Join queer men from all over the region as we share great food, drinks, conversation, & stories to close out the year and look forward to next year. If you feel comfortable you could share about 1) Things from 2024 you are grateful for, 2) Things from 2024 you are ready to let go of, 3) new things you are welcoming into your life in 2025. If you are introverted or don't want to share in front of a group, you could share one-on-one with someone you trust, or just listen and enjoy the bountiful food & drink.

“For many queer men, the holidays can sometimes be a challenging time because they may be estranged geographically or otherwise from their birth families while also not having as diverse a chosen family as they might want,” said Bart Church, Q-MoB’s Executive Director and one of the organizers of the Winter Solstice Potluck. “We are therefore bringing the community together to share food, beverages, and stories about things we are grateful for, things we are letting go of, & things we are welcoming new into our lives.”

WHAT TO BRING:

• A dish and/or non-alcoholic beverage to share with about 6 other people. Please make a small sign for your dish that discloses if it contains any of these common allergens/restrictions: dairy, gluten, eggs, meat/chicken/fish, nuts/peanuts, MSG, preservatives, food colors, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, soy, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, etc. Please note that if bringing a dish &/or beverage is a barrier to your attending, you need not, as there will be sides, entrees, and beverages donated by Hannaford.
• $10-$20 Tax-Deductible Donation Paid Online, in cash, or check made out to "BSCC" (Q-MoB's 501(c)3 Non-Profit Fiscal Sponsor), or JOIN Q-MOB so you never have to donate at any regular Q-MoB event, or just come for FREE if this is the very 1st Q-MoB event you have ever attended
• A willingness to share or reflect on things you are 1) grateful for, 2) ready to let go of, 3) want to welcom into your life in 2025. If sharing is a barrier for you, you need not. Listening, eating, drinking and just chatting are wonderful ways to get to know men and casually let them get to know you.
• Other queer men who may be longing for warm connections, great food, and/or to get out of the house on the eve of the holidays to meet some interesting new people

HELP WITH CLEAN UP: When you register, let us know if you'd be willing to stay after a few minutes to help us clean up.

CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other people, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling with people who live near you, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.

MORE INFO: If you will be late, have trouble finding us, or decide to cancel, please call/text one of our cohosts: David at 973-735-3617