PCNJ E-News January 15, 2011

[PCNJ News]

The
PRIDE CENTEROF NEW JERSEY

E-News

85 Raritan
Avenue     Highland Park, New Jersey

January 15, 2011






 
 

Visit http://www.pridecenter.org
for much more information on

events, groups, volunteer opportunities and
membership!

2011 Valentines GalaPride Center Call for Group LeadersBeginner Country Western Dance ClassFriend of The Pride Center Passes












2011 Valentines Gala
				

				
					Date: February 12, 2011 from 7PM to Midnight (RSVP date is January 31, 2011 for Early Bird pricing)

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ

Special Rate Room Reservations are available from the Crown Plaza by   
calling 732-560-0500.  The room rate is $99 and it includes breakfast   
for 2 people per room.  Room Reservation is not required to attend the  GALA.
Featuring: Cash Bar, Cocktail Hour with Hors 
d’oeuvres,  Delicious Buffet dinner & Desserts, D.J. Katie of KDK 
Muzik, Door  Prizes, 50/50, Tricky Tray.Purchase admission or learn more: 
http://www.pridecenter.org/vdance/
				


Pride Center Call for Group Leaders 2011
In our never ending quest to 
grow The Pride Center Community and to enhance the lives of more NJ LGBT 
residents we are calling for Volunteer Group leaders to start new special 
interest groups at The Pride Center.  
Unfortunately, as a volunteer organization new groups often don’t get 
started unless someone steps up to start it.  We will help you.  Your group will be publicized on our 
E-News and listed on our web site and in the newsletter.  Your meetings will be posted on our 
calendar on the web site.  Your 
group will have a mailing address and a phone number with live volunteers 
answering phones weekday evenings.  
We’re open to starting any group you’re interested in starting and here 
 are some samples of groups we could 
start:
Americorps 
– Be the 
pioneers in this popular program designed by former President Clinton.  Make a difference in the communities 
around us.  Adopt a Highway or build 
a park or be part of gay day at the animal shelter.
Dog People – Share your dog issues 
with each other, swap resources for good doggie parks, visit nursing homes, plan 
dog walks and doggie play dates.
Investment 
Group – 
learn strategy of identifying worthwhile stock to invest in.  Meet others interested in investing and 
forming an investment group.  Give 
yourself the gift of savings and do it right with fellow investors.  
Day/time/instructor
Decorating – join the trend.  Learn from others while sharing your 
ideas and resources.  Together re-do 
the entrance lobby at The Pride Center!  .  
Day/time/instructor
Habitat for 
Humanity 
– Put your handy work skills to good use.  
Help others from the Pride Center re-do  a home for a needy family.    
Day/time/instructor
Theater 
Appreciation – Share the music, the 
story and the drama of a different play every week.  Work out a schedule of attending a few 
local professional and community theater performances as well as a Broadway 
play.     
Day/time/instructor
Drama 
Queens – 
In 12 weeks create a short quality performance to serve as entertainment for the 
Pride Center’s Holiday Party.  
.  
Day/time/instructor
Softball 
League
Gay 
& Lesbian Reading Group 
Discussion of LGBT 
experience through reading novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction. Newcomers 
welcome.
Gay Couples Discussion 
Groups
Lesbian & Gay Teachers 
Association
Indoor Gardening Society 
of America 
Learn the joys of houseplant 
horticulture
Gay outdoors 
club
Women 
About, The Adventure Social Club for Lesbians
 


Interested parties, please 
e mail to  
njwarrior at aol.com
Beginner Country Western Dance Class
				

				
					Instructor: Charles Frisk  (Rave reviews from last dance class he instructed)

Date: Sunday –  January 16, 2011

Time: 2:00PM-4:00PM

Place: Pride  Center of  New Jersey

85 Raritan Ave.

Highland Park,  NJ  08904
Come join the fun  that is Country & Western Dancing! Yee-haa! At
 this friendly beginner class  we will learn the basics of the Texas 
Two-Step, the main couple dance done at  Country Western dances.  We 
will also learn the Barn Dance, a simple couple’s  mixer in which you 
switch partners throughout the dance and a Country line dance  (to be 
decided later). $5.00 suggested  donation.
A PCNJ Educational Forum Event.

Friend of The Pride Center Passes
Frank J. Flake, age 44, of North Brunswick, N.J. died 
    Wednesday, January 12, 2012 at his home.

He was born in Belleville, 
    N.J. and graduated from North Arlington High School. Frank graduated from 
    Bergen County Community College with his Associate’s Degree.

Frank 
    was employed as a Technical Analyst for Maersk Line, Inc. in Madison, 
    N.J.

He loved sports especially baseball and the “Yankees.” Frank 
    enjoyed the beach, fishing, dancing and travel. He was always generous and 
    had a big heart.

Frank was pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents, 
    Fred and Pauline Flake and his maternal grandparents, Frank and Elizabeth 
    Servidio.

He is survived by his partner, Reginald “Reggie” Jackson of 
    North Brunswick, his wife, Karlene D’Elia Flake of Bayville, N.J. his 
    daughter, Gabrielle E. Flake of Bayville, N.J. his parents, Frederick and 
    Joyce Flake of Brick, N.J. a brother, Frederick M. Flake, Jr. and his wife, 
    Ann Marie, of Denville, N.J., a nephew, Zachary Flake, a niece, Haley Flake, 
    both of Denville, N.J. and his god-daughter, Erin Mac Donald of North 
    Arlington, N.J. and his dog, Spike.

Relative and friends may visit 
    from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home, 17 South 
    Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. 
    Monday at the Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South Second Avenue, 
    Highland Park, N.J. Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers, 
    memorial contributions in Frank’s memory may be made to the Reformed Church 
    of Highland Park, 19-21 South Second Avenue, Highland Park, N.J. 08904, The 
    Pride Center of N.J., 85 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, N.J. 08904 or to the 
    Haven Hospice Program, 65 James Street, Edison, N.J. 
    08820



      
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