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May 5th, 2010
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This just in from the Bears (BOTOP)
 
Howdy folks!

It's May, can you believe it? It seems like only yesterday we were ringing in the new year and then celebrating with our brothers at Fiesta!

But spring is here and this week we'll be in the 90's for the first time this year (the latest that's happened in decades) and with that warmer weather comes even more opportunities for socializing in the Arizona sun.

Speaking of social events - After over two years at Raging Sage we've outgrown the space and are moving to a new venue for Bear Coffee starting this Wednesday, May 5th we'll be holding Bear Coffee at SKYBAR at 536 N. 4th Ave!

SKYBAR operates as a caf� by day and a bar by night with the full menu from their sister establishment, Brooklyn Pizza available next door! $1.50 latte's and $1.00 coffees and teas are available day and night in their large and friendly space. Look for the guys either on the patio to the north or in the sofa's near the pool tables and we'll see you there! Questions? Give Member At Large Rick Martin a ring at: 520-668-4538 or drop him a line at: cacowboy90@hotmail. com

Here's the details!

Wednesday, May 5
7:00pm, Bear Coffee at Sky Bar: 7pm - 9pm
536 N. 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705 (map)

Join us for great java and warm guys. It's a great way to meet and socialize with your local bears! Everyone is welcome! We'll meet at Sky Bar - a great venue on 4th Avenue just north of downtown (adjacent to Brooklyn Pizza). Sky Bar features tasty and cheap coffee, and the full Brooklyn Pizza menu, all in an astronomy themed setting. Look for the Bears on either the patio to the north of the building or along the sofas and we'll see you there! Questions? Contact President Kevin Jackson at: 520-904-4714 or sonoranbear@ gmail.com
 
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Thanks in advance folks and we'll see you out and about!

*HUGS & TUGS*
-Kevin
 
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Reveille Announces Artistic Director

Artistic Director

Reveille is thrilled to announce that Interim Artistic Director Shawn Cullen will be "interim" no longer! Mr. Cullen was unanimously approved by the RMC Board of Directors as Artistic Director, making him the 5th conductor in Reveille's 15 year history.

Read more about Shawn
http://www.reveillemenschorus.org/about.html#shawn
 
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10th Anniversary Evening with Music and Friends
Friday, May 7th, 2010,
6 to 8:30 PM
Supports Grants to LGBT Projects and Programs
 
Each year brings an opportunity to have fine food, wine, music, and a feel-good experience at the same time, since it all is in support of deserving projects that benefit the LGBT com­munity.
 
The 2010 "Evening with Music and Friends", a benefit for the annual grant-making project of the LGBT-Straight Alliance Fund, is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2010, from 6-8:30 pm.
 
Tony Paniagua of KUAT will preside over a program featuring music by the jazz ensemble Uber Jam, vocals by Greg Stickroth, and guitar and vocals by Curt Beall.
 
The $75 ticket also includes elegant hors d'oeuvres and fine wine and participation in a celebration of the Alliance Fund's 10 years of promoting philanthropy for worthy LGBT initiatives.
Through this year the Alliance Fund has assisted generous Tucson people in investing over $400,000 in Southern Arizona's diversity community.
 
The May 7 Evening with Music and Friends will present an opportunity to help kick off another successful decade.
Click here for information about ordering tickets for the event. .
http://alliancefund.org/tickets.htm
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OPEN HEARTS SHARE COMPASSION
 
Tucson, AZ - On Saturday, May 15, 2010, the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) will hold Volunteer Orientation from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at TIHAN, 1011 N Craycroft #301 (just south of Speedway). TIHAN provides compassionate support to people living with HIV/AIDS, free of prejudice and proselytism.
 
As a TIHAN volunteer:
1. Your schedule can be flexible
2. Our volunteer opportunities are challenging and meaningful
3. You will get back more than you give
4. We strive to be organized and Professional
5. We understand that Volunteering is your Option
6. You can bring a friend or Co-worker
7. TIHAN provides relevant, meaningful, and well-presented trainings
Advance registration is required for Volunteer Orientation. All a person has to do is call TIHAN, 299-6647, to sign up. Training fee is $17 and scholarships are available. Volunteer applications must be submitted prior to Volunteer Orientation.
 
For more information, call TIHAN, 299-6647.
TIHAN is the largest privately-funded provider of support services for people living with HIV/AIDS in the state of Arizona. In 2009, TIHAN's education and awareness programs reached more than 1,700 people through presentations, sermons, spoken announcements, and information tables at community events and another 36,000 through faith community bulletins and newsletters. TIHAN's volunteer-based support programs served 291 people living with HIV/AIDS in 2009. Its Poz Caf� lunch program is the largest regular gathering place for people living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Arizona, having served over 12,600 meals to more than 500 people living with HIV/AIDS.
TIHAN's mission:  We of the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network offer our hearts and hands to provide compassionate and non-judgmental service to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Through education and support, we - as individuals and faith communities - work to build bridges, reduce stigma and sustain hope.
For more information, visit www.tihan.org or contact Scott Blades, Executive Director, (520) 299-6647 or [email protected].
 
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TIHAN
 
The 13th Annual

               "Treasures for TIHAN"                  

a live and silent auction event

Saturday, May 22
at the
Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park
www.tihan.org
(520) 299-6647
 
Get your tickets now for the biggest event of the year to support TIHAN!

A sparkling evening of great music, fantastic hors d'oeuvres, and wonderful auction items
to raise funds to support TIHAN's programs and services.  Last year, "Treasures for TIHAN"
raised over $89,000, more than 1/3 of TIHAN's annual budget.  Tickets for the event are $40
each or two for $70 (or $50 on the day of the event), and can be purchased by calling 299-6647 or online by clicking  here
 
Remember that every dollar you contribute will bring light into the darkness.
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M.S.N. Coming Events

Mex

Wed
5/5 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Hand and Foot -- PLEASE CALL AHEAD -- LIMITED SEATING Marvin @ 745-0304
7:00 pm-9:00 pm  
Join the Bear's (BOTOP) for Coffee at Sky Bar
536 N. 4th Ave --  http://www.skybartucson.com/
 
Thu
5/6 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264 
 Golden Pin Lanes at 1010 W. Miracle Mile
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Triangle Tribe  Contact Lee or Merlin at 207-5336 to reserve a seat. 

Fri
5/7 5:45 pm-8:45 pm
Oasis (Mixed) Social Group @ Magpie's Pizza, 605 N. 4th Ave. 
 Call Davis for details 325-4754
7:00 pm-9:00 pm 
Charades -- call Lee or Merlin 207-5336 for details and location 
 Have a fun filled Friday night trying your best to communicate!!! 

Sat
5/8 7:00 pm-10:00 pm 
Pinochle Call Jim @ 408-0908 

Sun
5/9 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Dinner Out - Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754 
 Rincon Market, 2513 E. 6th St. -- http://rinconmarket.com/
7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Music Under The Stars 
 Contact Vaughn Thompson for details - 834-9980 

Mon
5/10 9:30 am-11:30 am
Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264 
 Golden Pin Lanes, 1010 W. Miracle Mile
7:30 pm-10:00 pm 
Trivial Pursuit--Call Lee or Merlin @ 207-5336 
 Reserve your seat! Limited seating

Wed
5/12 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Hand and Foot -- PLEASE CALL AHEAD -- LIMITED SEATING 
 Call Jack @ 887-3736
7:00 pm-9:00 pm  
Join the Bear's (BOTOP) for Coffee at Sky Bar
536 N. 4th Ave --  http://www.skybartucson.com/
 
Thu
5/13 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264 
 Golden Pin Lanes at 1010 W. Miracle Mile
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Triangle Tribe  
 Contact Lee or Merlin at 207-5336 to reserve a seat. 

Fri
5/14  Open

Sat
5/15 All Day
e Newsletter for the 20th of the month Article Submission 
 Submit Articles PRIOR TO 5PM TODAY to Thom Goodrich at

7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Pinochle call Steve @ 664-2076 
Sun
5/16 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Dinner Out - Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754 
 Mama's Famous Pizza & Heroes, 4500 E. Speedway Blvd. -- http://www.mamasfamous.com/
7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Music Under The Stars 
 Contact Vaughn Thompson for details - 834-9980 
 
Mon
5/17 9:30 am-11:30 am
Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264 
 Golden Pin Lanes, 1010 W. Miracle Mile
6:30 pm-8:30 pm 
Gay Men's Book Club contact Stephen Reidy @ 307-6537 
 Old Pueblo Grille, North of Broadway on Alvernon

Tue
5/18 All Day
eNewsletter Information 
 MSN eNEWSLETTER / EVENTS CALENDAR
7:15 pm-9:15 pm
Movie Night -- Polanski's "Macbeth"  
 Contact Alan Herman @ 603-5726 or Davis Palmer @ 325-4754 for reservations and directions 

Wed
5/19 7:00 pm-9:30 pm 
Hand and Foot -- PLEASE CALL AHEAD -- LIMITED SEATING 
 Contact Marvin @ 745-0304
7:00 pm-9:00 pm  
Join the Bear's (BOTOP) for Coffee at Sky Bar
536 N. 4th Ave --  http://www.skybartucson.com/

Thu
5/20 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264 
 Golden Pin Lanes at 1010 W. Miracle Mile
7:00 pm-9:00 pm 
Triangle Tribe  
 Contact Lee or Merlin at 207-5336 to reserve a seat. 

Fri
5/21 5:45 pm-7:45 pm
Oasis Social Group (Mixed) meeting at Revolutionary Grounds, 606 N. 4th Ave 
 Contact Davis for details 325-4754 -- http://www.yelp.com/biz/revolutionary-grounds-tucson 

Sat
5/22 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Pinochle contact Marvin @ 745-0304

Sun
5/23 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Dinner Out - Contact Ken @ 294-6606 or Davis @ 325-4754 
 Auld Dubliner, 800 E. University Blvd. -- http://www.aulddubliner.com/ 

Mon
5/24 9:30 am-11:30 am
Bowling - contact Merle Hudson 888-7264 
 Golden Pin Lanes, 1010 W. Miracle Mile


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and finally - a reprint of timeless interest - - - -
 
Jerry Curl 

From "Curl's Corner - May, 2002 The Network News"

Men's Social Network


You Can Turn Back The Clock

In a' recent Parade magazine, Diane Haler wrote an article about turning back the clock and slashed some basic life changes that can trim a decade or more from our biological age. Most of us would enjoy that opportunity. Some of the changes are as follows:

-*- Overcoming loneliness by being positive and reaching out is one suggestion.

-*- Quit smoking; keep tabs on blood pressure; exercise; watch your weight.The strongest aging people walked faster and were more independent.

-*- Mental workouts such as crossword puzzles can strengthen cognitive muscles. Those who walked regularly were less likely to report memory loss.

-*- Take appropriate vitamins.

-*- Protect yourself from infectious illnesses. Get vaccinations against flu and pneumonia. Get prompt  treatment. 

 
 -*- Stay active and engagedin 'the world. Thehappiest and healthiest seniors are those who stay young at heart. Look around you.
 
-*- Eat well---eat fish and bright colored fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and pastas; dry roasted nuts, beans and brown rice.

-*- Avoid over exposure to the sun.

-*- Nothing adds more years to our lives or more joy to our years than other people. These ties keep us forever young.

During recent readings about cancer survival, more good reminders of how to be healthy and to live long appeared.   Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. has written a number of books about self-healing.   He states that those who have learned to take on the challenge of their illness and share responsibility for their treatment have chosen the path that leads to peace of mind and healing on a spiritual level.   This profoundly affects their ability to be cured physically as the energy formerly involved in conflict is set free, and the body's immune system receives a dramatic "live" message.   Siegel's primary message is NOT to turn one's back on the medical profession, but to supplement the profession by using self-healing.   He points out that love, hope, joy and peace of mind have physiological consequences, just as depression and despair do.   He emphasizes a science of mind-body communications. When he deals with the exceptional people who use selfhealing, he is interested in how they embrace life, not how they avoid death.   Individuals who change their lives in response to their illnesses can exceed expectations or achieve results doctors consider miraculous. What is your plan for turning back your clock on your aging process?   May you find the love, hope, joy and peace of mind that makes the difference in our lives to keep us healthy and young at least at heart.

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Until next time,
 
Thomas Goodrich
Men's Social Network