Help Us Have More CHV Group Meals!

Group meals are among CHV’s most popular activities. We’ve been holding restaurant dinners and lunches  almost since CHV began, and last year we added “What’s Your Story” bring-your-own dinners in members’ apartments. Both are great ways to make new CHV friends and enjoy old ones — and both fill up almost as soon as they’re announced.     And that’s the problem.  We often hear from members who want to attend a group meal, but all too often find that all spaces are taken when they try to register.   They ask why there aren't more group meals.  We’d like there to be more, too.  But to make that possible, we need more hosts.  Until now, most restaurant meals have been hosted by CHV Board members. We want to expand that circle and invite any CHV member to host a restaurant meal or a “What’s Your Story” get-together.

Hosting a restaurant meal is simple. Choose a restaurant that can accommodate a small group and provide separate checks, pick a date, and make a reservation — usually for six to ten people. The Communications Team takes care of the announcement and sign-ups. You just arrive, welcome the group, and enjoy the meal.

Hosting a “What’s Your Story” dinner is simple, too — and it does NOT mean cooking! Guests bring their own dinners, while the host provides drinks and dessert. You don’t need a big apartment or a separate dining room; six or eight guests is plenty. Again, the Communications Team takes care of the announcement and sign-ups.

So, if you enjoy our small group meals — or if you've had trouble getting into one that you wanted to join— why not host one yourself? We’d be delighted to help you get started, and we'll be there to back you up through the process.  If you have questions about this, or if you'd like to volunteer, please press the green “Register” button.  Someone will reach out to you soon!