I totally agree with DanniRae about dog walking,you will soon get talking to lots of different people.If you don't have or want a dog,how about volunteering as a dog walker at a local rescue centre?
Libraries usually have lots of groups too-near me there are coffee mornings,local history groups,craft groups and genealogy groups for instance.They are friendly and welcoming,just local people with a common interest.
Anyone else too wet for seed potatoes?
sticky labels on apples - remove before washing!