Masterpiece Cake and Brush and Nibs— Odd Names in Dispute

Volume 14 Issue 7 July-August 2018

375 S. Euclid Avenue • Tucson, AZ 85719 Senior Pride celebrates, supports and unites Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Older Adults in Southern Arizona Masterpiece Cake and Brush and Nibs— Odd Names In Dispute over LGBTQ+ Rights Two legal cases highlight current concerns about “We at SAGE have always known that the fight to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people by discrimination against LGBT people would be fought businesses on the basis of religious beliefs. In the for years to come,” said SAGE CEO Michael Adams. case of “Masterpiece Cake,” the US Supreme Court “While we are concerned with the Supreme Court’s on June 4 upheld the right of a Colorado baker to decision and the dangers posed to LGBT elders, refuse to make a wedding cake for two men. it’s clear from the ruling that there is no license to But, in Arizona, on June 7, the Arizona Supreme discriminate and that civil rights laws can still apply to Court upheld the rights of a same sex couple to use businesses open to the public. LGBT elders already the services of a wedding calligrapher. face widespread discrimination in housing, services, and long-term care. We will continue to do everything The two cases and in our power to ensure that LGBT elders, and all concerns are summarized Americans, are treated fairly.” below by statements from SAGE (Advocacy and A recent AARP survey found that roughly half of LGBT Services for LGBT Elders) older people fear discrimination in health care as they and the Arizona ACLU. age, while 34 percent of LGBT elders are concerned that they will have to hide their identity in order to In addition, in response to access suitable housing. According to a national study the “Masterpiece Cake” case, released by the Equal Rights Center, 48 percent of the Campaign for Human same-sex couples experience discrimination when Rights is promoting that busi- applying for senior housing. nesses adopt “Open to All” Article continues on pg. 2 posters that affirm service to all customers. Senior Pride Speakers Series SAGE Expresses Concern Over Narrow Our series is open to everyone and always features interesting speakers. The monthly program offers opportunities for networking, discussion Ruling in Favor of Colorado Baker and Senior Pride updates. On June 4, the Supreme Court ruled narrowly in Senior Pride meets from 2-3 pm at the Himmel Park Library, favor of a Colorado baker who refused to provide 1035 N. Treat Ave on the second Tuesday of the month. a wedding cake to a gay couple. But the court also July 10 - Beth Fuller, Owner of TLC Coordination refused to create a license to discriminate and made and Advocacy Topic: Compassionate coordination of all types of care it clear that civil rights laws still bar for older adults and people with disabilities discrimination in businesses open to the public. or serious mental illness. While narrow, today’s ruling is nonetheless of August—THERE WILL NOT BE A MEETING. particular concern to LGBT elders, who are already Sept. 11—Sally Roundhouse, Executive Director, Casa at higher risk of discrimination when accessing aging Libre en la Solana (Free House in the Sun) Topic: Nourishing the human spirit through creativity services and long-term care, the vast majority of which are provided by religiously affiliated [email protected] • 520-312-8923 or visit https://soazseniorpride.org institutions. SAGE Expresses Concern and Statement by Arizona ACLU - continues With today’s decision, it is more important than Statement by Arizona ACLU: ever that SAGE continues its fight against concerted efforts across the country and by the Trump adminis- Case Affirms Anti-Discrimination Policy tration to create a religious license to discriminate. June 7, 2018, PHOENIX — The Arizona Court of Appeals today ruled against a business claiming a …The new division puts LGBT First Amendment right to deny service to same-sex elders particularly at risk. couples. The case, Brush and Nib v. City of Phoenix, involves a calligraphy business that sought to violate Phoenix’s anti-discrimination Earlier this year, the Trump administration estab- ordinance by turning away same-sex couples who lished the Conscience and Religious Freedom wanted access to the same services the calligraphy Division at the Department of Health & Human business would provide to heterosexual couples. Services to shield medical providers who deny care The business claimed that the ordinance compelled based on religious or moral beliefs. them to create messages in violation of their First Amendment right to free expression. The new division puts LGBT elders particularly at risk. According to Dignity Denied, a policy report Joshua Block, senior staff attorney with the ACLU, released by SAGE, the Movement Advancement offered the following reaction: “The Arizona court to- Project (MAP), and Columbia Law School’s Public day rightly ruled that businesses open to the public Rights/Private Conscience Project, 85 percent of must be open to all and cannot discriminate against nonprofit long-term care retirement communities are potential customers based on who they are: in this affiliated with a religious institution. case, members of the LGBT community. Important- ly, the Arizona court applied the Supreme Court’s That’s why SAGE recently launched Care Can’t Monday decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Wait, a campaign to enlist supporters to stand with affirming once again the importance of laws LGBT elders who need care without discrimination. protecting the dignity of LGBT people in the public SAGE has also joined civil rights advocates, religious marketplace. We will continue to fight the leaders, labor groups, health organizations, and busi- dangerous notion that businesses have a nesses to call on Congress to pass the Equality Act. constitutional right to discriminate in courts, in For more information about SAGE, legislatures and beyond. This decision in Arizona visit www.sageusa.org. helps affirm that discrimination has no place in businesses open to the public, nor in our Constitution.” Note: Senior Pride joined other organizations to support the city of Phoenix in its argument before the Court. CONTACT: Steve Kilar, ACLU of Arizona, 602-773-6007, [email protected] Some States have enacted or introduced legislation to permit businesses to refuse to serve customers on the basis of religious beliefs. This Senior Pride Contact Information could include medical services. For updates on this: mail: 375 South Euclid Avenue • Tucson AZ 85719 https://www.aclu.org/issues/religious-liberty/us- phone number: (520) 312-8923 ing-religion-discriminate/end-use-religion-discrimi- email: [email protected] website: https://soazseniorpride.org nate Why do I choose Senior Pride? Because of the Facebook page: words Senior and Pride. To ensure Seniors have a soazseniorpride voice and an opportunity to plan for and contribute Please Like US !! to the growing LGBTQI influence in today’s culture P.2 and community. – James, Senior Pride Volunteer Community Profile: James Richardson Interviewed by Joyce Bolinger

Who Is James Richardson? James and Derrick, visited Tucson for several years and were planning to James wears many hats with re-locate here but, tragically, Derrick Senior Pride. He manages the collat- died from a brain tumor. ing “parties” (and provides the BEST donuts) and posts this newsletter. When James moved to Tucson in He is secretary on the Steering 2015, his goal to connect to community Committee. And, he cheerfully un- led him to Senior Pride. dertakes a variety of other volunteer JB: Who inspires you? duties, including photographer for JR: Lavina Tomer — I appreciate Senior Forum. the way she encourages people and James grew up in a small Indiana keeps on “flying at high mast” with farm community, and, as an adult, optimism and drive. She wants to headed to Indianapolis where he climbed manage- make a difference. I admire Adam Ragan who has a ment ranks with the Bell Telephone System. lot of desire to make Tucson better. In 1978, at his request, Bell transferred him to JB: What do you enjoy when you relax? San Francisco. He is proud of having organized the JR: I like to read good novels, play cards and first contingent of phone company employees who Scrabble, go to independent films, and listen to marched in San Francisco’s Pride Parade. Later, 30’s - 40’s jazz. James joined MCI as an engineer. JB: Why do you volunteer for Senior Pride? In his early years in San Francisco, James witnessed the surge of gays, lesbians and transgen- JR: It gives me a sense of purpose, of being part der people breaking down closet doors, acting out of the community. I want to be active, not a passive previously repressed desires, and having a joyous observer. I feel like I’m part of something bigger time—finally feeling safe among multitudes of like than I am. minded people. Then came the sorrows and desperation of the 80’s—James and his then partner, City of Tucson Proclaims Pride Month Jesus, spent all available hours caring for friends and strangers afflicted with AIDS. On Monday, June 5th, at the City Council Meeting, (left-right) Councilman Paul Durham and Returning to Indiana in 1995 to care for his Mom, Mayor Jonathan Rothschild presented Pride Month who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, an ad for nurs- Proclamation to GLBT Commissioners John-Peter ing school caught his eye. Perhaps it resonated Wilhite and Thom Goodrich. because of the years of nurturing his ill and dying friends. It was also time to make a change because of a revolution in communications technology. He became an LPN and retired from an Indianapo- lis hospital after 11 years spent “Nursing—I loved it.” In addition to a nursing degree from Ball State Uni- versity, James received a liberal arts degree from California State University in San Francisco. LIKE US!! James credits his partner, Derrick, a community college teacher of French and English as a Second Language, with reinforcing his commitment to contribute to community. P.3 Announcements Honoring the Life of Connie Kurtz: Senior Pride one half of the “most famous lesbian couple in the country.” Book Club Wednesday, 2-3:30 pm, July 18 and Below is a statement from SAGE: August 15 SAGE deeply mourns the death of fierce (third Wednesday of each month) lesbian activist Connie Kurtz. Connie and her at the Ward 3 Office (Council member Paul wife, Ruth Berman, were recipients of the SAGE Durham), 1510 E Grant Road (between Pioneer Award in 2015. In 1988, the couple Campbell Ave. and Mountain Ave. on Vine Ave.) sued the New York City Board of Education for domestic partner benefits; in 1992, they won. Wednesday, July 18 Selection: The God of They later established a PFLAG chapter in their Small Things by Arundhati Roy. https://en.wiki- Florida retirement community. In 2002, they were pedia.org/wiki/The_God_of_Small_Things the subjects of the critically acclaimed docu- Wednesday, August 15 Selection: mentary Ruthie and Connie: Every Room in the Less by Andrew Sean Greer. House. https://andrewgreer.com/less/ Wednesday, September 19 Selection: Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman. Rainbow Reads https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_Me_by_Your_ The Pima County Public Library LGBT Name_(novel) Services Committee has a book club, Stephen Higley coordinates--contact him at Rainbow Reads. On odd months, the group [email protected] meets to chat about books and exchange or call (520) 312-8923. ideas; on even months, there’s a discussion of a selected book. Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) Every third Sunday from 1-3 pm at Exo Roast Co, In-house Specialists in LGBTQ Elder Care: 403 N 6th Ave (6th Ave and 7th St) • Caregiver Specialist and Project Visibility Book selections are August 19, None of the Above by IW Gregorio; October 21 Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, Coordinator Sandy Davenport and December 16, Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. • Community Services System Director Information: Elizabeth Reeves https://www.library.pima.gov/lgbt-services-committee/ • Neighbors Care Alliance Outreach Coordinator Bridget Roads • Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Senior Forum Kim Rosenfeld Joyce Bolinger, Editor Rick Jorgenson, Editor Emeritus • Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator James Richardson, Contributor Maddy Bynes Connie Rose, Graphic Designer • High Desert Rose • Client Services Specialist: Jennifer Caragan https://highdesertrose.carbonmade.com • Intake Specialist: John Chihak Susan Taunton, Website Manager • Wild Blue Pixel https://wildbluepixel.com Help Line: 520.790.7262 The deadline for receiving copy for newsletter is every other month: 8/15, 10/15 etc. Business Line: 520.790.0504 (M—F 8:30 - 5 pm)

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ALLIANCE FUND AWARDS GRANT The Board of the Alliance Fund was only TO SENIOR PRIDE partially depicted in the Forum’s June issue. Since much of the Alliance Fund’s success derives from For the fourth consecutive year, the LGBT&S Alli- the excellence of its working Board, here are its ance Fund of the Community Foundation of Southern members: Tim Olcott, Kent Burbank, Cynthia Arizona has honored Senior Pride with a substantial Garcia, Tabitha Fox, Sally Dodds (chair), Jamie Lee, fund award. The funds will be used to support Senior Karin Uhlich, Alan Taylor, Ethan Smith-Cox, Casey Pride sustainability, infrastructure and cultural pro- Condit, and (emeritus members) Kristen Birner, gramming. “Senior Pride deeply appreciates this ‘vote Sylvia Mulka, Doug Noffsinger, and Barbara Smith. of confidence’ in our growing organization—which we Tom Buchanan, Alliance Fund Development D are building brick by brick towards long lasting ser- Director, Kelly Huber, Community Foundation for vices and programs for LGBTQ+ older adults,” says Southern Arizona (CFSA) Director of Strategic Lavina Tomer, Chair, Senior Pride Steering Committee. Grants and Community Initiatives, and Clint Mabie “The Alliance Fund grants have played an indispens- and Sandra Nathan, CFSA President/CEO and Vice able role in making this evolution possible.” President of Community Investment, provide expert administrative support. Thank you everyone from Senior Pride volunteers!

THANKS TO ODYSSEY STORYTELLING AND THE COLBY OLSEN FOUNDATION FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

Senior Pride thanks Odyssey Storytelling for dedi- cating its June 7 program to fund raise for our orga- Senior Forum is printed in house by the nization. The Theme: Different was well attended by Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF). an audience who generously donated to Senior Pride. Southern Arizona Senior Pride appreciates Lavina Tomer was one of the storytellers. this invaluable donation from SAAF, And on June 11, the Colby Olsen Foundation award- our fiscal sponsor. ed Senior Pride a $500 contribution. Lavina Tomer was present to receive the award at the Colby Olsen “Lip And a big ‘thank you’ to all our volunteers. Sync Battle” at LaCocina. We would not be able to do it without you. http://odysseystorytelling.com https://www.colbyolsenfoundation.org Lavina Tomer accepting the award from Noreen Olsen of the Colby Olsen Foundation

Dea Brasgalla and James Richardson

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SENIOR PRIDE COMMUNITY CARES-TUCSON (Friendly Visits and Phone Calls) NEW GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP NEXT VOLUNTEER TRAINING FORMING FOR LGBTQI PEOPLE SATURDAY • OCTOBER 20, 2018 who are looking for a safe and accepting 1:00 - 3:30PM place to share about grief and loss. Location: Cornerstone Fellowship SENIOR PRIDE AND SOREO HOSPICE are 2902 N. Geronimo partnering to offer a grief support group to Contact us to get on the wait list: LGBTQI people 18 and older. 520-351-2724 or [email protected] Every Wednesday (except holidays) Also note that people who are interested in receiving 2:30 - 4PM

SAVE THIS DATE! friendly visits and phone calls may contact us to sign up DROP- IN GROUP * NO CHARGE on a reserve list and will be contacted in October. at: Soreo Hospice - 2475 East Water St. (Tucson Blvd and Water Street. West off of Tucson Blvd. on north side of street.) All green building. Park COMMUNITY CARES on east side of building. Enter through door with sign Grief Group). ON A BUS ROUTE. Outreach to Tucson’s LGBTQI Elders Facilitated by Soreo Hospice Staff who Are you LGBTQI, 55 or older, homebound or are Allies: Samantha Hebert, MSW living in a Care Community (independent or and April Gonzalez, MSW assisted living, nursing home, boarding home)? For more information: Samantha Hebert - Are you a person with a disability (of any age)? 520 547-7000 or [email protected] Are you isolated from your LGBTQI Community? Lonely? Southern Arizona Senior Pride LGBT WELCOMING CAREGIVERS GROUP COMMUNITY CARES PROGRAM-TUCSON Offered by Pima Council On Aging would like to offer you Tuesday, June 19th (3rd Tues. of the month) 1 PM-2:30 PM **** Friendly visits and/or phone calls **** PCOA family caregiver support groups are with trained volunteers who have had open to anyone providing care for a person 60 and older, or for someone who has Alzheimer’s a background check. disease or a related dementia of any age. There is no charge to participate. No charge. Preregistration is required; Please contact Program Coordinator: Call (520) 609-1271. 520-351-2724 or [email protected] Location: Pima Council on Aging, Board Room for an application and home visit. 8467 E Broadway, 85710 REFERRALS ENCOURAGED!

Senior Pride Steering Committee Senior Pride officers are Lavina Tomer, Chairperson; Vice-Chairperson, open; Roger Osgood, Trea- surer, and James Richardson, Secretary. They serve on the Steering Committee with Robert Bell, Joyce Bolinger, Gretchen Field, Kay Smith, Curt Stubbs and Annette Vaughan. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month except July and August to conduct Senior Pride business, set policies and plan programs and events. Anyone interested is welcome— see calendar of ongoing events for meeting notice. P.6 Contact: [email protected] or Telephone 520-312-8923. Announcements LGBTQ Support Group at the Tucson Frontrunners UA Cancer Center Tucson Frontrunners is a walking/running group Weekly group for patients who identify as lesbian, comprised of LGBT folks, their family, friends, and gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Group is not straight allies. For a monthly calendar: limited to Cancer Center patients. It is available to http://www.tucsonfrontrunners.org the community. Tucson Prime Timers Family and friends are welcome. Serving older gay and bi men, Tucson Prime Timers Every Monday (except holidays), 3-4:30pm offers a number of events each month. Phone 520- University of Arizona Cancer Center 743-9514 or http://www.tucsonprimetimers.org Room 1127 * 3838 N. Campbell Ave. (North of Prince) Para información en español sobre More info and to RSVP: “Southern Arizona Senior Pride” email: [email protected] or por favor llama al 520-312-8923 phone: Brenda Casey at 520-694-0347 y deja su nombre y el número de teléfono. LBTQ Women’s Grief Group Uno de nuestros miembros Thursdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 hispanohablantes responderá 1:30 to 3 pm. a su llamada. Weekly drop-in Support Group (free) for Lesbian, Call our phone number to request Bisexual, Transgender and Queer women 18 years information in Spanish and of age and older who are looking for an accepting leave a message. place to share about loss. This is a facilitated, peer A Spanish-speaker support group. will return the call. Location: YWCA • 525 N Bonita Ave Co-sponsored by YWCA, Women’s Counseling Network and Southern Arizona Senior Pride. More information: [email protected] LGBTQ Caregivers Support Group or 520 312-8923 or Senior Pride Facebook sponsored by The Desert Southwest Chapter or www.soazseniorpride.org of the Alzheimer’s Association IS CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Women’s There is a Caregivers Support Group at the Counseling Alzheimer’s Association at 1159 N. Craycroft Rd. Contact Lisa Brazil for more info: [email protected] Network or 520-322-6601 x205

DONATE TO SENIOR PRIDE • HELP US GROW Our Passion: To Connect LGBTQI Elders to One Another and Community Make your Tax Deductible Donations By Check: Online: Go to our website Payable to our Fiscal Agent: SAAF soazseniorpride.org 375 South Euclid Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 click on “Donate Today” By Telephone: (520) 547-6119 P.8 Write SENIOR PRIDE in the Memo Line and follow instructions Specify: Senior Pride Important Note: Meetings may be canceled Ongoing Events or may deviate from previously announced schedules. Please check with organizations JULY 2018 in advance of attending to be certain that the meeting will take place as scheduled. No meeting in July Sunday, July 15 • 1-3 pm SENIOR PRIDE STEERING COMMITTEE (1st Rainbow Reads – Pima County Public Library Wed. Monthly except July & August) Cornerstone Fellow- LGBT Services Committee: Book Chat at Exo Roast ship Social Hall, 2902 N Geronimo (and Laguna, near First Co, 403 N 6th Ave (6th Ave and 7th St).See pg. 4 for informa- and Glenn Avenues). This Committee conducts Senior Pride tion. business, set policies and plan programs and events. Anyone Wednesday, July 18 • 2-3:30 pm interested is invited to join and participate. Volunteers are Senior Pride Book Club (third Wednesday of month) always welcome. For information or to make proposals, email Ward 3 Council Office (Paul Durham), 1510 E Grant Rd [email protected] or phone: (520) 312-8923 See pg. 4. Stephen Higley coordinates. Contact him at July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 3-4:30 pm 520-312-8923 or email [email protected] LGBTQ Cancer Support Group at the UA Cancer Thursday, July 19 • 11:30 am - 2 pm Center (Mondays except holidays)—see p. 7 POZ CAFÉ (3rd Thursday monthly) sponsored by email: [email protected] or Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) phone Brenda Casey at (520) 694-0347 Poz Café is at St. Francis in the Foothills Church, located at the No group in July corner of Swan and River roads. Volunteers provide lunch for people living with HIV. This is followed by time to socialize and LBTQ Women’s Grief Group *WCA play games or “shop” in the Poz Marketplace. For more info: Weekly support group (free) for Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgen- TIHAN (520) 299-6647 or email [email protected] *WCA der and Queer Women 18 and older who are looking for an accepting space to share about loss. See page 7. Saturday, July 21 Monday, July 2 • 7-9 pm LGBTQI Elder Circle (3rd Saturday monthly) *WCA Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) at Cornerstone Fellowship, 2902 N. Geronimo (and Laguna, near First Ave. and Glenn). Contact general meeting (First Monday monthly) Christina Medvescek at 323-1708x122 or email: Studio One, 197 E. Toole Ave (Corner of 6th Ave) Tucson. [email protected]. Drop-In. No charge. http://sagatucson.org/wp/ (520)477-7096 Saturday, July 21 • 9:30 - 11 am Saturday, July 7 • 6-9 pm 40s and Better Breakfast Group (3rd Sat. monthly) Men’s Social Network (MSN) monthly Potluck A welcoming network of lesbians • Royal Sun Best Western Dinner/Social (First Saturday monthly) Restaurant (SW corner of Speedway and Stone) Casas Adobes Congregational Church • 6801 N. Oracle Rd. Contact: Irene Read (520) 360-4744 Must be MSN member or male guest. To be announced Lee Roden (520)398-6826 or Thom Goodrich (520) 305-6976 website: www.menssocialnetwork.org Tucson Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues. The Commission meets at No meeting in July Ward 6 office, (Steve Kozachik) 3202 E. First St. Check Tucson PFLAG support meeting *WCA https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/boards?board=40 (First Wednesday monthly) at the Ward 6 office, (Steve Saturday, July 28 • Noon-2 pm Kozachik) 3202 E. First St. http://www.pflagtucson.org Senior Pride Intergenerational Monthly Potluck Tuesday, July 10 • 2-3 pm (4th Saturday monthly except Dec.) *WCA Senior Pride Speakers Series *WCA Our Senior Pride Intergenerational Potluck is at: Cornerstone (2nd Tuesday monthly, except August) at Himmel Park Fellowship - Social Hall. 2902 North Geronimo and Laguna Library - 1035 N. Treat Ave (off Speedway). For information (near First Ave. and Glenn). Contact: Lee Roden (520) 398- on speakers see Pg. 1. Contact: (520) 312-8923 or 6826, or (520) 312-8923 or [email protected] email: [email protected]. Tucson Pride board meetings Tuesday, July 10 • 6-8 pm Tucson Lesbian and Gay Alliance board meetings are Two Spirit of Tucson *WCA (2nd Tuesday monthly) held every month and are open to the public. For more informa- Tucson Indian Center—2 Spirit of Tucson tion, email [email protected]. 160 N Stone Ave. Contact: Marlene F. Jose (520) 884-7131, Mah Jong Mondays • Noon to 3 PM ext 2238, or email [email protected] Every Monday (except holidays) at Himmel Park Library, 1035 North Treat Ave. *WCA Please avoid wearing scented products Meander in Tucson Meetup Group * WCA = Wheel Chair Accessible Lesbian Events. www.meetup.com/MeanderinTucson Important Note: Meetings may be canceled Ongoing Events or may deviate from previously announced schedules. Please check with organizations AUGUST 2018 in advance of attending to be certain that the meeting will take place as scheduled.

No meeting in August Wednesday, August 15 • 2-3:30 pm SENIOR PRIDE STEERING COMMITTEE (1st Senior Pride Book Club (third Wednesday of month) Ward 3 Council Office (Paul Durham), 1510 E Grant Rd Wed. Monthly) Cornerstone Fellowship Social Hall, 2902 N see p. 4. Stephen Higley coordinates. Contact him at Geronimo (and Laguna, near First and Glenn Avenues). This 520-312-8923 or email [email protected] Committee conducts Senior Pride business, set policies and plan programs and events. For information or to make propos- Thursday, August 16 • 11:30 am - 2 pm als, email [email protected] or phone: POZ CAFÉ (3rd Thursday monthly) sponsored by (520) 312-8923 Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) August 1 • 6:30 to 8 pm Poz Café is at St. Francis in the Foothills Church, located at Tucson PFLAG support meeting *WCA the corner of Swan and River roads. Volunteers from Tucson congregations provide lunch for people living with HIV. This is (First Wednesday monthly) Himmel Park Library, 1035 N followed by time to socialize and play games or “shop” in the Treat Ave. https://www.pflagtucson.orgor phone: Poz Marketplace. For more info: TIHAN (520) 299-6647 or (520) 360-3795 email [email protected] *WCA August 6, 13, 20, 27 • 3-4:30 pm Sunday, August 19 • 1-3 pm LGBTQ Cancer Support Group at the UA Cancer Center (Mondays except holidays)—see p. 7 Rainbow Reads – Pima County Public Library email: [email protected] or LGBT Services Committee: Book Selection: None of the phone Brenda Casey at (520) 694-0347 Above by I.W... Gregorio. At Exo Roast Co, 403 N 6th Ave (6th Ave and 7th St).See pg. 4 for information. Saturday, August 4 • 6-9 pm To be announced Men’s Social Network (MSN) monthly Potluck Tucson Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Dinner/Social (First Saturday monthly) Casas Adobes Congregational Church • 6801 N. Oracle Rd. and Transgender Issues. Check Must be MSN member or male guest. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/boards?board=40 Lee Roden (520)398-6826 or Thom Goodrich (520) 305-6976 Saturday, August 18 • 1-2:30 pm website: www.menssocialnetwork.org LGBTQI Elder Circle (3rd Saturday monthly) *WCA Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 1:30 to 3 pm at Cornerstone Fellowship, 2902 N. Geronimo LBTQ Women’s Grief Group *WCA (and Laguna, near First Ave. and Glenn). Contact Weekly support group (free) for Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgen- Christina Medvescek at 323-1708x122 or email: der and Queer Women 18 and older who are looking for an [email protected]. Drop-In. No charge. accepting space to share about loss. See page 7. Saturday, August 18 • 9:30 - 11 am Monday, August 6 • 7-9 pm 40s and Better Breakfast Group (3rd Sat. monthly) Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) A welcoming network of lesbians • Royal Sun Best Western general meeting (First Monday monthly) Restaurant (SW corner of Speedway and Stone) Studio One, 197 E. Toole Ave (Corner of 6th Ave) Tucson. Contact: Irene Read (520) 360-4744 http://sagatucson.org/wp/ (520)477-7096 Saturday, August 18 • Noon-2 pm No August Meeting Senior Pride Intergenerational Monthly Potluck Senior Pride Speakers Series *WCA (4th Saturday monthly except Dec.) *WCA (2nd Tuesday monthly, except August) at Himmel Park Our Senior Pride Intergenerational Potluck is at: Cornerstone Library - 1035 N. Treat Ave (off Speedway). For information Fellowship - Social Hall. 2902 North Geronimo (and Laguna on speakers see Pg. 1. near First Ave. and Glenn). Phone contact: Lee Roden (520) 398-6826, or (520) 312-8923 or [email protected] Tuesday, August 14 • 6-8 pm Tucson Pride board meetings Two Spirit of Tucson *WCA (2nd Tuesday monthly) Tucson Indian Center—2 Spirit of Tucson Tucson Lesbian and Gay Alliance board meetings 160 N Stone Ave. Contact: Marlene F. Jose (520) 884-7131, are held every month and are open to the public. For more ext 2238, or email [email protected] information, email [email protected]. Mah Jong Mondays • Noon to 3 PM Every Monday (except holidays) at Himmel Park Library, Please avoid wearing scented products 1035 North Treat Ave. *WCA * WCA = Wheel Chair Accessible Meander in Tucson Meetup Group Lesbian events. www.meetup.com/MeanderinTucson