DowneTime – The GAPIMNY Young Adult Group – and EquAsian – APICHA’s Queer Youth Group – Special Event
HIV is spreading rapidly among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Agencies like Gay Men’s Health Crisis and People of Color in Crisis are addressing these issues for Black and Latino men. But who’s sounding the alarm for queer Asian men, who are experiencing the fastest growing rates of infection in the USA? Learn about the epidemic within our own community and find out what you can do to fight!
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Massage Techniques 101
Stressed out at work? Economy making you worry? Feeling tense and under pressure? Give yourself a massage that helps relieve stress and tension that will refresh you. Learn how to give yourself or others a massage like a pro. Rich Kiamco, a professional masseur and performance artist, will share his secrets on the art of massage at GAPIMNY November general meeting. Come and learn how easy it is to feel better!
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It’s time again for our Annual Thanksgiving Party!
Saturday November 22 - 5pm to 10pm
@ Philip Ong’s Residence, Brooklyn
Thanksgiving is here and so is our annual Thanksgiving Party! Once again, Philip Ong has kindly offered his residence for our get together. We’ll offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, so yes, there will be turkey and other homemade goodies and yes there will be karaoke and other entertainment throughout the evening. Door will open at 5pm and dinner will be served on time at 6:30pm.
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Are You Ready To Commit? Queer Relationships in the Wake of Prop 8
In the wake of Proposition 8, how does “gay marriage” (or the lack thereof) fit into our lives? What does it mean for us as queer APIs, but more importantly what does it mean for us personally? How has it affected you? Is marriage the happy ending we’re all looking for or are there different types of relationships that work for you?
Join us as we discuss relationships in our personal and political lives.
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