This is the great thing, you never have to stop learning.  At Santa Monica College you can try a new  language, improve your writing skill, or get a handle on Microsoft Excel. At Pasadena City College you can take self defense, history of Asian art, or beginning tap dance. The catalogs have many choices and different opportunities are available every semester.  And continuing education classes are given on nights and weekends.  There are also other community colleges in the LA area with preferred pricing for residents .

Imagine two or three hours a week where you can put away all your other concerns and concentrate on something interesting, interact with others, and come away with knowledge.  We are always looking for something new to do, trying to meet  people, and find networking opportunities. What could be better then a class where you have stimulating conversations, excitement over a topic, and new information.  Many classes are under $90 and when divided by the number of hours become a $10 per hour bargain.

Divas want more out of life and this is a fantastic way to get it.

How to build your business  by being social the old fashioned way. Go out and meet people where you have interests in common.  Activities where you are excited to participate will be better for you and your business.

Take a class. The Santa Monica Community College  is still one of the great deals of all time. Fun classes in art, writing, and sailing. Classes to help you improve your job skills include computers and languages. This is a great place to do just a few classes or work towards an undergraduate degree.

Do a sport at your local park, join a gym or class, you will start meeting people that sweat near you. Try Power Yoga  they have classes all day long and payment is by donation only.

Join your alumni group. They have them for everything – colleges, high schools, summer camps.  Most universities are helping network alumni who are in job transition.  Northwestern University has a great local club NU Club of LA (disclaimer, the Frugal Diva is co-president).

Help out a group you like. Volunteer at an animal adoption sanctuary such as St. Bonnie’s, teach people to read at the library, feed the homeless with Meals on Wheels.  There are so many opportunities and the person they benefit most is you. Nothing makes us feel better then taking the time to forget our own problems and concentrate on others.

You will meet people, help others, and as a by product people will learn who you are and what you do.