For Ginny Wilcox, 34, of San Jose, a monthly poker group allows her to bond with old friends and get to know a range of people who in the past might have traveled outside her circle. She says the games are a welcome alternative to hitting a nightspot.
"This is more personal than going out with your friends,'' says the 911 operator. "You can kick back, take your shoes off, have a great girl talk and at the same time play poker.''
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