Autumn stirs my need to host dinner and cocktail parties. It made me think yesterday about a club I started several years ago that lasted for over two years...the "supper club."
I started our group with the first dinner party and some coworkers. There was a base of 8 people and when it was your turn to host, you could invite two more guests for a total of 10, if you wished. Since I was single, I would invite a different friend each time as my "date." Kristi and her husband Shane was the second host. Debbie and her best friend Robin would switch hosting every time it was their turn. Helen (since she was also single ) and her best gay boyfriend Jarrett rounded out the 4th "couple."
For the first year, when it was my turn, I would take care of everything. To begin, a theme was selected. Some of the themes we enjoyed were a Haunted Dinner, an Italian Feast of St. Valentines, a Rare Asian Snowfall, French Bistro, a Spa Dinner, a Pajama Party, a Cowboy Dinner, Jazzy January, Mardi Gras and other interesting themes.
Once a theme was selected, invitations were sent out to the members to inform them of the date and theme. Appetizers and a signature cocktail were served as everyone arrived. Next a soup course, salad course, entree, dessert and wine were served throughout the evening. The space for the dinner party was also decorated to fit the theme and sometimes we even wore costumes.
The second year, the host picked the theme, served the drinks and entree. Everything else was rotated each month. One "couple" brought the appetizers, another either a soup or salad, and the 4th "couple" provided the dessert. It made things a little easier on the host.
After a break of a few years, I think it is time to revive the club...any takers?
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