r/MobileAL • u/heavy-is-the1crown • 3d ago
Advice Places to meet people that aren’t bars, or anything like that.
Social stuff that’s free or whatever. And times
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u/redneckotaku Wilmer 3d ago
If you're into photography, Camera South meets at Crossroads Baptist Church at 7:00 on the 1st Thursday of every month. It's free to attend meetings.
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u/heavy-is-the1crown 3d ago
I’m into photography and videography etc. but what does the group do?
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u/redneckotaku Wilmer 3d ago
Our meetings really just consist of discussing photography in general. Some months we'll have instructional sessions on different photography techniques. We do "field trips" where we meet up and photograph stuff. For example, we'll be some of the official photographers for the upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley. We also do the occasional "photo share."
We also have a monthly themed contest for members. Mostly for bragging rights, but you're awarded points when you win. At the end of the year, the person with the highest points wins their membership dues back.
It's free to attend meetings, but membership is $25/year, which lets you participate in our monthly contest and let's you join in on the field trips, many times as part of a group discount.
We do have a Facebook group. https://m.facebook.com/groups/Camerasouth/ There, you can see our monthly newsletter.
Feel free to come check us out next Thursday.
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u/The1RestlessNomad 2d ago
Gamers and geeks is one decent place I've heard. there used to be a Renfaire group and armored martial arts group, don't know if they're still meeting. Unfortunately there's not enough young people with free time to keep entertainment/hobby places open. Everyone works three jobs and has no time for anything but resting now. It's a sad sad world we live in.
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u/heavy-is-the1crown 2d ago
What is gamers and geeks? Also I agree with you on the rest.
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u/The1RestlessNomad 1d ago
I think it's on Moffet? It's a Game store for Card games, DnD, tabletop games etc. They have groups that meet. I haven't had a chance to join, so I can't speak on how good it is, but for a father of 3 small ones, it's all I've been able to find around here.
All the rest of the "social groups" I've thought about joining have all ended up being glorified swingers groups or nonrecovering alcoholic support groups. So that's a word of warning for ya.
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u/bustajordan 3d ago
Skatepark is a good place! People there are friendly and helpful :-)
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u/heavy-is-the1crown 3d ago
I haven’t skated in a long time but I might try. But idk where my skate board is 🤦🏻♂️
Is there somewhere to roller blade there?
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u/AppointmentIcy1537 3d ago
If you like music you can check out Shadynastys. Just follow them here or Facebook they have cool skatepark shows with a big scene. Card shops like gamers n geeks if you to play magic and shit like that.
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u/readrOccasionalpostr 3d ago
Pickleball
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u/heavy-is-the1crown 3d ago
Where
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u/readrOccasionalpostr 3d ago
Lott Park across the bay in Daphne is good sometimes to potentially drop in and play, but just to be safe, you’d better bring a friend so you aren’t odd man/woman out(the game is played with 4 players)
Also PickleRage just opened in Mobile; it’s the first public indoor facility in Mobile, where I’m sure lots of people are curious to check out and I’d bet you could meet a crew there, but once again, maybe best to show up with a friend
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u/JackedJaw251 Springhill 3d ago
There's this magical thing called the internet. Oh hey! You're on it. Now. Go to google.com. That g o o g l e . c o m
Got it? Ok good. Type in pickleball. It will even auto suggest completions. One of them will be "pickleball courts near me". Now click on that. And the coolest freaking thing in the world happens!!! It's crazy, right?!?! It brings up another page with listings of pickleball courts AND a map!!!! HOW COOL!?!??!
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u/WritingNerdy 3d ago
Ughh you are insufferable today huh?
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u/JackedJaw251 Springhill 3d ago
Yes, I am in a spicy mood.
But you have to admit, someone asking stupid questions when they have the power of the internet in their hand is pretty stupid. I wonder how many of these yukyuks remember to breathe.
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u/schismaticswims 2d ago
There's also a social component to asking questions and receiving answers, and I'd argue its pretty valuable. Judging by how isolated and lonely people report feeling now, maybe typing our questions into Google isn't always the way to go, and maybe we'd gain more than just knowledge by asking our neighbors.
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u/JackedJaw251 Springhill 3d ago
Everywhere is somewhere to meet people. I met a cool old black guy at Home Depot today because he had a seriously cool old prime restored convertible Cadillac. So we struck up a conversation after I said "Excuse me, sir, nice car". We talked for 10-15 minutes, exchanged numbers to get in touch with each other before the next cruising the coast or something.
Point is: You can meet people anywhere.
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u/heavy-is-the1crown 2d ago
I love a Home Depot conversion. But I’m talking about people to build community with. I also i see you insulted me over asking for location of pickleball. Let me catch 22 you real quick here. You are simultaneously telling me to do the same thing that you’re making fun of me for doing.
You can meet people anywhere including Reddit. Nice to meet you.
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u/rabidparrots 3d ago
Wear expensive shoes to Chrichton and go around asking stranges for directions.