From pridecenter-news at pridecenter.org Tue Nov 18 18:31:54 2008 From: pridecenter-news at pridecenter.org (PCNJ News) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:31:54 -0800 (PST) Subject: PCNJ E-News 11/19/08 Message-ID: <312115.69977.qm@web50105.mail.re2.yahoo.com> PRIDE CENTER OF NEW JERSEY 321 Raritan Avenue Highland Park, New Jersey November 19, 2008 Visit www.pridecenter.org for much more information on events, groups, volunteer opportunities and membership! There's a lot going on at The Pride Center of New Jersey! 1. MUSICFEST - Nov 22 2. DINE WITH PRIDE 3. EDUCATIONAL FORUM 4. HIV TESTING AT PCNJ 5. REST OF THE MONTH 1. MUSICFEST - Nov 22 PCNJ presents MUSICfest! The Josh Zuckerman Band Virago Dino3 Athena Reich Cheryl and JaVonne and singers from The New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus Emcee: Comedienne Kelli Dunham DJ: Al Ferrari Saturday, November 22 at The Den 700 Hamilton St. Somerset NJ $20 Pride Center members $25 non-members. 2. DINE WITH PRIDE PCNJ invites you to Dine With Pride. at UNO Chicago Grill 61 US Highway #1 South Menlo Park/Brew Pub Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-548-7979 Every Third Wednesday of the month, Pizzeria Uno will make a donation for every Pride Center patron. Just bring in a coupon any time during the day. Coupon Link - http://pridecenter.org/images/DineWithPride_nov-dec.jpg 3. EDUCATIONAL FORUM Educational Forum Check www.pridecenter.org for details October 23, 2008 through December 11, 2008 2008 Fall/Winter Brochure Sponsored by the Gay Men?s Guild (GMG) Supported by the Pride Center of NJ 321 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 The GLBT Community is invited to participate in a series of educational offerings. Sign up for a session listed by completing the registration form attached. Sessions for the GLBT Community #1 Public Speaking for the Petrified! - 4 sessions Learn an approach to public speaking that will get even the petrified sounding like a pro! In four easy sessions, you will be transformed from novice to sounding like someone who has done this for years! #2 Writers? Workshop - 4 sessions Would-be writers and never-thought-I-could-write writers will meet to read small sections of their work and get feedback and encouragement from others in the group. There will be time for sharing, writing to improve skills, and learning how to market your work. We will promote a safe place where you will feel comfortable sharing and growing in the craft of writing. #3 Introduction to Bridge ? 6 sessions #4 Men?s Massage Clinic ? (1 session For Men Only) Beginner?s massage class, in a safe, therapeutic atmosphere* Learn proper body mechanics, basic anatomy, basic Swedish massage techniques, and proper draping techniques By the end of class, you?ll be able to give a simple full body massage, focusing on the back, neck, legs, and arms *No sensual/erotic touch will be involved or allowed to take place. 4. HIV TESTING AT PCNJ The Pride Center of New Jersey, in conjunction with Robert Wood Johnson, is pleased to announce that we will be offering HIV testing services. Testing will be offered the second Tuesday of every month between 7 and 9 PM at our location in Highland Park. Testing is free and confidential, and results will be received within 15-20 minutes. A free counseling session is also available for anyone who tests positive. Both appointments and walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Pride Center Information Line at 732-846-2232. (10/14 Screening has been canceled, will resume as scheduled next month) 5. REST OF THE MONTH NOV 19 ? 7:30 pm : Men's Coming Out Group - Rm #1 & #2 NOV 19 ? 7:30 pm -9:00 pm : Gay Dad's Coming Out/Support Group - Rm #2 NOV 19 ? 9:30 pm -11:00 pm : Dine with Pride - Pizzaria Uno - now in METUCHEN NOV 20 ? 7:30 pm -9:00 pm : Introduction to Bridge (3 of 6) - Rm #2 NOV 20 ? 7:30 pm -9:00 pm : NEW MEETING: Writer's Group - Rm #1 NOV 21 ? 7:30 pm -10:30 pm : "Out of the Box" Open Mike Night at THE CAVE NOV 21 ? 7:30 pm -8:30 pm : Alcoholics Anonymous - Rm #2 NOV 22 ? 1:00 pm -4:00 pm : Youth Drop In - Rm #1 NOV 22 ? 7:00 pm -11:59 pm : MusicFest - At The Den in Somerset NOV 24 ? 7:00 pm -10:00 pm : The Art Space of NJ - Room #1 NOV 24 ? 7:30 pm -8:30 pm : Overeaters Anonymous - Rm #2 NOV 25 ? 7:00 pm -9:30 pm : Stonewall Democrats - Rm #1 NOV 25 ? 8:30 pm -10:00 pm : TUESDAY MEN'S GROUP of LBMNB - Rm #2 NOV 26 ? 7:30 pm : Men's Coming Out Group - Rm #1 & #2 NOV 27 ? 7:30 pm -9:00 pm : NEW MEETING: Writer's Group - Rm #1 NOV 28 ? 7:30 pm -8:30 pm : Alcoholics Anonymous - Rm #2