Hosting, even in small ways, shifts you from always being invited to actively building your own community hub.
Start small
A simple coffee or potluck with two or three people is far more sustainable to host regularly than an ambitious dinner party.
Lower the pressure
Keep the format casual and repeatable — a standing "second Sunday" gathering removes the burden of re-planning and re-inviting each time.
Ask a guest to bring one dish — it reduces your own workload and gives them a small stake in the gathering too.