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Club 717 / Durham Alliance Association Social Club Newsletter
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January 2011
Issue 29 Volume 4
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Quote of the Month
"He who does not know how to look where he came from, will never get to his destination" |
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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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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 Jason Allman.
Although, suffering the loss of a dear loved one, Jason was on hand all night to ensure the New Year's Eve party went off without any problems.
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Newsletter Sponsor
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See the coupon section below for more details and keep an eye open for his interview in the December "Out in Durham" article
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January Funnies
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Origin's of the Swine Flu Outbreak
discovered !!
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"Safe Sex...
No Regrets"
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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".
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| January Birthday's | |
Happy Birthday !!
 | Gerrard - DJ Malcolm
25th Birthday Party
at Club 717 9pm
January 15th
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Friday Jan. 28th
Party at Club 717 |
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Newsletter Sponsor
Movie Experts Bowmanville is one of the newsletters longest supporters. Please visit Our Sponsor !!
*** NEW WEBSITE ** click the link below !!
If anyone is interested in ordering any of these gay feature films they can contact Bob. 
Movie Experts
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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 !!!
> Dog Walking
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Corry Hamilton
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A Message from Staffing
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Hello!
Please note that we will be having a mandatory staff meeting on:
Sunday
January 16th, 2pm at the Club
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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Email your questions or topic suggestions to Sandra at:
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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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| | Every Thursday Night Karaoke / Open Mic |
| | Jan 7th - Friday Night Drag Show with Ineeda Tips Davenport and Special Guest: "Farra N Hyte" |
| | Jan. 14th - Twiggy & Ivy's Extravaganza |
| | Jan 21st - Friday Night Drag Show |
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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
John D. - Membership
Bianca R. - Entertainment Tammy D. - Promotions
Gerard K. - Promotions Warren M. - Member at large Kelly H. - Staffing |
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 Greetings!
It's amazing how fast time seems to fly..... Here we are in a New Year !!
Special thank you to everyone on the entertainment team, board and volunteers. You did a great job in organizing the New Year's Eve - GaGa Glam party. No wonder it was a sell-out even before New Years Eve !!
You guys put alot of unpaid time into organizing, cleaning & polishing the floors until the wee hours of the morning leading up to the party. Not may people realize all the hard work that goes on behind the scene's for the Club. Without all of you it would not have been such a fun night !!
However, no matter how hard you try, there will be complainers. For some, it's far to easy to just sit back and complain about someone or why this or why that wasn't done. Rather than just be a negative person or complain, volunteer to do some decorating or picking up the supplies. Don't just leave it up to a handful of people to do everything!! Have your say and contribute rather than just be a complainer. Ok, rant complete...
AMAZING NEWS !!!!
Club 717 is proud to be working with the following orgainizations: * Pink Play Mags * Pink Pages Directory * Pride Toronto * PFLAG Canada * Rainbow High Vacations * Pride Durham * Deb Pearce * Positive Lite
Launching January 30th, Inspire Awards. Recognizing some inspiring people within our community and surrounding areas, that have made a real and inspiring difference.
See the Inspire Awards advertisement below !!
Going into 2011 we have two members that have suggested new columns for the newsletter. I for one am thrilled to have the suggestions and that the newsletter is becoming more and more interactive.
Starting in February - "Ask Savanaugh" a tongue & cheek advice column as only Club 717's Savanaugh can do... She's our own Dear Abby with balls !!! Check out her teaser section below.
Coming soon - "Ask Dr. Green" - The hard cold truth and answers from our own Dr. Green Sex, Therapist. Specializing in relationship and sexual matters.
If you have any other suggestions for the newsletter or would like to take on some of the duties of the newsletter, let me know. I'll be glad to train someone !!
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.phpMembership early bird discount ends on January 31st !! Lastly, 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!! and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year !!
Ed Newsletter Editor |
President's Message 
ey Folks!
Hope everyone had a great holiday, and enjoyed all of the holiday treats, and food! December is over which means another year! Welcome to 2011! This year we have a lot in store for you guys! A lot of surprises coming this year!!!
New Year's Eve was great and Gaga Glam was a blast... First time in 12 years that I've been going to the club I ever saw it fully sell out BEFORE New Years Eve. I would like to thank everyone involved for all their hard work to pull off this event!!! Who knew GaGa Glam could be so much fun J
Thank you to everyone that gave to the Club's food & toy drive. Your donations go along way to helping the less fortunate in our community.
Special thank you to all the performers that came out to entertain us. Thank you for your talents and for donating your tips. We've sent the funds to some very thankful organizations. Your donations and time are appreciated not only by myself but the board and the patrons of 717.
We're thinking of introducing a relationship and sex advice columns to the newsletter. Would you think this is something that you would be interested in? If so, send in any questions or comments to us at newsletter@club717.ca
All the best in the New Year!
Jason Allman
president@club717.ca |
A Message from... Antoine
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Hello friends,
Thank you for making our 2010 a fantastic year. Your support, your encouragement, and your enjoyment of our publications and websites and other projects, causes us to arrive at work each and every day with a big smile on our faces. Thank you for making us smile :)
As we gear to wrap up for the year here is a little review:
- This year we launched a new fantastic edition of The Pink Pages Directory (the 21st edition...yes we can't believe that ourselves, 21 years).
- We launched The Pink Pages Directory in the wonderful city of Ottawa.
- The themes for Pink Play Mags for 2010 were: The GEEK Issue, Love & Sex, A Community Thanksgiving and the upcoming The Luxury Issue (Dec 29th). The response to each of them by you the reader has been heart-warming to say the least. Prominent members of the LGBTQ community have called Pink Play Mags "Toronto's Best LGBT Magazine" and "The most imaginative and highly original publication our community has ever seen".
Coming up:
- The Pink Pages Directory will be available for you to download for free on our website http://www.facebook.com/l/ae93fNguU4ix_1xyW3b6KC49Smw;www.thepinkpagesdirectory.com as an APP for your Android, iPhone (iPad compatible), and BlackBerry devises. WE ARE VERY EXCITED about having an app and it will be a handy resource for you.
- Boy do we have a line-up of some AWESOME themes for Pink Play Mags for 2011. Okay, sorry but we will have to keep you hanging here...
- Of course there will also be the release of the 22nd edition of The Pink Pages Directory.
More news to share:
We partnered with Pride Toronto, PFLAG Canada, Deb Pearce, Rainbow High Vacations, Club 717, Positive Lite, and Pride Durham to bring you the INSPIRE AWARDS; a new line-up of awards that will honour person, youth and business of the year who have been an inspiration to our community. Details will be available and submissions will start being accepted on Jan 30 at http://www.facebook.com/l/ae93f4KdBeYs7LOTMK-OXGVbxcQ;www.inspireawards.com. Nominations will be open until May 15th and the first ever honourees will be announced a few weeks before Pride and ready to march in the parade. Stay tuned.
With that we thank you again for just being wonderful people and for your support of us, and we would like to wish you a most fantastic holidays season filled with love and joy,
From the Publishers and everyone on the Team |
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Coming Soon !!!
Inspired Awards - Inaugural Debut
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Club 717 is pleased to be partnering with:
* Pink Play Mags
* Pink Pages Directory
* Pride Toronto
* PFLAG Canada
* Rainbow High Vacations
* Pride Durham
* Deb Pearce
* Positive Lite
Visit the our official
website for contest nomination, details on
this awards program.
Click here - Inspire Website
THE SEARCH BEGINS:
January 30, 2011
* LGBTQ Person of the Year
* LGBTQ Youth of the Year
* LGBTQ Positive Business of the Year
Visit the our official website for contest nomination, details on this program.
WWW.INSPIREAWARDS.CA
Website currently under construction. Check back often and for the official launch on January 30th and NOMINATE SOMEONE YOU KNOW TODAY !!! |
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Sandra's Message:
Ten Simple Things You Can Do to Get Healthy and Stay Healthy !!
Listed below are ten essential elements of good health. If you take all of the actions listed below, you will be much healthier.
To get you started, here's a Breakfast recipe to support the Immune System: 4 cups rolled oats
2 cups oat bran
1 cup lecithin granules
1 cup flax seeds, finely ground
1 cup milk thistle seeds, finely ground
1-2 cups sunflower seeds
1-2 cups almond slivers (toasted or untoasted)
1-2 cups raw cashew pieces
Optional: raisins or other dried fruit to taste
Mix ingredients and store in an airtight, glass container, avoid using plastic containers. In the morning, soak 3/4 to 1 cup of the mixture in soy milk, rice dream or juice for 30 minutes. Before eating, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of flax seed oil. Add fresh fruit if desired.
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905-426-9004
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A Message from Membership
Dear Club 717 members and patrons,
Bill Kudla has resigned from his duties as Membership Director. I will be assuming his duties for the remainder of the year.
The Club 717 2011 Membership's are on sale !! Ask any member of the staff or at the door for your 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
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
Should you have any membership questions or unresolved issues pertaining to membership, don't hesitate to contact me at the club or via either of the email addresses below.
John Duvall
DAASC / Club 717
Treasurer and Membership Director
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"Ask Savanaugh.... She'll Have Somethin to Say!"
 Ever watched Savanaugh perform or heard her wisdom during mike time at Club 717 and thought to yourself.... "there's one smart broad". Ever thought to yourself while Savanaugh is pulling a chicken leg out of her twat... "I wonder what her views are on the Middle East?" While Savanaugh is cussing up a storm, dispelling all of her deep words of wisdom on the topic of going down on a chick, have you ever wished she had words of wisdom for you? I thought so..... exactly what you have thought during a sophisticated evening with Savanaugh!
Well you need not worry anymore! Savanaugh has all of the answers to life's pondering questions and moral dilemmas. There isn't a topic she won't generously share her wisdom. Cutting right through all of the bullshit, Savanaugh is now willing to share her worldly and insightful advice for all. Crude, brash, crass, it will all be there so ask. Have those lingering meaning of like questions... ask away. Need domestic engineering advice... she's your girl. Need to ditch that lover boring you to death in bed... she knows how. Having relationship issues, she'll get right in the bed with the two of ya! Ever wonder how Savanaugh keeps her youthful and fresh appearance... ask away (shutup!) Have income tax questions... get a fucking accountant!
All you need to do is email Savanaugh at: Savanaugh@club717.ca and answers will be provided anonymously in the following newsletter.
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A message from Queen Ineeda Tips
Dear Club 717;
Wow!!! Can you believe that a year has come and gone? I sure can't. I has
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Ineeda Tips Davenport
Queen of Club 717 |
been over a year since I have started doing Drag as well and I think I somewhat have come a long way since I have started. The first time I ever saw a drag show was when Farra N' Height was performing at our club and I can say I was really shocked to see someone so talented do something like that. And that is what had really inspired me to do such a thing. As the
year has passed I can say that I have learned several things from several people and I am glad to have met those people in my life, and we have been great friends since.
December has been a busy month and I can say it was tough but we got through it all together. Our first fundraiser that we had, I had the privilege to perform with Candice and Michelle Duberry. What amazing performers they are and I am glad that I can call them friends. We were able to raise 210 dollars that night for the show! Thank you to the both of you for taking time out of your schedules to come and be apart of a wonderful fundraiser.
The following week we had Savanaugh's Politically Incorrect Christmas and all I can say is WOW!!! Awesome show and it was really Naughty!!! The Question that I ask myself is where does she come up with all this stuff?? I just have a funny feeling that next year is going to far worse. Will she push the envelope even farther?? I hope so.
On December 17th, we were able to have our second annual fundraiser and I just want to take the time to thank the performers for coming out and sharing this experience with me. To Candice, Benn Dover, Madge, Alex Xander, Pat Mycrotch, Ivy, and Phil Mycrakin. I would like to thank you all for being apart of the fundraiser and for being here to support me in the things that I do. In total, we were able to raise 1060 dollars for both charities and those charities were the Simcoe Settlement Hall and the Denise House. Thank you to all of those who gave toys and food, and for those who bought tickets to raise the money for both charities. We all really appreciate it!!
Christmas Eve was a blast. Spending some time with friends and family at the club the night before Christmas was fantastic. We all had a blast. There was eggnog and treats and everything there.
Celebrating and Bringing in the new year of 2011, we should be able to celebrate with friends, family, fiancés, and more, and hopefully to bring into the new year a positive attitude and a positive change for many things. This years theme was Gaga Glam and what a blast!! I can say I had fun with lots of friends and there was so much stuff to do. Lots of Dancing!!! Way to go to the board with an awesome Theme for this year.
My Goal for 2011, is to bring you all Good Entertainment and to let you all
be awed. I hope that I will be able to fulfill this goal and I hope as Queen that I will do you all proud!!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Years.
As of January, the first show will be my birthday show, and I have the privilege of sharing my special day with an awesome Queen from Toronto,
Farra N Height. We both hope to see you all out to celebrate with both of us and to have a blast!!! Hope to see you all then!!
The following weeks after my birthday show will be the shows as followed:
January 14th - Twiggy and Ivy's Extravaganza with Special Guests
January 21st - Candice with Nikki Chin and Katherine Dior
January 28th - Benn Dover with Dusty and Donnatella
Hope you will all enjoy the New Year and we as Kings and Queens hope to
make your year filled with lots of fun and love. We will try to bring new performers in from all over and hopefully we will have success and be able
to aww the crowd.
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Making Cents, Make Sense - by Kristin
Hello Club 717,
Lock in or stay variable?
The best way to answer this question is to consider the following; what are your mortgage goals? (i.e. the desire to pay it off as fast as possible) What is your risk tolerance? How comfortable are you with your mortgage payments fluctuating? Historically, people with variable rate mortgages pay off their mortgage faster due to a larger portion of their payments going towards their principle mortgage balance. There can be a difference of $10k or more compared to a fixed rate mortgage at the end of a 5 year term knocking years off your mortgage life cycle. But how would you feel about your mortgage payment increasing by a possible $100 or $200? Sometimes it's not always about the rate or the speed to which your mortgage is repaid, but more about making comfortable consistent payments in accordance to your lifestyle. To learn more, or for assistance in determining what the best decision is for you, please contact your trusted mortgage consultant or myself for more information...
Kristin Parker
The Mortgage Centre
Mortgage Specialist / Agent
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There will be no monthly Fundraiser Dance at Club 717. Look for us to return starting in February.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
 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.
A big thank you to Club 717 for an amazing night on December 18th. The retro themed night in support of PFLAG Canada Durham was a resounding success. Thanks to our gift sponsors: Reed's Florist, Winexpert, Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, In Style Weddings & Events, Chatterpaul's, Stag Shop, Movie Experts and Chez Moi Esthetics.
Special Thanks to DJ May Day and Crew for a great evening. They also donated their time and equipment !!
It is with help from sponsors and community partners such as these that we are able to expand our services across Durham.
All are welcome to come out to one of our upcoming sharing meetings in Oshawa, Pickering and Uxbridge.
Thursday, December 30, 2010 and Thursday, January 27, 7 to 9pm - South Oshawa Community Health Centre, 115 Grassmere Road, Oshawa, ON
Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Uxbridge Youth Centre, 34 Brock Street, Uxbridge Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=163307320371251
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Pickering Library Main Branch - Auditorium 2nd Floor Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=168804376483824
Welcome 2011! May it be a productive year for inspiring change!
Thanks,
Donna McAllister
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.
DurhamOn@pflagcanada.ca
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Upcoming Events at Club 717 
Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th - Karaoke / Open Mic Night -
Every Thursday Night
Jan. 7th- Friday Night Drag Show - Queen Ineeda's Davenport's Birthday Show with Special Guest "FARRA N HYTE". Jan. 14th - Friday Night Drag Showing - Twiggy and Ivy's Extravaganza with guests.
Jan. 16th - Dinner and a Movie - Otherwise know as Pot Luck. 3rd Sunday of every month. Doors open at 4pm. Dinner served at 5pm sharp. Bring a dish to share or pay $5 for all you can eat. Movie starts at 6pm sharp. This month's movie:
Featured Movie: "The Social Network"
"The Social Network". Nominated for 6 Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor - Jesse Eisenberg, Best Supporting Actor - Andrew Garfield, Best Director - David Fincher, Best Screenplay & Original Score.
On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computerand heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a flurry of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorn room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history....but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.
Rated 14A
Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake
Event Sponsor: Movie Experts Bowmanville
Jan. 21st- Friday Night Drag Show - Candice with Nikki Chin and Katherine Diore
Jan 28th - Friday Night Drag Show - Benn Dover with Donettela, Dusty and Phil McCracken
Jan 29th - Private Party - Sinful Indulgence - Swingers Night
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Got Plant Issues? - by Charlie
JANUARY IN THE GARDEN If your garden is anything like mine, there is not much to do, but look out the window or take a walk in the backyard to scoop up the dog poop; or fill your bird feeder, or take a walk out to your compost bin that is really starting to fill up, as the temps are too cold for decomposition to take place. Or maybe you might sit on the garden bench to contemplate where you might move that shrub next spring or add some new plantings to hide that compost heap that you could not see in the summer, but now it is an eyesore. Or you never had a vegetable garden last year and you are pondering a place to put one this year. Perhaps it is time to add some roses, or peonies, or hydrangeas, to the garden. Or perhaps you look around your garden and realize that now that winter is here, your garden is totally flat and without any winter interest. Then you should contemplate adding some evergreens, dwarf or tall, as they stay all year round. My cedar hedge, although browny-green right now, still gives me the privacy and home for the birds. Now that the pond is frozen, I see dog tracks all over the pond. The garden is really pretty when we get fresh snow. because it blankets the shrubs, the hedge, the birdbath, the pond, the railings on the deck, and it hides the dog poop. The point I am trying to make, is that this is a great time to evaluate your garden. Does it meet your needs? Does it please you in all seasons? Do you already have plans for a new deck, new walkway, gazebo, a raised rose garden, a butterfly garden, a new statue of Zeus or David?, a new whatever???? January is the month to start going on the internet, go to the library, haul out those garden books and magazines, and how to books about building stuff in the garden. Research and plan for the things that you want to do this spring to make your garden more useable and likeable for you. In the back of garden magazines, or in any current issue, there will be adds, or pull out cards to mail away for garden seed and plant catalogues. These catalogues are another source of information. They usually tell you how and where to grow the plants you are interested in. They tell you how tall, how much sun, how much water and how well they winter, etc. So you learn as you shop. Even if you do not shop from these catalogues, they can provide the info you need to go shopping at garden centres in the spring. If you are truly interested in gardening, You could join the Oshawa Garden Club, which meets monthly and has guest speakers to talk about special gardens and plants. They sometimes have video information. If you are more selective, in plants, there are Rock garden societies, Peony Societies, Indoor Plant Societies, etc. If you search for them you will find them. Joining a Garden Club puts you in touch with other people with your shared interest, and people who are just starting out to those who have a lot of experience and knowledge. So if you like being more social, that may be the route to go. And if you really want to be doing something now, you can purchase an amaryllis bulb, narcissus bulbs. and start forcing them into bloom in your home. I remember as a kid, when my mother discarded the carrot top, I would collect a couple of them, and put them in a saucer of water, and watch them sprout a new green top. And after I had them for more than a couple of weeks they would start to smell and she would throw them out. So I just started the whole process over again. So a very Happy New Year to One and All. And if you have any garden questions please send them along!! Till next time,
Charlie Plant Expert & Newsletter Columnist
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Something to Say - by Savanaugh
It is the New Year and I'm going to say it like it is... same old, same old. You know what I'm talking about. Indulged too much at Christmas, over-indulged again New Year's Eve, made stupid resolutions and broke them by dinner time New Years day. Somewhere along the path, many of us have lost our way. Found ourselves spending hours upon hours in shopping malls trying to scoop up more deals during Boxing Week. How insane have we become? We already spend thousands of dollars leading up to Christmas, opened a ton of crap on Christmas day and there we are... getting our spending fix the immediate day afterwards. It really is an illness.
Then reality will hit... fuck, I've spent way too much money. Fuck, credit cards are maxed out. Fuck, I've gained 10 pounds. Fuck, my liver is shot. Fuck, I'm still kinda miserable! Easy solution - eat more, drink more and spend more! Lets indulge ourselves into oblivion!
Working with some very disadvantaged at-risk youth has really kept me grounded. Behaviour issues increased as the holiday approached, but not for the reasons you might think. They were not excited about the approaching festivities but rather worried about not having the same, quiet place to attend every day, where would they eat their meals and what were they going to do with themselves for two weeks off.
As we over-indulged and attempt to fill pathetic voids in our lives through eating, drinking and shopping, let us not lose sight of the reality that our over-indulgence would be somebody else' basic needs. To spend $100.00 dollars on a meal at a fancy restaurant is a month's worth of groceries for some. I know, I know - you work hard and are entitled. I know, I know - you gave to the Salvation Army greeter at the malls leading up to Christmas.
True charity and caring needs to extend far beyond the holiday season. I'm sure your guilt has been relieved enough to make it through your two weeks of over-indulgence and partying. What now? What will you do for the remainder of the year?
Remember that void many of us are trying to fulfill - the true reason why we find the need to over-indulge in food, drink and for some, sex. Dig deep and many will realize that they are all desperate attempts to fill that void deep within us. As we begin our New Year, I challenge everyone to really reflect on what is important. Re-focus your energies towards the positive. I have always been a firm believer in the old saying "what goes around, comes around" This does not just apply to negativity however. Put out the positive energy, do good things for the pure sake of doing so, truly look after those around you (both stranger, family and foe). Do these things and be prepared for a couple of things to happen in return. For one, you will feel a sense of purpose, focus and value. Secondly, the world will suddenly seem to give back to you. What you put out there, you will get in return.
An open heart and generous spirit needs to continue way past the strike of midnight on New Year's. People are hungry all year round. People are homeless all year round - not just at Christmas. We are about to head into the couple of months with the highest depression and suicide rate of the entire year. Be "present" and continue doing your part to make the lives of others just a little better.
I wish a New Year filled with inner-peace, companionship and love for those who look for purpose and meaning to their lives. For everyone else... life can be a bitch!
There ya have it... something to say!
Savanaugh had somethign to say! savanaugh@club717.ca
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Some Important Dates for 2011
Important dates for Club 717 Members. Please update your 2011 calendars.
All GMM & AGM's are on the last Sunday of the month and are approximately every 3 months.
January 30th - GMM 2:00 p.m.
April - TBD due to Easter weekend
July 31st - GGM 2:00 p.m.
October 30th - AGM 2:00 p.m.
April meeting date to be discussed and finalized at an upcoming meeting. An update will be posted when available.
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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.
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Have an excellent month and make sure you check out our website for the latest updates on upcoming events.
We always welcome feedback good or bad !! This is your newsletter, so your thoughts, ideas and contributions are vital for our readers. Don't be shy !!
Make sure you check back often and keep an eye out for more details coming soon on Inspire Awards !! Club 717 and a huge list of partners are working hard behind the scenes to make sure this is going to be a huge success. Get your nominations ready !!.
Sincerely,
Ed
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Queer Women Support Group of Durham Region
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.
My Sister's Voice is a charitable non-profit organization that provides support, counseling and education for women marginalized by sexual-orientation. This group is made possible through the support of the Community One Foundation and The Canadian Women's Foundation. To receive information on the group please contact My Sister's Voice at the number or email below. Your contact is strictly confidential.
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Time: 7 - 9 PM
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