I met my wife at a local community theater group where I was volunteering my sound technician/design and stage management services.
As a matter fo fact, our theater has brought together many couples which have lasted many years, kids, etc. Theater is a great place to meet people. You don't have to act, just be a volunteer and show an interest, they will probably be willing to train you in what you want to know. Esther here knows how to use power tools, the plug in kind, that is.
Most community theaters are comprised of folks who have jobs to pay the bills outside.
Check out this photo from a recent production. She met her husband outside of the theater. I think they're divorced,now. Just goes to show you.
Her name is Esther.
Maybe I should put this on the Pretty Girls thread.
Theater parties are great,too. I'll stop there about that.
Mainly, do some volunteer work in what interests you LOCALLY.