Vincent Lachina – Seattle Multi-Faith Works speaks at THE NW LGBT Senior Care Providers Network

This Friday is the monthly meeting of the NW LGBT Senior Care Providers Network that has been meeting for over a year.  The meetings started strong and have continued to increase in size and passion for networking regarding LGBT elder issues.  All are invited to attend and benefit from these meetings that rotate locations and are on the Seattle Announcements Calendar the 4th Fridays. 

 

THE NW LGBT SENIOR CARE PROVIDERS NETWORK

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Fred Lind Manor

1802 17th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122

9:00- 10:30 A.M.

206-777-5387

Our Guest Speaker is Vincent Lachina – Seattle Multi-Faith
Works and outreach to the LGBT Community

The aging process is difficult for everyone, but for our Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual & Transgender
(LGBT) seniors the perception of availability for resource and understanding amongst Senior
Care providers can be very frustrating. In many cases resulting in forcing our LGBT Seniors to
conceal who they are, often leading to a decrease in quality of life. It has become clear that
there is a need for Healthcare providers who wish to outreach and care for LGBT Seniors to
tighten their communication bridge, and work together to provide a better quality of care for
the LGBT Seniors of Washington State.

We would like to thank Kristen Happe and the Team at Fred Lind Manor for hosting the March
Meeting. We would also like to remind you that if you are interested in hosting a future
meeting or have any questions about the March meeting, please let Tiffany Kopec know at
(206)-714-6130 or on email at tkopec@chcservices.com.

Parking – There is available parking at The Polish Home parking lot located at 1714 18th Ave.
about ½ block away.

If you have already been attending the meetings, we encourage you to bring a guest or pass the
information on to others!

This meeting is open to any and all that are interested!  Questions can be emailed to David Haack davidh@mercuryrx.com.

Weekend Leather Events and Outer Limits Invitation

If you were a part of Outer Limits many years ago, your presence is requested at Saturday's evening Leather contest for a brief in-audience honoring.  boi Di will be stepping down as Washington State Ms. Leather 2010 and is seeking out elders in the leather community to attend the event.  The contest is always fun and you may see long time friends or perhaps make new ones.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011

MEET AND GREET, 8:30PM - 10:00PM

Location: Doghouse Leathers

1312 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2011

CONTEST, 7:00PM

THE CUFF COMPLEX - DANCE BAR, 1533 13TH AVE., SEATTLE, WA

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2011

EMERALD AWARDS, VICTORY BRUNCH, 11:30AM

THE CUFF COMPLEX - DANCE BAR, 1533 13TH AVE., SEATTLE, WA

Contest schedule.

It's Leather Week

Ronda VanderMeer, Seattle Imperial Princess 20 and Portland Imperial Princess 34 will be emceeing this weekend's Annual Washington State Mr. & Ms. Leather Contest 2011 that began in 1983.  The contest will be on Saturday evening with events happening all week.  You can find detailed calendar information to pick the events you would like to attend.  

Saturday evening festivities will be judged by the following wonderful community members: 

Head Judge: Linda Coomas, Member, WSMLO Board of Directors

Panther, Washington State Ms. Leather 2003

Daddy Daun, Portland Leather Women of the Year 2005

Bruce Saari, Washington State Mr. Leather 1999

Dominic Chevalier, Mr. Oregon State Leather 2008

Mitch Koonce, Folsom Street Events, San Francisco

The contest will have 2 Talley Masters, Jeremy Dunn, Seattle and Angie, Washington State Ms. Leather 2009, Seattle.



The event could not happen without the tireless work of the following longstanding community members.  They do a fabulous job!

Gylan Green, Contest Producer
SeattlePigDad@gmail.com

Tony Buff, Contest Co-ProducerTonybuff@tonybuff.com

Jeff Henness, Judges CoordinatorLthrdaddy@aol.com

Lainy Beitler, Den Daddy, Contestant Coordinator
Mobeus07@yahoo.com
Tim F., Contest Program Layout / Advertising
TimFSeattle1@gmail.com

Queen of the Sun - begins today at Northwest Film Forum

Queen of the Sun was the film that enlightened me to the plight of the bee crisis at the last film festival I attended in Seattle.  It was truly a fabulous film with an incredible musical score that matched the mood and scenery composed and played by Jami Sieber, a Seattle area Electric & Acoustic Cellist, Vocalist and Composer.

Jami's depth as a performer is only matched by her life-long commitment to the environment and matters of social justice.  She believes in the interconnectedness of all beings and has a rich history of supporting causes that are near and dear to her heart.  If you can take time to see this film, it will be time well spent!  Ms T.

Queen of The Sun

Don't miss Queen of the Sun:  What are the bees telling us? beginning March 4th at Northwest Film Forum in Seattle! Screening daily, Director present March 4th, 6th & 7th. Share our Official Trailer with your friends: http://bit.ly/flsob4  Official Trailer www.youtube.com

QUEEN OF THE SUN: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from Taggart Siegel, director of THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.

Official Film Website: http://www.queenofthesun.com

Northwest Film Forum Times:

Northwest Film Forum is located at 1515 12th Ave in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, on 12th Avenue between Pike & Pine Street.

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Thanks to Queen of the Sun's Facebook page for the information.

Sistah Sinema - March 5th, 3pm at the WildRose

Before Hot Flash, Check Out Sistah Sinema

 Lovers and Friends Show Season 1, Episode 1!  

 3pm at The Wild Rose;

Then check out the Hot Flash After Party!

Sistah Sinema is a movie night showcasing Black womyn in Queer roles.  Each showing will be followed by a moderated discussion section. 

Tickets are $5 online or $10 at the door www.sistahsinema.webs.com

Saturday should be an intimate affair with 30 attendees. We will play autograph bingo from 3 to 3:45 to help folks mingle. 

Hot Flash Mardi Gras Party - March 5th, 6pm - 10pm

I will say that Hot Flash is creative at coming up with new ways to throw a party!  They are having their Mardi Gras Hot Flash this Saturday the 5th and are offering beads if you show your boobies (covered with pasties, of course).  Ms T.

'You heard right, don't forget your pasties and flash us those boobies to earn your beads! Neighbours Seattle THIS SATURDAY'. $10 6 pm - 10 pm Neighbours 1509 Broadway, Seattle.

Autumn Needles at Wild at Heart, March 13th reading from her Yogic Bliss and Sexual Healing fabulous book

At the last Rainbow Health Fair we were honored to have Autumn Needles read from her newly released book Yogic Bliss and Sexual Healing.  At the beginning of the reading I could tell that the circle of women did not quite know what to expect and soon we were laughing, relaxed and yes...a bit flushed.  The room got hot very fast and in no time we were bonding like old friends over stories shared with a familiar theme. 

Autumn has an incredible way with describing sexual experiences that I believe are often thought about but kept closeted.  She is frank, edgy with a twist of humor that keeps the spirit light.  A true delight to listen to and be a part of.  It was indeed an exciting read and I felt honored to be at her first reading.  I hope many of you will be able to attend this FREE event.  (Don't forget it is the beginning of Daylight Savings).

Sunday, March 13th 

Reading from Yogic Bliss and Sexual Healing

Autumn Needles

Wild at Heart

1111 NW Leary Way

Seattle, WA

 6pm - 7:30pm 

FREE event 

Autumn Needles, RYT, began practicing yoga at age 12 for its physical healing properties and was hooked by its calming and centering effects as well as for its integrative life philosophy.  She received her yoga instructor certification from the Nosara Yoga Institute in 2006 and has been teaching ever since. The core of her personal beliefs is to live fully and pleasurably within her body and to move with joy and gratitude. She owns Home Body Yoga in Seattle, where she lives with her primary partner, Jamie. (Thanks to Fanny Press for the bio information).

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