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Club 717 / Durham Alliance Association Social Club Newsletter
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December 2010
Issue 2 Volume 4
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| December Sweetie |
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Quote of the Month
There's more, much more, to Christmas than candlelight and cheer; It's the spirit of sweet friendship that brightens all year. It's thoughtfulness and kindness. It's hope reborn again, for peace, for understanding and for goodwill to all"
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Attention Club 717 Memberships
On-Sale NOW !!
$50 - New members
$40 - Renewals accepted until February 1st, 2011
New Membership Policy !!
Two Year Memberships
$90.00 New members
$80.00 Renewals before February 2011
Purchase Online:
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Prorated Membership
$10 admin fee and $5.00 a month for the remainder of the months.
Example: Someone wantes the rest of this year...(Nov. & Dec.). Cost: $10 admin fee, plus $10 for the membership ($5.00 a month times two months. Nov. & Dec) Totaling $20.00
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us:
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Dinner and a Movie
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"DINNER AND A MOVIE"
Sponsored by Movie Experts Bowmanville.
Now you can come out for a great social event "Pot Luck". Held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Doors open at 4pm with dinner served at 5pm. Movie starts at 6pm sharp.
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In Sympathy
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Our hearts go out to Bianca during this special time of year.
Bianca's beloved pet suffered an unfortunate and horrible accident and had to be relieved of her terrible pain.
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DON'T DRINK & DRIVE | | |
"For Everyone's Sake
drive carefully this
Christmas"
We'd like to see you back !!...
Effective December 1, 2010, drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08, or who fail to comply with breath testing, face an immediate seven-day vehicle impoundment at roadside.
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If you are planning on drinking plan not to drive. -
Ask your doctor about side effects of your medication and alcohol -
Read the warning lables on over the counter med's, many have complications when used with alcohol - Use a designated Driver Service. HOME SAFE is an Official Sponsor for Club 717 and is Gay owned. Discount for Club members !!!
make sure to turn your speakers on !!
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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 are not just a "Gay Friendly" company but we are part of your "Community".
Best wishes to everyone,
your friends,
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Donations Welcomed
I am sure most of our readers are aware of people less fortunate than us in the community.
At Club 717 we have a box for food donations. It all goes to the Aids Committee of Durham Region (ACDR). There is need for such items as: peanut
butter, rice, canned goods etc.
Also, please note that there is a box to drop off your plastic bags which ACDR uses at its food bank. If one would rather make a monetary donation, the ACDR would very much appreciate it.
Thank You for considering the ACDR when you do your shopping.
Sincerely,
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Happy Birthday !!
To: Antoine & Jayme  | | Antoine - The Pink Pages Directory |
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Antoine & Jayme are celebrating their birthday's this year at Club 717's 80's Retro Night in support of PFLAG Durham. Please stop in and leave a donation in their honour in thanks for all they do for Durham Region
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Movie Experts Bowmanville is one of the newsletters longest supporters. Please visit Our Sponsor !!
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If anyone is interested in ordering any of these gay feature films they can contact Bob. 
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Bowmanville, Ontario
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Newsletter Contributor
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A special thank you to Corry Hamilton for sponsorship in the newsletter for a full year.
Taking the Lead...Treating your pets like they're part of our family !!!
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A Message from Staffing
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Hello Everyone!
If anyone is interested in joining the Club 717 team, or you have any issues/concerns with the staff at the club, please send me an e-mail Staffing@club717.ca
We are looking for fun, cheerful and intergetic people to join our team! Immediate positions for:
* Door Person
* Coat Check
* DJ's
and Floor Staff
I look forward to another great year at Club 717.
Thanks,
Kelly
Staffing Director
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M&M Mediation and Legal Services is moving to a new location November 1st, we will be located at:
105 Consumers Dr. Whitby Suite 2
In order to ensure that we are providing members with valuable information we would like to hear about what you would like to learn about mediation and the legal process. please send your questions or comments to ameymezz@yahoo.com and we will be sure to address any of your comments in our next article.
Thanks,
Amey Remember Mediation should be your first choice not your last resort!
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This months newsletter is brought to you in part through the generous support of
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 !!
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The club newsletter is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to our subscriber only database.
You will receive a Feature Article to describe your business or service along with a monthly Sponsorship block. Included with this offer is a "Free" Coupon block at the bottom of each newsletter.
Our newsletter is fully funded by our sponsors and donors. 100% of all proceeds received are donated to our Non-Profit Organization (Club 717).
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December 31st
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
ask the bar staff or door person to secure your ticket early.
Take advantage of early bird discounts
Club 717 Members:
$15 in advance
$20 at the door
Non Members:
$20 in advance
$40 at the door
This year's Theme:
Ga Ga Glam
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The Pride Durham rescheduled AGM/Elections will be held on January 12th, 2011.
Details will be forwarded to you if your a paid member in good standing.
The revised date was necessary due to not enough paid members presnet. The new Board will be elected at this date regarless of attendance.
PRIDE DURHAM WEBSITE LAUNCH PARTY following the elections.  |
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Oh Yeah Club 717, I'm back!
For those that don't know who I am, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mike, otherwise known as DJ Gryphyn. I was a DJ in the club for 2009 and did many nights like the Men's Night events, Friday Night Shows, and many Saturday Dance Nights.
I'm so happy to be back spinning the tunes for the club. In case some of you wondered why I've been gone for the past year, I will let you know why. Back last year I had some issues with my eyes, plus I had my wedding to plan and some other things in my life that had to be taken care of. So I decided to take a break from the club to get things done. Well, I got married to my best friend who is now my husband and we couldn't be happier. The health issues still exist but I have a specialist and are working to reverse the damage to my body. I won't go into what the health issue's are, but I will say they are not life threatening. I've also been taking photography courses to expand my repertoire of talents and will be getting into that field as well in the future.
I've missed the club over the past year and I'm so happy to say I'm back. Like always I will always do my best to keep the music new and upbeat and strive to play your requests to the best of my abilities. However, keep in mind, we can't play what we don't have! If you see me come down from the DJ Booth don't be a stranger and say hi!
Sincerely;
Michael See
DJGRYPHYN
mikejsee@hotmail.com |
717 Wilson Road South
Unit # 7
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 6E9 905-434-4297
Jason A. - President
Bob W. - Vice President John D. - Treasurer Lance M. - Secretary
Bill K. - Membership
Bianca R. - Entertainment Tammy D. - Promotions
Gerard K. - Promotions Warren M. - Member at large Kelly H. - Staffing |
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They decorating team at the club has done an amazing job this year !! Special Thank you to: Jean-Guy, Ryan, Twiggy and all others for doing an amazing job !!.
We have some amazing events happening this month. I'm pleased to announce that Club 717 will be hosting an 80's Retro Video Night on December 18th. The Theme is called: "Reminisce". There will be a special floor level DJ (DJ MAY DAY), spinning your requests and manning the video & light show. Sure to be a crowd pleaser and fun night !!
It will be held in support of PFLAG Durham. There will be food, raffles and door prizes. It is also Antoine & Jayme's Birthday. Stop in and support this great cause and let them know how much you appreciate all they do for Durham Region. This will be a fun night of all the songs we used to know !!  | | 80's Retro Video Party - In Support of PFLAG |
The 2011 Memberships are now on sale !!.
Approved at the AGM, you now have the ability to renew for 2 years. A great way to secure your rate in case of a price increase. You can renew now at the club or securely online via our Pay Pal option. Visit our Membership Page on the Club 717 website:
http://www.club717.ca/membership.phpLastly, PLEASE remember to visit our sponsors, as their advertisement dollars make this newsletter and interactive website possible !! As a Not-for-Profit organization, we rely on our advertisers to help fund these initiatives and provide the budgets for many of the events. All our advertisers care about our community and are gay friendly. Show them you care as well by calling them first !!
Looking forward to a wonderful Month!! Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year !!.
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President's Message 
ey Folks!
It's hard to believe that it's been a whole month already, it just seems like I did one of these the other day! Time is flying by, and going to be very busy all month.
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays! Remember to drink responsibility, use a "designated driver" type service rather than drinking and driving, it would suck not seeing you next Holiday Season!
With the Holiday Season comes the gift boxes at the back of the club, please help our food drive by bringing in non-perishable items, or gift cards for local grocery stores. As the month goes on, you will see more things popping up at the Club, like last year's toy tree. It will be up again this year. If you're bringing something for it, there will be zip-ties there for you to put it on the tree again like we did last year.
I am planning on attending this year's New Year's Eve bash, themed "GaGa Glam" It should be fun!
See you around,
Jason Allman
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A Message from... Edna 
To the Board , Staff, Performers and all the special Patrons of Club 717;
My farewell show last night, on November 26, 2010, was one of my highlights of performing at the Club. The generosity, the comradie, the laughs made the night very special. Not to mention the shooters!!And the flowers that I received from the Board and also from, Tommy
and Kelly, are adorning our kitchen table this morning. I know that Charlie's on the other side of the table somewhere.
A very special thank you goes out to all the performers who donated their time, money and friendship and talent. It was such a great show!! Thank you to Ben, Candice, Ineeda Tips, Savaughna, Tommy, Pat MYCrotch and Alex Xander. And a huge thankyou to Ruby and Madge for helping me through last night and all the other shows that we have done.
And then there is Donny and Jay who out did themselves with the stage, the musicality, that great poster and friendship. Without you guys, and all the support over the years, Edna would not be so special.
And then there is Roger. Thank you so much for that beautiful gift bag full of all those special goodies. You have always been there to support me through thick and thin. Your frinedship is special.
Then there is a matter of a bottle of champagne, that we have not consumed yet. Roy and Steve, you always add such a touch of elegance to any event. Thank you so much!!
Club 717 is a special second home to me. And it is because of all the people that go there. So I thank everyone for making me feel so welcome, loved and comfortable ....
I'll be seeing you around the Club....
Edna
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A SPECIAL EVENT NOTICE !!!
Reminisce -
80's Retro Video Dance Party in support of PFLAG DURHAM
Music "Hits" from the 80's , 90's Retro / Video Dance Party Refreshing your memory with all the music we grew up listening to: Rock, R&B, Reggae, Soul, Retro, Ol' Skool & Classic house Featuring video playback's & light show by:
DJ MAY DAY
Raffles, Food & Door Prizes
We are also celebrating Antoine's and Jayme's Birthday
Funds raised will go to PFLAG Canada Durham
This is an open event to anyone wanting to attend as long as they are 19+ due to the bar environment. $5.00 Admission for non members of Club 717
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ANTOINE AND JAYME's Birthday ! Donations will be accepted in their name and donated to PFLAG Durham. Stop in to show them how much you appreciate all they do for Durham Region and enjoy a great evening of 80's & Retro's.... |
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Sandra's Message:
High Heels can alter your Anatomy
High heels can alter your Anatomy
Warning to all women and Drag Queens. Those pricy pumps may cost more than you think: They can actually change the shape of your body.
According to the findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the incline of high heels causes the calf muscles to contract. And over time, this causes the muscle fibres to shorten and the Achilles tendon -- which connects the calf muscle to the bone -- to stiffen and become thicker.
Changes in calf muscles and tendons can be so pronounced -- and stretched beyond their normal range of movement -- that habitual high-heel wearers experience discomfort when they walk around in flatter shoes or sneakers.
So what's a drag queen to do? Give up high heels forever? We recommend less dire measures:
1. Engage in stretching exercises when you kick your heels off at the end of the day.
2. Talk to your Chiropractor about Orthotics and how they can help.
3. See your Massage Therapist for regular treatments and tips on proper stretches to keep you looking and feeling your best.
A SPECIAL NOTE: with Christmas fast approaching, we want to remind everyone that the best gift is the "Gift of Health". Give your loved ones a Massage Therapy Gift Certificate this Holiday Season - one size fits all! Contact us for more information.
Call 905-426-9004 to book an appointment with one of our Registered Massage Therapists today.
*New Patients!*
Mention this ad to receive $10 off any
initial service
Call to book an appointment with one of our Registered Massage Therapists today. Yours in Good Health, Sandra Fattibene, RMT Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness
www.ajaxwellness.com
905-426-9004
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A Message from Membership
Dear Club 717 members and patrons,
The Club 717 2011 Membership's are on sale !!
Ask any member of the staff or at the door for you 2011 membership application. We've held our membership fee's for 2011 and now you have the option to take out a 2 year membership. Protecting your rates for 2012 !!
Renewals only $40 New Members $50
Also, there's still time to take advantage of a SUPER DEAL.... If your not a current member you can get a "Pro-rated" membership for December and your renewal for 2011 is ONLY $40 not $50 !! Plus you get the huge savings on the New Year's Eve party !! From what I'm hearing it's going to be another amazing party !! They've been working hard behind the scences making plans !!
Benefits of a Club 717 Membership:
*No cover charges on Fridays *5 Free Coat Checks *5 Free Guest Passes *Reduced Fees on Special Events *Priority Club access on busy nights with front of the line access
*Ability to become a board member and make a real difference
** NEW THIS YEAR **
PURCHASE your 1 or 2 year membership online via Pay Pal !!
Safe, Secure and FAST !!!
Purchase or renew your membership online at the club's website. Under Membership!
VISA MasterCard or PayPal CLICK the Pay Pal logo for access to the Secure Club 717 Membership Page. Once there scroll to the bottom for registration:
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* ADVANCE WARNING *
Early Bird pricing ends January 31st. Don't miss the opportunity to save money before the price increases on Feb. 1st Respectively yours, |
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A Message from the Vice President - Bob Wing 
Hello,
First off I would like to thank you all for your continued support of DAASC and Club 717. As your new Vice-President I look forward to working with the new board to improve and expand what we offer you at Club 717.
We should all keep in mind that DAASC is not just an organization that runs a bar for the LGBT community. We are a group of volunteers that administer a Social Club that takes in many aspects of servicing the LGBT commnity in Durham Region. We work with many organizations such as: PFLAG, Pride Durham and ACDR to name a few, in an attempt to make life a little easier for our men and women and youth in Durham Region.
It is very important that we continue to grow and prosper in order to offer support to our community. Club 717 is a safe place for gays and lesbians to gather and socialize and our goal is to continue offering a safe place for our members and patrons. This can only be achieved by all of us working together as a team.
I previously served on the Board of Directors as Treasurer and for a brief time as Staffing Director. My background is in the business field as I have operated a successful retail business in Durham Region for the past 25 years. I am an avid sports enthusiast and a person who has strong beliefs in what I think is right. My personal goal is to bring a sense of "operating as a business" to grow and improve the club and the association. Close ties with related organizations is important to grow as a "business". We as a board, work for you the members. So please, I encourage you to offer accolades, suggestions and constructive criticisms any time you feel the need.
We have an amazing group of dedicated volunteers at the DAASC and I hope you will all offer your support to them over the coming 12 months. Happy Holidays to all our fine members!!
Kindest Regards
Bob Wing
Vice-President
vicepresident@club717.ca
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A message from Queen Ineeda Tips
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Dear Club 717;
What can i say! It has been a busy month for me and I am excited to see the month of December come to life. I have been Queen for almost a month and I can say that it can sometimes be stressful, but in the end it is worth everything.
Now I know how busy it is to be a Queen and I am loving the adrenaline rush!! Let me Recap on what has happened so far.
On November 5th we had the Step Down Show for Benn Dover and Candice. November 6th
we had the opportunity to see the Queens this year compete for the Title of Queen. An awesome performance to everyone who participated. Chardonney, Lauren Lovelace, and Myself. On November the 12th we had the Past Queen's and King show and it was an honor to host it. On the 12th of December I had the honor of meeting an amazing performer from Toronto, Jeanette Dupree. November 19th was a special day for me cause it was my first big show at Club 717 as Queen and I want to thank everyone for making that a wonderful night. I would also like to thanks to Ivy and Francesca for being apart of my show and making it worth while.
This year I was able to attend my first Aid's Committee Dance and I can say it was heart warming and moving to see. The last thing that is happening in November is Edna's Farewell show, and I am sad to say but she will be dearly missed. Edna you have been an inspiration to the club and you have shown us all how much of a great person you. We Love you and will Dearly Miss You!
As December approaches, I am really looking forward to Celebrating it with my family at the Club. I was able to put the Christmas Tree up and was able to decorate it as well this year. Thank you to Twiggy and Bill
(Membership Director) for helping put the 15 foot tree together and thank you to Jean-Guy Dugas, Mia Ponsen, Karri Baker and Donny Ingram for helping decorate the tree. I want to also thank DJ Malcom (Gerard), Ruby and Aaron Cleveland for helping me clean the upstairs part of the club. It was nice to spend some time with friends and organizing everything.
I want to also thank the Queens and Kings of Club 717 for being one of my biggest supporters and I am excited to work with them this year to make sure that this year will be successful!
Now for the Shows Coming Up in December we are going to have a lot of fun things going on. We will be having the Toy Tree up again this year and please feel free to bring Toys or Clothing to put on the tree to help out and we will also be doing a Food drive this year too. Please bring any non-perishable food. My goal this year is to make a positive change to the Club, to bring the Family and Home feeling back to Club 717 and I strongly feel that during the Christmas Holidays we can do that. I also want to make everyone really proud.
This December we are going to have 3 fundraisers. The first Fundraiser is going to be on the 3rd of December which is going to be our Christmas Kick-off show which is going to be hosted by myself with special guests, then on Friday December 10th is Savanaugh's Politically Incorrect Christmas Show with Guest Benn Dover, then our second Fundraiser is going to be on the 17th of December which will also be hosted by myself and it will be an open show for Kings and Queens. The 3rd fundraiser is called "Reminisce" a Retro 80's Video Dance Party in support of PFlag Durham.
I am so excited to be apart of this years Christmas and I hope all of you will be able to join us at the club to celebrate!! And please don't forget about the New Year's Eve Party we are going to be having at the Club this year! It will be held on the 31st of December and this years theme is going to be: Gaga Glam!!! So come on out and have a blast!!
Thank you all once again!!
Have a wonderful Christmas and a
Happy New Year!!!
Love you All
Your Queen Ineeda Tips Davenport queen@club717.ca |
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Making Cents, Make Sense - by Kristin
Hello Club 717,
This time of year brings the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, family diners, reuniting with old friends and everyone's favorite... the Christmas Bonus...
While some may decide to treat themselves to something special, others take a conservative approach and transfer it to an RRSP, why not use this to get you closer to being mortgage free? Many of the mortgage products offer pre-payment privileges such as annual lump sum payments of 15% to 20% of the original mortgage amount without incurring a 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...
Best wishes to you and yours for much love and success in this holiday season! See you next year! Kristin Parker
The Mortgage Centre
Mortgage Specialist / Agent
416-389-9061 |
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Out in Durham - by Steve O'Connor
Hello readers,
I had the pleasure of recently speaking to David the owner of Aesthetics by David whose slogan is "Where Relaxation Begins and Beauty is Defined".
The business is located at 71 King Street East, Bowmanville. The phone # is
905 697-9997. Please call for an appointment.
David opened his business in March 2010 & has been doing this type of work for 20 years. He attended school in South Africa at the Congella Technical College. It was a 3 year program. He practiced both in South Africa & when he moved to Canada in 1989.
He would like the readers to know that 100% of his attention is on his clients. He has a good knowledge of skin and he likes to pamper his clients.
He uses the Repachage (which means recover) skin products. This company is based in New Jersey and he will be going there in the new year for a train the trainer program. He will be the only person in this area to offer this service. Please consider giving David a call & setting up an appointment where he can discuss in more detail his expertise etc. Perhaps you might like to give someone if your life a special gift for the upcoming holiday season.
If you know a gay or gay friendly business that would liked to be featured in an upcoming column kindly have them contact me.
At this time I wish to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2011.
Steve O'Connor |
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Community News & Events
There will be no monthly Fundraiser Dance at Club 717 as we prepare for the busy holiday rush.On Saturday January 8th, the first DMAN (Durham Men's Active Network) 'Men's Night Out' will take place here at ACDR. This event is open to all gay, bi and MSM in the region. We'll be enjoying a Potluck supper starting at 5 p.m. and then watch the film, "Private Dicks". This film features men from all walks of life both straight and gay, many who appear nude, talking about their penises. Their discussion is open, honest and sometimes humorous. So bring a dish (if you can) and join us from 5-7p.m. for the first 'Men's Night Out' and join DMAN, membership is FREE! Please email me at M2M@aidsdurham.com or phone me at: 905-576-1445 to RSVP.
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Keep a watch out for our new 'Libido Insurance' ad campaign starting after the Holidays. This ad campaign takes a fun look at condom use as being insurance against HIV and STI's, by taking a twist on some 'real' insurance company ad campaigns. There are many ways to protect yourself and your sexual partners against HIV and STI's, but condoms should still be on hand as your most effective 'insurance'. The AIDS Committee of Durham Region is here to provide you with all the information you need, as well as condoms and safer sex kits that will provide you with the COVERAGE you need. For a sneak preview, you can view the first campaign poster which is posted on the west side of our building (facing the Centre Street Parking Garage) on Prince Street.
If you missed our Christmas Show and Dance on Saturday November 20th you missed a great evening. You'll not want to miss our next show and dance on Saturday February 5th, 2011. This will be our Valentine's Show and Dance. So start planning on attending with your sweetie or meeting your next sweetie now and you'll also be helping a great cause by supporting the AIDS Committee of Durham Region. The cover charge will be $7 with door prizes, raffle and more. Watch for more details coming in January.
Starting in January we'll be setting a few dates to hand out 'safer sex kits' at UOIT/Durham College during the evening. The dates and times will be posted via Squirt.org, so if you're at or going to be on the campus, be sure to watch for those Squirt.org postings in January on the message boards under 'Cruising' in Oshawa. You can stop by and get your kit and we'll answer any questions if you have them.
As we end 2010, let me thank everyone in the community for supporting the AIDS Committee of Durham Region this past year. The Durham community has really come together in supporting us and we very much appreciate that support. I'd like to give 'special thanks' to Club 717, Glenda, Dusty, Donatella, Chardonnay, Ivanna and Antoine at Pink Pages for their time and efforts in helping us raise funds.
In closing, let me wish everyone a happy and joyous Holiday season and lets all look forward to an even better year in 2011.
Regards,Mark Hammann
M2M Outreach Worker
AIDS Committee of Durham Region
202 - 22 King Street West
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A3
(905) 576-1445 x15
Event information from the Town of Ajax
Annual Seniors Holiday Dinner
Saturday, December 4 3:00 - 6:00 PM
St. Andrew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax
Celebrate the festive season with great entertainment and a delicious meal. Tickets are $18 per person and MUST be purchased in advance through the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club or at the Ajax or McLean Community Centres. Tickets will be available until December 1st and will NOT be available at the door.
Entertainment will be provided by "The PAR 3 Show Band" featuring your favourite Oldies, English, Scottish, Irish and Country music. Menu includes Roast Ontario Turkey, Traditional Sage Bread Stuffing, Homemade Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Chutney, Medley of Winter Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Assorted Fresh Breads and Butter, Assorted Christmas Desserts, Coffee and Tea.
For more information, contact: Ajax Seniors Friendship Club at 905-686-1573 or Andrew Norris at 905-619-2529 ext. 7248
Town of Ajax Annual Family New Year's Eve Party
Friday, December 31 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax
Join the Town of Ajax to ring in the new year at this special celebration. There will be lots to see and do including live entertainment, ice skating with DJ, face painting, arts and crafts, games and activities, Celebration Cake, hot chocolate and so much more. Noise makers and party favours will be handed out prior to the special 9:00 PM countdown that wraps up the event.
Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for students/seniors &children, and children under 3 are free. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Ajax or McLean Community Centres.
Robert Gruber
Manager, Community & Cultural Development
Town of Ajax - Recreation & Culture
ph. 905-619-2529 ext. 7241 Community Rainbow Christian Church
Sunday - Community Rainbow Christian Church service. A church service for the LGBTQ Community that is open to everyone! Each service also includes an HIV/AIDS Healing prayer/blessing. For more information on times and meeting spaces please visit our NEW website at www.communityrainbowchurch.ca Our church is also listed on www.GayChurch.org which lists gay friendly churches internationally
The services are every fourth Sunday of the month at 3PM.
This service is for everyone who has not felt welcome at other Christian Churches or would just like to worship with friends.
The season of giving is here and Club 717 is doing it in a big way.
On December 18th they will be holding a fundraiser for
PFLAG Canada Durham.
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A Big PFLAG mom hug to Club 717 for supporting the work they do!! Come out and get your spirit on!
RETRO 80's Video Dance Party. Featuring the hits that we all grew up with. This is sure to be a great night and all the proceeds go to PFlag Durham !!!
With your support we are hoping that this will become a great bi-monthly event at the Club. Come on out and show Club 717 that this is an event that sould be continued !!
Reminisce ~ Soon to become Durham's best Retro Video Dance party in support of PFlag Durham !!
Come on out and "Reminisce" with us !!!
While the holiday season is cause for celebration, we at PFLAG Canada Durham recognize that for some this time of year can be very difficult. We understand that some of you are out to your family while others are not. Many may even chose this time to come out to family members. College and university students may have been comfortable in new settings freely expressing their sexual identity. Coming home during the holidays may be stressful trying to hide who they really are. These feelings may initiate their coming out to parents, close friends or family members. Parents who have a child coming out to them may not know how to respond and may need assistance adjusting to the news. We are your support system and we here for you over the holidays.
For those parents, family and friends we urge you to call us if you need help. Those answering your call or email have all been there and can guide you through. You need not be alone. To our LGBT community, please always remember your LGBT family and friends are here for you - we always have a PFLAG mom waiting to give you that hug, love and acceptance. You will always be in our hearts and a part of our family.
We are here for you over the holidays - join us. Through December we will be available by phone and email and will be holding a sharing meeting in Oshawa December 30th from 7 to 9pm at the Oshawa Community Health Centre at 115 Grassmere Avenue. You can reach us at 905-231-0533 or email us atdurhamon@pflagcanada.ca
On behalf of the Volunteer Management Team of
PFLAG Canada ~ Durham Chapter
PO Box 30555 438 King St W.,
Oshawa, On. L1J 8L8, Oshawa ON L1J 4A4
905-231-0533
www.pflagcanada.ca
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8933318069&ref=ts
When you no longer need PFLAG Canada, PFLAG needs you!
Consider Volunteering - Contact us today
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Upcoming Events at Club 717 
Dec. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th - Karaoke / Open Mic Night -
Every Thursday Night
Dec. 3rd - Friday Night Drag Show - Queen Ineeda's Chrishtmas Kick-Off Show. Open Show, all performers welcome. Dec. 10th - Friday Night Drag Showing - Savanaugh's Politically Incorrect Show with Benn Dover. WARNING !!! If you are easily offended "STAY HOME".....
Dec. 17th - Friday Night Drag Show - Club 717's Christms Fundraiser & Toy Drive. Open show for all house King's & Queen's. Hosted by: Queein Ineeda Tips
Dec. 18th - SPECIAL EVENT - REMINSCE EXCLUSIVE Durham Region 80's Retro Video Dance party in Support of PFLAG DURHAM.
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Music "Hits" from the 80's , 90's Retro / Video Dance Party Refreshing your memory with all the music we grew up listening to: Rock, R&B, Reggae, Soul, Retro, Ol' Skool & Classic house Featuring video playback's by:
DJ MAY DAY
Raffles, Food & Door Prizes
We are also celebrating Antoine's and Jayme's Birthday
Funds raised will go to PFLAG Canada Durham
VALID I.D. REQUIRED
This is an open event to anyone wanting to attend as long as they are 19+ due to the bar environment.
$5.00 Admission and all funds go to PFLAG DURHAM !!
ANTOINE AND JAYME's Birthday !
Dec. 19th - Sunday Diner & a Movie -
The 3rd Sunday of each month is "Dinner & a Movie". Doors open at 4pm with dinner served at 5pm sharp. Bring a dish to share or pay $5 at the bar for all you can eat. Movie starts at 6pm sharp.
Featured Movie: "Grown Ups"
Event Sponsor: Movie Experts Bowmanville
Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve Social & Party - Hosted by Jason
Stop in and take a breather.... You got everyone on your list now enjoy a break. Club will be open and operating on Sunday hours (7:00 pm to 11:00 p.m)!!! Dec. 31st - NEW YEARS EVE Party - Theme: GaGa Glam - Tickets on sale now !!. See door or bar staff for details. Prices are the same as last year. Get your tickets in advance and members pay $15.00 each and nonmembers are $20.00. Tickets at the door are $30.00 each for members and $20.00 for $40.00 for nonmembers.
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Corry's Pet Care Message
Holiday Treats
for our
Furry Friends
We decided to do sometihing different for the holidays. These treats are a favourite with my clients and I wanted to share it with all of you !!
Thank you for all your support!! Wishing you and yours a wondrous holiday season and all the best in the New Year.
Peanut Butter Pet Treats 
2 cups brown rice flour 1 cup oat flour ¾ cup organic, natural peanut butter 1/3 cup organic local honey 1 cup distilled/filtered water 2 tsp oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Knead all ingredients in a medium bowl until it holds together. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface (1/8-1/4" thickness). Cut out shapes or strips of dough. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Turn off oven and let cool for 1-2 hours. Makes 100-150, 1" cookies. Store cookies, in an airtight container. *You can try different variations by adding a pureed banana, carob chips or substituting almond or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. This column is all about you and your pets. Keep the questions coming to info@takingthelead.ca
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Got Plant Issues? - by Charlie
December in the Garden, Because everyone has worked so diligently in their gardens in 2010, December is your month to rest, relax and enjoy THE SEASON. So I have decided to perhaps inspire you with a couple of simple crafts, where hopefully you can get most of the supplies from your gardens. A CHRISTMAS WREATH You need a round or square form on which to attach braches with some florist wire (very thin pliable wire for wrapping or attaching branches). Perhaps you have an old wreath that is ready for the garbage. Salvage it. Cut various braches, pine,cedar,spruce to 8 to 12 inches in length. You need about 40 or 50 pieces depending on the size and fullness that you want. Wire 3 different branches together. In the end you may have 15 to 20 bundles of 3 branches. Add the first bundle to the form with the wire and keep adding the bundles so that they overlap the preceeding one, until the form is completely filled in. If you have any berry braches in your garden, crab apples, cottoneater, rose hips, mountain ash berries, holly you can add these to the wreath for a punch of colour. Also you probably have ribbon and some small colourful tree decorations, which can be added to the wreath.This is your project and you can be as creative and interesting as you want to be. THAT OLD HANGING BASKET OR POT OF DEAD FLOWERS REMOVE OR CUT OFF ANY PLANT MATERIAL, UNLESS THERE IS SOMETHING OF INTEREST TO KEEP THERE. IF IT IS FROZEN, YOU NEED TO THAW IT OUT, DO NOT discard the soil as this is the base in which to insert those branches. Again, collect a variety of evergreen braches, at least a foot in length and insert them into the pot so that they cascade down the side, and place some of various size upright to you achieve a full look of a greenery pot. Then you add some berry branches, or dried hydrangeas from the garden, some ribbons, some cones,etc. These also smell really nice if you want to bring them in for a holiday gathering. But I would return them to the outside, as they can get really messy. TABLE CENTREPIECE If you have a fireplace or have a friend who has a wood burning fireplace, pick a log, birch is really interesting but any log with a flat bottom, or half log will do. Drill three holes for three tapered candles, about three quarters to one inch, depending on the candle. Place a few branches of pine, cedar and spruce around the log with some cones or Christmas decorations and you have your very own personally made centrepiece. That's all I have to say for this year. So I wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR.
Till next time,
Charlie Plant Expert & Newsletter Columnist
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Something to Say - by Savanaugh
I'm almost embarrassed to admit it. In the larger scheme of life's big issues (especially this time of year), it seems so trivial. If that is the case however, why am I feeling such sadness and actually grieving! The feeling is completely unexplainable. The person behind the charade is still here, it was only a character after all.
A character however that we have all grown to love and had become a part of everyone's lives at the club. So yes, I am actually grieving the loss of a friend.
Even more unexplainable however is the fact that she was such a royal BITCH!!! A hard-nosed, fuck-you exterior. "Shutup" and "Bite ME" flowing out of her mouth at every occasion a mike was in her hand. A cunning and often biting sense of humour that jumped right to the front of the "saying it like it is" line. Cutting through all - like a warm knife through bullshit. Standing her ground and not waivering. When this DIVA was pissed off - we all knew it. We have to admit though... she was usually right! Without a question, a BITCH she could be... yet I am mourning the loss of a friend.
There is a lot for all of us to mourn. We loved every single "shutup" and "bite me". Behind any stubbornness was always the sense of kindness, fair-play, professionalism and fun. Everyone who has ever worked with me knows that my standards can be very high. Yes my friends, it takes high standards to pull a pie out of my twat (or at least to do it with some class and dignity). Her level of professionalism as a performer is second-to-none. Never cancelling a show, present at every single rehearsal, seldom turning down a request to perform, costumes neatly pressed, seldom repeating material, this DIVA has it together both on-stage and in the dressing room. I've always said, want to see the true colours of a performer, watch the show they put on in the dressing room!
It isn't the huge amount of talent, or the professionalism that I am mourning however. It is the friend we have all grown to love in this performer. Almost all of my fondest memories performing at the club have a connection to the old girl! The numerous rehearsals when she had a panic attack when she can't remember the next step or headed the opposite direction. "One, two, three count..... group heads to the right, she crashes into the wall!" Directing "Super Trouper" endlessly until she can manage to use the right hand instead of the left. Having to cut in the middle of a scene because she was distracted by a sparkly object in the distance or forget what we were doing. Sitting on a stage wearing raincoats in a rubber dingy, all SCREECHED out when she quietly leans over and whispers to me "We aren't in Kansas anymore" and then plants herself face first into my lap. And of course, the pinnacle of her career; a mermaid costume and special escorted visit to another Oshawa engagement at the hospital! The stories are endless. Each and every patron at the club feels a connection to this persona and have their own fond memories. I have always had the utmost respect and admiration for her work. Most admirable however is knowing when it is time to pack it in. She is leaving us at the top of her game.
For year upon year of commitment to the club and entertaining us all with class, dignity, professionalism, and fun....
I would like to thank Edna. Miss the old bitchy DIVA already!
There ya have it....
Savanaugh had somethign to say! savanaugh@club717.ca
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Reel World.... by Kevan Latrace
Like a lot of you out there, I was really looking forward to seeing Burlesque, the new film out this past week starring Cher and Christina Aguleria. I couldn't wait to see whether it was an amazing new movie musical or a gaudy train wreck. Well, having now seen the film I can confirm that the answer is.....YES, it is.
Let me explain - I firmly believe that any actor can be a good to great actor, provided that they have the right support system in place - in the case of a movie, that means a strong director and a decent screenplay. Burlesque has neither of these in its bag of tricks. The truly convenient thing is we only have to blame one person in this case, since the culprit is writer/director Steven Antin. Antin has been in the movie industry for a while, appearing as an actor in Steven Speilberg's 'The Goonies' as well as the teen sex flick 'The Last American Virgin'. He was Jesse in Rick Springfield's music video, 'Jesse's Girl'. Younger audience members will have a better frame of reference with his more recent career of working with the Pussycat Dolls, the stripper/singing group which his brother Robin created.
In any case, Antin wrote and directed this mish-mash, which has got to be one of the most up-and-down experiences I have had at the movies in years. No sooner do you find yourself almost asleep from the inane dialogue and poor acting than BAM - your senses are completely woken up and then blown away by stylistic and catchy musical numbers. Antin has had some background as director of music videos and it shows. Both his lead actresses are never more engaging as when they are on a stage lip-synching to the sound of their own voice. But of course, the dream has to end, reality has to set in and the dialogue has to start all over again.
Had Cher and Christina had the services of a more experienced director (say Rob Marshall or Bill Condon), this might have actually been a good to great film. As it is, Marshall and Condon have left somewhat of a mark on this film, as you will be thinking throughout the film 'Hey, that reminds me of Chicago!' or 'Hey, that looks like what they did in Dreamgirls!'. The supporting cast doesn't fare much better than the leads- the brightest light is Stanley Tucci's throwaway role as Cher's gay best friend. Hunky love interest Cam Gigandet's best scene is where he takes off his clothes, flashes us his buns and then offers a box of cookies in front of his crotch. Peter Gallagher and Julianne Hough are also in the film, but I couldn't really figure out why.
If I had to give this movie a rating out of 10, it would be no higher than a 5 - and that only because of the musical numbers. If you have 2 hours you need to waste and want a good soundtrack while you are doing it, head on in to see this movie. Otherwise, wait until it comes out on DVD.
Kevan Latrace
Reel World
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A monthly peer support group for LBT Women
When women are dealing with issues related to sexual-orientation or gender-identity they can often feel isolated, confused and unsure where they can turn to for support. The Queer Women Support Group of Durham Region, facilitated through My Sister's Voice is a safe place for Queer women to come together and support each other, share stories and resources. The group meets monthly to discuss topics related to the challenges of coming out and living as a Queer women. The Queer Women Support Group is a safe, non-judgmental place to share your struggles and your achievements.
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