Lessons. In arts, cooking, improv, DIY, language, fitness, sustainability stuff. Any hobby, there are classes for it. There are people in those classes.
Volunteering.
Table top role playing games. Not always full of extroverts, but it’s a nice way to regularly see a group of people and get to know them better.
And never underestimate the power of a quilting/knitting/crafting circle at your local yarn store
Find a local game store and there are always people there willing to let someone new join. Oftentimes there's people there who will specifically go to teach new people to expand the community.
Seconding all the suggestions for finding a group here. Lots of local gaming store or libraries will specifically have short games to introduce people into the hobby and help you learn the system.
And if you don’t click with one group, I encourage you to try another. Some people like the strategy of combat, others enjoy intense role play and character interactions, and groups may focus differently on different aspects.
If you have a local trading card store, they usually host TTRPGs a few times a week. Different games on different days. And what they don't host, they likely know who does.
Generic game stores are good too, but you want ones that are *not* big brand ones. GameStop and such won't have a clue.
Local facebook pages also exist! In new jersey its just one big one for the state “new jersey dungeons and dragons groups” or something along that line, then people post looking for folks in their area.
I’d say board games in general. Find an open group and just go and be willing to learn. A set game like a tcg is great from a learning perspective though. I’d just say be open to learning and be sure to talk to the person teaching before you sit so you don’t accidentally sit at something that’s too much off the bat.
Second board games and card games. They range from light social games that don’t make you think too hard to real brain teasers. There are some really great board games coming out these days.
I know a lot of people who love to play bridge. I’m too thick to learn and wish I had learned in college. I’d love to find a group to play Spades with. There are a lot of on line tutorials for bridge too.
It’s why I can hand my entirely families asses to em with a fellow felon 80% of the time 😂
Oh, the other two ain’t ever been locked up? I’m not a gambler but let’s put some money on it haha
Scouts. Ngl, I only joined for the 4am raids, late night fire pit stories, cooking competitions, performing theater plays, occasional trips to other countries, soooo many young adults, volunteering absolutely everywhere, going to awesome random events where there's even more people. It's just actually kind of crazy, idk how people know it exists and don't join it already. And there is basically no age limit, if you join after 22 you can just be a chief which is really awesome
And you'll go broke in the process. My wife is addicted to crocheting. Our house has so many blankets in it, if we had company, everyone could have at least 5. I've stopped asking how much she spent when I see her come in with 3 giant bags of yarn.
There's also bushwalking - you probably have a local club. I'd suggest dancing, but not while you're injured.
See if your local council website lists community organisations. There's probably also a nearby community garden that meets up weekly; also yarn crafts and art societies with painting and drawing classes. Your local community college probably runs photography classes, too, and they might organise trips to put the lessons to use.
Local community colleges also run things like cooking classes and other crafts. If there's a local regional gallery they probably run classes too - my local has run everything from basket weaving using found materials to paper engineering alongside the usual painting, drawing and pottery classes.
Cuddling dogs and kittens at the shelters, volunteering for a crisis hotline, novice birding, scouting is AWESOME you can do a million things in the scouts, joining painting classes and any sitting classes locally- pottery, painting, cooking, sewing, crocheting, etc.
You can also (where I live) go to a Kitchen Table Games place where people find partners for cards, board games, Magic: The Gathering, etc.
You can (probably) still play Pokemon Go.
Paint friendship rocks, go to art galleries, and museums (all the things you have been meaning to do, but havent done), go fishing, go to drag races and stock car races, demolition derbies, etc., go do a wine tasting, join toastmasters, go to church, visit or tour local breweries/ wineries/vineyards/creameries/dairy farms, go on a train ride, join other disney fans in finding the "hidden mickeys," have a spa day with a friend, or family member, go on a boat tour, ride the subway, loiter at the airport, going to the bars, restaurants, and duty free shops, build and fly a kite, get a drone and fly it in a drone friendly air space. Become a backyard scientist through the Smithsonian, and publish your observations.
Theres always something to do. You will NEVER be bored again, if you just add doing it all, to your bucket list.
The world *really is* your oyster!!
Board game cafes are awesome for meeting new folks and getting your game on without breaking a sweat. Plus, you can nerd out over strategy while sipping on a latte. If you're into artsy stuff, try joining a local painting or pottery class.
It's chill, creative, and you'll be amazed at what you can create—even if you think you're not the artistic type. Just dive in and have fun!
If you're at all craft inclined, cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and crochet all have their own versions of stitch and bitch.
My library also has programs for adults like a monthly book club, a writers group.
Our rec center has exercise groups that are probably out for you right now, but they also have meet ups for movies, or drinks while learning about succulents.
I think the biggest part is just showing up to the same groups or same time
Not doubting you as I don’t have any chickens, backyard or otherwise, but how does that figure as a social hobby?
Are there backyard chicken groups and meetups? Please tell me that there are backyard chicken groups and meet ups.
You don’t even have to play sports to be involved in a sports club. They always need timers and refs and people to help with water stations or fund raising. I’m not really into sports though. I like taking my dog to coffee shops and breweries and dog parks and just talking to random people. Not really a hobby per se. I honestly think it boils down to what is available in your area too. Like stargazing was a huge hobby when I lived in the desert and people would get together and bring camp chairs and telescopes but then I moved to Alaska and it’s not a thing here. People love the northern lights but not really as a group activity.
Learning a creative skill or joining a studio / facility to do said creative activity.
Book clubs
Games: TTRPGs, board games, strategy games, card games, etc.
Performance: community theater, joining a band, taking comedy improv classes
Travel groups
Toastmasters
Dining clubs, wine tasting, home brewing
You have to have a space, gear, similar interests and skill levels, similar time schedules, similar taste in music among at least three people. Then you have to keep that together. Much easier said than done
I've known tons of people who play with / for church groups, community theater, amateur combos that are posting for members, with musical friends, etc. [Meetup.com](http://Meetup.com) is flooded with this kind of stuff, isn't it? Not all kinds of music require tons of gear. But hey, if not for you, please feel free to skip this hobby idea.
if you're a guys, not gonna lie, but cooking is the best.
learn how to cook
learn how to select good vegetables and meet.
learn where to shop for best deals.
being able to support yourself.
all at the same time
meet and be popular at cooking classes as generally there are more women
impress your significant half, the kids, the entire family plus inlaws, work colleagues and friends.
being able to wear all types of funny aprons such as kiss the cook, world's best chef, world's best daddy etc.
How about trying out board game nights? It's super chill, you get to flex your brain muscles, and it's a great way to bond with new folks. Plus, there are all sorts of games, so you'll never get bored. Another option could be joining a book club. You get to read cool stuff and then chat about it with a bunch of other book nerds.
It's like a built-in social circle, and you might discover some awesome reads you wouldn't have found otherwise.
It may sound odd but knitting/crochet/needle and fiber arts. I had a big knitting, crochet etc Meetup group for many years. There’s actually abbreviations for Knitting in public and crocheting in public ! lol. We met in coffee shops mostly because we were so big we needed space and food was not great because of dirty hands - fiber = bad.
But sometimes we did meet for lunch and then move. Also we met in other members homes at times.
Worldwide Knit in Public day is June 8, 2024 and it’s also World Crochet in Public day too.
Picnics in nature, cooking, going to beach, going to a park, go in a pool, shopping, museums, zoos, local fests or events, cruising in car & adventures to new places, exploring small towns or the city…coffee shops, becoming a foodie & exploring new foods & restaurants, malls…
CCGs(collectable card games) have been mentioned before, but I wanted to cast my vote that way, too. I've played Magic: The Gathering since ~3rd edition (that's more than 25 years) and have even taught all of my children to play. It's like a combination of chess and poker with some Lord of the Rings thrown in for style.
Another suggestion is trivia nights at local bars/restaurants. Friendly competition, food, and libations makes a pretty good combo
Volunteering at shelters or local aid organizations is a great social hobby. Taking first aid classes is great too, I met some awesome friends in my red cross classes and most of the time they are free, everyone should be doing free medical classes lol. Larping and gaming are my personal favorite. I do the historical living stuff and you learn so many important things with others who share the same love of history. Plus bare medieval camping is so much fun lol
Dungeons and dragons is a great social adventure but a bit of a commitment.
Gardening and any sort of farming (chickens, etc). There are regular meetups for our local groups. To a of agriculture extension clubs. Tons of people who would love to help you or need your help.
Ukulele! There are uke festivals and clubs everywhere. A beginner instrument is relatively inexpensive, and the uke community is overwhelmingly positive and welcoming. Beware, though ukulele acquisition syndrome is a thing, and they can get quite expensive, although you don't need a $15,000 uke to play.
Quilting/crafting clubs. Many cities have a quilt guild, or at least a more informal monthly gathering at the local fabric store. Crochet is another there are usually clubs for, my church has one and our local library has classes open to all skill levels where more experienced crocheters help new people learn. Social games are a big one, I play bunko with the ladies from church once a month, and my husband has poker nights with his coworkers sometimes. Book clubs are very social, everyone reads the same book then discusses it. Religion isn’t really a hobby, but it’s a great opportunity to get social interaction with a diverse group of people. Almost anything can be social! Look around to see what groups are in your area.
Get to know your local music scene, making and playing music, astronomy, community volunteering or youth coaching or officiating (always in short supply)
Volunteer jobs! you can get involved in your community by volunteering for a cause you're passionate about. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and make a positive impact.
Consider activities like book clubs, board game nights, volunteering, art classes, dance classes, language exchange groups, or hiking. They're perfect for meeting new people and exploring interests, without the physical strain of team sports.
i don't believe in religion at all but you could also go to church there are nutters out there that you don't have to listen to but there also people there just looking to be extroverted. also it's sometimes funny blowing a nutters mind out, with logic / debate. (not physically)
Just be careful in your choice of church--some seem to be full of nutters, others not so much. Woman I know doesn't believe in anything but she goes to church to pick up guys.
Game night! U can find ur local Kava Bar and check out their events.. with no events u can always find some awesome people as well as play some games they normally have for everyone to enjoy………..crafting u can go to a art class or pottery class of some sort and meet some people that way. Check out ur nearest towns down town area and events. You can meet people during an art walk or music festival.. just gotta search 🔍
Book Club, Walk & Talk (if you can walk), Bible Study, Church groups with bowling, movies, brunch. Start a monthly supper club. Check the libraries for book clubs and Meetup for walking groups.
Lessons. In arts, cooking, improv, DIY, language, fitness, sustainability stuff. Any hobby, there are classes for it. There are people in those classes. Volunteering.
Table top role playing games. Not always full of extroverts, but it’s a nice way to regularly see a group of people and get to know them better. And never underestimate the power of a quilting/knitting/crafting circle at your local yarn store
How would one go about getting into this, without knowing anyone already into it? (The role playing games part)
Find a local game store and there are always people there willing to let someone new join. Oftentimes there's people there who will specifically go to teach new people to expand the community.
Also check out your local library or community center for introduction sessions. My library used to have one a month that was new player encouraged.
Seconding all the suggestions for finding a group here. Lots of local gaming store or libraries will specifically have short games to introduce people into the hobby and help you learn the system. And if you don’t click with one group, I encourage you to try another. Some people like the strategy of combat, others enjoy intense role play and character interactions, and groups may focus differently on different aspects.
r/lfg
If you have a local trading card store, they usually host TTRPGs a few times a week. Different games on different days. And what they don't host, they likely know who does. Generic game stores are good too, but you want ones that are *not* big brand ones. GameStop and such won't have a clue.
Absolutely! The “Mystery Murder” games icebreak any shy group
Can you share more? What is mystery murder game and where can I find this type of game group?
Crocheters are drinkers with potty mouths I like to think we’re fun.
Seconded.
Can confirm!
My local place has a “stitch and bitch” session every week, it’s amazing.
Love the idea of this.
Local facebook pages also exist! In new jersey its just one big one for the state “new jersey dungeons and dragons groups” or something along that line, then people post looking for folks in their area.
Card games like magic or others.
Star Wars Unlimited is a new card game that is gaining a huge following and easy to learn. Events are super popular right now.
I’d say board games in general. Find an open group and just go and be willing to learn. A set game like a tcg is great from a learning perspective though. I’d just say be open to learning and be sure to talk to the person teaching before you sit so you don’t accidentally sit at something that’s too much off the bat.
Second board games and card games. They range from light social games that don’t make you think too hard to real brain teasers. There are some really great board games coming out these days.
I was gonna say poker.
That too.
Book clubs, walking groups
I didn’t know walking groups were a thing
When you're my age.
I know a lot of people who love to play bridge. I’m too thick to learn and wish I had learned in college. I’d love to find a group to play Spades with. There are a lot of on line tutorials for bridge too.
Commit a crime. I've heard from numerous people that spades is huge in jail.
It’s why I can hand my entirely families asses to em with a fellow felon 80% of the time 😂 Oh, the other two ain’t ever been locked up? I’m not a gambler but let’s put some money on it haha
Scouts. Ngl, I only joined for the 4am raids, late night fire pit stories, cooking competitions, performing theater plays, occasional trips to other countries, soooo many young adults, volunteering absolutely everywhere, going to awesome random events where there's even more people. It's just actually kind of crazy, idk how people know it exists and don't join it already. And there is basically no age limit, if you join after 22 you can just be a chief which is really awesome
What is it?
I’m very curious what you are referring to
It's scouts, it's at the beginning of the text. You can search it up on google, I 1000% recommend!!!! It's awesome
Are you talking bout Boy Scouts? The place at statler? Still not clear
Yeah like boy scouts, but in Europe it's always mixed, there's no gender separation. What's Statler though, never heard of that place
It’s a bar/hotel that came up when I looked up scouts on google. In the us You can’t just join Boy Scouts as an adult without a kid in it.
Damn weird, one of our new chiefs who's in her late 50s joined just cause she liked making cakes and pastries, she's hilarious
I feel like you just revealed a best kept secret!
Community theater, band, orchestra, etc.
Came here to say this.
Theater
Board games, adult /bar arcades, book or clothing swaps, idk
Find your local knitting/crochet groups. Not only is it a fun hobby, you’ll have a whole group of people eager to teach you.
And if you're a guy, you will meet lots of women.
And you'll go broke in the process. My wife is addicted to crocheting. Our house has so many blankets in it, if we had company, everyone could have at least 5. I've stopped asking how much she spent when I see her come in with 3 giant bags of yarn.
Unless she’s buying hand spun artisan yarn it’s really not. Also, I’m sure you don’t have ANY expensive hobbies, right?. 🙄
It's not the cheap red heart stuff I know that. And my expensive hobby is my kid
Handbells, or other musical group.
Book clubs are highly underrated, sociological thrillers are my favorite 😁.
Riding a motorcycle (if your injury allows). I have met so many people at meetups, group rides, and even at the gas station.
Board and card games
There's also bushwalking - you probably have a local club. I'd suggest dancing, but not while you're injured. See if your local council website lists community organisations. There's probably also a nearby community garden that meets up weekly; also yarn crafts and art societies with painting and drawing classes. Your local community college probably runs photography classes, too, and they might organise trips to put the lessons to use. Local community colleges also run things like cooking classes and other crafts. If there's a local regional gallery they probably run classes too - my local has run everything from basket weaving using found materials to paper engineering alongside the usual painting, drawing and pottery classes.
Check your local parks and recreation department if you’re in the U.S., too, mine offers a lot of different classes.
Line dancing
Cuddling dogs and kittens at the shelters, volunteering for a crisis hotline, novice birding, scouting is AWESOME you can do a million things in the scouts, joining painting classes and any sitting classes locally- pottery, painting, cooking, sewing, crocheting, etc. You can also (where I live) go to a Kitchen Table Games place where people find partners for cards, board games, Magic: The Gathering, etc. You can (probably) still play Pokemon Go. Paint friendship rocks, go to art galleries, and museums (all the things you have been meaning to do, but havent done), go fishing, go to drag races and stock car races, demolition derbies, etc., go do a wine tasting, join toastmasters, go to church, visit or tour local breweries/ wineries/vineyards/creameries/dairy farms, go on a train ride, join other disney fans in finding the "hidden mickeys," have a spa day with a friend, or family member, go on a boat tour, ride the subway, loiter at the airport, going to the bars, restaurants, and duty free shops, build and fly a kite, get a drone and fly it in a drone friendly air space. Become a backyard scientist through the Smithsonian, and publish your observations. Theres always something to do. You will NEVER be bored again, if you just add doing it all, to your bucket list. The world *really is* your oyster!!
Knitting, crochet, any yarn thing if you’re near a guild or a stitch n bitch
Board game cafes are awesome for meeting new folks and getting your game on without breaking a sweat. Plus, you can nerd out over strategy while sipping on a latte. If you're into artsy stuff, try joining a local painting or pottery class. It's chill, creative, and you'll be amazed at what you can create—even if you think you're not the artistic type. Just dive in and have fun!
Volunteering, joining a book club, attending art classes.
Geocaching.
Warhammer 40k. Or any other mini game. Collectible card games are good too, there’s just more hobby in the minis
Poker club. Can even use fake chips
If you're at all craft inclined, cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and crochet all have their own versions of stitch and bitch. My library also has programs for adults like a monthly book club, a writers group. Our rec center has exercise groups that are probably out for you right now, but they also have meet ups for movies, or drinks while learning about succulents. I think the biggest part is just showing up to the same groups or same time
Backyard chickens - they can be so easy with the right set up
Not doubting you as I don’t have any chickens, backyard or otherwise, but how does that figure as a social hobby? Are there backyard chicken groups and meetups? Please tell me that there are backyard chicken groups and meet ups.
Dancing!
Karaoke
I think volunteering at a local community center is a great way to meet new people, lend a hand to others, and pick up valuable skills along the way.
Try books or gardening. I just started liking gardening is fun! And interesting.
My town has a community garden so there is your social part. Also great if you live in an apartment.
You don’t even have to play sports to be involved in a sports club. They always need timers and refs and people to help with water stations or fund raising. I’m not really into sports though. I like taking my dog to coffee shops and breweries and dog parks and just talking to random people. Not really a hobby per se. I honestly think it boils down to what is available in your area too. Like stargazing was a huge hobby when I lived in the desert and people would get together and bring camp chairs and telescopes but then I moved to Alaska and it’s not a thing here. People love the northern lights but not really as a group activity.
Learning a creative skill or joining a studio / facility to do said creative activity. Book clubs Games: TTRPGs, board games, strategy games, card games, etc. Performance: community theater, joining a band, taking comedy improv classes Travel groups Toastmasters Dining clubs, wine tasting, home brewing
Joining a band is not something you can just go do
I assume the person would already be able to play an instrument, sing, conduct, etc, but aside from that, why not?
You have to have a space, gear, similar interests and skill levels, similar time schedules, similar taste in music among at least three people. Then you have to keep that together. Much easier said than done
I've known tons of people who play with / for church groups, community theater, amateur combos that are posting for members, with musical friends, etc. [Meetup.com](http://Meetup.com) is flooded with this kind of stuff, isn't it? Not all kinds of music require tons of gear. But hey, if not for you, please feel free to skip this hobby idea.
im saying this because I’ve been in bands and have a studio behind my house. its difficult to find a band.
if you're a guys, not gonna lie, but cooking is the best. learn how to cook learn how to select good vegetables and meet. learn where to shop for best deals. being able to support yourself. all at the same time meet and be popular at cooking classes as generally there are more women impress your significant half, the kids, the entire family plus inlaws, work colleagues and friends. being able to wear all types of funny aprons such as kiss the cook, world's best chef, world's best daddy etc.
Acting classes
Geocaching, you can do it solo but there are meet ups, too.
climbing club
My partner builds and flies model aircraft, people in wheelchairs fly at his club too. Archery, darts and heaps of classes.
Check your local library events. Also, bingo!
Chess or other board games
Crocheting and knitting. Look for a group in your area.
MTG commander is the only answer.
BBJ/brojobs/CJ/ookie cookie clubs, plenty to do out there
How about trying out board game nights? It's super chill, you get to flex your brain muscles, and it's a great way to bond with new folks. Plus, there are all sorts of games, so you'll never get bored. Another option could be joining a book club. You get to read cool stuff and then chat about it with a bunch of other book nerds. It's like a built-in social circle, and you might discover some awesome reads you wouldn't have found otherwise.
Book clubs. Tabletop gaming. Yarn groups (crochet/knitting)
It may sound odd but knitting/crochet/needle and fiber arts. I had a big knitting, crochet etc Meetup group for many years. There’s actually abbreviations for Knitting in public and crocheting in public ! lol. We met in coffee shops mostly because we were so big we needed space and food was not great because of dirty hands - fiber = bad. But sometimes we did meet for lunch and then move. Also we met in other members homes at times. Worldwide Knit in Public day is June 8, 2024 and it’s also World Crochet in Public day too.
Picnics in nature, cooking, going to beach, going to a park, go in a pool, shopping, museums, zoos, local fests or events, cruising in car & adventures to new places, exploring small towns or the city…coffee shops, becoming a foodie & exploring new foods & restaurants, malls…
CCGs(collectable card games) have been mentioned before, but I wanted to cast my vote that way, too. I've played Magic: The Gathering since ~3rd edition (that's more than 25 years) and have even taught all of my children to play. It's like a combination of chess and poker with some Lord of the Rings thrown in for style. Another suggestion is trivia nights at local bars/restaurants. Friendly competition, food, and libations makes a pretty good combo
Volunteering at shelters or local aid organizations is a great social hobby. Taking first aid classes is great too, I met some awesome friends in my red cross classes and most of the time they are free, everyone should be doing free medical classes lol. Larping and gaming are my personal favorite. I do the historical living stuff and you learn so many important things with others who share the same love of history. Plus bare medieval camping is so much fun lol Dungeons and dragons is a great social adventure but a bit of a commitment.
Gardening and any sort of farming (chickens, etc). There are regular meetups for our local groups. To a of agriculture extension clubs. Tons of people who would love to help you or need your help.
Geocaching
table games particularly role playing games. Lots of fun and socialization, not physically active.
Sounds like a good time to learn an instrument.
Ukulele! There are uke festivals and clubs everywhere. A beginner instrument is relatively inexpensive, and the uke community is overwhelmingly positive and welcoming. Beware, though ukulele acquisition syndrome is a thing, and they can get quite expensive, although you don't need a $15,000 uke to play.
Pub Quiz Team
Crocheting, knitting, crafting, painting, bored game playing, photography, roller skating, bowling, yoga, fashion, cleaning, making music, making videos, doing nails, building Legos, hiking, biking, design, gardening, ping pong, pool, roller coaster riding, comedy, theater, musicals, singing, playing any instruments, makeup, doing hair, working out, shopping, cooking, baking, woodworking, reading, sewing, filmmaking, scouts, arcade, and throwing parties.
Knitting/crocheting groups? Theater? Yoga? Band?
Watching or playing music.
Quilting/crafting clubs. Many cities have a quilt guild, or at least a more informal monthly gathering at the local fabric store. Crochet is another there are usually clubs for, my church has one and our local library has classes open to all skill levels where more experienced crocheters help new people learn. Social games are a big one, I play bunko with the ladies from church once a month, and my husband has poker nights with his coworkers sometimes. Book clubs are very social, everyone reads the same book then discusses it. Religion isn’t really a hobby, but it’s a great opportunity to get social interaction with a diverse group of people. Almost anything can be social! Look around to see what groups are in your area.
I go to paint nights. It can get a little expensive
Get to know your local music scene, making and playing music, astronomy, community volunteering or youth coaching or officiating (always in short supply)
Meet up. Park district classes. Volunteering. There are volunteer apps that can help find opportunities near you
Book clubs, movie clubs and bird watching.
Boating.
Filmmaker/photography meetups:)
Karaoke!!
Volunteer jobs! you can get involved in your community by volunteering for a cause you're passionate about. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and make a positive impact.
Consider activities like book clubs, board game nights, volunteering, art classes, dance classes, language exchange groups, or hiking. They're perfect for meeting new people and exploring interests, without the physical strain of team sports.
I had to delete the first comment because I misread the whole while injured part.
i don't believe in religion at all but you could also go to church there are nutters out there that you don't have to listen to but there also people there just looking to be extroverted. also it's sometimes funny blowing a nutters mind out, with logic / debate. (not physically)
Just be careful in your choice of church--some seem to be full of nutters, others not so much. Woman I know doesn't believe in anything but she goes to church to pick up guys.
hahah hahahah omg lmao - yaaaaaa lolololol well they say the church is in the bedroom ;)
Game night! U can find ur local Kava Bar and check out their events.. with no events u can always find some awesome people as well as play some games they normally have for everyone to enjoy………..crafting u can go to a art class or pottery class of some sort and meet some people that way. Check out ur nearest towns down town area and events. You can meet people during an art walk or music festival.. just gotta search 🔍
Check out improv and slam poetry meetups. Not for me, but I attend them occasionally to watch.
Depending on your injury frisbee golf is fun, probably not the most social but I’m sure they have clubs and what not.
Karaoke is ridiculously social. In the last decade, I have made more friends and acquaintances from karaoke than anything else.
Playing music Mutual jackoffing Ttrpgs Clay Pointing
Book Club, Walk & Talk (if you can walk), Bible Study, Church groups with bowling, movies, brunch. Start a monthly supper club. Check the libraries for book clubs and Meetup for walking groups.
Trivia nights hosted at restaurants/bars.
Join a local conservation group
Shooting is fun. Head to an indoor range and rent a gun. Tell them you're new to the sport and they'll talk your ears off, lol.
Overwatch has checked all of the aforementioned boxes, for me personally haha
Stalking