I was at a garden supply store the other day and asked if there were any
"bonsai clubs" in the area. I was told no, not to their knowledge,
although they gave me names of other garden centers that might have
information.

However, I was also told, "The problem with bonsais is, a bonsai is a
plant. And plants like to grow, and do not like small pots."

So, it sounded like there was something inherently wrong in keeping a
bonsai.

I have one bonsai currently. A Fukien Tea.