Joining a group of like minded people helps. I joined Weightwatchers and now have six other friends from that . . . and we hardly ever go to the meetings now, but enjoy social activities together.
I have always enjoyed dancing, and have lessons. Now I'm pretty okay at dancing, I go to public dances and meet loads of people there.
Find an interest and go to classes and you are bound to meet like minded people and make friends.
Have any of you got all electric cars? Pros and cons please.