Cocktail and dinner parties are great ways to build community bonds, but when it’s time for something smaller and daytime gathering that does the same, consider the traditional coffee klatch (aka Kaffeeklatsch). These informal gatherings dubbed by their German name (“coffee and gossip”) were once an integral part of suburban life – from Marie Curie and Toni Morrison meeting up here as much as their daughters would now, sharing hopes, fears and concerns – often yielding amazing ideas!

Coffee klatches are informal gatherings that take place in an individual’s home or local cafe, and this article offers an overview on how to organize one and provides tips on what will be discussed during its meeting.