I have been looking for someone to ride with that is at my level (slow!) also. Here in Ohio we have lots of mostly level rails-to-trails paved paths. I have been told that's why the local bike club has so few beginner rides; the beginners can just go to the bike path themselves. I couldn't get connected with the local bike club. Their slowest rides were "C" class, which sounded like a speed and distance I could handle. But I found out that they often were "C how fast they can drop you" rides. Make sure you look for no-drop rides so you don't get frustrated or feel bad.