2010-10 Over 30s Members

Halifax, NS

7 October, 2010

Greetings Dear Friends,

You may have heard but just in case you haven’t this letter is sent to you to let you know about our new organization called the “LGBT Elders Group”. The initiative behind this group is Lynn Murphy and the Group’s objective is to provide a social get-together for LGBT seniors (those 55 and over) while at the same time providing the group with information and support on subjects specifically related to LGBT issues. We hope this is of interest to you and that you will join us at Spenser House on the dates indicated below.

Thus far we have had our second get-together in the afternoon of September 19 at Spenser House on Morris Street, Halifax, NS, where we shared some of our “coming out” stories. It was a great event and of course the stories led to a lively debate.

To keep some momentum going the Group has established a LGBT Elders Social Committee to plan each month event with input from all that are part of the Group. The committee members are Lynn Murphy, Anita Teal Martinez, Hal Walsh, Dan MacKay and Nick Honig. So far the Committee has planned ahead and lined up some exciting programs as follows:

November 21, 2pm – 5pm: A round table discussion on the merits and drawbacks of being a LGBT single person. Location-Spenser House.

December 10, 7pm – 10pm: This is our Christmas Party to be held in the Sky Lounge of Nick and Tuma’s apartment building, 2717 Gladstone Street, Halifax, NS. For this event we like you to bring your favorite dish, main or desert or both, and your favorite alcoholic drink. The group will be providing soft drinks, coffee and tea. Since there is a small fee for the use of the room we have to ask that each person attending bring $2 to cover expenses. All events, but this one in particular, are an opportunity for us to renew old friendships and to engage in interesting and stimulating dialog.

January 16, 2pm – 5pm: This is the “get rid of the blues” event where we will have life music to lift our spirits. If there are any musicians out there who would be willing to share their talents please let us know. Location-Spenser House.

February 20, 2pm – 5pm: For this get-together we hope that everyone can bring some memories in the form of photos or other media from the past showing LGBT events and activities. Of course a short story to go with the photos will make it so much more interesting. Location-Spenser House.

March 20, 2pm – 5pm: Although the details have not been finalized for this get-together it is tentatively been suggested that we have a discussion on financial matters. Location: Spenser House.

If you have any questions, concerns or need transportation please contact Lynn Murphy at 902-455-0193 or Nick Honig at 902-880-6881.

The Committee members and the Group hope to see you at the next gathering. For some of us it’s been way too long since we saw each other and said hello.

/nh