THE HEART - SPIRIT CIRCLE
These days, having and showing faith is less about coughing it up when the
donations basket comes through your row and more about finding the roots of
inner peace. The Center is well aware of this welcomed trend as it presents The
Heart - Spirit Circle on Friday, January 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
MEN @ THE CENTER
Organizer Stephen Thomson has formed a gathering whose intent it is to
provide a time and place to come together with others of like mind and explore
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the spiritual side of life. The evening itinerary will include meditation, guided
Director of Operations San Diego LGBT Community Center
visualization, voluntary sharing and journaling. Discussions on basic meditation
techniques as a spiritual tool for expanding consciousness will also be featured.
Have you been looking for ways to meet and learn more about some
All levels of interest are welcome. Be sure to bring a journal.
of the most interesting people in our community? Men @ The Center
For more information and to register contact Steve Thomson at steve@steph-
has the answer. Designed to offer GBT men opportunities to socialize
enthomson.net or Mike Guarino at 619.422.2997. This workshop will take place at
in a casual, friendly environment, Men @ The Center has been hosting
The Center, 3909 Centre Street.
the popular monthly event Guys, Games and Grub for nearly two years.
The community response has been so enthusiastic that we’re now
adding another fabulous monthly event for men, “Two Cents with
Aaron Heier.”
“Two Cents with Aaron Heier” debuts Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7:00
p.m. in The Center’s Community Resource Room. This entertaining,
informative and interactive social event features Center personality
and GLTNewsNow associate editor Aaron Heier interviewing the men
who move San Diego’s LGBT community in an informal talk show-style
format. Afterward, enjoy a casual, mix and mingle cocktail hour for
some rare up-close and personal face-time with the month’s special
guest. “Two Cents with Aaron Heier”’s inaugural special guest will be
Joseph Christopher Rocha, the gay Navy veteran whose horrific story
of hazing, harassment and abuse while serving as a dog handler in the
Middle East has made international news. Rocha’s discharge and sub-
sequent headlines are helping to keep the effort to end the military’s
2010 KINGS AND QUEENS OF TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER SERIES destructive “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy regarding gays in the armed
No matter which title you prefer, queens and kings everywhere will be making a forces at the forefront of the LGBT equal rights movement.
royal cameo at Bamboo Lounge for this year’s tournament. On Tuesday, January If it’s fun and games you’re looking for, don’t miss the next Guys,
19 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., join in for a great hand of prizes—and to support Games and Grub on Wednesday, January 6. Guys, Games and Grub
a good cause. Proceeds will benefit Being Alive San Diego—an organization that is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-9:30 pm in
works to enrich and enhance the personal dignity and quality of life of people The Center’s auditorium. Meet interesting men of all ages and enjoy
living with AIDS and HIV through mutual support, access to information, public an evening of board games, card games and pizza at this free monthly
advocacy and social interaction. Being Alive has been a nonprofit organization social event for guys 21+.
and service provider for the HIV/AIDS community since1989.
The game’s rules are the same as last year. Buy-In: -$25; Add-on: $10; One re- Men @ The Center is about building community, finding a comfortable place to feel
buy: $15...and of course, don’t let them read your poker face! Play for the series at home and having fun. Join us in January and connect at The Center.
grand prize and other great prizes each month. Bamboo Lounge is located at For more information on Men @ The Center events, contact Jeffrey Wergeles at 619.
1475 University Avenue. 692-2077, ext. 204, or
jwergeles@thecentersd.org.
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