I have an easy time meeting people and having light conversation when I am stable but I really don't have a close friend I see or talk to often. I have been meeting a lot more people recently since I started SUP paddling. There are big get togethers that welcome all to come out and paddle and they are generally pretty social events. So I agree about meetups and FB groups for interests you have, especially if they are activities. There is also a meetup I belong to for over 50 hikers that has weekly light hikes in the area.