Do bear in mind that family relationships are reciprocal, and can entail considerable commitment. I dare say you'd be happy enough to drop in and visit your adopted grandparent, but in real families the older relatives can eventually become frail or sick and need a lot of care and attention from their offspring. If this isn't something you'd see yourself taking on, you'd need to make this clear, to avoid misunderstandings.
It would perhaps be easier and more natural to cultivate a friendship with someone - a neighbour, a church contact - and invite them to your home to see how it goes. Having fun days out and leisure time together could work well, but the real commitment that families offer each other is another matter.
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