Been hiding for too long, time to say Hi

[LAC]

Hello matey and welcome.
I know what you mean about trying to get a group together.
In my opinion the best thing to do is to try and work with established groups within your local community. I wouldn't even use the word prepper/survivalist but as you seem to have a lot of experience in small holding/off grid living seek others who do too, and you will likely find they have prepper mindsets without calling themselves preppers.
Look to volunteer in community safety groups, disaster planning, even St Johns Ambulance - I myself am taking their 3 day first aid course shortly.

LAC