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Open Talk, an Open, All Gender/Orientation Discussion Group
OpenTalk is an informal rap group that meets for about one hour each week. "Talkers" update each other on the major events of their lives from the past week, before the general discussion. Weekly topics are selected by participants. OpenTalk is lead by Elias Scultori, and is held most Monday's in the Library, from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
If you have any questions regarding OpenTalk, please feel free to contact Elias by sending an email to OpenTalk@GAAMC.org.
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Mature Men's Discussion and Activities Group
The Mature Men’s group will meet on a monthly basis, on roughly the first Monday of each month, at 7:00pm. The group will conduct discussions in a respectful manner and is open to all mature men (recommended for men 45 and over.) Some men may also opt to participate in hands-on activities at GAAMC, or out in the world, as part of the activities aspect of the group. The meeting dates for 2010 are: 9/13, 10/4, 11/1, & 12/6. The topics for discussion may include: Making Friends, Transitioning to Retirement, Dating, Becoming Socially Active, Handling Life Crises, Dealing with Health Problems, Retooling for Employment, Travelling, Estate Planning, Introduction to Computers, Protecting Finances.
If you have any questions regarding our Mature Men’s group, please contact Marty by sending an email to MatureMen@GAAMC.org.
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Circles, a Discussion Group for Men and Women
GAAMC’s Discussion Group Resources chairman, Gordon Sauer, is forming a new discussion group of men and women who will meet weekly for 8 sessions. The group will meet at GAAMC each Monday at 7:00 PM.
Based on a New York group that has existed for more than 15 years, Circles-NJ offers structured discussions in a safe space. At each meeting, we choose one of the topics below and answer questions designed to promote discussion in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. So, come on by and give Circles-NJ a try!
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a topic of your own, please feel free to contact Gordon by sending an email to Discussions@GAAMC.org.
Choices for
our discussion topics include:
| Growing Up | Identity | Intimacy |
| Reaching out | Family | Role models |
| Sex & Sexuality | Work | Same sex marriage |
| Homophobia | Religion & Spirituality | Stages oflife |
| Love & Relationships | Women | Parents & Parenting |
| Change | Gay Prejudice | Sex off the beaten path |
| Heritage & Community | Politics & Activism | Being Gay |
| I’m out, what next? | Friendship | Love and
Relationships |
| Being Gay or Lesbian | | Your suggested topics |
For more information about Circles contact Gordon Sauer or ask anyone at the GAAMC front desk.
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