A good simulator will also prove useful and you can "fly" anytime day or night no matter what the weather is doing. I personally have RealFlight 7.5 and like it very much. It has since been replaced by RealFlight 8. Whatever you do, stay far away from RealFlight X! A sim won't replace an instructor, but it can make learning basic flying techniques much less costly!
Here is AMA's club finder:
Academy of Model Aeronautics - AMA Charter Club Search
This will help you find someone to help you! Good luck with all you do!