27 January . 2022
7 tips for adjusting to a new community after moving
Meeting your neighbors in a new community and getting involved is key to feeling connected in a new neighborhood. Here are a few ideas for how to meet your neighbors and tips for adjusting to a new community after moving.
- Attend events
Attending events is a natural and effective way to meet your new neighbors! Wendell Falls plans a variety of events every month such as, food trucks, festivals, art classes, game nights, holiday events and more that can be found in the monthly newsletter! The lifestyle manager has several exciting events planned for this year including four seasonal signature events: a spring brunch, a summer party, a fall fest and an elegant holiday party.
- Join clubs and classes
Wendell Falls offers a variety of fun clubs and monthly activities residents can be a part of such as, Run Club, Book Club, Bunco, Mahjong and Guys Night Out. There are also classes residents can choose from such as yoga, cooking and financial classes.
- Get out and explore the amenities
With 10+ miles of walking and biking trails, several parks to choose from and numerous amenities, there is so much to explore (and enjoy) in Wendell Falls.
Parks:
- The Grove
- Sunset Park
- Rocky Falls Park
- Shindig Park
- Asheville Playground
- Three Points Park
Amenities:
- Water parks
- Pools
- Fit pods
- Fire pits
- Corn hole boards
- Playgrounds
- Fitness center
- Community gathering center
- Check out local businesses
Wendell Falls has plenty of restaurant and retail businesses right in the community:
- Farmhouse Café
- Don Beto’s Tacos and Tequila (Coming soon)
- Publix
- Bojangles (Coming soon)
- Starbucks (Coming soon)
- Get the whole family involved
Check out the local schools, pet-friendly facilities and family-friendly programs! Wendell Falls has its very own charter school, Cardinal Charter Academy, and a daycare center, KinderCare, in the community, along with Lake Myra Elementary. For the furry-friends, Neuse River Vet & Doggie Daycare is located (and growing) in the community.
- Explore and get involved in the town
Explore downtown Wendell and check out the historic buildings, grab a cup of coffee at 41 North Coffee or sip a glass of wine at Wine and Beer 101.
Pick up fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at the Wendell Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning or spend the weekend teeing it up at Wendell Country Club, playing tennis at Wendell Park or enjoying a relaxing day of canoeing, kayaking or fishing at Robertson Millpond Preserve.
If you are interested in giving back and getting involved, there are several opportunities in Wendell including Liberty Home Care and Hospice, Wendell Appearance Commission, Wendell Lions Club, Wendell Women’s Club and more.
- Follow on social media
Connecting with your community online is one of the best ways to know about events and other happenings. Follow Wendell Falls on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and check out the monthly newsletter to keep up with what’s happening in the community.
Wendell Falls is located just 15 miles from downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. Explore artfully crafted new homes and townhomes from the lower $300,000s – $900,000s+.