Members & Friends of HAM/GBS:
 
I hope you are having a pleasant and relaxing summer despite the recession and a world out of balance. Let’s take a break and go to a Picnic.  This year we’ll invite “Humanists” of every ilk INTO OUR COMPAY.  In a very true sense we are all related; our thinking is based on science and a this world  philosophy, and it’s the human person, not the supernatural, not a revealed deity, that stands atop our value system. Let’s get to know one another better….at a Picnic.
 
Joe Gerstein offers to be our host again this year and we hope you are free on SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 WITH SUNDAY AS THE RAIN DATE. You are asked to arrive around NOON. If the weather seems threatening, call Joe  at (781) 891 8667.  Location: The Gerstein Home, 400 Highland St., Weston.
 
Please bring a salad, drink, or appetizer, if you can. There will be hamburgers, turkeyburgers, veggieburgers, regular and fat-free hot dogs and a fruit-and-sherbet dessert provided. Cold beer (with and without alcohol), wine and soft drinks will be available.

IMPORTANT.  Please let me know that you will be coming and what you will bring so we can plan better: call (617) 547-1497. Also, let me know if you are a Vegetarian or a Vegan.

Directions below. Let us know if you need to be picked up and/or dropped off at Riverside MBTA Station or at Weston’s Kendall Station on the North Station-Fitchburg Line.
 
We can arrange a trip to the Weston Swimming Pool after the program or a walk in the Weston Town Forest with comment on the natural wonders thereof. Please bring a bridge chair or beach chair if you drive and have some. There is plenty of parking if first arrivers will pull behind the house. Please do not park on the grass.
 
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the West, Mass. Turnpike (I-90) E. Exit at Natick/Route 30 and go East on Route 30 about 5 miles. Watch for WINTER ST. on the left 200 YDS. after you pass the Tennis Club on the right. Turn L into Winter St. At the T, turn Right. This is Highland St. Take 2nd paved driveway on the L (400). House is a Gray and White Cape Ranch. From the East: Mass. Tpke. Or Route 30 to Weston/Wayland/Route 30 W Exit. Take Route 30 W about 2.7 miles. Pass the football stadium/track on your L and pass through the Wellesley St. traffic lights. Highland St. forks to R about 0.3 miles from this intersection. 400 is 1st driveway on R. From South & North: Take 128/95 to Route 30 West Exit; follow the “From the East” Directions from there. We’ll try to mark the important landmarks with balloons.

On behalf of Joe and the Board, here’s wishing you a healthy, relaxing, and care-free summer.