- NEW and SPECIAL EVENTS
- PFLAG Discussion & Peer Support Meeting
- Girlz Grillin’ Night
- Join the Hiking Club
- REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
- Breakfast Club
- DiningOUT!
- Event Planning Meeting
- Men’s Movie Night
- Prescott GSA
- Spanish Class
- Softball Sundays
- Talk Time Gals
- T-Time for Trans
- Upcoming Events
- The Pride Connection and Calendar PDFs
July and August 2010 Events and News
Download PDFs: The Pride Connection • July 2010 calendar • August 2010 calendar
Click on the links for more details. You can also call us at (928) 445-8800 or email us for more information about any of the listings.
Hours of Operation
Our office hours are Saturdays, 2 to 5 pm
- Note: Please be considerate of those with chemical sensitivities and avoid using scented products when you visit the Pride Center.
NEW and SPECIAL EVENTS
PFLAG Discussion & Peer Support Meeting
July Discussion Topic: “GLBT Pride Month Reception at the White House”
August Discussion Topic: “Gender Identity”
Monday, July 12th & August 9th • 6 pm
Emmauel Lutheran Church, 7763 E. Long Look Drive, Prescott Valley
A few months ago, PFLAG began hosting a discussion segment as part of its peer support meetings. We’ve talked about the inclusion of gays and lesbians in the 2010 census, the anti-gay adoption bill in the Arizona legislature, and the impact of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. All of these discussions have been interesting and enlightening for PFLAG members and guests alike. PFLAG meetings are open to the entire community, so we hope you’ll join us for one of our upcoming discussions.
In July, we’ll watch a video of the GLBT Pride Month reception at the White House and talk about the social and political significance of that event. The topic for August is “Gender Identity,” which will be facilitated by Erica, a long-time community activist and transgender advocate. Erica (aka Frank, aka Sister Frankly Truself) is lucky enough to have a PFLAG Mom in Prescott and shares this invitation with the community: “I spend my workdays in Phoenix at the state health department working on HIV prevention. Outside of work, I’m a community activist in the GLBTQ world. My interest in gender identity has led to both academic knowledge and personal experience that I look forward to sharing with the group. Please join me for a broad discussion of such things as pronouns, public restrooms, “passing,” and what it’s like to be at more than one point on the gender continuum. Male? Female? Other? Let’s talk!” We hope you can drop in for this engaging discussion.
Peer support continues to be offered at each PFLAG meeting for anyone who needs it. All meetings are confidential and are facilitated by a member of the PFLAG steering committee.
If you’d like more information on the peer support process or are in need of one-on-one PFLAG support, please call the Pride Center at (928) 445-8800 or email us.
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Girlz Grillin’ Night
Friday, August 13th • 6 pm
Prescott Pride Center, 111 Josephine Street, Prescott
Since most folks already have plans for the 4th of July holiday, Girlz Grillin’ Night is taking a hiatus in July. But don’t worry, we’ll be back in action in a big way in August with barbecued ribs! Loni & Gina will be our hosts in August, preparing delectable pork ribs smothered in Gina’s awesome secret-recipe barbecue sauce. Marinated chicken breasts are also on the menu for those of you who don’t eat pig! Guests just need to bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert.
The Pride Center will provide water and sodas, but it’s BYOB (non-alcoholic) for any other beverages you might like. A $5 suggested donation (more if you can, less if you can’t) is requested to support the ongoing work of the Prescott Pride Center.
RSVPs are an absolute must for this event to be sure there are enough ribs and chicken to go around. Please call Loni at (928) 499-0346 by Tuesday, August 10th if you plan to attend. Location and directions will be provided when you call.
Still Looking for Host!
Want to have a Boyz BBQ Night this summer? Well, give us a call and sign up to host! You can hold the event in your own home or you can hold it right at the Pride Center. Hosts provide the main dish for the barbecue, but guests bring all the side dishes and desserts. The Pride Center provides all the drinks, paper products, and publicity, so it’s definitely an easy way to have a party. If you’d like to host a men-only barbecue event, please call Frankie at (928) 443-8520 to coordinate the details.
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Join the Hiking Club
Summertime and the hiking is easy! Well, at least it was until we strayed from the paved portion of the Peavine Trail! But it really was worth the extra challenge once we arrived at the Watson Lake dam for a cool lunch in the shade. Why not join us for the next summer outing? It’s fun and it can keep you fit! To find out more about the hiking group or to be added to the hike notification list, just contact Patty Delp at (928) 708-0361 or by email.
Special Note: If you plan to participate in a hike, please be sure you have the stamina and physical conditioning for the degree of difficulty that’s listed in the hike description. Most hikes are coordinated by avid hikers, so keep that in mind when you evaluate your readiness for the trip. We definitely want you to join us, but we certainly don’t want to have to carry you out! If walks are more your speed, please feel free to use the Hiking Club forum to coordinate your own easy jaunts. We want everyone to get out and get moving!
By the way, there’s always “fine print” for any sport or recreational event that is publicized through the Pride Center. If you’re thinking about joining the Hiking Club, read on! Hiking, while generally beneficial for one’s health, is an outdoor activity with potential risks that may result in physical injury or other unintended consequences. Participation in the Hiking Club is always at your own risk. We encourage you to get clearance from your health care provider before engaging in any physical activity and we recommend that you warm up and stretch thoroughly before taking part in any hike, regardless of degree of difficulty. It is also your responsibility to pack appropriate gear for each hike, including adequate food, water, first aid supplies, and survival equipment.
The Prescott Pride Center will assume no liability or financial responsibility for any accidents or injuries that may occur on Hiking Club outings. Your attendance at a hike indicates your full acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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Regularly Scheduled Events
Breakfast Club
Sundays, July 11th & August 8th • 11:30 am
Waffles ‘N More, 1365 W. Iron Springs Road, Prescott
Sure, you can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan, but why would you? It’s incredibly messy and those flying nuclear-hot grease droplets can be deadly! Why not let the professionals at Waffles ‘N More take all the risks? They get paid the big bucks so you can sit back and enjoy that crispy, crunchy bacon delight without any worries (or any pesky oil spots on your bathrobe). So why not join us for the monthly community breakfast? It’s fun, it’s easy, and you’re in no danger of third-degree burns!
If you plan to join us for the July breakfast, please RSVP to Frankie at (928) 443-8520 by Friday, July 9th. For the August breakfast, RSVP by Friday, August 6th. For any new folks who plan to attend, it’s a very casual event where first-timers are warmly welcomed and introduced around. All you have to do is RSVP by the deadline, show up, order breakfast (separate checks), and mingle with the gang.
We always pass a donation envelope during the meal for contributions to the Pride Center, but there’s absolutely no pressure to donate. Just give what you can or pass it on! If you have any questions about the Breakfast Club, please feel free to give us a call at (928) 445-8800. We look forward to seeing you there!
By the way… feel free to stick around after the July breakfast for the Pride Center’s board of directors and event-planning committee meetings. The meetings are held at the Pride Center and are open to everyone.
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DiningOUT!
Thursday, July 22nd • 6 pm
Jazzy’s Wine Bar, 219 N. Cortez Street, Prescott
Thursday, August 26th • 6 pm
Papa’s Italian Restaurant, 1124 White Spar Road, Prescott
Special thanks to John at Pasquale’s Place and Tony at Giovanni’s Pizzeria for making us feel so welcome at our last two DiningOUT events. We had great food and plenty of fun at both places!
In July, we’re heading over to Jazzy’s Wine Bar for our first taste of their new bistro menu. Jazzy’s serves a variety of delicious items from wild mushroom marsala to port wine filet mignon, ranging in price from $7 to $15. They also have an extensive wine list and offer red or white tasting flights for around $12. If you’d like to attend the DiningOUT at Jazzy’s, please RSVP to Frankie at (928) 443-8520 by Tuesday, July 20th.
In August, we’re back with our friends at Papa’s Italian Restaurant. Papa’s serves pizza and all the classic Italian entrees, prepared with fresh ingredients and lotsa love! It’s a tiny little place, but they always squeeze us in and treat us like family. To reserve a spot at the August dinner, please call (928) 443-8520 by Tuesday, August 24th.
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Event Planning and Board Meetings
Sunday, July 11th • Events at 1:30 pm; Board at ~3 pm
Prescott Pride Center, 111 Josephine Street, Prescott
If you’d like to join the Pride Center’s leadership team or find out what’s going on behind the scenes, come and check out our meetings. Our next event-planning committee meeting is at the Pride Center on Sunday, May 16th at 1:30 pm; the board meeting begins whenever the event-planning meeting is over (around 3 pm). For more info or to add an item to the agenda, please call Frankie at (928) 443-8520.
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Men’s Movie Night
Tuesdays, July 6th & 20th and August 3rd, 17th, & 31st
Rex & Roger’s Rainbow Theater (Call for Directions)
Rex & Roger continue to host men-only movie nights in their home theater. They show mainstream gay-oriented movies (no porn) and over a dozen men regularly attend. Light refreshments are provided at no charge and there is lots of social time after the films. Regular email announcements go out with information about upcoming features. To be added to the private list, send an email to Roger with “Movie” in the subject line. For more information or directions to Rex & Roger’s, please call (928) 759-7302.
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Prescott GSA Meetings
Call for Current Information
The Prescott GSA (college-age peer support group) may continue to meet periodically through the summer, but specific plans haven’t been finalized yet. Check out the GSA on Facebook to find out the latest — just search for “Prescott GSA” or click here. For more info, please call the Pride Center at (928) 445-8800 or Amanda Murphy at (214) 470-2133.
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New Students Welcome for Spanish Class
Thursdays, July 15th & August 19th • 6 pm
Call Instructor for Location
The Pride Center’s Spanish class is still on the move for the summer, so we’ll be meeting at different places every time (Mexican restaurants, the Pride Center, etc). To join us, just call Kevin Goss at (928) 445-5407 for the location of each class. Kevin will briefly discuss your skill level with you and then prepare a lesson that matches your abilities and interests. Basic, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome and you can join us any time. To find out more about Spanish classes, please call Kevin at (928) 445-5407.
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Softball Sundays Suspended
Well, this summer has been too hot and way too busy for Softball Sundays to really get off the ground. There just hasn’t been enough sustained interest or commitment, so we’re shutting it down for the season. If you’d like to see softball make a comeback in the fall or next spring, please call us and let us know. Otherwise, we’re probably going to call it quits for softball.
If anyone out there wants to coordinate any other type of sporting event through the Pride Center, just give us a call at (928) 445-8800 and we’ll help you publicize it.
Catch Up with the Talk Time Gals
Tuesdays, July 6th & 20th and Aug. 3rd, 17th, & 31st
Call for Location
The Talk Time Gals have been on the road and if you haven’t been attending, you’ve been missing out! We’ve had a couple of potlucks at some of the gals’ homes, we’ve played miniature golf with dinner afterwards, and we’ve been to the horse races at Yavapai Downs. It’s been great fun and we’ve met new lesbians in the process. Our group is growing and we would like to keep growing, so come on out and join us. These next two months are filling up fast with plenty to do and see!
Meeting times will vary along with the locations, so contact Shirley at (928) 776-4580 to find out where and when the group will meet (if no answer, please leave a message). For those of you who don’t know, Talk Time is a private women’s discussion group for lesbians 50 and over. The meetings are an open forum format and singles and couples are welcome.
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T-Time for Trans
Sunday, August 1st • 1:30 pm (No July Meeting)
Prescott Pride Center, 111 Josephine Street, Prescott
T-Time is a monthly open discussion group for trans-identified or gender-questioning people and people who want to learn more about trans issues. It provides a safe environment for discussing gender with other supportive people. The open forum style allows participants to share information and offer much-needed peer support.
For more information about T-Time, please contact Rose at (928) 606-3019 or by email.
P.S. See for the new “TransTalk” section in this issue of The Pride Connection, in print and on line. You can read this important new section of our newsletter in on the home page.
To get better educated on transgender issues, visit www.joanneherman.com/#basics or watch an informative video at www.gaycenter.org/community/multimedia/transgenderbasics. You can also join the NAGA online at the Yahoo chat group.
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Upcoming Events
Looking down the road a bit, we have listings of events planned for the next few months. (Note: Some of these plans may be pretty tentative at this point, and details are subject to change as dates approach. Changes will be made and events will be added as we become aware of them.)
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The Pride Connection and Calendar PDFs
- The Pride Connection, the Prescott Pride Center’s bimonthly newsletter, is available as a free downloadable PDF (~2MB).
- Download individual monthly calendars: July 2010 PDF and August 2010 PDF
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