"A potluck is a gathering where each guest contributes a different and unique dish of food, often homemade, to be shared. Synonyms include: potluck dinner, spread, Jacob's join,Jacob's supper, faith supper, covered dish supper, dish party, bring and share, shared lunch,pitch-in, bring-a-plate, dish-to-pass, fuddle, and carry-in."
If someone volunteers a place to hold the potluck... B) On the other hand easier to meet a the weekly Coffee chats , no organization, no commitments, no cash disbursements...