How to do it:

This can be as fancy or simple as you want.

FOOD: invite everyone to bring their favorite snack, or throw a formal English Tea Party with cucumber sandwiches: it’s entirely up to you. Do you enjoy putting on a spread? Or would you rather invite everyone to bring something “storebought is great!”

Drinks: have a pitcher of your favorite cocktail, a potluck wine tasting, or throw a few sodas in a sink full of ice. (Do make sure to have at least a few non-alcoholic options.)

Collage: collect old magazines, glue guns, markers or crayons, scissors and something to paste things onto. Have a theme or keep it wide open. You’re having fun, building community, and blowing off some steam. If you have the space, set up a few quiet places for folks to get away for one on one conversation or if feelings come up.