The O’Neils hosted about 40 of us Saturday night for the monthly potluck. Homeowners outdid themselves with appealing dishes to share, and everyone was happy to have a chance to catch up.

When new residents want to go, I accompany them to the first one after they’ve moved in, to introduce them. It’s one thing to tell prospects about the welcoming community Brookside is; it’s another thing – and a wonderful one – for them to experience it.

Thank you, O’Neils, and also Jeannette Lavoie for organizing this year after year. Very much appreciated by all!

(The photo above is generously shared by its maker, Jeannine Lavoie, our photographer, organizer, and songbird extraordinaire! See more of her photos this week at the West Falmouth Library Photo Show (and one of mine, as well).)