“We have a dinner club where we get together and take turns cooking with a theme.”

— Dan Schriner, retired, Lawrence

“We get together and play Canasta and other card games at each other's houses. Our kids play together while the adults are playing cards.”

— Margaret Henley, inside sales manager, Lawrence

“We usually meet up at a bookstore coffee shop and talk about politics. We just send e-mails or text messages to organize it.”

— Chris Lovett, professor, Topeka

“I have a creativity and spirituality group that I get together with. We try to plan monthly meetings, but don't always get around to it with everyone's busy schedule.”

— Lisa Martin, extension agent, Topeka