The first wave of Halloween witch’s hats and broomsticks have arrived at the Mansion. I’ve ordered 25 of each. Tania Woodward, a Mansion aide, is planning a big, morale-boosting evening ball which I have volunteered to support.

The rest of the brooms and hats will be coming this week.

The party will be set for the late afternoon around Halloween or early evening according to Tania, part outdoors, part indoors. She hopes to do some things when it gets a little dark.

Covid rules are changing constantly. Obviously, the Mansion will adhere to CDC and state regulations. regarding social distancing. Zinnia and I are invited.

Tania wants this to be special, so she’s starting early. There is lots to do.

You can help if you wish. You can make or send Halloween favors.

Some packaged Halloween-themed candies would be appreciated, along with photos, favors, wall hangings, banners,  paintings, notecards, and letters.

We hope to make this a special day, and Tania plans for the residents to perform a Halloween Dance on the Mansion lawn.

The residents were beaten down during the worst of the Covid plague; we hope this will perk them up. They love to dance, and they love to dress up.

We’ve got both ends covered.

Any help would be appreciated; I’ll take care of the broomsticks, hats, and other special or pricy needs.

You can send your offerings to The Mansion, c/o Tania Woodward, 11 S. Union Avenue, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816. And thanks.

I’m excited to imagine the Mansion residents dancing and chatting outside in the night. I’ll be there.

I’ll keep you posted as we move along.