I come from a REALLY COLD climate. On Thanksgiving Day, a bunch of guys/gals got together, dressed (some outfits were outrageous!) for the weather, brought hot drinks and munchies (each for themselves)and PLAYED FOOTBALL! Sides were chosen, spontaneously, with new arrivals thrown onto one team or another and the game continued until we all were wet, laughing and achy. Sometimes it lasted a couple of hours, sometimes three. Folks who were alone on the holiday, had visitors who wanted to play or root for the motley crew or just hang out, were able to meet their friends, make new friends and have fun. This event, in whatever form, will certainly be more entertaining and fun than anything I see from our Program staff. It needn't be a craft show or chili cook-off, just a spontaneous gathering to share a little "spirit" while the turkey roasted/baked/deep-fried or smoked. We never were distracted by kids running onto the field shouting, "Daddy or Mommy" so it would be best to leave them away from the action. No need for the "church social" style gathering just come on T-giving, 10:00 AM, at the elementary school field. Maybe Sat.,we could do the "Jennifer event", too, if we wanted, too.