[PCNJ-news] PCNJ News & Updates - 1/19/06

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The Pride Center of New Jersey
News & Updates - January 19, 2006

See www.pridecenter.org for lot's more group and
activity information!

Openings for New Volunteers and Board Members! Contact
the Pride Center of New Jersey for more information!

1. NEW GROUP! OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
2. YOUTH GROUP - Jan 21
3. OUT OF THE BOX - Jan 20
4. PCNJ 4th ANNUAL VALENTINE's DAY GALA - Feb 18
5. Eastern Regional Womyn of Colour Conference - Mar 4
6. FULL LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS/GROUPS

1. NEW GROUP! OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeater's Anonymous: Mondays, 7:30pm.  A program of
recovery for compulsive overeaters using the 12 Steps
and 12 Traditions.  Although the only requirement for
membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively,
there will be a GLBT special focus.  For more
information, please contact Mark D. at 973-879-3038. 

2. YOUTH GROUP - Jan 21
The Pride Center's Youth-Drop In meets from 1 to 4
p.m. on the second, third and fourth Saturday of the
month. If you're 17 and under and looking to meet
other GLBTIQ youths, give us a try. We talk about
what's happening at your school, play games, watch
movies, plan socials, eat snack food, veggies and
fruit -- and just hang out. It's fun.  Have questions?
Call the Pride Center and leave a message. Someone
will get back to you.

3. OUT OF THE BOX - Jan 20
 THIS FRIDAY, all the way from Tuscon, Arizona!  The
fabulous genre-busting, rockin' out out out NAMOLI
BRENNET!  http://www.namolibrennet.com/.  Don’t Miss
Her!
Out of the Box is an open-mic series for all
performers.$5 suggested doantion, $2 students.  light
gnosh and beverages served.
Friday, January 20
8:00 - 10:30 pm (ish)
at the Pride Center of New Jersey 

4. PCNJ 4th ANNUAL VALENTINE's DAY GALA - Feb 18
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Time: 7 PM to midnight
Location: The Holiday Inn, 390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe
Township, NJ  609-655-4775
Cost: Members - $48, Non-Members $55.
Dinner buffet, cash bar, live music, door & raffle
prizes.
Back by popular demand: Cosmic Entertainment.
Room rates: $95 plus tax, includes breakfast for two
the next morning. Call hotel directly and ask for
Pride Center rate.
Please make check payable to "PCNJ" and mail to:
Laura Fragapane, 20B Ashley Road, Whiting, NJ  08759
Call 732-350-9509 for more information.

5. 9th Annual  Eastern Regional Womyn of Colour
Conference - Mar 4
African Asian Latina Lesbians United
Proudly Presents
.
9th Annual Eastern Regional Womyn of Colour Conference

Shaping  & Defining Your Future: Personally,
Physically, and Politically
Saturday & Sunday, March 4 - 5, 2006
Rutgers University, Newark NJ
This two-day conference will provide enlightening
workshops that will address our intellectual,
emotional, and spiritual being.  It will focus on the
uniqueness of our diversity as well as our individual
strengths.  The days will include several empowering
workshops addressing these topics of interest and
concerns for womyn, as well as entertainment, arts and
so much more.  
The conference is being planned by several womyn of
colour organizations and individuals who contribute
greatly to the l/g/b/t/i community.  Some of the
organizations consist of:
African Ancestral Lesbians United for Societal Change
(AALUSC)   
Audre Lorde Project (ALP)
Liberation in Truth Church Unity Fellowship Church    
Metropolitan Community Church of Christ  the Liberator
Pride Center of New Jersey 
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South Asian Lesbians and Gay Assoc. (SALGA)           
South Jersey Lesbians of Colour (SJLOC)               
Workshop topics will include sex and sexuality,
spirituality, labor issues, legal concerns, racism or
sexism among women, bi-cultural relationships,
community violence, mental and physical health & well
being, parenting/adoption/family issues, finance and
real estate.
Each registered participant will receive free valuable
give-a ways just for attending this event.  Complete
hot gourmet breakfast and lunch will be provided. 
Advance Registration: $75.00 if purchased before
1/31/05
$95.00 after 1/31/05
 NO ON SITE REGISTRATION ALLOWED 
Interpreters will be available upon request
 For hotel accommodations contact the Hampton Inn &
Suites 973 483 1900 ask for the AALLU Conference Rate
- RUT  Space is Limited!
 Vendors Welcomed! Contact Marybeth at 973 783 - 6788
or marybethboger at hotmail.com
 Volunteers Needed! Contact Burley at 917 837 - 3775
or
Burley.Tuggle at mdrc.org
 For more information contact us at 732 679 - 7687 or
e-mail at tyaalu at yahoo.com 
 Visit www.celebratesisterhood.org for more info

6. FULL LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS/GROUPS
**Community Groups**
African Asian Latina Lesbians United: Womyn of color
come together for discussions focusing on health,
education, politics, finances, and social/emotional
issues. Please e-mail tyaalu at aol.com for schedule of
meetings. 

BiZone: Open to all bisexual, bi-curious, and
bifriendly people and their partners. Visit
www.bizone.org. 

Cuddle Party: safe, non-sexual space to explore
nurturing touch and respectful communication.  Please
go to the www.cuddleparty.com website for further
description, FAQ's and "Cuddlemonials!" Please RSVP to
NJcuddle at gmail.com or phone at 973- 672-5564 or the
day of cuddle party cell phone # 551-206-9830. 

Gender Rights Advocacy Association of NJ (GRAANJ):
Advocacy group committed to securing full civil rights
for transgender, intersex and people of
non-stereotypical gender identity and expression.
Meets First Sundays @ 1p.m.

NJ Education Association – LGB Caucus: Group for New
Jersey’s gay educators. Meets one Friday per month
during school year. See calendar for latest scheduled
dates.

Lesbians and Gay Men of New Brunswick: Social,
educational, rap, potlucks, for everyone. Meets second
& fourth Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m. Email njrj at aol.com for
info.

Long Yang Club-New Jersey: For gay Asians and Pacific
Islanders and their friends. E-mail
newjersey at longyangclub.org for more info. Second
Saturdays, 7:30pm.

Metropolitan Community Church: Welcome to a very
special community of faith. As a dynamic Christian
church, MCC Christ The Liberator is helping ALL people
believe that God believes in them.  Our core values
are Growth, Community, Transformation, Healing and
Affirmation of GLBT people.  We invite you to come
worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m.  Visit
us on the web at www.mccctl.com or Call us at
732.846.8227 for more info. 

Orthodykes: Helping women who are traditional Jews and
lesbian, bisexual or transgender live at peace with
those two aspects of identity.  Meets first Sundays,
7:30 - 9:00pm.

OWLS-Older Wilder Lesbians: Group of mature lesbians
who meet to socialize, plan group outings and have
fun. Meets third Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.

Team NJ: Gives New Jersey's athletes and
recreationalists an organization that helps build
sportsmanship, competition and team spirit through
various activities: softball, volleyball, bowling,
inline skating, swimming, hiking, tennis, running,
biking and social activities. Meets Third Thursdays,
7:30 p.m.


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**Support Groups**

Lesbians and BiWomen in Heterosexual Marriages: Offers
group members the necessary support and encouragement
to either remain in, or change, their present
situation. Meets third Wednesdays at 7:30pm.

Men's Coming Out Group: A moderated discussion group
for issues related to coming out as gay or bisexual
men. Men vote on the topic of the day. Meets every
Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Send e-mail to njwarrior at aol.com
for more info.

Pride Families: 

A social Group for GLBT households with children.  If
you are part of a GLBT household with children, The
Pride Center is starting a Family Support Group,
"Pride Families".  If you are interested in becoming
involved please e-mail pride-families at hotmail.com


Together We Can: Open discussion group for persons
dealing with emotional, mental and addictive problems.
Issues such as relationships, HIV/AIDS, sexuality,
gender identity, grief and loss, and substance abuse
are addressed. Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Women's Peer Support Group: Provides a positive,
affirming, and empowering environment in which women
share their stories, relate to each other, and gain
insight into a variety of issues. Meets second and
fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.


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**Health Support**

Overeater's Anonymous: Mondays, 7:30pm.  A program of
recovery for compulsive overeaters using the 12 Steps
and 12 Traditions.  Although the only requirement for
membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively,
there will be a GLBT special focus.  For more
information, please contact Mark D. at 973-879-3038. 


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**PCNJ Resources**

Infoline: Need a gay-friendly doctor? Therapist? Auto
mechanic? You’re a phone call away from finding local
businesses, service providers, and organizations that
are either lesbigay-owned or lesbigay-friendly. Our
volunteers work hard to maintain our business
database, and will be happy to assist you over the
phone in finding a referral. Call our Infoline at
732-846-2232.

Infoline is sponsored by:


Library & Information Center: Borrow lesbigay books,
magazines, videos and other periodicals from our
lending library. Read up on the latest happenings and
special events in the NJ-PA-NYC region, and help
yourself to free periodicals such as PGN and Out In
Jersey. Check out apartment listings and job
opportunities. Post your business card!

Roommate Listings: A bulletin board is available at
The Pride Center, for posting Roommate Wanted
listings. Feel free to call 732-846-2232 to have a
volunteer create a listing for you, or to review
listings available. Also please make use of our online
roommate listing service. Listings posted online will
automatically be deleted after 90 days. Note that the
online listings may differ from those posted at The
Center.


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**Recreation and Social Activities**

Game Night: An opportunity to bring your favorite game
and meet others in a fun environment. Third Tuesdays
at 7:30 p.m.

Women's Coffee House: Entertainment, Food, Fun,
Coffee! See Calendar for scheduled performers. Meets
first Saturdays at 7:00p.m.  CLICK HERE for 2005-2006
line up

"Out of the Box" Open Mic Night: Calling all
musicians, dancers, comedians, poets, bicycle jugglers
and unboxable performers. An open-mic and showcase
series for all types of performance hosted by Pandora
Scooter. Light gnosh and low-octane beverages served.
See http://www.pandorascooter.com/gpage.html for
upcoming featured performers. For more information:
Stephen: Taxi-boy at juno.com or PandoraScooter at aol.com.
Meets Third Fridays at 8:00pm.

Strategy Game Group: Meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays @ 2pm
at Panera Bread, Route 1, Edison, NJ. 


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**Youth Groups**

Under the Rainbow: Both a discussion group and a
social group for young GLBT people ages 18-25. The
group meets the first and third Wednesday of each
month at 7:30pm.

Youth Drop In: For LGBTIQ youth and their straight
allies ages 17 and under. Meets second, third and
fourth Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.




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