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| December 2009
Issue 16 Volume 2 |
| December Sweetie |
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Sweetie |
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New Years Eve
TICKETS
ON SALE NOW !!! |
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Club 717's Theme for the New Years Eve Bash will be:
"Black & White"
Members
In advance $ 15
At the Door $ 30
Non Members
In advance $ 20
At the Door $ 40
Don't wait this has been a sell out event for the past several years and is the place to be in Durham Region on
New Years Eve !! |
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ATTENTION MEMBERS
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Special Christmas Tree's |
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Hello,
You will notice something a bit different with our Christmas decorations this year.
Tree # 1 - Toy Tree - purchase a tag and funds raised will be used in the Club 717 toy drive.
Tree # 2 - Memorial Tree - purchase a tag in memorium of someone special. Funds raised will go towards the Club 717 Christmas Charities Program.
Tag's for either tree are only
$2 per tag |
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ATTENTION CLUB 717 Staff
The Staffing Director has called for a meeting at 12 pm on Saturday December 5th.
Please plan on attending as some new rules and guidelines will be implemented that you should be aware of. |
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Just a simple message this month. PFLAG Durham wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a spectacular New Year!! PFLAG is there for anyone and everyone!! Keep watching for the events and meetings in the coming year!! Take care and have a great holiday season!
Your Durham team,
with love & pride
Jane & Anji
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Club 717 and this Newsletter are very fortunate to have the great support of Antoine and his team at Inspired Media. If you know of a business that could benefit from their marketing experience, please refer them to our Sponsor !!
Click any of the logos to go to any of the 3 website's !!
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We absolutely want all Club 717 patrons to feel comfortable with someone taking them home knowing that they are:
"not going to be judged or made to feel uncomfortable".
We have done a lot of business with your establishment thus far and would love all patrons to know we're not just a Gay friendly company but were part of your community!!
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905 245-4663
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Lance McDonald
Sales Representative
Career Real Estate Services Ltd.
Please contact Lance for all your real estate needs.
Click the link below for more details on his cottage rental program/website:
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Movie Experts Bowmanville
Special Holiday Promotion - Click the icon below for details. Pepsi products must be purchased at Movie Experts
DVD Rentals, Sales, Blu-Ray, Xbox & Xbox 360,
Playstation 2 & 3 and
Nintendo Wii
They have 1,000's of previously viewed DVD's and games for sale
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B.A.R.E. Restraints Corp. is a Canadian company that manufactures Erotic Leather, Pleather, PVC Fetish and Club wear plus accessories. Our products range from the novice to the experienced, petite to plus sizes. Our company is making a name for itself in Canada by having plus sizes in our standard stock. Custom work is available.
I have been manufacturing leatherwear for about 8 years. I noticed in the community the lack of leatherwear for larger people. So I have started to make a name for my company in carrying larger sizes off the rack at reasonable prices. Over time I have found that we are starting to sell more pleather, which looks like leather but it more affordable and is machine washable and dryable, than leather. PVC is also popular. What we make in leather can also be made in pleather or PVC, which is good for those who have issues when wearing leather.
We sell across Canada, U.S.A. and over seas.
See your ad below in the coupon section!!
Contact Beth:
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Wether your looking for a mortgage for a new home or needed funds for your home improvement tax credit, Kristin can help !!
Click the logo above for their website !!
The Mortgage Centre
Kristin Parker
Mortgage Agent
FSCO # M08007356
P: 416-389-9061
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Owner Diane Cassidy and her partner Kim Etherington operate their private therapy practices out of Sacred Quest.
Their focus is assisting individuals with their emotional healing. They provide psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, counselling and mediation services.
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| A Message from our Staffing Director
Welcome Back, John |
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The Board of Directors has asked me to take over the staffing once again at Club 717.
I thank the Board for this opportunity and will do my upmost to keep Club 717 a safe and enjoyable place to be.
There will be a staff meeting Saturday December 5th at 12 Noon. We have many things to discuss you must attend.
Happy Holiday's
John LaBarge
Staffing Director
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* NEW STAFFING DETAILS *
Update your address books and refrain from using John's private email address, if you have it, for staffing related business. Use the address below:
Jean-Guy has also accepted the additional responsibility as Staffing Coordinator
If you have any staffing issues, problems, complaints, conflicts please direct them to the Staffing Coordinator at the address below:
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~Club 717 New Website~
Launching this month. Hopefully with in the next two weeks.
The new club website will feature more information on our club, membership benefits and events. In an upbeat and modern website designed to attract new visitors.
A new section for our valued sponsors and a section designed to promote our venue for weddings and special events.
The website is hosted on our own webserver at a secure and protected data center. Our email accounts are also managed via the webserver.
Thanks for your patience and understanding while we made the transition. |
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Lawrence Nosan Grecco is a professional astrologer and life coach in New York City and a member of the board of directors of the National Council of Geocosmic Research, NYC Chapter.
He is available for personal or telephone readings and can be reached at: 212.255.5337 or email him at: nosan@zenrising.com
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| New Sponsor - Promotion
PURE Relaxation
 Welcome to Pierre for becoming one of our newest Sponsors.
PURE (You are Pure) is a gay owned and operated Health and Well Being company situated in Whitby that has been serving the GTA and local community since 1999.
Through our PURE relaxation division we offer a range of in- and out-bound massage and holistic services which include: onsite Chair Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Ki Drop Therapy and Reiki.
SPECIAL OFFER: If you are feeling stressed, PURE relaxation has a limited time massage gift certificate offer for first time clients!
Voucher entitles you to a 30 minute Lymphatic Drainage Massage
To redeem simply print coupon at the bottom of this newsletter and contact us to set up your appointment.
Through our PURE Aromatherapy division, we produce our very own line of all natural therapeutic grade Aromatherapy skin care products for the whole family.
To find out more please about our line of products and services please visit our website > www.purerelaxation.ca
Best Regards,
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Phone: 289-314-0400
1 Candlebrook Drive
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Deepened Desires
Fill all your nights with Passion
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Independant Passion Consultant
705-320-8675 or 705-341-9380
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Feature Events |
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Dec. 4th Special Event
Toronto Invasion - Christmas
Kick-Off Fundraiser
Dec. 5th AIDS Committee
Fundraiser Dance
Dec. 6th - Week # 1
Karaoke Preliminary Competition
Dec. 11th - Candice, Billie, Clynt
and Lauren Lovelace - Fundraiser
Dec. 12th - Ladies Night
Dec. 13th - Week # 2
Karaoke Preliminary Competition
Dec. 18th - Club 717's
"Open Show" - All performers Welcome
Dec. 19th - Mens Night
Dec. 20th - Christmas
Pot Luck Dinner
Doors open at 4pm
Dinner served at 5pm SHARP
Dec. 20th - Week # 3
Karaoke Preliminary Competition
Dec. 27th - Week # 4
Karaoke Preliminary Finals |
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Official Club 717 Contacts
Please direct all official club business to the addresses below and respect their privacy by refraining from using their personal email addresses if you have them.
UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS BOOKS !!
General Information
Danny - President
Donna - Vice President
Jean-Guy -
Secretary & Staffing Coordinator
John D. - Treasurer
Steve O. - Membership Director
Jason A. - Entertainment Director
Mike C. - Director at Large
Darren S. - Director at Large
Trish F - Director at Large
Charlene - Director at Large
John L. - Staffing Director
Benn - King of Club 717
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Club 717 / Durham Alliance Association Social Club Newsletter
Merry Christmas
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Happy Holidays !! |
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This month's Newsletter is a biggie, We've got alot to fill you in on but first, I'd like to take a minute and bring to your attention some new sponsors. These sponsors have come to the table to help support this Newsletter and the expenses of our new website data centre. Please support our newsest Sponsors:
Another Take Studios - Yearly Newsletter Sponsor. They have also donated the monthly hosting package for our email accounts.
Home Safe Designated Driver Services - Brenda and her partner Susan are club members and now Yearly Newsletter Sponsors.
Pure Relaxation - Monthly Newsletter Sponsor. Look closely below, Pierre's given everyone a free 30 min. massage coupon !!
Bare Restraints Corporation - December Newsletter Sponsor and future event Sponsor of the Club 717 Men's Group.
Sacred Quest - Diane & her partner Kim have joined as Yearly Sponsors. See the "Out in Durham" column below for their feature article. Definately a place to visit during your Christmas shopping !!
Deepened Desires - DeeDee owns and operates Passion Parties and has joined us a Yearly Newsletter Sponsor. You'll be seeing more of her and her company at the upcoming Ladie's Nights.
Kristin Parker - The Mortgage Center - Has joined as a Yearly Sponsor from her 1/2 year program. Kristin will also begin a regular column in the Newsletter.
Last but not least. INspired Media Inc.
Publishers of the Pink Pages Directory. Antoine Elhashem has also given Club 717 an early Christmas Gift. After seeing the amazing Finale of the Club 717's Got Talent, he generously informed Club 717 that they'd receive a FREE FULL PAGE AD in the spring issue of the Pink Play Magazine. A $1,500 value and an excellent exposure opportunity !!
We've almost reached our Website Sponsor Goal. We only need 2 more Sponsors !! Please let us know if you can think of a company that has a product or service our readers would benefit from. We'd love to have them on as an offical Sponsor !!
To all our Sponsors new and existing, on behalf of myself and our establishment. We thank you for your generous support and community involvement.
And to our Newsletter Subscribers, I thank you for your continued readership!! May the joy of the season be with you. God bless you and your family for an amazing year to come.
Have a Wonderful Month,
Ed
Newsletter Editor
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Presidents Message - by Danny 
Hi All,
The holiday season is here !! A special thank you to all that helped decorate the club. It looks amazing !!
I would like to welcome the Board Member's back, both old and new, and look forward to a great year.
All those that helped decorate for Halloween and the King/Queen Competition and Step Down are to THANKED. You sspent counltless hours and the Club looked GREAT!!!
Congratulations go out to our new Queen Candice and King Benn. We are looking forward to an eventful year.
Club 717's Got Talent was a huge success. The contestants all put their heart and souls into each week. Congratulations to Ivy, Edna and Benn for making it to the finals.
The next program we have for Sunday Nights is a "Karaoke Competition". It starts this Sunday and will be a "Battle of the Voices". December will be a 4 week Preliminary round followed by the full January Competition.
Queen Candice will be hosting the Christmas Show this Friday with an "A-List" of Toronto performers. "A Toronto Invasion". All monies raised will go toward the Club 717 Christmas donations to: Children's Aid, AIDS Durham, and the Toy Drive.
Tickets are on sale now for Club 717's New Years Eve Bash. The theme this year is "Black & White". Our New Year's Eve Dance's have become the place to be and this year will be no exception. Get your tickets early. Dress code is by no means formal. Just come and ring in the New Year with your friends and 717 family !!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season. I look forward to a prosperous 2010 for us all !!
TILL NEXT YEAR !!,
Danny
President of Club 717
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A Message from the King - by Benn Dover 
WOW! My first article as King! It is an absolute honour to be the first King crowned at Club 717 and I promise to work hard to make you all proud.
First off I want to congratulate all the competitors. It was a great competition and I had a blast with you all! Alot of work went into the competition and you all deserve a huge round of applause!! I am looking forward to working with our new Queen Candice. It is shaping up to be an exciting year. I know I will learn alot from you My Lady as well as our new Queen Mum Ruby! Love ya' both!!!
This is going to be an exciting year. Christmas is always a busy season at the Club with decorating, planning for New Years and our Open Show. It's been especially busy for me with the Club 717's Got Talent Competition, the King/Queen Competition and if that wasn't enough, someone decided to plan a Commitment Ceremony in there too! What was I thinking!?! If I haven't thanked you for your help and support, I thank you all now! I/we couldn't have done any of this without the support of our friends and family.
It is shaping up to be a fantastic year and I am excited to be working with Queen Candice. She has so many wonderful ideas to make this the best year yet! Shows are planned, ideas floating around and we have had a ton of support from everyone. Thank You all so much!!
I won't ramble on......... this time. There is so much to be done to get ready for the Christmas Season. Don't forget your non perishable food donations and new unwrapped toys! We will have baskets to raffle off again this year donated by the performers. Make a donation and get your tickets!! It only takes a minute to help out those in the community less fortunate than we are.
We have an amazing year ahead of us and have hit the ground running!
Merry Christmas to all! Cya round the Club!!
Till next time,
Benn Dover
King of Club 717
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A Message from the Queen - by Candice 
Hi everyone,
So far, I'm having fun!! lol and I'm ready for a fun time. But first, I now have a husband and a great one at that!!
Thank you to all the competitors for this year's King/Queen Competition. King Benn Dover, Lauren and Billy. I share the crown with you. You also took the time to enter, Thank You!!
Please remember, I'm a team person and you're on the team!! On Dec 4th, we have the "Toronto Invasion Show". The Toronto entertainers are ready to give a night to remember and bring money !! because its a fundraiser. All tips and monies earned will be going to the Club 717 Christmas Charities Program. We have over $500.00 in a gift basket prizes plus more. Please also bring a stuffed toy, mitts, gloves, socks or hats for the "Tree of Joy".
Till next time,
Candice
Queen of Club 717
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Out in Durham - by Steve O'Connor 
I had the pleasant experience of interviewing Diane Cassidy, the owner/operator of: SACRED QUEST. Diane runs this business with her married partner Kim Etherington.
Sacred Quest is located at 118 John Street East, Whitby, ON L1N 2T3. Look for the "Little Purple House" just off Brock St. North above Dundas Street in Whitby.
The phone # is: 905 666-3010. Business hours are as follows: Mondays through Thursdays 11 am. to 7 p.m.; Fridays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sundays 12 noon to 5 p.m. The email address is: sacredquest@rogers.com The website can be found at www.sacredquest.ca
Sacred Quest has been open for 2.5 years. Sacred Quest is a spiritual book & gift store & wellness spa that provides resources & products to assist individuals on their journey of personal & spiritual growth. The store was created to support Diane's practice (both as a registered nurse & a psychotherapist). Diane started this business for her clients to buy books etc. to help them on their personal journey of self awareness. Items available for sale include books, CD's, DVD's, crystals, candles, essential oils, jewelry, native products, incense, ritual tools, sacred art, chakra chimes, instruments, affirmation cards & plaques, etc. Also, there is a small PRIDE section which Diane would be willing to expand if there was the demand. Diane feels her store is very unique in Durham Region. There is a relaxing & peaceful feeling as soon as one walks in the door. Customers describe it as "comforting". Diane & Kim run many workshops out of the store (basement level) & a lot of them are free. For example: the law of attraction, connecting to your spirit guide, etc. They have spa services which focus on body healing (both body & mind). This is NOT your typical spa experience where one gets their nails done! Sacred Quest have gift certificates available (for that "special" someone or that hard to buy person). A good idea at this time of the year. Also, they offer a gift registry so you can drop by & choose a gift or 2 & then advise your family or friends of where to shop for items you would like. *** If you know a gay or gay friendly business in Durham Region that might be interested in being featured in an upcoming newsletter kindly have them contact me at: cottageguy@rogers.com or membership@club717.ca
It is hard to believe that December is already here. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you & your loved ones a very Merry Christmas & a Safe, Healthy & Happy New Year. SEASONS' GREETINGS EVERYONE!
Until next month......
Steve O'Connor
"Out in Durham" Columnist &
Club 717 Membership Director
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Entertainment Report - by Jason 
Hey Folks, That time of the month again, and I just wanted to say "hello". We have a busy month planned for you, which includes a couple of holiday fundraisers. We have the Toronto Invasion show on December 4th, 2009. Also, we have Candice with, Billie, Clynt Licker and Lauren Lovelace on the stage December 11th. The show on December 18th will be hosted by Candice and Benn Dover, and is an open show, which means anyone could be in it. This is also part of the holiday fundraiser. So the shows this month are going to be a blast! I would like to welcome Benn Dover and Candice as Club 717's new raining King and Queen for the 2009/2010 year! Also, I would like to do some "thank-yous" for all the help I've been getting from people. We wouldn't have been able to pull off some of the events in November if it wasn't for the help of some people: Danny, Donny, Kelly, Ruby, Edna, John, Ed, and Bianca! Thanks guys for all your help with the decorating and taking down of the decorations!! That being said, November 30, December 1st, and 2nd, during the night from 6-10, we will be setting up the Holiday decorations, and need some help for this. I am bringing it over the three nights so that way everyone who can help can find some time during those three days! We hope to see as many people there as possible. Please email me at entertainment@club717.ca if you have any questions, or can help out with anything this holiday season. We have started setting up the baskets for the food and toy drive raffle system. Bring in an unwrapped toy, or a non-perishable food item, and get a ticket to enter the draw. The rule this year will be only one ticket per person per night for each batch of donations, not one ticket per item, sorry guys. This year, we're going to be doing a few things differently, we are going to have a tree up for the toys to go in, and also, we're going to be selling some tags to celebrate the holidays. The tags will be $2.00 each, and will be placed on the celebration tree above the bar. If you have any ideas for events that you think might fly at Club 717, email them to me. No ideas are stupid. Can't wait to see what you guys throw at me? Until next month folks, Jason A. Entertainment Director DAASC/Club 717 |
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From the DJ Both - by DJ Shannon 
OK kiddies, you know what time it is...it's the countdown, time to get caught up on your music!!!
10. Million Dollar Bill - Whitney Houston
9. Doesn't Mean Anything - Alicia Keys
8. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
7. Tic Toc - Kesha
6. 3 - Britney Spears
5. Meet Me Halfway - Black Eyed Peas
4. The One - Mary J. Blige
3. Number 1. - Kardinal Offishall
2. Sexy Bitch - David Guetta feat. Akon
1. Bad Romance - Lady GaGa
So, that's it for another month, be sure to download these tunes to your MP3 player...Keep the requests coming!!!!
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Making Cents, Make Sense - by Kristin 
Greetings fellow 717 readers!!
I would like to start by thanking Ed and the 717 crew for inviting me to write this column...
This time of year brings us to the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, family diners, reuniting with old friends and everyone's favorite... the Christmas Bonus... while many of us might be tempted to buy ourselves something special like a nice trip to the Bahamas to sip on Margarita's and Mia Tai's, others may be more conservative and transfer it to an RRSP... Why not use this to get yourself closer to being mortgage free? Many of the mortgage products out there offer pre-payment privileges; one of these privileges allows you to make annual lump sum payments to your mortgage without penalty.... The extra benefit of this? It goes purely to the principle balance making an impact on the amount of time it will take to pay it off. Please feel free to contact me to learn more...
Seasons Greetings and best wishes to you and yours for much love and success in the New Year!
Kristin Parker
The Mortgage Centre
Mortgage Specialist / Agent
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Got Plant Issues - by Charlie 
December in the garden and around the house.
Can you believe that it is almost Christmas ?? For all you crafty nature lovers and gardeners, now is the time to raid your garden so you can make some wreaths, garlands or just pump up some of your annual planters with winter branches.
You Need:
A selection of evergreen branches, twigs with red or yellow colour, dogwoods crab apples, cottoneater berries, rose hips, sumac flowers or whatever else your garden has to offer.
For wreaths and garlands it is good to use florist wire, available at Michael's craft store. It comes on a spool and is very thin and pliable. You start by making small bundles of branches wired together. Then you start to join the bundles together to create a rope. This rope or garland can be made to the length required. One 9 foot rope can be formed into a circle to create a wreath. And you thought that you weren't creative. Just add some of your Christmas decorations and ribbons or bows and you have your very own personal decoration.
If you have left out your large planters which are now looking very tired or dead. You can remove the dead plant material and place your branches from the garden into the pot or urn. Tall in the middle and shorter ones around the edge. A mix of different materials proved to be more interesting. Again you can add lights or decorations, bows etc.
There are some people who let their planters just freeze in the winter as they are not prepared to winter all those plants indoors. Because of size or the space and the demand. I wouldn't save everything, but those tropical shrubs or small trees that you purchased can be saved. The small annuals, I would just discard. Dig the tropical shrub or tree out of the large container. This is a form of root pruning. Shake off excess soil, and you should see some of the roots. Now you can select a pot that these roots will fit into.
If you planted from a 6 or 8 inch pot there is a good change that it may go into a pot one size larger. A 6 to an 8 or an 8 to a 10. Now that you have root pruned, you also must top prune. If the top of this plant grew to a 3 foot ball and you are planting into an 8 to 10 inch ball. Now it becomes a plant that you can carry and you may even have some room to overwinter it.
A friend of mine had an oleander that sat in her driveway each summer. It was 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide. I asked her what she did with it in the winter. She tied up the branches and with the help of her two daughters. They dragged it into the attached garage, where it stayed on its side till spring. Then they dragged it out again in the spring. Then she parked in the drive way all winter because there was no room in the garage. So I suggested that she prune this oleander back severely, to make it more manageable. She said she didn't have the heart to do it. So she still parks in the driveway each winter and continues to complain about the size of the plant. To each their own !!
That's all I have to say til next year. If you have any questions, please forward them to newsletter@club717.ca and Ed will give them to me. And we'll get you fixed up with some info.
So have a safe and Merry Christmas and a very Jolly New Year.
Charlie
P.S. if you are thinking about gardening books as Christmas gifts, I strongly recommend that you get ones with lots of coloured pictures. A picture can replace 1,000 words.... Ho!!, Ho!!, Ho!! |
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Leather Folk Article - by Mike Childerhose
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours and a prosperous New Year!
I am ending my column on Leather Folk and hope that you have enjoyed it! If you would like more information on this book it is called Leather Folk and edited by Mark Thompson. My December article will be on the Hanky Codes used by gay men in leather bars.
The Hanky Code
More of a leather thing, this silent way for gay men to communicate has been around for decades now. Although its popularity has diminished, by placing a certain colour bandana in one's back pocket, he tells the gay world how he likes it and with whom. It is a system that could only work with gay men, for it takes a special type of male of differentiate between robin's egg and light blue in a dimly lit bar.
For the most part, the left side equals Dominant and the right side equals Submissive. The same placement works for nipple rings and keys on chains.
Colour Left Pocket Right Pocket
Pink Dildo Wants Dildo
Light F_cker F_cking
Pink Tit Wants Tit
Dark Torturer Torture
Pink Spanker Wants to be Spanked
Fuchsia
Red Fist F_cker Wants Fisting
Orange Anything Anytime Nothing Now (just cruising)
Yellow Hung 8" Plus Size Queen
Mustard
Yellow Water Sports top Water Sports Bottom
Green Hustler (for rent) John (looking to buy)
Kelly
Green Daddy (wants a boy) Boy (wants a daddy)
Hunter
Green Military Top Military Bottom
Olive Drab
Blue 69'er Top 69'er Bottom
Robin's Egg
Blue Anal Sex Top Anal Sex Bottom
Navy
Purple Piercer Wants to be Pierced
Brown Scat Top Scat Bottom
Brown Wan's to be Rimmed Rimmer
Tan
Leopard Has Tattoos Likes Tattoos
Grey Bondage Top Bondage Bottom
Grey Latex Fetish Top Latex Fetish Bottom
Charcoal
Black Heavy SM Top Heavy SM Bottom
Black/White Safe Sex Top Safe Sex Bottom
Gingham
White Light SM Top Light SM Bottom
w/black dots
White Wants a Hand Job Wants to give a Hand Job
Until next time folks play safe and be happy.
Yours in Brotherhood,
Mike Childerhose
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Something to Say - by Savanaugh 
Decorations galore, jingle bells ringing, sparkling tinsel and twinkling lights...here we go again for another turn at the Christmas Season. I enter this time of year with very mixed feelings. Anyone who has been to our home, knows the festivities are in full swing. Three Christmas trees, countless villages and every nook of the house sparkles. A Christmas Grinch I am not... I absolutely adore the holiday season.
It does always come with mixed feeling however. Lets face it, the holidays are a time of extreme excess and waste. How many needless empty calories will be consume, how many pieces of wrap and paper will we all toss Christmas morning. How many extra sweaters, slippers, pieces of trinkets , perfume, electronics do we really need? Every single year, I wake up Christmas morning with the sense of excitement as I watch it threw my children's eyes but also a sense of extreme sadness knowing how many in our community are not having the same experience.
It is easy for us to pass by a Salvation Army stand and toss in a $5.00 bill without seeing the faces at the receiving end. It is just as easy for us to wake up Christmas morning and begin our day of excess without once thinking about the reality for so many others. I on the other-hand have been cursed with an inability to do so. Every single Christmas morning I become overwhelmed with sadness and yes, gratitude. Gratitude for all that I have and am able to provide for my family. Sadness, knowing that children in our very city have woken to nothing. This year is going to be worse. The economy has hit hard and it is always the innocent who will suffer. Think about the messages we sent to our children throughout the year. If they are good enough, Santa will bring them everything that they want. Well, there are a lot of children this year, who will internalize how terrible they must have been when they get a lot less than had hoped. These kids will then return to school to find their friends received the IPod, and newest fashion label.
I think of the parents who find themselves working far harder than I will ever have to and earn significantly less. Parents who love their children as much as I love my own and who would do anything to put something under the tree for them. The credit card companies will take full advantage and every parent who can't face their children Christmas morning, will max out their cards. The cycle continues.
I have come to terms with balancing my own excitement for the season and the terrible guilt I often feel on Christmas morning. We can't save the world, but we can make a difference with just one child. I have been committed to making Christmas happen for another family in our community for years now. It is not charity at all... in fact, probably one of the most selfish acts I can think of. Through helping one other family through the Christmas season, I can ease my own guilt and enjoy Christmas day with my own family. It is a win/win!
So please, if you are going to struggle through the holidays, don't ever consider it charity to accept help. If you are one of the fortunate few who have more than you will ever need, may you be able to relief your own guilt and have yourself a wonderful holiday season.
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December Horoscopes - by Lawrence Nosan Grecco
 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Loftier matters are foremost on your mind these days-you're pondering everything from higher education to the deeper meaning of life. On December 2 a full Moon highlights a communications project or an issue pertaining to a sibling. The new Moon of December 16 allows you to plan a new trip or return to school for more training. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) This is a deeply profound time for you, a sort of "all or nothing" period that leaves little room for frivolity. On December 2 a full Moon will throw the spotlight on practical matters-as in your finances and assets. The new Moon of December 16 makes for a fine time to tackle a tax issue, refinance a mortgage, or look into getting your credit in order. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your significant other and/or best friend are factoring strongly into your life right now, and much of your attention needs to be on him or her rather than on yourself. The full Moon of December 2 in your sign makes this a very meaningful time for you, a time of achievement and acclamation. The new Moon on the 16th gives you the chance to take your relationship in a whole new direction. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your current job and daily routine is foremost on your mind right now, and Pluto is causing profound and exciting changes to your relationship life. The full Moon of December 2 brings a secret to light. On December 16 a new Moon in your sector of health gives you the opportunity to engage in a new diet or fitness regimen. LEO (July 23-August 22) This is a highly creative time period for you and you're full of vip and vigor with Mars journeying through your sign. On December 2 a full Moon shows you who your friends are and emphasizes any organizational involvement you may have or want to have. The new Moon of December 16 inspires you to begin a new art project and heats up your romantic life. VIRGO (August 23-September 22) You're quite the homebody this month and dealing with family matters is foremost on your mind right now. On December 2 a full Moon in your career sector makes this a time of achievement with regard to your overall life direction. On December 16 a new Moon inspires you to redecorate your home or take steps to finding a more suitable one. LIBRA (September 23-October 22) This is a good time to expend your energy on your circle of friends and a worthwhile organization. On December 2 a full Moon highlights an issue relating to travel, higher education, and possibly a legal matter. The new Moon of December 16 suggests you'll be getting more involved with civic matter, your neighbors, or even your siblings. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Practical matters dominate your time and energy these days, and you're working hard to further yourself in your chosen profession. The full Moon of December 2 highlights mortgages, loans, or taxes. On December 16 a new Moon gives you the opportunity to start anew when it comes to your finances and assets. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21) You're putting yourself out there these days even though you've been working more behind the scenes as of late. Venus swoops through your sign and adds to your overall charm and appeal. The full Moon of the 2nd highlights an issue pertaining to a significant other or close friend, while the new Moon of December 16 in your sign gives you the opportunity to start a new work project. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19) You're in hiding these days or at the very least working behind the scenes in some capacity. Pluto is in your sign and creating major changes for many of you. The full Moon of the 2nd emphasizes a health issue while the new Moon on December 16 inspires you to engage in some form of self-reflection. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) You're called upon to be part of a group effort these days, and to socialize more than usual. On December 2 a full Moon makes for a very amorous time period, and also gets your creative juices flowing. The new Moon of December 16 inspires you to expand your organizational involvement and to increase your circle of friends. PISCES (February 19-March 20) There is a clear emphasis on career matters right now, and early this month you feel loved and appreciated for what you do. The full Moon of December 2 brings to light an issue pertaining to your home and family-and on December 16 a new Moon in your career sector inspires you to take a fresh look at your direction in life and decide where you want to go next.
Lawrence Nosan Grecco is a professional astrologer  and life coach in New York City. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Council of Geocosmic Research, NYC chapter. He is available for personal or telephone readings and can be reached at 212.989.3456. Email Lawrence at: nosan@zenrising.com. Please visit his website at: zenrising.com. |
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Dec. 5th - AIDS Committee of Durham Region's Monthly Fundraiser Dance. Cover charge in effect and funds collected go to the AIDS Committees' Fundraiser. Members free but donation suggested & appreciated.
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Dec. 11th - Queen Candice with Billie, Clynt & Lauren Lovelace
Dec. 12th - LADIES NIGHT - Bring an unwrapped gift to avoid the cover charge. Fundraiser for Club 717's Christmas Charities.
Dec. 13th - Club 717's Rising Star - Karaoke
Week # 2. Preliminary week 2 of 4 leading up to Jan. Competition.
Dec. 18th - Club 717's "OPEN SHOW". You'll never know who'll make an appearance. Any and all performers welcome.
Dec. 19th - MEN'S NIGHT - Denim, leather & fetish. Fundraiser for Club 717's Christmas Charities.
Dec. 20th - Pot Luck Sunday - Special Christmas Dinner. Not your average Pot Luck as Club 717 steps it up a notch to celebrate a Christmas Dinner together. Doors open at 4pm and dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Sharp !! Bring a dish and $5 cover charge.
Dec. 20th - Club 717's Rising Star - Karaoke
Week # 3. Preliminary week 3 of 4 leading up to Jan. Competition. Dec. 24th & 25th - Closed
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Dec. 27th - Club717's Rising Star - Karaoke
Week # 4. Final week of preliminaries. Full contest starts Jan 3rd.
Dec. 31st - CLUB 717'S NEW YEAR EVE CELEBRATION - This years theme will be a "Black & White" Gala. Tickets on sale now !! Don't wait as this has been a sell out event for the past several years !! |
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Reel World - by Kevan
 Kevan's Top 5 Christmas Movies 5) The House Without a Christmas TreeThis is the newest of the films on my list - a TV movie from 1972. Starring Jason Robards, Mildred Natwick and Lisa Lucas, the story focuses on the relationship between a girl and her father - she wants a Christmas tree more than anything, and he has never permitted one in the house since the death of his wife. The film is very low-budget, shot on videotape, but the performances are very engaging and the themes of family, forgiveness and the concept of 'charity' are clear and timeless. Available on DVD from some online sources, I have never seen it in a store. 4) White Christmas
A 1954 musical/comedy that served primarily as a showcase for the music and songs of Irving Berlin, this film was nonetheless the top moneymaker of the year it was released by almost four million dollars. Great performances by Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera Ellen. The musical numbers were choreographed by Bob Fosse, although he receives no screen credit. 3) The Bishop's WifeThis 1947 drama features Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven in a tale of the struggles of a bishop to maintain a balance between his work and his family, and the angel that appears to help him through such difficulties during one particular Christmas season. The film's primary themes are selflessness and belief in oneself and one's principles when faced with challenges. The film was re-made in 1996 as "The Preacher's Wife", starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Courtney B. Vance. 2) Miracle on 34th Street
Also presented in 1947, this drama tells the story of a Macy's store Santa Claus who believes he is the real thing, and the effect he has on the lives of those around him. Stellar performances by Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn and Natalie Wood. The film was shot on location in New York City, using the real Macy's store, as well as the real Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade of the previous year. Gwenn won the Oscar for his performance as Kris Kringle, and the film is now readily available on DVD with a great commentary by actress O'Hara. 1) A Christmas CarolThough there have been many, many versions of the classic Dickens tale made over the years, the definitive version remains the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Originally released as 'Scrooge' in Great Britain, it has now become a holiday classic. While this version remains the quintessential version for live action, much fun can also be had with the current theatrical release of "A Christmas Carol" shown in Disney 3D and starring Jim Carrey, as well as the 1992 musical feature 'The Muppet Christmas Carol. Happy Viewing and Happy Holidays to all! Kevan
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May you have a wonderful Christmas and an amazing Holiday Season. We wish you and your family an amazing 2010.
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