Create a sense of fun and show the Club’s unique nature with emailed or snail-mailed invitations. Include time and date, phone and email, RSVP
cut-off point, and the topic you’ve selected. You could also add a line about what you’ll be serving — hors d’oeuvres and drinks or a complete meal.

Use an eye-catching color, an unusual font, or a graphic that symbolizes the Club’s purpose, such as a group of women, a map of the world for international themes, or images of fruits and vegetables if you’ll be talking about health. And don’t worry: there’s no need to spend a lot, what with the computer and your own imagination.

Expand your thoughts about the food as well as the chosen topic. It can be fun to relate it to the evening’s discussion. Prepare it yourself, order out or ask everyone to bring something. If it’s a potluck affair, give your friends specific suggestions so the meal is as balanced as it is good.

Following are some topics for discussion and dishes you might serve:

Going Green & Preserving the Planet:
Discuss and share with your friends’ everyday ways to save the planet —
and get inspired by going green with your dinner menu! Serve Be fine’s delicious Minty Beets and Green Salad to remind you of all the good things that come from the earth. End with warm apple pie for dessert and you will be ready to take on the world!

Financial Planning for the Future:
Secure your financial future by sharing tips with your friends on everything from a Roth IRA to getting the lowest interest rate for your credit card! Steaming hot chicken and rice soup to soothe your worries and crunchy pear-walnut-blue cheese salad to “give you something to chew on” while you discuss your finances. Show its not all business with a comforting glass of hot chocolate with whipped cream to remind you of simpler times.

Women’s Health Issues & Preventative Measures:
Help yourself and your girlfriends by sharing tips on preventative measures to help combat common women’s health concerns. Help repair your health with homemade guacamole and chips. Follow up with a Spicy Chicken and Rice skillet to keep your immune system active and antioxidant-rich green tea cookies for dessert.

Serve it sit-down or buffet style and talk as you eat so the evening doesn’t drag. Bring out your nice dinnerware for a festive touch— after all, this is a special occasion!