Event Hosting

EVENT HOSTING

Monthly report, March 2021

I’m happy to report that Event Hosting continues to be eventful.

On February 22, we held our 45th consecutive Stayaway song circle, with no interruption in sight. Our attendance ranges from 20 to as many as 30 people, and the majority every week. I’m sure there are people who chafe at (or don’t attend because of) the amount of time between turns – but I was heartened when one of our regulars said, “We’re not waiting – we’re listening.”

Pros have been receptive to invites to visit the circle. Deni Bonet dropped in a month or so ago; Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie joined us for the whole evening last week; Allison Shapira (“Joan and Joni”) will drop in tonight, and Gen Evieve next week; and Peppino D’Agostino will return in April.

And, some really nice cross-fertilization is happening. Gary has booked Deni for a Stayaway concert, and he will try to bring David LaMotte in.

Finally, big thanks to John Hone, who is able and willing to step in to host if I can’t.

Also, as reported last month, we have a reservation for Lewis Morris Park for the July 4 picnic. The news is that it’s beginning to look as though we might actually be able to hold it.

Submitted in the spirit of the Project,

Jay Wilensky, Event Hosting chair