It might sound a bit silly but, well, food does have a way of bringing people together that you'd never suspect would. The bakery is as good a place as any to find people. I do enjoy the cakes and cookies they have there. [ A shame Regal had left though. However the new baker was, indeed, living up to filling the other man's shoes whoever they were. ]

You do meet people when new feathers drop in too. Perhaps you could work in the Welcome Center? It's a good place to be if you're looking to meet new people.