Now, if only I could remember their names I could call them back up to come have tea with me.

I am fortunate that I have some really good friends that are so understanding. Since I stopped working, I found out who my real friends are. Anyhow, sometimes I have them over here for lunch or brunch. This way I don't have to worry so much about not being able to drive that day or the cognitive issues of a slow processor and not being able to focus well in a restaurant. We try to do this at least once a month. Again, they are really understanding and sometimes I don't have much energy to pull the whole thing together and they end up doing the "work" for me (such as picking up food on the way here and things like that).

It may be worth giving this a try. Ask your friends over for lunch, dinner, or even just tea. It's a great way to stay in touch.