Asking Eric: If I wanted the neighbors at my party, I’d invite them

Dear Eric: My spouse and I are senior citizens, and we occasionally have small gatherings, or what I intended to be small gatherings.

The last couple gatherings have turned into large gatherings due to other people being brought by the invited guests; I know the uninvited people but as acquaintances. Also, neighbors on our block see the cars arriving at our house and just come on over.

I’m very reluctant to do any more entertaining now. Any suggestions?

– Overfull House

Dear House...