You might check and see if they do adult education classes in your local school district .... most of those cost a very minimal teacher fee and the cost of materials .... call the local high school and see if they can give you info on something along those lines .... then see what they offer and find something you think would be interesting ... that should give you a chance to get out at least once a week or so and meet with others with similar interests to what you have. You might also check if there is a local YMCA ... call and tell them your situation and ask if they might have suggestions for groups in the area that you could investigate and possibly join.

If all else fails, check into some of the local charities and see if you could volunteer (for a few hours a week) at something that would allow you some time to meet others .... there are all kinds of organizations that you can volunteer with ...

Best of luck in your search!!!