Good advice: since it's often easy to overlook friendships when days are busy with work and family commitments, establish some traditions and follow through.
Each year, a group of about 20 of us meet to eat Chinese style to celebrate the coming of spring. The events are organized by the beautiful Miss T who selects the location and menu. Her choice this year was Grand Lake. What a good choice too: fresh food and good service for less than $25 a person.