bpcyclist, do you have a DBSA location near you? Or NAMI? DBSA, in particular, was sometimes fun to attend and I made friends with some people there, in the past, but they have faded out of my life. It depends on the group how enjoyable it is, obviously. Our local NAMI chapter has all kinds of events. I go to some, but not the social ones, usually, because the NAMI is a little hike from my house. The DBSA isn't too far, but I wish it was a little earlier in the evening. It used to be just fine when I wasn't on Seroquel, several years back.

A big factor for me, for socialization, is the time in which it can happen. I wish I had more to do (out of the house) during the daytime hours. Most all women in my area work and I am on disability. Everything is at night. My French class tonight is at night, but luckily only from 6 pm to 8 pm, and it's very close by. I've been to other types of classes at the adult school (all at night) and many people are quick to leave afterwards. I might join a local French school in the Fall, for continuing French studies. Again, all classes at night. Maybe there I could find some friend(s). The French school has weekend social, and other events, for those at higher levels.