Q-MoB Simple Heart Circle & Potluck Brunch @ Daniel Osman's (Becket, MA)

HOST: This potluck brunch & heart circle is hosted by the amazing Daniel Osman, the storied owner & founder of the Dream Away Lodge, which was a center of queer music, dance, theater, & pride gatherings/parties for more than 25 years. Daniel also is a noted actor, flower designer, event producer, story teller, and holder of Berkshire queer history.

HEART CIRCLE NEXT TO A BEAUTIFUL BROOK: A heart circle is a simple intentional space that deepens community and connection by speaking from the heart and listening with care. Weather permitting this heart circle & potluck will happen next to the beautiful, babbling Yokum Brook. For those who are new to heart circles, we’ll begin with a brief introduction to the practice. No need to prepare or have any experience, just come as you are. The circle will hold it all.

BE INSPIRED BY SUMMER ABUNDANCE: We encourage you to make a dish that includes ingredients from your nearest Farmer's Market -- so we can enjoy the abundance of summer AND support our local farmers. If you're not a cook, then just bring an entree, salad, &/or summer beverage from your favorite deli, grocery deli, farmer's market, or co-op. Please be mindful to bring something you think is delicious and that you believe others will enjoy. Let us share delicious, creative abundance.

DIRECTIONS: Look for the house right next to Mark A Levernoch Plumbing & Heating. park anywhere safely off the main highway.

WHAT TO BRING:

• A dish &/or nice beverage(s) 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.
• Queer friends who may want get to know other queer men better with a simple technique of reflecting and sharing from your heart.
• Bring $10-$20 Tax Deductible Donation payable online or in cash or check made out to "Q-MoB Inc." Your donation supports Q-MoB's more than 25 social, recreation/wellness, & arts/culture activities every month and resources and services for rural queer men in the parts of 8 counties in 4 states that make up the Greater Berkshire Region. IMPORTANT: If you don't want to donate for every Q-MoB event you attend, you can instead become a monthly donor member for $25, $50, $75, $100 or more tax-deductible MONTHLY donation, and then you don't have to donate at Q-MoB events you attend. If you are low-income, feel free to donate as little as you can afford or request a scholarship.

ALCOHOL POLICY: All potlucks are open to men 18 & older, and if anyone under 21 attends, we will card everyone who wants to drink alcohol and obviously not serve alchohol to anyone under 21, and we remind everyone it is a crime to give alcohol to someone younger than 21 and for someone under 21 to use alcohol. Q-MoB takes its commitment to preventing underage drinking very seriously. Men under 18 are not permitted at any Q-MoB event unless they have parental consent and this consent has been verified by Q-MoB.

CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other men, 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 men 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.

REACHING US DAY OF EVENT: If on the day of the event you have trouble finding us, will be a late, or can't make it, please call/text Bart at 413-344-8162

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