What you just explained, makes it understandable.
Some of the prime participants have left the scene.
It sounds like it was fun.
If you want to, please think about posting a few photos from those get togethers, if that is allowed here.
You can even ‘blur the faces’ if someone wishes to remain anonymous.
Carol Burnett would tug her ear, and sing that Sign Off Song, were she a member.
“I’m so glad we had this time together, just to have a laugh or sing a song...”
A Sampler....