  One was a group of women from church and the other was a Jr.Women thing.

Helped with kids sports too.

At one point in my early 30s 3 friends and I joined a Wed. am bowling league.  We just did it for fun and it was, except for 2 other teams that thought the Pro Bowlers Association was going to sign them up.  Took it way too serious. We did it for 2 years and really enjoyed getting together but getting the death stare when we laughed wasn't worth it.

Now, at 70, not interested in joining anything.

[deepwaterdotter]

I sang with Sweet Adelines for many years.  Belong to a political discussion group that met once a month at the public library before the pandemic.

[nana59]

never was.....

[On It]

@CrazyKittyLvr2  I agree with not wanting to join anything. We have earned this time in our life. I want no commitments or obligations to be somewhere or attend meetings. This is my time, and I want to use the time I have left to please myself. Younger me did plenty of that to last the rest of my life.

I realize that I am an introvert. I recharge best when I am alone and enjoying the quiet around me. Extroverts who need social and other people around them probably don't share my opinion. I'm just glad we are in a stage of our life that we can say no to being forced into social situations.

[RetRN]

Not interested in joining anything. Did take a few classes, was in a bowling league, and in an exercise group when I was younger. Being an introvert I prefer to be at home now. I do enjoy conversing one on one but not with a group.

[fthunt]

No MEOW update?

[kaydee50]

I am NOT a "joiner."  Never belonged to Girl Scouts, sororities, etc.  We moved to an "active adult" community with over 70 clubs.  Never joined any of them.  Now I do belong to 2 knitting groups at our local churches but that's because I like to donate my knitted items and having these groups makes it easier.

[CrazyKittyLvr2]

Can a person go from an extrovert to an introvert?  When I was younger I was outgoing and on the go.  Now, I hate going out.  I do because my DD says I need to get out of the house.

My idea of going out is running to the post office or the bank and then home. I am planning a dinner with 3 friends.  We had dinner plans last March until I got a phone call we were put on lockdown.

[Spurt]

I am currently a volunteer/member of three organizations--- A faith based non-profit, and also two organizations that help animals..............

I find it rewarding when I can give back to the community and help people and animals.....🧍‍♀️😺🐶🐾🦌🦝🦊🐦🐿️

[SunValley]

I don't anymore. Show up a few times, speak in articulate sentences, and you are hounded into being on a committee or hold an office. The minute I joined a group, committee, or organization I was invariably asked to be an officer or chair a "drive" of some sort. That's how a 2-year music board membership at church turned into 8 years. After chairing fund raisers for new robes and then hymnals, I was ready to hand the job over. Just like here, critics no matter what was done.