Thanks everyone! I haven't met anyone in the new neighborhood yet, but it seems like there are kids of all ages.

I certainly plan to be very careful and not let Hero off leash or anything...which I don't usually do anyways because she likes to bolt!

I think I will just stick to your advice of keeping her away from the kids unless it is a calm environment and they can approach her quietly, etc. It just scares me because you just NEVER know how a dog is going to react, especially an older dog with a temperment like hers.

Thanks again!