A welcome from the social committee
What we do: The Committee plans social gatherings and special events for residents of The Tate. Attending these activities, or joining other groups listed below, is a good way to become a part of our community and to make new friends.
Recurring events hosted by the social committee
FRIDAY AT FIVE: A social hour is held on one Friday of each month in the Laurel Fisher Gallery (LFG) from 5 to 6 pm. Attendees bring their beverage of choice. If you wish to bring an appetizer to share, please sign up on the bulletin board the week of the event.
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH: This event is held on the first day of the new year, and all are welcome. Look for an announcement on the bulletin board or in your Tate group email.
JULY FOURTH ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Typically held in the North Garden between 1 and 2pm, this event features ice cream and toppings, served by the committee. Check your email or the bulletin board for the latest information.
FALL POTLUCK: Celebrating the beginning of autumn, this event is held on the Second Floor Terrace, weather permitting. Residents sign up to bring a dish. Details are posted on the bulletin board.
SPEAKER SERIES: Held in the LFG intermittently, speakers have included authors, naturalists and world travelers.
Additional resident activities
Art Exhibits. The art in the Laurel Fisher Gallery is selected by the Art Committee and rotated every six weeks. After the exhibit is installed, the committee hosts a reception the following Sunday from 4 to 6pm. Residents are invited to meet the artist and learn about themes, intentions and technique.
Poker Night. Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. Space is limited. Contact Rose Nestor(rose.nestor@me.com) for additional information.
Men’s Group. Meets every other Wednesday at 11:30 in the LFG. Contact Lew Powell (wmlp@aol.com) and check the bulletin board for more information.
The Chat Group. Meets each Tuesday in the Laurel Fisher Gallery, 4 to 5pm, and is a good way to meet your neighbors. Everyone is welcome.
Tate standing committees
As our management company is off-site, the daily operations and success of our building and community depend on our committees, and we welcome your help. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact the following individuals.
Art: Locey Pfeifer – willoce@mac.com
Asset Investment: Don Doerr – dondoerr@comcast.net
Budget Committee: John Barrett – johnbarrett1223@hotmail.com
Building Committee: Len Lewandowski – lendiane@msn.com
Insurance: Carrie Carpenter – carrie.carpenter410@comcast.com
Landscape: Diana Gardener – quercusgardener@gmail.com
Reserve: Lew Powell – wmlp@aol.com
Social: Diane Bishop – dbtransportationsolutions@msn.com, Carolyn Kranzler – clkranzler@gmail.com
To learn more about each committee, review the committee page on the Tate HOA website, and consult The Tate Homeowners Guide, pages 24-28.
To keep in touch, check out the calendar and fliers on the bulletin board in the Mail Room, watch for announcements in the elevators and the stairwells, and read your emails from the Tate Google group. Contact Robert Davis at robertldavis@gmail.com to be included in the Tate email group.