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Prologue F June 2016 Vol. 29 № 6 O 7 BOSTON UNDED 198 The Monthly Newsletter of the Boston Prime Timers

MONTHLY COMMUNITY GATHERING 31th Annual AIDS Walk by Coleman Kelly and Helder Lemos NEXT MEETING Saturday, June 18th, 2016 The 31st AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run will be on Sunday, June 5th. For several years, the Boston Prime Timers have enthusiastically supported the AIDS Walk 566 Columbus Ave, Boston, effort to honor those we’ve lost and to give hope to people living with HIV/AIDS. MA 02118-1181 U.S.E.S. is handicap accessible. This year, the Walk will start at the DCR Memorial Hatch Shell. The event con- tinues to be New England’s largest HIV/AIDS awareness raiser and continues to Main doors will open to the Center at 1:30 PM. Members are welcome to en- attract thousands of participants who walk for different reasons, but walk together joy casual conversation in the lobby. for one common cause: to support AIDS Action and its work to prevent new infec- tions, maximize the health outcomes of those infected, and to end the epidemic T Stops: Green E Line to Symphony here in Massachusetts. Sta., Orange Line to Mass. Ave. Sta. Prime Timers who wish to do the Walk together will meet at Au Bon Pain, at the Public Parking: lot at 277 Northamp- corner of Berkeley and Boylston Streets, between 9-10 AM. Have a leisurely break- ton St. (between Columbus Ave. & fast and set out on the Walk. If you have the energy, do the whole Walk (plan on Tremont St.) one block from U.S.E.S. a couple hours) or just do part of it. You can easily hop on the T at several points Bldg. $13 for 24 hours, no hourly rate. along the Walk. Other public parking can be found at boston.bestparking.com (cont’d on pg. 2)

Doors will open: 1:30 PM. Although the Center may be open earlier for oth- March at Pride with Us #WICKEDPROUD#WICKEDPROUD er U.S.E.S events, please do not arrive #WICKEDPROUD by Harry Fullerton #WICKEDPROUD earlier.

Support Group with Sam Goldfarb Gentlemen, those of you who are marching in this year’s will meet in September, from 1:45 to Pride, please wear your “Wicked Proud” t-shirts, a funny hat, wear something fun- 2:45 PM in The Board Room (3A-1). ny! Since we don’t know our position in the parade we’ll meet at the sign-up booth Hospitality will begin in the cafeteria at Boylston & Dartmouth Sts. The parade kicks off at noon, so let’s meet by 11:30. at 2:30 PM until 3:25 PM. If you are contributing to our food table please It is strongly recommended that you arrive at the Boston by “T”. Giv- arrive prior to 2:30 PM. en the large amount of people present in the city for the day’s events, traffic will likely be highly congested and parking will be limited. Meeting will begin at 3:30 PM with no break. 7:30 - 11:00 AM — Staging and lining-up of participants around Copley Square June’s Speaker: Greg Flynn & Joe Noon — Parade kick-off! McGrath will be recounting their 68- day cruise From the Pride Committee’s Advice for Visitors: gg Pack appropriately! The Boston Pride Festival is a rain or shine event, so plan accordingly for the forecast weather conditions. Consider bringing Are you missing an event because sunscreen, plenty of bottled water, and an umbrella or raincoat. you can’t afford it? Contact Jim g Have fun! McCloskey by phone or email to g g Respect the instructions from the Parade Staff and Volunteers—These in- discuss options with him. Office g dividuals will be clearly distinguishable from the crowd. They are only Phone # (617) 447-2344 doing their job and enforcing safety measures for the benefit of everyone.

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Boston Prime Timers, Inc. (617) 447-2344 bostonprimetimers.org 566 Columbus Ave., Boston MA 02118-1181 Boston Prime Timers 2 of 9 June 2016 Thanks to Super Duck Boats, Boston Pride will have a hand- icap accessible trolley for marchers who wish to participate THE PRESIDENT’S in the parade but are physically unable to walk the full route. Seats are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. If you MESSAGE wish to sign up, please e-mail [email protected] and send us your full name, email address and phone number. Historically Speaking by David Stanford Also for 2016, Pride will have a handicap accessible viewing area located near the Pride Festival. Seating will be limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Please e-mail us at June is Pride month in Mas- [email protected] if you would like to reserve a seat. sachusetts and I was curious about the beginning of the cel- ebration and parade so I did a 31th Annual AIDS Walk little research using bostonusa. (cont’d from pg. 1) com. Following the June 27th, 1969 , political The Board has voted that we, activists began organizing as a club, will pledge ($100 last in earnest. The first official Gay year) to support the AIDS Walk Pride Parade was actually a march in Boston and was held and other Prime Timers’ efforts. on Saturday, June 26th, 1971. “This was a distinctly politi- Also, we will collect individu- cal event that was preceded by a full week of workshops on al pledges via the Tear-Sheet, various issues affecting the emerging gay community, such should you wish to make your own pledge—any amount is as and gay spirituality. The march route encom- welcome. Please send pledges by June 4th with your Tear- passed four major stops: the Bay Village bar Jacques, Bos- Sheet. Or you can make an online contribution. Or, you can ton police headquarters on Berkeley Street, the State House give to Coley Kelly on the day of the AIDS WALK. on Beacon Hill, and St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tremont Street. At each stop, a speaker presented a list of demands. When So to support the AIDS WALK & 5K RUN: the marchers arrived at the State House, a call was issued to • WALK THE WALK include homosexuals in civil rights legislation and eliminate anti-sodomy statutes dating from Puritan times.” • DONATE via the Tear Sheet • To make an online donation as a Prime Timer: Visit “The flyer for Boston’s first Week was distributed the team page for Boston Prime Timers at tinyurl. from friend to friend, and acquaintance to acquaintance, as com/bpt-walk-team (set up by Boston Prime Timer well as through the newsletters of the city’s few gay and les- Team Captain Helder Lemos who will be sending out bian organizations. This flyer rather neatly summed up the a broadcast email to solicit donations) intentions of the Pride organizers, as well as the significance of the date in June: ‘Two years ago on June 27, homosex- • For more information, go to action.aac.org or con- uals in New York City for the first time refused OPPRES- tact Prime Timers Helder Lemos (at 617-440-5200 SION AS USUAL. They stood up when the Stonewall Bar on or [email protected]) or Coley Kelly (at 617-680- Christopher Street was raided … We and others across the 1901 or [email protected])  nation commemorate that event this June. We celebrate the awakening of a vigorous gay pride and self-respect.’ ” EVENTS Since that march, we have come a long way, baby. The pa- rade today takes much the same route that the march took in 1971, but we have overcome many of the demands made June Post-Meeting Dinner at that time. The establishment of LGBT rights in the U.S. state of Massachusetts is a recent phenomenon, with most Immediately following our meeting on June 18th, there will advances in LGBT rights taking place since 1992. In 2004, be a dinner prepared by chef Marcos German-Domingues it became the first U.S. state to grant marriage licenses to and Daniel German-Domingues. The menu includes appe- same-sex couples. Allowed today is same sex sexual activity tizer, salad, entrée (chicken cordon bleu), polenta, seasonal in private, recognition of same-sex relationships, discrim- vegetable and dessert. For those who order ination protection, adoption and parenting, establishment a vegetarian meal he can provide a tofu of prosecution for hate crimes, and Massachusetts allows dish with tomato, bell pepper, onions, a person who has completed sex-reassignment surgery to palm oil and coconut milk called “Moque- amend his or her birth certificate. ca de tofu” all for $13. Reservations must be made by June 9th. Walk-ins can not We have lived through all of this history and some of our be accommodated. Please clearly members have created and participated in it. We have note on the tear-sheet if you wish a proudly been marching in the parade since 1988. For a pe- vegetarian meal.  riod of four years, from 2005–2008, we entered floats in bostonprimetimers.org Boston Prime Timers 3 of 9 June 2016 the parade and won Best Float three out of those four years and received Honorable Mention for the other one. Found- DINNERS ing Member Dick Bourbeau has written about this. “Win- by Lewis Pedi & Steve Vorenberg ning these awards made the Prime Timers a contingent that NOTE: Because of the need to inform the restaurant(s) parade watchers were eager and excited to see each year. By how many guests to expect, both for space reasons and participating in the parade and making a great showing, we preparation of food, WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. were combating ageist mentalities, showing people—young I would appreciate any helpful comments or suggestions. and old alike—that aging as a gay person does not mean that Please email Lewis Pedi (see roster). one stops enjoying life, having fellowships, or being an en- ergetic and productive member of the community.”

Although the resources are not currently available to enter a float into this years’ parade (primarily no large truck to dec- orate and a CDC licensed driver) we will still march #WICK- ED PROUD on June 11th. As we age, not all of us can do the walk, but you can cheer those of us on from the sidelines or ride in one of the trolleys provided by the LGBT Senior Pride Coalition. You can reserve a seat by calling (617) 927- efaCbulC 6417. Whether you walk, ride, or watch, be proud that if it wasn’t for our age group, there would be no Pride Parade today. For that I am proud, and I am very proud to be a member of Boston Prime Timers, out of which grew an in- Cost: $28.00 per person includes Soup/Salad, Entree, ternational organization. Across the country, Prime Timers Coffee/Tea, Dessert as well as Gratuity. will be actively participating in Pride events knowing that we are an integral part of founding the LGBT community. June Dinner Yes, be proud.  Tuesday, June 28th 29th Birthday/Anniversay Bash Cocktails 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM by David Stanford Choices: (1) Seafood Risotto, (2) Cob Salad, (3) Statler Chicken Breast, (4) Meatloaf, (5) Lobster Mac ’n’ Cheese, (6) Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli. On Sunday, August 14th, we will be celebrating our found- ing 29 years later at Club Café. We will be partaking of a Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston. (617) 536-0966 “beefed” up brunch buffet with an expanded menu with lots of choices for everyone. The buffet will be served from 1:00- Nearest T Stop: Back Bay Station on the Orange Line 3:30 PM and we will be eating in the Dance Room with a or Arlington Street Station on the Green Line. The In- cash bar, some fun entertainment provided by cast mem- bound № 9 Bus from Broadway Station (Red Line) stops bers of Golden Girls, and of course, dancing until 5:00 PM. across the street at Berkeley St. & Columbus Ave. We will be hosting some of our favorite guests. Tickets are $20 and reservations must be made by August 10th so we July Dinner can have a head count for table set-ups. Please get your reservation in via the tear-sheet and join us for another fun Tuesday, July 26th time!  Cocktails 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM Choices: (1) Sole Meunière (Pan-Fried in Butter and OFFICER ELECTIONS Baked) with Crab Meat Stuffing, (2) Veal Chop in a Rose- mary Port Sauce, (3) Steak Tips in a Bourbon Marinade, (4) Linguine with Shrimp and Scallops in White Wine our Board held the election for officers at the May Board Y Sauce, (5) Chicken la Mirage. meeting. Dave Stanford’s term as president continues for another year, but we elected Harry Fullerton to serve as our Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston. (617) 536-0966 vice president and Jim Buckley to take over the position of recording secretary. Congratulations, gentlemen and thank Nearest T Stop: Back Bay Station on the Orange Line you for your continuing service.  or Arlington Street Station on the Green Line. The In- bound № 9 Bus from Broadway Station (Red Line) stops A REMINDER: WHEN SIGNING UP across the street at Berkeley St. & Columbus Ave. FOR AN EVENT, TAKE NOTE OF THE POST MARK DATE. WHEN IN DOUBT, If anyone has any concerns or recommendations for restaurants either north or south of the city, please contact PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE. me at [email protected].  bostonprimetimers.org Boston Prime Timers 4 of 9 June 2016 of lights turn sharp left onto Washington St. (gas station is POTLUCK PARTIES on the left). Follow Washington St. (0.5 mi). Trifone Rd. is by Adam Galbraith on the right. 15 Trifone Rd. is the second house on the right. MBTA: Take the Blue Line train to Beachmont Station, and Pre-Independence Day Party board the 119 bus (Northgate/Beach St.) Get off the bus at Malden St. & Washington St. (immediately after Lucia Ave.) hosted by Adam Galbraith Turn left onto Washington St. and walk 6 short blocks to Trifone Rd on the right side of Washington St. 15 Trifone WHAT: Summer Party at Adam Galbraith’s home Rd. is the second house on the right. WHEN: Saturday, July 2nd, 4-? PM.  WHERE: 65 Andrews Road, Quincy FOOD: Contact Adam to let him know what you are bringing or ask for sugges- Gentlemen, can YOU host tions. a Potluck? Even a small COST: $2 to the host for incidentals. gathering would be appre- RSVP: Please call (410) 444-2326 or ciated. If you are interested e-mail Adam at verygoodman@comcast. in hosting an event contact net. the office. They can provide MAXIMUM GUESTS: 25-30 you with the details and DIRECTIONS (FROM THE SOUTH): Take I-93 North to Furnace answer any questions you Brook Pkwy. (Exit 8). Turn left onto Hancock St., then take might have. Without your the slight right onto Fenno St. Turn right to stay on Fenno help we won’t have any Pot- St., then continue straight onto Havilend St. when Fenno lucks! turns right again. Take the next right onto Andrews Rd. Adam’s house is the 4th house (on the right) from the end (where Andrews Rd. terminates into Fenno St. DIRECTIONS (FROM THE NORTH): Take I-93 South to Galli- EVENTS van Blvd. (Exit 12). Continue as Gallivan Blvd. turns right and becomes Hancock St./Neponset Ave. Merge left onto Quincy Shore Dr. Turn right onto Fenno St., then take the Fancy a Day Trip? 3rd right onto Andrews Rd. Adam’s house is the 4th house on the left.  At the brain storming session instigated by Jim Buckley at the March meeting, many members voiced an interest in group trips, among other things. Steve Larrett has submit- Barbeque for BPT & NSM ted some excellent suggestions. hosted by Ben Gallo Here is a selection of potential trips for the upcoming year. WHAT: Barbeque for Boston We would like to gauge member interest in these trips. Prime Timers & North Shore Please contact Jim Buckley and let him know if you are in- Men. terested in any of these trips. Your interest is not a commit- WHEN: Saturday, August 13th, ment, but we would like to know if enough members (and 1 PM - whenever. friends) are interested in any of these trips for us to take the WHERE: 15 Trifone Rd., next step and organize any or all of them. Revere NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING TOUR BEVERAGE: Bring your own beverage. FOOD: What would you like to bring (appetizer or dessert)? Tour leaves 6:30 AM. A coffee stop will be made along the Please let host know. way. On arrival in New York, stops will be made at both COST: $2 to the host for incidentals. Rockefeller Center and Macy’s. You’re on your own to enjoy RSVP: Please e-mail [email protected] or call (781) the Big Apple and see the sights, including the Rockefeller nd 808-4911 by July 22 . Center, Saint Patrick’s, Tiffany’s and more! You can visit MAXIMUM GUESTS: 75 one of Broadway’s exciting shows, attend one of New York’s DIRECTIONS (GOING NORTH): From I-93N, take left exit 27 world famous museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, onto I-93 N/Tobin Bridge/US-1 N, Take Sargent St exit to- the Guggenheim &c., or enjoy shopping and sightseeing on ward W Revere (0.2 mi). Turn right onto Sargent St. (0.2 Fifth Avenue. You’ll depart at 6:30 PM from NYC, making mi). Turn right onto Washington St. (0.3 mi). Turn left a dinner stop (on your own), before returning home after onto Trifone Rd. (0.1 mi). 15 Trifone is the second house on spending a wonderful day in New York City, ‘The Big Apple.’ the right. GOING SOUTH: Take US-1 S to Rte. 60 exit toward Malden/ Tour Includes Luxury Silver Fox CD/DVD/WiFi Motor Revere. Enter rotary and take the 1st exit onto Squire Rd./ Coach, New York City Map and Attractions List Tour Cost: Rte. 60W (the Revere Theater is on the right). At the 2nd set $64.00 Per Person, Tour Dates: May-December, 2016 bostonprimetimers.org Boston Prime Timers 5 of 9 June 2016 FOSTER’S LOBSTERBAKE WITH MICHAEL MINOR SHOW 5:30 PM. Tour Cost: $79.00 Per Person. Tour Dates: Sep- tember & October. Foster’s Clambake Restaurant, York NORMAN ROCKWELL CHRISTMAS & RED LION INN Maine August 10th or 11th. Enjoy a great day Depart 8:00 AM for the Massachusetts Berkshires. You’ll out with what discover that the quaint village of Stockbridge maintains it- Maine is self much like that depicted in Norman Rockwell’s famous best know painting, ‘Main Street Stockbridge’. Authentic shops and for, lobster, historic sights help bring the famous painting to life! Now combined enjoy a delicious luncheon at the famous Red Lion Inn, with one of where a delicious full-course luncheon, featuring entrees the funniest, zaniest shows of the season. of either mouth-watering Yankee Pot Roast or succulent Broiled Salmon, is included. After lunch, visit the renowned If you are a fan of Terry Fator (from America’s Got Talent, Norman Rockwell Museum, where you will have the oppor- and now a headliner in Las Vegas), you will love this show! tunity to experience Rockwell’s artistic styling and view the legacy of images that helped define American identity Michael began his singing career in first grade when he throughout the 20th century as portrayed on the front pages performed a solo on stage at his elementary school. After of the Saturday Evening Post. Tour includes Stockbridge college, Michael played lead roles in musicals all over the Village Sightseeing, Red Lion Luncheon (choose entrée: Pot country. His most memorable role was Curly in Oklahoma. Roast or Salmon), Norman Rockwell Museum Tour. De- parts: 8:00 AM. Tour Returns: 6:00 PM. Tour Dates: No- As a singing ventriloquist, he can impersonate both old vember & December 2016. Tour Cost: $89.00 Per Person. and new entertainers alike. He will impress you with the speed at which he and his “Special Guests” can take turns NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE & CHRISTMAS WITH THE STARS singing a song together, as well as amaze you with his dead- on impersonations. Michael is an incredible and versatile Featuring the terrific Edward Twins, December 5th, 6th & singer who can sing every style from Country to Broadway 12th, 2016 and Crooners to Rock ’n’ Roll. Michael likes to think of the audience as family, so don’t be surprised if he grabs you for Depart 9:00 AM for a fabulous Christmas Show experience a joke, a dance or even to sing with him. Sit back, relax and at the Newport Playhouse. After touring Newport’s beauti- enjoy the many talents of Michael Minor, with Traditional ful Ocean Drive, you’re off to The Newport Playhouse where Maine Lobsterbake at Foster’s Clambake Restaurant (York, you’ll enjoy a great buffet, a wonderful “Christmas with ME) the Stars” performance by the Edward Twins. After lunch, you’ll be whisked off to the intimate theatre where you Your meal includes: whole boiled 1¼ lb. lobster, clam can sit back, relax and take in Newport Playhouse’s show chowder, fresh steamed mussels, fresh Maine clams, corn- “Christmas with the Stars.” When The Edwards Twins are on-the-cob, potatoes & onions, blueberry cake, rolls, butter, onstage, they move, sing and perform like the actual stars & beverage. A ½ BBQ chicken is available as a non-lobster and each of their impersonations is done to perfection. alternative. You’ll be amazed at the stars who will be there and how well they are impersonated by the Twins. Great fun! You’ll ar- Price: Only $69.00 Per Person, includes Lobster Luncheon rive home at approximately 5:30 PM after a wonderful day and Show. in Newport, Rhode Island.

NEW HAMPSHIRE TURKEY TRAIN Tour Dates: December 5th, 6th & 12th, 2016. Tour Cost: $89.00 Per Person. Tour Includes: Ocean Drive Sightsee- Featuring a ride on the Scenic Railroad, with Hart’s Turkey ing Tour, Newport Playhouse “Christmas with the Stars” Lunch & Sightseeing. Join us for an exciting day tour as Show, Full Buffet Luncheon. we travel to scenic New Hampshire. Traveling north, you’ll enjoy the changing colors of sugar maples, which signal na- These are just a few of the potential excursions we could ture’s change of seasons. You’ll especially enjoy the beau- take this year. Have you got any suggestions? Salem, a tiful White Mountains area. On your arrival at the station, whale watch, Old Sturbridge Village, Plimouth Plantation, “All Aboard!!!” You’ll board the Scenic Railroad Dining Car Heritage Museums & Gardens, Seashore Trolley Museum, a for your train ride, traveling in the scenic woodsy setting. day at a New England museum? You’ll also be served a delicious full course Luncheon (in- cluded) featuring Hart’s Turkey Farm Roast Turkey with So let us know what trips you’re interested in and any sug- whipped potatoes, butternut squash, a beverage and an ice gestions you have. Contact Jim Buckley.  cream sundae for dessert. After our train returns, you’ll board your coach for local sightseeing and foliage viewing. SEE THE BOSTON PRIME TIMERS WEB SITE FOR THE PREVIOUS 11 BACK ISSUES OF THE PROLOGUE. Tour Departs: 8:30 AM. Tour Returns: approximately bostonprimetimers.org bostonprimetimers.org Boston Prime Timers 6 of 9 June 2016 MEMBER NEWS The Prologue The Prologue is the official organ of the Boston Prime Tim- Birthdays ers, published since 1987.

JUNE “The mission of the Boston Prime Timers, founded in 1987, Dave Evans 4th is to provide adult Gay, Bisexual and men and Frank LaPiana 6th their friends with educational, cultural and social activi- Alfred Duhamel 11th ties that enrich their lives by building and reinforcing safe, Chuck Bogni 13th healthy and supportive connections across generations and Roy Frost 16th fostering personal growth through educating and mento- Sam Goldfarb 20th ring both active and isolated members of our community, Buddy Benoit 21st JULY while continuing to advocate for a world that accepts and Larry Vitale 22nd celebrates all human diversity while recognizing the specific Ruby Katz 23rd needs of men like our members.” Lady Di Porter 29th Bill Kelloway 1st Steve Larrett 3rd Mel Grimard 7th George Reardon 11th Ben Gallo 15th BPT Board Ron Walton 19th David Stanford President/Programs Bob Gallagher 29th Jim McCloskey Treasurer Swift Lane 31st Jim Buckley Board Member J.F. Bennett Prologue Editor Steve Vorenberg Temporary New Members Harry Fullerton Hospitality/Membership Chair Martin Grealish Adam Galbraith Potpourris Dick Bourbeau Historian

Show at Club Café Board members may be contacted via the office: Boston Prime Timers, Inc. The Bitch is 566 Columbus Ave. Back. June Boston, MA 02118-1181 10th at 8:00 PM. Nation- Telephone: (617) 447-2344 ally acclaimed E-mail: [email protected] Im- Web site: bostonprimetimers.org personator Facebook: facebook.com/groups/bostonprimetimers Joe Posa and Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons ’til 5:00 PM Tony Tripoli, Executive Pro- ducer of Fash- Worldwide News ion Police and the late Joan Keep up with Prime Timers World- Rivers head wide by visiting their web site at comedy writer, primetimersww.com. join forces to bring their 90 Please also take a look at the Worldwide’s monitored Face- minute show to book group page. It is a closed group; others can see who Boston’s Club are members but cannot see member postings. It’s a good Cafe in celebra- way to connect with the larger PTWW community. tion of Boston Pride and in https://facebook.com/groups/PrimeTimersWW/ remembrance of Joan Rivers’ WE NEED A NEW OFFICE MANAGER! ARE birthday. Purchase your tickets in advance at clubcafe.com YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING YOUR CLUB? and as a special discount for Prime Timers enter the code CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER TODAY! Prime for a $5 discount or at the door.  bostonprimetimers.org Boston Prime Timers 7 of 9 June 2016 EVENTS IF YOU HAVE ANY NEWS REGARDING A Movie Anyone? MEMBER THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE, CON- by Steve Vorenberg TACT THE EDITOR THROUGH THE OFFICE! As you may know, AMC Loews Theatre in downtown Boston (175 Tremont, near the Boylston T stop) offers senior pric- ing all day on Tuesdays. Let’s see if there’s any interest in a monthly movie group for us Prime Timers (“Movie Mash- ers”?). Maybe the 2nd Tuesday of each month might work? I’ll meet you in the lobby at AMC on Tuesday afternoon, Au- gust 9th, at 1:00 PM. I don’t know what’s playing then—it’s too far in advance as of this writing. So those who show up will choose a movie and go! There’s no advance payment or arrangements needed—just come if you’re available. On the other hand, if you know you will be coming and want us to wait for you, please let me know (phone is in the roster). If this becomes a regular activity, we may decide to have lunch beforehand or coffee afterwards, but let’s just stick with the movie for this first try.

Yes, this is downtown. I anticipate all the usual objections about parking, daytime, etc. If downtown is a problem for you, suggest a place more convenient for you. Someone on the north shore might act as the focal point for a meeting at

Liberty Tree Mall or somewhere around there. South shore 7/15 guys might meet at AMC Braintree. The Burlington Mall might work for West of Boston. Those aren’t convenient for me, so if you want that, please step up and help.  K My name is Dave Goldberg. L I recently joined your great group of guys and am planning to move back to the Boston area fairly soon. I am looking to rent a room or rooms in someone’s home. Prefer the Boston metro area. I am very friendly, honorable, responsible, quiet, neat and a good guy! You can contact me by e-mail at [email protected]. I have a Skype account also and would love to Skype to get to know you! Thanks so much guys.—Dave 7/15

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5 AIDS Walk 6 Political 7 Pride Lights 8 Rainbow 9 Black & Latin 10 Pre-Pride 11 Boston Pride- Boston Forum @ Lunch Club Pride Press Conference Parade & Festival Faneuil Hall Out4Supper Ogunquit Trip Café Emmanuel Boston Dyke March

12 Back Bay & JP 13 14 Over the 15 16 Café 17 18 Monthly Block Parties Rainbow Emmanuel Meeting

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19 Father’s Day 20 Summer 21 Mystic Tea 22 Rainbow 23 Café 24 25 So. Shore Solstice Lunch Club Emmanuel Brunch

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26 27 28 Club Café 29 30 Café for details Dinner Emmanuel on Pride events, see tinyurl.com/ pride2016-cal 20 16 JULY Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Café 1 2 Summer Party Emmanuel @ Adam’s

3 4 Independence 5 Out4Supper 6 7 Café 8 9 Day Emmanuel

10 11 12 Over the 13 Rainbow 14 Café 15 16 Monthly Rainbow Lunch Club Emmanuel Meeting

17 18 19 Mystic Tea 20 21 Café 22 23 Emmanuel

24 25 26 Club Café 27 Rainbow 28 Café 29 30 So. Shore Dinner Lunch Club Emmanuel Brunch

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