July - PALS - Pocono Action Lambda Society

POCONO ACTION
LAMBDA SOCIETY
MEMBER GATHERING IS
THE THIRD SATURDAY OF
EVERY MONTH, EXCEPT
WHEN NOTED.
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Welcome Summer and All Those
Hot Sticky Bodies...
• Recap of our
Gathering
• Save the Date
Making Our History
for Upcoming
Events
• This Month in
Our History
June 24, 2016 - First national monument to LGBT rights named - The White House
designated the Stonewall National Monument as the latest addition to America's national
park system. The monument encompasses Christopher Park, the Stonewall Inn, and the
surrounding streets and sidewalks that were the site of the 1969 Stonewall uprising.
• PALS’ Owned
Businesses
Thanks to our President, Vivian for our
• Local Events
Gathering Update!
We had beautiful weather, it was a gor-
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THIS ISSUE:
Upcoming
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PALS Events
Business
Directory
5
Local
Happenings
and Stuff
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Your Board,
Book of The
Month andNotes from
the Geek
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Member
Renewal
Form
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MeetUp Group can post gatherings ideas.
According to our Vivian , it was just a
really nice event.
geous day in the mountains. The PALS
Congratulations to our youngest mem-
Board provided all manner of burgers,
ber, Jacob, who turns a year old this month.
dogs, and all the trimmings. Greg and Al
Thanks to Al, we have a card for you. You
tended the grill, and kept us all well fed.
and your mums will be missed at the July
There was a good turnout. Great food,
as well as music and games provided by Pat
Gathering.
Don't forget, the July Gathering is on
and Greta. They also donated some books,
Sunday the 17th at 1pm. Pool Party and
several racy ones among them, which we
lunch at Rainbow Mountain. It will proba-
raffled off, along with a gift certificate to
bly still be 64 and raining here in England.
Siamsa Irish Pub that was left from the Ball.
That seems to be "Summer." Have a good
Lots of fun and excitement over the prizes.
time. You are missed.
Welcome back to old faces, recent members, and two new people who learned
about PALS from MeetUp. We are glad to
say one joined on the spot and has since
made a suggestion about a new gathering
idea. Would our members would like to do
the Tree Tops Adventure at Skytop, combined with a picnic? Remember that all
members who have joined the PALS
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Upcoming PALS Events—Save the Date
Yay!
We will meet at 1pm on the porch
order off the menu, and Rich will give free pool
passes to everyone who has lunch. Such a
good guy!
July Gathering
Sunday, July 17th at 1pm
Start looking forward to the eye candy!
Pool Party and Lunch at Rainbow Mountain
August Gathering
Saturday, August 20th at 7pm
White Party at Skip & Michael's
Congratulations are in order for
Skip & Michael's 30th Wedding
Anniversary
Directions to Rainbow Mt. - 210 Mt. Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
From Route 80, heading East or West:
THE BACK WAY - Take exit 309 (Marshalls Creek); merge onto Route 209 North; continue straight on Route 209 North for 1
mile; at traffic light, turn right on to Buttermilk Falls Road; drive 1/2 mile up a small hill and make the first left onto Mt. Nebo
Road. Carefully drive 3 and 1/2 winding miles (through one stop sign) and the Lobby is on the left.
THE FRONT WAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF MARSHALLS CREEK - Take exit 309 (Marshalls Creek); merge onto Route
209 North; continue straight on Route 209 North. At circle bear right toward Milford. You will pass Wendy's. Make a right at the
next road (Mt Nebo Rd); drive 1 and 1/2 miles up the hill and the Lobby is on the right.
Subliminal Message - PALS needs more members … bring your friends ….
LOCAL ATTORNEY
Many of you have reached out for a attorney recommendation/referral. The Geek (and Skip &
Michael, too) highly recommend Jim Riech and Carolyn Frisoli for all your business and personal legal
needs. If your needs are serious and fraught with peril, these are also the folks to call before you do
anything else. The Geek hopes that all of your needs are positive and proactively protective.
Please let them know you were referred by the PALS Newsletter Geek.
michele@reichandfurst.com
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PALS BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT NETWORK
The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Lorraine Alexis –
"Healthy Backs Without The Cracks"
75 Crystal St, E. Stroudsburg, 570 420 8221,
www.DrAlexisChiro.com DrLorraineAlexis@gmail.com
Josephine’s Fleur-de-lis
601 Main Street, Stroudsburg www.josephinesonmain.com
Josephine Mero and Martha Loomis – Fine jewelry, unique
gifts, elegant home decor, eclectic, sophisticated, something
for everyone
Matrick Counseling Center
Route 390, Mountainhome, PA 570-595-0943
Debra Matrick offers counseling for individuals, couples,
families. Most insurance plans accepted. Office hours by
appointment.
Marty's Home Kitchen
Pocono Lake, PA – www.martyshomekitchen.com
Marty Pizzuti - Maker of All Natural Handcrafted Artisan
Fruit Spreads and Marmalades
PHOENIX – Route 209 N, Dingmans Ferry
Open Every Day 10 – 5 –(570-828-7952)
PHOENIX EAST - 322 Broad St., Milford
(570 296-2585) - www.Ukanoe.com
Jewelry From The Great Southwest And Other Exotic Places
Unique & Unusual Gifts & Accessories
For The Home
Scenic Creations Landscaping - Stroudsburg, PA
Todd J. Molitor
Property Management, Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance,
Christmas Décor
(570-982-0118) - poconolandscaper@gmail.com
Wedding Officiant - Rev. Ellyn Kravette
Open Door Ministries
570-764-4706
Serving the Rainbow Community for 24 years. Discount to
PALS members
Josephine Mero, MSW, LMSW
1056 Route 390, Mountainhome
570-595-9590 – http://bit.do/nyLb
Don't see your info here? As a member, you are entitled to have Individuals, Children, Teenagers Families, Couples, Groups
free ads on the website for your business and/or avocations. Take Most insurance plans accepted / Office hours by appointment
advantage! Send any questions you have or information for the
Newsletter to PALSNewsletterGeek@gmail.com
Links of Interest see the PALS Website - If you are looking
for links, you probably have access to the website ….
www.palsnepa.org
Tracy of T and R
Photo says to
"Ask about the
PALS Discount!"
Thanks Tracy!
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Select Happenings in the Area
Rainbow Mountain, Mt. Nebo Road, E. Stroudsburg, PA
July 2-4 - July 4th Weekend - Raise the Flag!
July 8-10 - TGCD Weekend
July 15-17 - Blackout Weekend Party
July 22-24 - Christmas in July
July 23 - Live Performance by Days Gone By
July 30 - Midnight Underwear Dance
August 5-7 - Illumination Weekend
August 12-14 - Bear Blast III
August 19-21 - Mountain Weekend
August 27 Nerd and Geek Party
September 2-5 - Labor Day Weekend
Regina Sayles
July 7 - 10:30p - Floods on Main Street, Stroudsburg
July 8th - 9th Porter & Sayles in Chesapeake City, MD
July 12 - 9:30p - Sarah Street Grill, Stroudsburg, PA
July 15 - 5:00p The Boat House, Hawley PA
July 16 - 7:00p - Pub 447, East Stroudsburg, PA
July 22 - 7:00p - Stone Bar Inn, Stroudsburg, PA
July 23 - 8:00p - Porter & Sayles - The Sherman Theater
July 27 - 6:00p - Stone Bar Inn, Stroudsburg, PA
to help defray out of pocket expenses. Please bring a dish
to share, for example typical outdoor BBQ fare meatballs,
barbecue chicken contribute to the common meal (meal at
3 p). Traditionally, everyone wears a red shirt to the event
and a couple times during the afternoon, participants will
descend en masse on a selected ride to show our presence
to other park visitors. Arrive early, traffic gets worse in the
afternoon. More info on Facebook.com/PridePicnic for a
gallery of past pictures. Attendance 300-400 people. Pets
allowed. www.knoebels.com
LGBT & GLBT - Gay Camping PA
http://www.oneidaresort.com/about-oneida
Phone: 570-465-7011 Since 1980, Oneida Campground
& Lodge has been proud to provide LGBT accommodations in New Milford, Pennsylvania. Our exclusive gay
campground is available to campers 21 years old and up
and open to singles, couples and small and large groups.
HOUSE FOR SALE: Kris and Cary of the Upper Delaware Group are selling their Milford, PA home
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/285Oneida-Way_Milford_PA_18337_M37938-80902
Pocono Community Calendar - The Pocono Community
calendar is an online literary community service that allows
non-profits to share, review and promote their events free
of charge. For further information, visit
www.poconocommunitycalendar.com.
Trivia Anyone?
~???????~
1. Q: This actress played Nancy, a featured recurring
lesbian character in the 1994 season of the sitcom
Roseanne?
2. Q: In what year did Showtime's Queer as Folk premier
August 13, 11a to approx 9p - 21st Annual Gay Day at
in the U.S.?
Knoebel's -391 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg, PA 17824
(About an hour and a half from Stroudsburg). According
There you have it when you think you know it all…
to the sponsors, the group is renting Pavilion P10 near the
parking lot (look for the gay flags) and will supply all the
tablecloths, utensils, and paper plates. There is no charge.
They ask that everyone buys water and participate in raffles
2...2000 (December)
Answers: 1. Sandra Bernhard
Housekeeping from the PALS Board
Remember - Memberships are $20/year per person renewed January through March (payable by cash, check, PayPal, or
credit card). Dues can be brought to meetings, mailed in or paid online. PALS realizes that some people don’t want to join, but
would still like to attend occasionally. Non-member guests are asked for a $5.00 donation to help with expenses. Membership
forms are available at meetings and on the website (www.palsnepa.org).
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PALS Executive Board
PALS
Vivian – President
Ray – Vice President
Pocono Action Lambda Society
Greg – Treasurer
PMB # 241
Steve – Secretary
221 Skyline Dr. - Ste. 208
Skip - Member
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Al – Member
Email: pals@palsnepa.org
Bruce – Member Database Admin
Marlene - Newsletter Geek
Committed to creating a welcome and
open gathering place for our
community. Meeting the 3rd Saturday
of each month (unless otherwise noted).
Ray - Webmaster
April - Member
Joann – Member
We’re on the Web!
www.palsnepa.org
Two Snaps for A Good Read
The Last Nude, by Ellis Avery, (Riverhead, $16 pb)
Inspired by real events in Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka's history, "The Last
Nude" is a tour de force of historical imagination. Avery gives the reader a tantalizing window
into a lost Paris, an age already vanishing as the inexorable forces of history close in on two
tangled lives.
Note from the Geek:
July again, is it? It must be; it's 64 and raining. This past year has gone by so quickly, some
would say it's only been two weeks. In this beautiful weather, in this beautiful scenery, with a waterfall
literally outside my front door. Here I sit...
contemplating the motivation behind acting on bitterness and anger. Let's look first at anger
between two people -- when one person is not doing what the other wants them to do. Now bitterness,
simply put, is anger with history. So then what is the motivation for acting on destructive emotions? To
lash out, to hurt the person believed to be the cause, and not just to hurt but to harm as much as possible.
What do you do when you are watching this play out to the detriment of someone you love?
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