The summer is just around the corner and you are ready to celebrate! The kids cannot wait for their three-month long vacation to start and you are looking forward to those 36 weeks of warm weather, snow-less driveways, and rounds of golf and tennis. The best kind of celebrations, however, involves a huge group of people, great music, delicious food, and high spirits. It is time to throw a summer block party!
Sometimes the most difficult adult birthdays parties to plan and execute are block parties, but when several new families have moved into the area, it is a great way, not only to welcome the new additions to the neighborhood, it is a good way for everyone to get to know each other. Neighbors who know each other tend to be happier and look out for one another, and that is always a good thing.
A couple of years ago, an ingenious neighbor of mine, decided to organize a block party. She wanted to create what neighbors felt in years past, a sense of belonging, socialization, and friendship. It was a brilliant idea and we have continued the tradition in our neighborhood and have held one at least once or twice a year. All neighbors are invited by placing a simple flyer at each door.