Interesting comment since I have gotten helpful information on pretty much every forum I've visited on CZ with very little socializing that I can recall. I do find it pleasant to connect with others here, though, and have benefitted even more from the personal experiences they have shared. My health has also improved, as has my vision and my general sense of well-being.
I hope your perception of the 'social clubs' don't prevent your benefitting from the information that is constantly circulating among us.