Most of the gents are gray-haired, and their gait, in some cases, has been slowed by age. But there's no lack of enthusiasm as they greet fellow members with hearty handshakes. Before each meeting, there's time for a glass of wine or other drink. Time to chat. At least once every two years, a each member prepares a paper and reads it at a meeting.
Some members write poems.
Others delve into personal experiences. Subjects range from history to science to Cincinnati institutions. Political arguments are considered inappropriate, as are papers that espouse a particular religious point of view. Some are not quite as good. But they're still met with applause.