Good for you! It’s fine to say you have a dentist or doctor appointment. And don’t feel guilty about the fib. It’s important

That's what I choose!

You are just getting together w/some friends for lunch? coffee...

I understand. I didn’t want to tell my husband when I was doing an online Skype support group. Obviously, I would be talking about him. I told him I was doing a support group for kidney patients. He didn’t and doesn’t remember he has dementia and I see no reason to bring it up. Good luck with your meeting.

I just say I have doctor appointment. Hubs never questions & our son stops in to visit while I am gone.