RE: Just getting started... quick question!
You may want to ask "what is the best time for a newbie to show up?".
That way you don't appear when the Jet guys are heads down into their aircraft trying to get ready for something.
The AMA web page has a "club finder" that you can use to find clubs close to you.
You also may want to drive out to the flying field(s) just to check them out before joining a club.