Wives’ coffee themes

The wives’ group in Mac’s new unit is hosting a taco-themed coffee this weekend. Most groups started out as coffee get-togethers; these days, a lot meet for dinner. I’m going to sign up to host one in the near future and have been thinking about themes. I hosted a pumpkin carving party at Fort Bragg, and, aside from the actual hurricane brewing outside, it was really fun.

DIY painting class – instead of meeting up at Painting with a Twist, we do one ourselves. I was thinking the unit crest, but it has a very complicated dragon. Mac described it as looking like Mushu from Mulan. We could also do the division patch. Lucky for me, I have a whole pack of canvases I bought way back in 2012 for a wedding craft that I never used.

Wine and cheese tasting – fun, but unlikely. I’m like the only wife without kids. If we have a coffee when the regiment is out training, most of the wives won’t be able to come.

Cookbook / recipe swap – a potluck where everyone brings a prepared recipe from a cookbook. You swap and take home a new cookbook.

Bunco / board game night – the brigade commander’s wife hosted a Bunco night back at Bragg. I had no idea how to play, but I still had lots of fun.

What coffee themes do you like?