Best ideas for meeting new people after moving to a new place?

I am settled in (sort of—not going to say every box is unpacked). Spouse is off doing full-time contract work. Now, after weeks, I am really missing my friends.

Of course, I am keeping in touch with old friends, but I need someone to have a cup of tea with, speak to about movies or books, etc.

In the past, I often met new friends through off-leash dog park volunteer work, but now ‘Kobe the killer greyhound’ has made going to dog parks not possible.

So tell me what has worked for you.