It is always a sad time when summer comes to a close, but we have (at least) one bright spark to look forward to next week: our first ever ICS Welcome Back Picnic! This will be our first face-to-face gathering in nearly two years. We may have forgotten what each other look like! Jean and her team have selected a lovely menu, with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. We can become reacquainted as we mingle and chat over lunch. The event will be held outside, in the courtyard near MUEN, and will involve NO SPEECHES. I promise.