Now that I am a senior I find that these sort of dinners are rare as well.
I do have a brother and sister in law that I see once a year at the King's Buffet.
But it is not the same as when our parents were with us, and never will be the same again.
Sadly time takes its toll on family.
At least you ahve your Five Cat Companions as do I, and they are always happy and never bring up things that you did wrong 50 years ago!!!