Carolyn, My husband and I have hosted "Game nights" on some Friday nights. I prefer opening our home to our neighbors in an effort to get to know them rather than going to a restaurant. We ask our neighbors to bring an appetizer, we provide the drinks and games. We have so much fun. Also, like you I wave to my neighbors when driving and have found they wave back. Also when getting the mail or newspaper I take a minute or two to say hello and catch up if time allows. Sometimes on Friday mornings ( I work part time) I ask some of the other wives & mothers to come over for coffee and usually some time of sweet like a coffee cake. We just sit and catch up with each other & neighborhood happenings. I don't have children but some of the neighbors have an alternative Halloween, and they provide a "hay ride" through the neighborhood, which I think is a great idea but it builds memories for the kids.