October 2009 Events, Purple Hand Summit, GLBT History Month and HRC Award

Happy Purple-Hand-Summit-GLBT-History-HRC-Award-Winning Month!

We've compiled together a list of events that we'll be having this month in, around, and about the LGBT Community. Unless otherwise noted, all events are at the Center and FREE.

Please enjoy the additional note from the Executive Director, Blue, about the Center's Fall events and activities!

Questions? Call (314)367-1166.

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NOTE FROM THE E.D.

Hey Everyone,

I know it's been a long time since I sent a letter or note or anything out to ya'll. The reason is that I've been INSANELY busy. It's OK because it's a result of The Center doing fabulous. There are so many activities and this month is chocked full. I want to let ya'll know to remember the special events this month like... The Ben & Jerry's Benefit for The Purple Hand Queer Youth Leadership Summit (Thx B&J!), The Real Life, Real Talk Sex Ed Class for Parents, The HRC Gala Dinner where The Center will be receiving The Organization Equality Award and The Purple Hand Queer Youth Leadership Summit!

Also if you haven't become a donor of The Center go to http://www.findmycenter.com/funding.html and make your choice of support. We need your support to be able to keep giving back to you... it's like The Circle of Life in The Lion King except you don't have to eat grass or an antelope.

Enjoy your Fall Season and see you at The Center.... A Place to Call Home

Blue

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

P.S. If you haven't checked out our YouTube page don't hesitate... go to http://www.youtube.com/lgbtccsl.

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OCTOBER 2009 EVENTS

Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 7PM
The Pink Cinema Club
The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis
- "When Florence Met Shirley"
- Post-Movie Discussion

Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2009 @ 4PM-7PM
The Simply Seasoned Social - "Aged to Perfection"
Sponsored by The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis & SAGE
- Last Thursday of the month: Health Screenings
- Hosted by Sylvia, Mary Ann and C-Note
- Every Thursday @ The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 7PM - 10PM

FUNDRAISER - 15% of sales at Ben & Jerry's on Delmar (in the Delmar Loop), Chesterfield, and Creve Coeur, will be donated to the Center to help cover costs of the Purple Hand Summit!

The Purple Hand Queer

Youth Leadership Summit

Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 5:00-9:00PM &

Saturday, October 10, 2009 @ 10:00AM-9:00PM

at

The LGBT Center of St. Louis, Rustin’s Place, and Washington University

Registration Required

Youth in our community have an exciting opportunity to network with other youth from all over the area, learn from community leaders and have a really fun time. For more information see our blogspot at http://findmycenter.blogspot.com .

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 6PM

Real Life, Real Talk

The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis

-Sponsored by The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis & Planned Parrenthood

-Don’t know how to talk to your kid about sex? Need some help or suggestions about certain topics of sex? Well come and get some info and support on talking to kids about the big “S”.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 7PM
Trans Community Discussion Pt. VII
The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
- What is needed for trans individuals in the community?
- What events and programs would be of use for trans people?
- What issues are most important to trans people in the community.

Wednesday, October 20, 2009 @ 12:30-3:30PM by Appointment
The Center's Day Clinic
The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
On Call: Bryan Wagner of Community Acupuncture of St. Louis
Cost: sessions are $10.00, CALL the Center to make an appointment.

Thursday, October 21, 2009 @ 6:30PM
The Center's Cash Knowledge Series
The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Activity: “Cashflow Game: Play the game that increases your financial intelligence!”

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 6:30PM

Queer Yoga

The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis

- Do you need to exercise?

- Does aerobics and Tae Bo make you want to want to throw up?

Well… come enjoy a centering session of yoga with Andy Numberg of Art of Living. Great for beginners!

Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 5PM
Generations
The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Last Thursday of the Month
- This is a discussion/activity group for LGBT Youth & Older Adults to come together and have fun!

Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 6PM
Holistic Health Workshop
The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Topic: “Life – Stressful Thoughts = Good Health

Getting Healthy through The Work of Byron Katie” presented by Bryan Wagner of Community Acupuncture of St. Louis

Also Community Organizations Events….

Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 6PM

Lavender Lotus Social

-Come Join St. Louis’s LGBT Asian and API organization for socializing and a film screening!

Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 6PM

The 17^th Annual HRC Gala Dinner

Hyatt St. Louis Riverfront

The Center will be receiving The St. Louis Organization Equality Award. Please come and celebrate with us and all the awardees in this momentous year.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 7PM

Team St. Louis Meeting

-Learn about St. Louis’s own Gay Games Team and join in the fun.

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Look for more regularly scheduled events in the near future :-)
Thank you so much for your unending support!

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Questions? Contact us at:
The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
Ph: 314.367.1166

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10/7/09 - FUNDRAISER for Purple Hand Summit @ select Ben & Jerry's locations!

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YOUTH

On Wednesday, October 7th at select Ben & Jerry's locations, 15% of sales will be donated to the LGBT Center to help cover costs of the Purple Hand Summit!

Take a print out of this event (or just tell them you're there for the fundraiser) to any of the following locations and Ben & Jerry's will still donate 15% of your sale to the Purple Hand Queer Youth Leadership Summit!

Ben & Jerry's on Delmar
6380 Delmar
University City, MO 63130
** 7:00pm - 10:00pm **
15% of ALL SALES!!

Ben & Jerry's in Creve Coeur
10909 Olive Blvd
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 997-4884
** All day! **
15% of sales by people who come in with a print out of this event.

Ben & Jerry's in Chesterfield
17408 Chesterfield Airport Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 530-7633
** All day! **
15% of sales by people who come in with a print out of this event.

You scream, we scream, we all scream for...

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

October 9th & 10th 2009 - The Purple Hand Queer Youth Leadership Summit @ LGBT Center, Rustin's Place, Wash U

The Purple Hand Queer Youth
Leadership Summit

A Leadership Summit for:
Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Queer
Questioning and Ally Youth Leaders

at
The LGBT Center of St. Louis
Rustin's Place
Washington University St. Louis


* Friday and Saturday, October 9th & 10th *


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Hey Everyone,

It is time! The Purple Hand Summit will be happening on October 9th and 10th 2009!

Put the dates on your calendar and get ready to come and have a wonderful time learning, meeting new people and becoming even more fabulous leaders.

Please fill out the attached Forms and return via email at info@findmycenter.com (or snail mail, see address below) to The Center by October 2nd.

Click here for Registration Form

Click here for Parent/Guardian Authorization Form

Also please let everyone know about the event!

Have a beautiful day and See you at The Purple Hand Summit!


Sincerely,



Blue
Executive Director
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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

September Events 2009 & LGBT Center Awareness Day '09

Hello All... Happy (upcoming) LGBT Center Awareness Day '09!

We've compiled together a list of events that we'll be having this month in, around, and about the LGBT Community. Unless otherwise noted, all events are at the Center and FREE.

*Something New*
We've added Community Organizations who are meeting at The Center!

* CELEBRATE LGBT Center Awareness Day at
the LGBT Center of St. Louis (see below) for details.*

Questions? Call (314)367-1166.

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Thursday September 3, 2009 @ 7PM
The Pink Cinema Club
- "The March on Washington"
- Post-Movie Discussion

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 6PM
Holistic Health Workshop
- Topic: “Life – Stressful Thoughts = Good Health
Getting Healthy through The Work of Byron Katie” presented by Bryan Wagner of Community Acupuncture of St. Louis

Thursday, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009 @ 4PM-7PM
The Simply Seasoned Social - "Aged to Perfection"
- This Thursday: Health Screenings
- Hosted by Sylvia, Mary Ann and C-Note
- Every Thursday @ The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis
Sponsored by The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis & SAGE

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 7PM
Trans Community Discussion Pt. VI
- What is needed for trans individuals in the community?
- What events and programs would be of use for trans people?
- What issues are most important to trans people in the community.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 ~ All Day
National LGBT Center Awareness Day Open House
- Come by The Center, get a tour and learn more about what The Center has to offer you.

Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 6:30PM
The Center's Cash Knowledge Series
- Activity: “Cashflow Game: Play the game that increases your financial intelligence!”

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 @ 6PM
Real Life, Real Talk
-Don’t know how to talk to your kid about sex? Need some help or suggestions about certain topics of sex? Well come and get some info and support on talking to kids about the big “S”.
Sponsored by The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis & Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 12:30-3:30PM by Appointment
The Center's Day Clinic
- This month on call: Bryan Wagner of Community Acupuncture of St. Louis
Cost: sessions are $10.00
- Please call to make an appointment between 12:30PM and 2:30PM.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 6:30PM
Celebrate Bisexuality Day!: The Science Experiment
-Sponsored by The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis & BASL,The Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis
-Come celebrate this holiday at The Center with music, games, a movie and friends!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 6:30PM
Queer Yoga
- Do you need to exercise? Does aerobics and Tae Bo make you want to want to throw up? Well….
- Come enjoy a centering session of yoga with Andy Numberg of Art of Living

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - ALL DAY


LGBT Center Awareness Day
Find out more at http://www.mycenterlink.com/ :-D

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Also Community Organizations Events….

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 6:30PM
Lavender Lotus Social
-Come Join St. Louis’s LGBT Asian and API organization for a festive evening of ice cream!

Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 7PM
Reel Queer
- M3’s Movie Night for Gay and Bi Young Men

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 7PM
Team St. Louis Meeting
- General Meeting

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 7PM
My Tyme Missouri
- Board Meeting

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Look for more regularly scheduled events in the near future :-)
Thank you so much for your unending support!

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R U ON FACEBOOK?
Join our cause at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/129203?m=861d4c6f

R U ON MYSPACE?
Join our group at http://groups.myspace.com/findmycenter

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Questions? Contact us at:
The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
Ph: 314.367.1166

** Visit our new location! See pictures at http://www.findmycenter.com ! **

August 2009 Events

Hello All!

We've compiled together a list of events that we'll be having this month in, around, and about the LGBT Community. Unless otherwise noted, all events are at the Center and FREE.

*Something New* ~ We've added Community Organizations who are meeting at The Center!

Questions? Call (314)367-1166.

Thursday August 6, 2009 @ 7PM
The Pink Cinema Club
- This month's movie: "Pride Divide"
- Post-Movie Discussion

Thursday August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 @ 4PM-7PM
The Simply Seasoned Social - "Aged to Perfection"
- This Thursday: Health Screenings
- Hosted by Sylvia, Mary Ann and C-Note
- Every Thursday @ The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis
Sponsored by The LGBT Community Center of St. Louis & SAGE

Friday, August 7, 2009 @ 7PM
Community Artist Exhibition Closing Show for Scott Lokitz
- Come enjoy the work of our own Scott Lokitz
- Also this is the last chance to purchase Scott’s work and know you will be also
giving to The Center

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 6PM
Holistic Health Workshop
- Topic: “Healing the Heart: Addressing the Mind and the Body”
- Presenter: by Jamila Owens-Todd, N.D. of MINT * Meridian Institute of Naturopathic Therapies

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 @ 7PM
Trans Community Discussion Pt. V
- What is needed for trans individuals in the community?
- What events and programs would be of use for trans people?
- What issues are most important to trans people in the community.

Friday, August 14, 2009 @ 5PM
St. Louis Black Pride Youth Workshop
Listen to ME!: A Roundtable Discussion with African American LGBT Youth - “Why are you angry?”

* This is a very important workshop because it’s about our youth.
* African American LGBT Youth: Come and talk about why you are angry. What makes you want to fight? What do you need from the middle aged and elder adults to make your lives more safe, peaceful and joyful?
* LGBT Middle-Aged and Elder Adults: Come LISTEN to our children. Find out why our youth are angry? Why has there been such an increase in violence toward them and from them in recent years? What we, as adults, can do to support them.
Co-Sponsor: The LGBT Center of St. Louis

Friday, August 14th, 2009 @ 6:30PM
The Fabulous!: The Official St. Louis Black Pride Youth Party
Come have a bomb time at The Community Center with a party that Junior LaBejia would say “…is all about The Children!”
Co-Sponsor: The LGBT Center of St. Louis

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 6:30PM
The Center's Cash Knowledge Series
- Topic: “Money Books: Books that can help you raise your financial intelligence”

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 6:30PM
Queer Yoga
- Do you need to exercise?
- Does aerobics and Tae Bo make you want to want to throw up?
Well…Come enjoy a centering session of yoga with Andy Nunberg of Art of Living

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:30-2:30PM by Appointment
The Center's Day Clinic
- This month on call: Jamila Owens-Todd, N.D. of MINT * Meridian Institute of Naturopathic Therapies
- Cost: sessions are $10.00
- Please call to make an appointment between 12:30PM and 2:30PM.

Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 5PM
Generations
- Last Thursday of the Month
- This is a discussion/activity group for LGBT Youth & Older Adults to come together and have fun!

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Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 6PM
One Year Anniversary of The Center
At The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis

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Also Community Organizations Events…

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 @ 7PM
Friendship and Justice Board Meeting

Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 7PM
Reel Queer: Movie Night
by M3

Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 6:30
Lavender Lotus Ice Cream Social
Come Join St. Louis’s LGBT Asian and Pacific Islander organization for a festive evening of ice cream (some even HOMEMADE)!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 7PM
My Tyme Missouri Board Meeting

Look for more regularly scheduled events in the near future :-)
Thank you so much for your unending support!

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R U ON FACEBOOK?
Join our cause at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/129203?m=861d4c6f

R U ON MYSPACE?
Join our group at http://groups.myspace.com/findmycenter

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The LGBT Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166