Riverbend Lounge: For 23 years the Boston Beanstalks have gathered on the first Friday night of the month at the Riverbend Lounge (formerly the Windjammer) at the Newton Marriott. This is the biggest regularly scheduled event on our calendar. It’s not uncommon to see 20 or more tall people here, and you won’t be the only new or prospective member! This is the place to start your social calendar planning, arrange carpooling for various events, and find out who’s doing what and with whom.

• Location: Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue (Rt. 30) in Newton
• Time: 6-8 PM, usually dinner afterwards to 10pm
• Cost: optional drinks
• Directions: Rt. 128 to exit 24 (Rt. 30). At the end of the ramp, go right. The Marriott is just ahead on your left.