GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS!

We had an Open House Holiday Party for all our neighbors on Crusaders Saturday afternoon. We sent invitations to everyone on our street, and included the "corner folks" who are actually on other streets. Twenty-one people attended. Some did not respond, some were unable to come, but those that did said it was a great time and wondered why we don't do stuff like that more often!

We got to meet people we hadn't met before, talk with neighbors we don't see too often, and reconnect with friends.

It was from 2-4, I served very simple stuff - coffee, tea, punch made by next door neighbor Alice, and sweets (cookies and tarts), candy, fruit and nuts. We probably have the smallest house on the block, but it was just great with everyone there.

Everyone had a good time and even the snow didn't deter them - it just made it more festive. Our guests ran from age 3-80+!

I encourage all of you to have a gathering with your neighbors – we have such a great neighborhood and our neighbors are important!
Happy Holidays!