hello newinrecovery
keep your main focus on continuing to Work The Steps ... maybe push your comfort level in small steps, like showing up early and staying a little after, and join in conversations. It felt very awkward for me, standing there wondering if I looked as 'stupid' as I felt, but it wasn't that difficult to just say to someone, "hey, I appreciated what you shared".
Sobriety has to be the main focus, then expanding within always comes after working the steps ... for as long as it takes.
Anyway, that is a small snapshot of what worked for me.
RDBplus3 ... Happy, Joyous, and FREE