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 15th year vol. seven                 NOVEMBER 20, 2009
 
Men's Social Network -Tucson

Men's Social Network, PO Box 27404 - Tucson, Arizona 85726-7404

Greetings!
 
Dear (Contact First Name),
 
Another holiday season is rapidly approaching - - and from the looks of things at this point in time, it is unsure how well the economy will be this holiday season.  Regardless of how it is, your Steering Committee members are trying to plan activities so that all our "family" can have an alternative choice as opposed to being at Home Alone!!!  

Home Alone

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November 26th, Thanksgiving Day!!
 
Don't spend Turkey Day alone.  Plan on a Thanksgiving Day Pot Luck Picnic in the Park
 
Reservations are required.  Please call Davis @ 325-4754 PRIOR to 5PM on Monday, November 23rd.  This is sponsored by a mixed group (formerly a liberal church group) that has been meeting every Thanksgiving at Reid Park (Ramada #22) for many years.  They have invited M.S.N. members to join the festivities --
 
The THANKSGIVING DAY POTLUCK PICNIC -- all attendees are asked to bring a specific item to be shared at the Pot Luck that is why it is of the utmost importance TO CONTACT DAVIS NOT LATER THAN 5:00PM ON MONDAY THE 23RD FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

(M.S.N., along with the host group will provide the Turkey, those attending will be asked to bring side dishes or deserts, as needed.  Davis will have that information when you call to make your reservation.)

Thank you, no matter what your Thanksgiving Day choice is, please enjoy and have safe and Happy Thanksgiving either with family and friends at home OR WITH YOUR EXTENDED M.S.N. FAMILY OUT 'n abOUT!!
 
Holiday Hugs,
 
The M.S.N. Steering Committee 
 
Thom Goodrich, M.S.N. President and Chairman of the Steering Committee
 
Merlin Spillers
, Chairman of Internal Activities and
Co-Chairman of the Steering Committee
 520-207-5336 or msnguys@cox.net
 
Ken Cooper
, Chairman of Public Relations and Community Affairs
520-207-6264 or iken@cox.net
 
Allen Herman
, Chairman of Finance and Budget
520-603-5726 or arizboy@lycos.com
 
Davis Palmer
, Chairman of Media and Communications
520-325-4754 or wilcoxgay@gmail.com
 
Lee Roden, Chairman of Welcome Wagon and Membership Benefits
520-207-5336 or msnguys@cox.net
 
Vaughan Thompson, Chairman of External Activities
520-834-9980 or vaughanth@juno.com
 
Ken Gottlieb, Member at Large for 80-89 yo
520-294-6606 or keng2@comcast.net
 
Sterling Gruver, Member at Large for 60-69 yo
520-320-7949 or sgruver@cox.net 
 
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TUCSON FESTIVAL

 FOR LIFE

Sunday, November 22, 2009

     4:00 Doors Open

                           5:30 Live Auction
 
The University of Arizona- Student Union, Grand Ballroom
 
Entertainment:
Gary Roberts,
Soulful Acoustic Guitar
The Silverwood Duo
 
Purchase Your Tickets Today!$25 in advance/$35 at the door  
  
For more information about the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) or to make a donation directly to SAAF, please visit www.saaf.org.
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Wingspan - - 
 Holiday Wish List

Are you able to donate office supplies or other goods? Wingspan is seeking the following goods. All donations are tax-deductible.

Clothing:
 
Gently Used Mens Clothing (all sizes, especially clothing suitable for job interviews)
Gently Used Womens Clothing (all sizes, especially clothing suitable for job interviews)
New/Unused womens undergarments & socks (petite - young adult sizes)
New/Unused mens undergarments & socks (medium - XXL sizes)

New/Unused Health and Hygiene Items:

 
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dental Floss
Hair Brushes
Combs
Deodorant (mens/womens/unscented)
Razors (mens and womens)
Shampoo
Conditioner
 
Non-Perishable Food Items:
 
Canned Soups
Canned Vegetables
Canned Chili (Regular & Vegetarian)
Boxed Pasta (Mac & Cheese, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, etc.)
Cereal/Granola Bars
Miscellaneous
Copier/Multi-purpose paper - white bond
 
We are able to receive and process office supplies during our regular business hours, for all other items, please contact Wingspan for more information.
 
520-624-1779.
 
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 CHRISTMAS EVE
Snack Pot Luck
SOCIAL
 
Date: December 24th
Time:  7PM
Place:  Community Hall in the Mobile Home Park
Hosts:  Lee & Merlin
Contact them for more information and reservations.
Call:  207-5336
Spend Christmas Eve with your M.S.N. Family - don't sit Home Alone!!!
 

Home Alone 2

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Christmas Pot Luck and Party 
 
Date:  December 25th
Time:  2PM to 9:30PM
Place:  7870 E. Speedway Blvd (Far Horizons East)
Hosts:  Alan Herman
603-5726
Davis Palmer
325-4754
Merlin & Lee
207-5336
 Call a host for details -- more information will be in the next M.S.N. The Latest News
whatever you do just don't let yourself

Home Alone 3

 
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IMPORTANT REMINDER --
CALL DAVIS NOW FOR
RESERVATIONS AND DETAILS
ABOUT TURKEY DAY -- 
Thursday, November 26
 
1:00PM
 
Thanksgiving Picnic
 
Reid Park Ramada 22
 
 Reservations are a MUST -
Call Davis by Monday,
 November 23rd at 5PM
he will have additional
instructions.
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We need a place to hold our
 
New Years Eve Party
 
If anyone would care to
host this in their home
 or has a Community Recreation
Hall available for use, please
 call Davis (328-4754) to finalize details.  M.S.N. will pay for all decorations, party favors and refreshments.
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Upcoming Events 
 
Date           Time         Event
11/20/2009 5:30 pm OASIS SOCIAL GROUP call Davis Palmer 325-4754 for details
11/21/2009 7:00 pm Pinochle - Steve 664-2076
11/22/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Lee Roden
11/22/2009 All Day Happy Anniversary Ted Pearson & Russ Simbari
11/22/2009 6:30 pm Dinner Out - at Village Inn, 6635 E. Grant Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754
11/23/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to James Johnson
11/23/2009 All Day RSVP DEADLINE FOR THANKSGIVING DAY PICNIC 5PM TODAY
11/23/2009 10:00 am Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264
11/24/2009 All Day eNewsletter Information for the 12/05 The Latest News
11/24/2009 7:00 pm Care to host UNO (or any other game??
11/25/2009 11:00 am Arm Chair Aerobics Class - contact Merle for details 888-7264
11/25/2009 7:00 pm Join the Bear's (BOTOP) for Coffee at Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
 11/25/2009 7:00 pm Hand and Foot call Lee or Merlin at 207-5336
11/26/2009 All Day HAPPY THANKSGIVING
11/26/2009 1:00 pm Thanksgiving Picnic (Mixed group) - Davis @ 325-4754 for reservations
11/27/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Allen Kinzey
11/28/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Lyle Marcks
11/29/2009 6:30 pm Dinner Out - Sweet Tomatoes, 6202 E. Broadway Blvd.  Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754
11/30/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Richard Couture
12/3/2009 1:00 pm Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264 
12/3/2009 7:00 pm Triangle Tribe - for topic details call Merlin or Lee 207-5336
12/4/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Dick Burnett
12/4/2009 7:00 pm Charades -- call Lee or Merlin 207-5336 for details and location
12/5/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Dean Taylor
12/5/2009 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Holiday Potluck & Social - call 207-5336
12/6/2009 6:30 pm Dinner Out - La Parilla Suiza Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754
12/7/2009 7:00 pm Scrabble @ Lee & Merlins call 207-5336 - Limited space
12/8/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Bradford Spaulding
12/11/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Richard Hansen
12/12/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Tony Eckstat
12/13/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Steve Manges
12/13/2009 6:30 pm Dinner Out - Chef Allsha's Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754
12/14/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Dan Kranick
12/14/2009 7:30 pm Trivial Pursuit--Call Lee or Merlin @ 207-5336
12/15/2009 All Day e Newsletter for the 20th of the month Article Submission
12/16/2009 All Day Happy Birthday to Jon Stetson
12/20/2009 6:30 pm Dinner Out - Golden Corral, 6865 W Thornydale Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754
12/21/2009 6:30 pm Gay Men's Book Club contact Stephen Reidy @ 307-6537
12/22/2009 All Day Happy Birthday Bill Chamberlain
12/23/2009 All Day Happy Birthday Efren Medrano 
12/24/2009 All Day Happy Birthday Tom Ruch 
12/25/2009 12:00 am Happy Birthday Gene Ringbauer 
12/25/2009 All Day Merry Christmas to all
12/27/2009 6:30 pm Dinner Out - Ghandi Cuisine of India, 150 W. Ft. Lowell Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754
12/31/2009 All Day Have a Safe and Happy New Year
12/31/2009 All Day Happy Birthday Ken Berry
1/1/2010 All Day Have a Safe and Happy New Year 
 
Sincerely,
 
Thomas Goodrich, Editor Pro Tem 
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