Julie LW sent on May 5 2021

Dance Community Picnic - This Sat., May 22

Hi all-  Who would have thought, last spring, that we would still not be dancing?  How are you doing?  I am feeling good about Spring and longer days.  I got my first vaccine in Mid March and the follow up in early April.  Makes me feel a bit safer when I’m out and about.

The combined dance committees (Ten Pound Fiddle and Looking Glass Music and Arts) decided to have some gatherings- not dances-  in the upcoming warm months.  Just a chance to gather- outside - and see each other again.

Who-  Members of the Dance/Folk Communities

What- a safe, outdoor gathering.  The most recent CDC guidelines say a vaccinated individual does not have to mask at an outside event - unless it is “crowded”.  I’d suggest bringing a mask and using it as needed.  Don’t assume everyone will be vaccinated- and,  if you are not feeling well that day, please stay home and take care of yourself.

We can social distance - together- just not too close.

Also- Mike and Mary Ross will be on hand to provide musical entertainment.

I have seen that when “folkies” gather, jams just seem to happen. If you play an instrument, bring it along (no bagpipes, please )

Where - North Lake Lansing park  - see attached map.

The address- for GPS users is - 6260 East Lake Drive, Haslett, MI -

We have reserved the Sandhill Picnic Shelter

This is an Ingham County Park.  There is a $3 fee (per car) for Ingham County residents, and a $5 fee for non-residents.  One could walk or bike in, but there really isn’t a nearby safe place to leave your car (walking would be tricky too- no sidewalk on the road to the park).

When -Saturday, May 22 from 3:00pm (ish) until 7:30pm.  We have the shelter reserved from 12 noon on, so you could arrive earlier if you want to.  We have to be clear of the park by sunset -

What’s happening?– hiking, talking, eating, music, socially distanced games, hand sanitizer, spending time with people you like and haven’t seen for a year!

What to bring - your own food and drink, plus plates, cups, cutlery – you know.  Sorry, no potluck.  Note – beer and wine are allowed- no hard stuff, please. In addition to food, I’ll be bringing a Hat, Sunscreen, and a water container

Also bring Bug spray/stuff- the entrance to the park is through a rather wet area,  so if the weather has been warm enough, there will be mosquitoes- this is Michigan, there are a lot of mosquitoes in the warmer months.

I hope you can make it and the weather cooperates.  Even if we can’t dance, it would be nice to see your smiling faces.  Since we have a shelter so we can go rain or shine

Please let me know if you have questions.  I’ll make a point of checking this email account, consistently, in the few days before the event.

See ya,

Julie LW