BENTON HOUSE
LOCATION East
On January 25, instead of a regular pitch-in, we will have our annual Winter Cocktail Party at The Benton House, a national historic landmark in Irvington. This is an informal party to share your best hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and wines —and non-alcoholic beverages, too. The character of the party is a little different from our regular pitch-ins. This is dinner, but it is “heavy hors d’oeuvres” and fancy desserts. It is time to leave your mash potatoes and Brussels sprouts recipes in the cookbook. Hot and cold finger foods are the order of the day. Dress is not formal, but rather winter-festive.
Another difference is that this is a time to share your favorite bottle of wine or champagne. [In the past Fellowship has not had an accident, but the Benton House policy is not to drink red wine in rooms with historic rugs; so we need to be extra careful not to spill red wine.]
For your entertainment, we will have extra-special live music. We are paying for the building rental, special food, seasonal party supplies, and the special musicians. This is above & beyond the annual Fellowship Indy budget. This is an ideal opportunity -- for those of us who have homes too small to host 40+ men at a regular pitch-in -- to be co-hosts of a big party. Please feel free to step forward with a little extra financial support. All donations, great & small, are appreciated and recognized only by name. Please send your contribution to the Treasurer by the website, check, or cash at the party. If your dues are about to renew in the next few months, you can make one combined payment and we will apply any amount over $15 towards the party. https://www.fellowshipindy.org/join-pay-dues is the link to make PayPal payments; there is a special tab for the Winter Cocktail Party.
Directions: I-70 to Emerson Exit. South on Emerson. Go south of Washington St. (US-40) by 3 blocks. Turn East (left) on University Avenue. Go 4 short blocks. Turn South (right) on Ohmer. Pass about 7 houses on the left and you will come to the big parking lot of the Benton House. It is good to use the back door of the house. If the lot is full, then park on either Ohmer or Downey.
The party will go on regardless of rain, shine, or snow.
Bring a beverage and a heavy hors d’oeuvres or dessert.