[PCNJ-news] PCNJ News & Updates - 12/16/04

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The Pride Center of New Jersey
News & Updates - December 16, 2004

Note: The Pride Center could use a donation of a small
fire proof safe and a wireless router.  We also are
still looking for donations of chairs and bookcases
and a working DVD/VCR.

And...  Don't forget to include the Pride Center of NJ
among your end-of-year charitable donations. The Pride
Center is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.

1. MENS PEER SUPPORT GROUP - Dec 16
2. DIGNITY/NB CHRISTMAS PARTY - Dec 17
3. OOTB! - Dec 17
4. SALGA - Dec 18
5. NJ Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf - Dec 19
6. WOMEN'S COFFEE HOUSE - Feb 5
7. PCNJ ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY GALA - Feb 12
8. MISCELLANY

1. MENS PEER SUPPORT GROUP - Dec 16
First and Third Thursday  - Social, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Second and Fourth Thursday – Peer Support,7:30pm –
9:00pm On the first and third Thursday of each month,
the Men’s Peer Support Group will be an informal
social gathering with speakers, films, and activities.
 On the second and fourth Thursdays, a facillitator
will lead the Men’s Peer Support Group in a discussion
of a variety of subjects selected by the group
members. For more information, please contact Robert
at
merlinrobnj at aol.com.

2. DIGNITY/NB CHRISTMAS PARTY - Dec 17
Always one of the highlights of Dignity/New
Brunswick's calendar, when good food, good cheer and
good will will be shared by all. (They are still
praying for the peace-on-earth part). 7:30 PM at the
Friend's Meeting House, 109 Nichol Avenue, New
Brunswick, NJ. home.earthlink.net/~dignitynb

3. OOTB! - Dec 17
OUT OF THE BOX - the open-mic night for all types of
performers and listeners --- happens THIS FRIDAY night
Friday, December 17th at 8:00 PM at The Pride Center
of NJ.  Featured performer this month is Kelli Dunham!
Your hosts are Pandora Scooter and Steven Jones!

8. SALGA! - Dec 18
The South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association (SALGA-
NJ) warmly invites you to our support group meeting.
The next meeting will be held from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
on Saturday December 18th at The Pride Center of New
Jersey, 1048 Livingston Avenue North Brunswick, NJ
08902 
The objective of the meeting is to provide a safe
space for people where they can freely discuss and
share aspects of their experiences as gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals.
This meeting space is available for people who trace
their descent from countries such as Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka and Tibet as well as people of South Asian
descent from other regions, including but not limited
to the West Indies, Africa, Southeast Asia, Canada and
the U.K.  Regards, Amit, Paresh & Raj

5. NJ Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf - Dec 19
The NJ Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf hosts monthly
Coffee Houses in the PCNJ Loft. All events are open to
those who can hear; American Sign Language is used.
The December 19th event will be an offsite Holiday
Dinner at Giovanna's Restaurant in Plainfield. For
more information: www.njrad.org

6. WOMEN'S COFFEE HOUSE - Feb 5
February 5, 2005    Stephanie Monticello "some people
get into music with the goal or expectation of
becoming famous, i just do it, to heal myself and
everyone else that may feel me."  

7. PCNJ ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY GALA - Feb 12
Make plans to attend this wonderful annual event!
Date: Saturday February 12, 2005
Time: 7:00 PM to midnight
Location: The Holiday Inn, 390 Forsate Drive, Monroe
Township, NJ 609-655-4775
Cost:$48 per person
Dinner buffet, cash bar, live music, door and raffle
prizes
Please make check payable and mail to:
PCNJ, PO Box 5130, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Attn: V Gala
Kindly RSVP by Saturday, February 8, 2005
More information: 732-350-9509

8. 4th ANNUAL TRANS-HEALTH CONFERENCE - Mar 10
Announding the 4th Annual Trans-health Conference,
March 10-12, 2005. Check out the website at
www.trans-health.org. Last year nearly 500 people
attended from around the country. 
Questions: 4th Annual Trans-health Conference
1201 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-563-0663, jippolito at mazzonicenter.org

9. MISCELLANY
Don't forget to stop by the Center on 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays for LGMNB's regular drop-in socials - all
welcome. 

TEAM NJ Planning Meeting - December 16th at 7:30 PM

Under The Rainbow - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30 PM

GALY North Brunswick - 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 pm
to 5 pm

GRAANJ - 1st Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM

Boomers and Beyond (New Group!) - 3rd Mondays 7:30 PM

OWLS (Older Wilder Lesbians) - 3rd Fridays at 7:30 PM

SMOKEOUT - Assistance for LGBT individuals who are
interested in quitting smoking. Call Ellen at
973-342-1108. 

Men's Coming Out Group - Every Wednesday 7:30 PM

South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association - 4th Fridays
at 4:30 PM

Men's Next Step Out - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30
PM

Lesbians & BiWomen in Heterosexual Marriages - 3rd
Wednesdays at 7:30 PM

Under The Rainbow - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays - 7:30 PM

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