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September 29, 2011
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Upcoming October 2011 Events
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Greetings!
I know autumn is already here, but now you can see the first signs-displays of Jack-O-Lanterns and costumes hiding the Christmas cards. Extra early Christmas tree displays, where the howls of ghosts and the cackle of witches are drowned out by endlessly repeating Christmas carols.
You might even see some fall colors...or Photoshop some in!
Yes, friends, autumn is here, and we have lots of activities for you so come join your friends at MSN for some great times!
Sincerely,
Davis Palmer, Editor
Thom Goodrich, Publisher Men's Social Network
(NOTICE: Below "In This Issue" -- pick the event you want to check out and just click on it -- it will take you directly to that article without having to hunt around for it -- happy reading -- see you OUT 'n AbOUT???)
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The month begins-literally-with the October pot luck at Casas Adobes Church on October 1st. Remember to turn your September page early so you don't get caught unprepared..
Thom, Frank F. and David M. will co-host a fun evening of delicious dining with the best food in town prepared by the best chef's in town -you- followed by an excellent choice of your favorite desserts.
This month we will follow our social time with free Bingo, so come and join the fun.
Pot luck night is, as always, the best time to get a copy of the monthly calendar. We do ask for voluntary donations to help cover the hall rent, beverages, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils. ($2 min. per person recommended)
If you need information or directions, please contact Lee and Merlin at 207-5336 or leave a message for Davis at 325-4754 or by email at wilcoxgay@gmail.com
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| Annual Fall Picnic | | |
FALL IS HERE! Hurricane season is nearly over, monsoon season is over, tornado season is over and daytime highs are cooler.
That means it is time to come out for an MSN Fall Picnic!
Mark your calendars, plan your offerings, and head to Columbus Park on Saturday, October 8 from NOON on. We have the ramada for the whole day.
Potluck picnic fare will be the order of the day. Put together your favorite dish, homemade or someone else made, and join the MSN guys and indulge, visit, enjoy the fall weather.
We have site #1 reserved for us. This is a better site than last spring because it is next to the bathrooms, has better parking, has three tables, and is on the model boat lake.
Hamburger patties, veggie patties, all beef hotdogs and veggie hotdogs will be provided, but help is needed with the items listed below.
We will need a few to commit to bringing specific things so that we have enough goodies. If one steps up for each thing, then no one should be burdened. Also, these are all good items for those of you who do not cook and will be a great contribution.
Napkins, paper/plastic plates, plastic cups--DAVIS
Plastic forks, knives, spoons--DAVIS
Plastic table covers (3)--
Hamburger buns (figure enough for at least 30 hamburgers)--
Hot dogs buns (figure enough for at least 25 hotdogs)--
Mustard, mayonnaise, catsup, salt/pepper, hotdog relish--
Lettuce, tomato, onion (sliced and separated into rings for hamburgers), onion (diced to sprinkle on hotdogs)--
Chips-potato, corn, tortilla, etc.--
Soda's / beverages--THOM = 4/12pks
Ice--THOM = 1 Bag
Please, let Joseph know which of these you want to bring so that we do not have unnecessary doubling up (or none).
Contact Joseph via email at joskelx2@gmail.com or via telephone at 520.505.6560; cell phone at 520.576.4273.
  
Detailed Columbus Park Map in PDF Format - click here |
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Top your day off by joining the annual Tucson Pride parade on Congress Street after the picnic at 8PM. While this is not an MSN event, we invite you to celebrate Tucson Pride with this fun event, part of the Second Saturday Downtown events.
Tucson's GLBT community will take to the streets to march in Pride of who they are and who they love. Now in its 6th year, Pride on Parade will continue to delight Tucson with a colorful procession taking place this year on Saturday, October 8, 2011 8:00pm!
Grand Marshals: Wendell Hicks, Dr. Heather Moroso, Scott Blades, and Jeffrey Scott Brown. |
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Out in the Desert-Tucson International LGBT Film Society
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The Festival doesn't begin till February, but the fun has already begun. The director of the upcoming festival is one of our own members, Joe Sprague.
Following the meet and greet which was held Sunday, September 25th, Tucson's newest film society begins a series of films at The Screening Room, 127 Congress Street downtown. There is a charge for the films, but mention MSN and get a discount.
All films start at 7:15 PM.
Wed 9/28 "Stuck" a send up of women in prison movies
Wed 10/5 "Is It Just Me?" a gay romantic comedy of errors
Fri 10/14 "What's the Name of the Dame" drag queens do Abba
Wed 10/19 "Elena Undone" two women on a collision course
Fri 10/28 Horror Double Feature Night
#1The Gay Bed & Breakfast Horror
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Saturday, October 15th marks the return of this annual event.
Formerly held at Reid Park, it has moved to Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium at the Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way. This event runs from 11AM to 8PM.
This is not an MSN event, but we urge you to attend.
Pride in the Desert is an all-day festival held at the new venue Kino Memorial Stadium that attracts more than 6,500 participants each year. Highlights of the festival are local, regional, and national entertainers performing live on our main stage as well as several smaller stages and dance areas featuring drag shows and other live entertainment. In addition to the multitude of entertainment venues, Pride in the Desert features commercial and non-profit exhibitors, a food court, and interactive displays and activities. Every year, our event grows to accommodate an ever-expanding number of vendors, exhibitors, and entertainers. Tickets are $10 in person ($11 online) in advance, $15 at the door.
For more details -- click here to visit their web site.
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| Monday Night Movies | | |
NEW -- Monday Night Movies.
We have lost our Tuesday evening slot at Far Horizons East Clubhouse, but that doesn't mean the free movies have vanished.
We have scheduled these movies not to interfere with other club activities.
Our first film-which I've been trying to show for two years-is the 2008 BBC remake of the thriller "The 39 Steps." Shot in color in Britain, it is as beautiful as it is thrilling, bright where Hitchcock's version was dark, with a handsome blonde hero and fun for all.
I wanted to do something scary as Halloween approached. What could be more frightening than Casey Affleck? Don't laugh-because he seems such an unlikely murderer, Ben's little brother will catch you off guard in this 2010 version of Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me." It may not be typical Halloween fare, but it is full of surprises and scares.
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| Annual Halloween Party |
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It falls of a Monday this year. Start your week off with fun and friendship, join us on Halloween Night (the 31st) for food, fun, and maybe a movie. Once again, we return to the Far Horizons East Clubhouse. Come in costume (or not) and join MSN for a memorable social gathering.
If the details seem fuzzy, they are, but the place is ours from 6-9:30 PM, so mark the day (we will get more information out on this event as it gets closer.)
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| Sunday Dinners OUT | | |
We have five Sunday Dinners this month, all old favorites, but none we've visited very recently.
(For address and other information about menu, etc., just click on the underlined restaurant of interest.)
10/2 Chef Alisha (Bosnian) Oracle near Rudisill
10/9 Bai Thong (Thai) E Speedway
10/16 Shar-E Punjab (Indian) Grant and First
10/23 Lotus Garden (Chinese) E Speedway
10/30 Brush Fire BBQ Co Campbell near Glenn
All dinners are Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. We meet outside the restaurant.
Please contact Davis to attend. Leave a message at 325-4754 or e-mail wilcoxgay@gmail.com.
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| Other MSN Events |
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In addition to all this, MSN offers:
Scrabble
Trivial Pursuit
Charades
Bridge
Monday Bowling
Thursday Bowling
Pinochle
a gay reading group
and Triangle Tribe Meetings
Keep busy this month and every month with your MSN!
Don't forget-November is just around the corner with more movies, more fun, and our annual Thanksgiving picnic and Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Who knows what we might come up with? Remember, MSN is your club and deserves your support.
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