[PCNJ-news] PCNJ News & Updates - 11/1/05

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The Pride Center of New Jersey
News & Updates - November 1, 2005

See www.pridecenter.org for lot's more group and
activity information!

1. CUDDLE PARTY - Nov 17
2. ENTERTAINMENT 2006 BOOKS ARE IN!
3. YOUTH GROUP - Oct 12
4. Pride Center Game Nights - Nov 15
5. OUT OF THE BOX - Nov 18
6. WOMEN'S COFFEE HOUSE - Nov 5
7. BOWL-A-THON - Nov 5
8. Miscellaneous

1. CUDDLE - Oct 20
Yes, it's official for the next 3 months!
On Thursday nights, November 17, December
15, 2005 and January 19, 2006 there will be a Cuddle
Party at the NJ Pride Center, 1048 Livingston Ave.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902 starting at 7:15. For
directions see www.mapquest.com or check out
http://www.pridecenter.org/ The fee will be on a
sliding scale basis, $5-25. Please pay what you can
afford.
"The brainchild of two relationship coaches, Cuddle
Party is a non-sexual, judgement free space to explore
touch, intimacy, affection and choice, where your
boundaries will be respected. REiD Mihalko and Marcia
Baczynski designed this event to provide people with
an
opportunity to get more touch and affection in their
lives and to practice clear, honest communication."
Okay, so you already know how to cuddle - but do you
do it as often as you'd like? And... in a setting
where you can meet new friends, learn more about
yourself, and have a lot of fun? It's true - cuddle
parties are a most amazing way to do all this. They
offer a safe, non-sexual space to explore nurturing
touch and
respectful communication. Here's a short version of
what they'll be like:
We will have an opening circle to introduce everyone
and set a very easy-going, yet clearly defined safe
space - with agreements about how we'll each learn and
play and cuddle with each other. A few "warm-up"
exercises, and then about an hour of free-form
connecting and cuddling - anywhere from just chatting
(you don't HAVE to cuddle!) to neck/foot/back-rubs to
"puppy piles" - all with each participant's explicit
agreement. A short closing at the end, and often small
groups of folks will choose to hang out after the
party at a nearby cafe, to keep the connection and
conversation going. (please go to the
www.cuddleparty.com website for more description,
FAQ's and "Cuddlemonials!")
Please RSVP to me directly at cuddlenj at yahoo.com (join
our Yahoo group as well) as soon as possible.
Hugs, 
Suzann, Cuddle Party Facilitator

2. ENTERTAINMENT 2006 BOOKS ARE IN!
Now you can help The Pride Center and enjoy great
savings at the same time.  The Entertainment 2006
books have rolled off the presses and into The Pride
Center -- come check them out! The book is like no
other.  It's packed with 2-for-1 and up-to-50% off
savings for dining, movies, entertaiment, recreation,
and much more. These books make fantastic gifts, too,
and cost only $25 this year! The money we raise from
each sale will benefit the operations of PCNJ. To buy
your Entertainment Book, come visit us at PCNJ between
7pm and 10 pm and speak to our shift volunteers. We
accept cash (exact amount appreciated!) and checks
payable to PCNJ. Our books cover Middlesex and
Somerset counties; call us at 732-846-2232 if you are
seeking a book for another region.

3. YOUTH GROUP - Nov 12
The Pride Center's Youth-Drop In meets from 1 to 4
p.m. on the second, third and fourth Saturday of the
month. If you're 17 and under and looking to meet
other GLBTIQ youths, give us a try. We talk about
what's happening at your school, play games, watch
movies, plan socials, eat snack food, veggies and
fruit -- and just hang out. It's fun.  Have questions?
Call the Pride Center and leave a message. Someone
will get back to you.

4. Pride Center Game Nights - Nov 15
Looking for a fun way to meet people in a social
atmosphere?  Like to play board games?  Come to the
Pride Center Game Night!  We play party games, word
games, strategy games... bring your favorite, or
learn to play a new game from our large collection! 
All are welcome!
Game Nights are held on the third Tuesday of each
month at the Pride Center in New Brunswick, NJ.  We
start around 7:30pm and wrap up around 9:30pm.
For more information, contact Bill at
otterzero at yahoo.com, visit the Pride Center website
(http://www.pridecenter.org/index.shtml), or call
the Center, at (732)846-2232.
We hope to see you there!

5. OUT OF THE BOX - Nov 18
Out of the Box is an open-mic series for all
performers.$5 suggested doantion, $2 students.  light
gnosh and beverages served.

6. WOMEN'S COFFEE HOUSE - Nov 5
This month's Pride Center Women's Coffee House
features  Nicola, a high-energy powerhouse on fire,
delicious and soulful, with a decidely unique blend of
music that has been labeled as "Urban Alternative...
Fiery Rock... Intensily Passionate Soul". 7 PM

7. BOWL-A-THON - Nov 5
PCNJ BOWL-A-THON to benefit PCNJ
Sat. Nov. 5, 2005 
@ Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes
790 Route 1 North, North Brunswick NJ
To get pledge form, please call Laura at 732-350-9509.
If you can't bowl, please feel free to call and make a
pledge! 

8. Miscellaneous
It's time to get back to you regular schedule! Stop by
the Pride Center of New Jersey and join in some of our
many activities and groups!

November 8 and 22 - Tuesday 8 PM Socials sponsored by
LGMNB.  Light refreshments and conversation!

Every Wednesday - Men's Coming Out Group. 7:30 PM

November 10 - Women's Peer Support Group, 7:30 PM
Much more!  Check www.pridecenter.org

November 16 - Lesbians and BiWomen in Heterosexual
Marriages. 7:30 PM

Every Tuesday - Together We Can.  7 PM

November 21 - Pride Families. 7:30 PM

November 17 - Team NJ Planning Committee Meeting. 7:30
PM

November 18 - OWLS.  Older Wilder Lesbians. 7:30 PM


	
		
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