Develop the art, the lifelong skill you will use over and over. Hone the craft and your the ability to have a casual convo about something other than... 

the weather. 
the latest game.
what you are doing / have done this weekend.

What can you share, ask or debate with someone for less than five minutes. Something that cannot be repeated each time you see them. Especially if you will meet weekly. 

Get to know new people. If you can strike up a casual convo and make it meaningful, they may want to do it all over again next time.

~ Dawn aka Hat Girl