Try some real world events. Particularly outdoors, keeping your body busy ones. Maybe daytrips to canoe or kayak, or just hike. Maybe also indoor events, crafts or even computing, radio, maybe some maker things.
You'll run into other people who are keeping social media in its place. Something I've found this year, via a friend who works at the local community college.
I don't mean to sound prescriptive nor like I have "the answer". Just to comment, that circumstances brought me into the orbits of such people, a bit, and I'm enjoying it.
The interactions are much more satisfying and "complete", whether it's a standing friendship or just a chance conversation.
P.S. I have an LL Bean store in my area, and while I was in there buying some trousers, the friendly and helpful clerk told me that the store arranges outings. Itself, or in affiliation with a local group -- I'm not sure. Anyway, they said to check out the Bean website for their location, for details on what was coming up. IIRC.
So, community college, local retailer (I'm thinking also of a paddlesports business up in Madison, WI), non-profit groups. There may be more avenues to finding good groups and outings, than one would expect.
Just go as yourself and with no particular expectations, other than to learn and to participate/contribute in the group's having a good time.
And be prepared to listen. Most everyone has an interesting story, if you're paying attention.
Best wishes!
P.P.S. And if you have a state or national park in the area, check their calendar. Or local public parks and organizations.
You'll run into other people who are keeping social media in its place. Something I've found this year, via a friend who works at the local community college.
I don't mean to sound prescriptive nor like I have "the answer". Just to comment, that circumstances brought me into the orbits of such people, a bit, and I'm enjoying it.
The interactions are much more satisfying and "complete", whether it's a standing friendship or just a chance conversation.
P.S. I have an LL Bean store in my area, and while I was in there buying some trousers, the friendly and helpful clerk told me that the store arranges outings. Itself, or in affiliation with a local group -- I'm not sure. Anyway, they said to check out the Bean website for their location, for details on what was coming up. IIRC.
So, community college, local retailer (I'm thinking also of a paddlesports business up in Madison, WI), non-profit groups. There may be more avenues to finding good groups and outings, than one would expect.
Just go as yourself and with no particular expectations, other than to learn and to participate/contribute in the group's having a good time.
And be prepared to listen. Most everyone has an interesting story, if you're paying attention.
Best wishes!
P.P.S. And if you have a state or national park in the area, check their calendar. Or local public parks and organizations.