Originally Posted by
Leshar 
...joined a meetup group in my community, not a dating thing, haven't met with them yet, there's a plan to meet for wings and movie next week at a bar near the movie theatre. I'd like to meet new ppl and say I don't drink.
Skip the meet ups at the bar and you won't have to say you don't drink, or explain why not.
Later, when you've got a few months of solid recovery under your belt, wings at a bar might be a doable social event. Not now. Not so close on the heels of your recent relapse.