When it comes to dating, many people find that the hardest part is actually meeting someone. This is particularly true when you are out of school and in the workforce are no longer surrounded by single people your age. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t meet someone. These are some great ways and places to meet potential dates:

• Join an adult education class. Many colleges have programs for adults, from martial arts to pottery to learning a new language, and they are excellent ways to form new friendships and meet new people that could potentially be dating material.

• Get involved in your community. Volunteering to coach a youth sports program, joining your Homeowners Association, or putting together something that interests you, like a running club or reading group, is an excellent way to meet new singles.

• Go online. Once taboo, online dating has taken the world by storm. Many sites offer free trial memberships and will match you up with other people depending on your own interests and values. There are many sites that cater to a specific demographic, such as single moms or Christians.

• Let your friends set you up. Don’t automatically brush off your friends’ attempts to set you up. They know you, so they already know what you are and aren’t interested in. In the very least, letting them set you up will help you meet new friends.

• Join a gym. You will get your body in shape and meet new people at a gym. Most gyms also have classes or co-ed sports teams or clubs, providing the perfect opportunity to meet singles.

Meeting people to date isn’t hard if you know where to look and you are outgoing and personable. These are a few great places to meet other singles.