Hi, Grind- I went and read your original post from two days ago, and must say I think you are putting yourself at a pretty big risk going to a social, drinking event when you state that you need alcohol to make you comfortable in that type of situation.
If you do go, have a plan. Sounds like it's going to be a drinkfest, to me. Some people have to avoid those situations for a long time, let alone in the first days of sobriety.
JMHO.
Best to you!