where are places I can meet people?

Question

I've been on disability for some time so I haven't worked for some time. I go do the YMCA every day to exercise in the pool (I do physical therapy and rehab daily) and I go to medical appointments. I haven't really been able to find a church that I feel comfortable yet. In general I always do better in social situations where we are actually DOING something than one where we sit in a circle and I'm supposed to talk at the right time and everything. I always seem to blow it. (don't follow the conversation that well).

some people suggest doing volunteer work, and I"m doing a few things, but it doesn't make much sense to deliver meals on wheels when I am GETTING MEALS ON WHEELS. see what I mean? but it's a very isolating experience. And I guess I'm just going to be very lonely until I can get on my feet better. My wife died, my family is out of state and I have nobody here. I cared for my wife and I really didn't get to know anyone all that time. trying very hard...

Answer 1

I'm on disability. I volunteered for a couple of years running dual diagnosis groups (as a peer) for an ACT program:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=ACT-TA_Center

After I moved recently, I tried to volunteer with another ACT team, they hired me as a paraprofessional.

I also joined a local Scrabble Club and a Freethinkers group.

Open a newspaper, especially the freebies, they'll have all sorts of free or low-cost activities. Best of luck to you.