I have been meeting once a week since 1996 with the same group of women (almost, we started out with eight and are now down to the nitty gritty 5) We have tryed several different things. We take turns meeting at each other's houses. At times we have worked on the same project and other times our "own thing". It is nice to get together because we inspire each other and when we have a problem we have someone to help. We have gone on shopping trips to Amish Country in Pennsylvania. ONe year we all went on a cruise to Bermuda. This way our husbands get to know each other. Our friendships have grown stronger each year. Quilting has brought so much joy to my life I really quilt to live.