Thanks to your friend for the suggestion Mark!
In terms of a holiday party, i might be interested but the 'season' is really full for me already so schedules are difficult.
I DID just learn that Marlborough Road plans to do Christmas caroling on Friday December 18th and it would be GREAT to add some 'gay' (haha) voices to the group -seriously, all voices would be welcomed! We have a few people on the street who can carry a tune and others who go along for the fun. We try to sing at various homes on the street (mostly where we know that there are elderly people or others who are somewhat isolated). Last year we also stopped at the Presbyterian Home. One of our neighbors has hosted hot cocoa, etc after.
Good thoughts. I never even know until a few weeks ahead what my work schedule will be, so it's hard to plan. But the caroling idea is wonderful. Keep everyone posted on what time and where people will gather to participate.