This group is for couples between the ages of 40 and 60 who are looking to build meaningful friendships (ONLY) with like-minded people, or couples who just want to get out and socialize with other couples once in a while. This group is NOT for the purpose of swinging, partner swapping, extra-marital affairs, or the like. We will focus on maintaining the integrity of your own relationship while building meaningful friendships with other couples. While I don't judge anyone's lifestyle, I also do not wish to provide a venue for or encourage such lifestyles.

One of the complaints a lot of couples have is that they don't engage in social things much anymore. Here's your chance to change that. We will have dinner parties at home, pot lucks dinners, bbq's, wine and cheese parties, go out for dinner, meet for coffee, etc.

Everyone is expected to contribute to events equally.  This means that if someone in the group chooses to host an event, they are NOT responsible for the cost of it.  Each couple will be required to contribute equally. If it's a pot luck at someone's home or a mingling party, or a dinner party, etc.. you will be asked by the host to bring things to contribute to the event.  If someone hosts an event at a restaurant you will be required to pay your own bill.

Sometimes a host will prefer to provide everything for an event himself/herself, in which case they will charge a fee to the members to cover the cost.

None of us are responsible for personally funding someone else's social life, so please understand when you join this group, that you will be expected to contribute equally, no couples are expected to provide free food/drinks to anyone.

I understand that some couples may not be able to host events are their home due to space restrictions, etc. and that's ok.  You will not be required to host an event at your home, but if/when someone does host an event, you will be required to contribute to the cost.

Also, when a couple hosts an event at their home, you are not required to bring a host/hostess gift, however, if you are asked to contribute by bringing food, drinks, etc..please know that all leftovers are expected to remain with the host.  It is impolite to bring a dish or drinks to a party and take the remaining portions home with you, unless the host specifically tells you that it's ok.  It goes against social etiquette.

I hope this helps answer some questions about the nature of and the expectations of this group.  In the end it's all about practicing proper social skills, and showing caring and respect for one another.