Many of you will remember past years when we had a fun event called the C.A.T. Show. No, we didn't flaunt our felines, we strutted our stuff! C.A.T. stands for Art, Craft and Talent, and the source of these is our members.
In those other shows, members shared props they built, a dramatic reading, beadwork, sewing, painting, and many more items. Some bakery was made and shared. One unlucky soul slashed himself with his own bat'leth, but we won't talk about that...
We've decided to bring back the tradition after our April meeting. The virtual format might make it even easier to share, since you don't have to lug your wares to a meeting. For example, I can't bring my newly painted front door to a meeting, but I definitely can show a picture on Zoom!
Although it isn't true for everyone, as some of our members had a frenzy of additional work and stress during the last year, for many there was a little more time to create. When restaurants, gyms and other venues weren't open, extra energy could be funneled to creativity.
If you aren't one whose last year included the creation of new and wonderous things, you can still participate. I happen to know someone whose dream of watching more TV (and just sitting down) came true this year. That person might share a review of a show she watched or something she learned on reality TV (OK, that part didn't happen). Maybe you tried takeout from a new place or found a new recipe. Tell us about that! Maybe your model collection has a new, or newly painted, piece. The point is that everyone has something to share and it would be fun for everyone to participate. If you don't have something specific to share, just hang out and be part of the audience.
You can send an email in advance to let me know you'd like to participate, or just bring your item/thought/picture that day. We're very informal, you know. No matter what, it will be fun to share!
Mary
