Planning New Year's Celebrations

Due to the challenge of the economy, it's been a while since we did anything really good for New Year's. In the past we enjoyed Hotel sponsored parties. Although neither of us drinks too much, on New Year's there are some crazy people on the road and I always preferred stumbling to my hotel room if possible. But the hotel we used to go to is no longer sponsoring those parties and besides we have moved. This year I think we will be going to a party sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The cost is reasonable and it's in town so the driving will be minimal, just a few blocks. My husband and I could walk home but my mother can't walk that far. We'll take the car which is just as well. I don't deal well with the cold. There will be a buffet dinner, open bar (no shots), champagne toast, pastries and a DJ. It won't be fancy but it should be fun. I plan to take my own fun with me. I don't believe things have to be sumptuous or perfect to have a good time. You make your own good time. I plan to dance with my husband and have a nice meal which I won't be cooking. I doubt I could have a better time in Vegas. I don't expect that much and I don't need that much entertainment.