I searched the meet ups in my area a while ago. The ones out west appeal to me so much more. I only really have every other weekend off as my son is still small and my work hours are so weird. I'm gonna look again though. I am similar to you. I always relied on my family for companionship. Very few friends that are beyond acquaintances. Although I have reached out more through all this. So maybe that will be my goal...expand my friendshipson and social life.
