December - 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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November Gathering - Keeping with Tradition
Pot Luck and Holiday Shopping
• Recap of our
Gathering
• Save the Date
This Month in Our History
for Upcoming
Events
• This Month in
Our History
• PALS’ Owned
Dec.ember24 1993 - Philadelphia, starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington is
released. It was one of the first major Hollywood films to deal directly with homophobia, homosexuality, and HIV/AIDS. The movie was directed by Jonathan
Demme and goes on to win awards, including a Best Actor Oscar for Tom Hanks.
Businesses
• Local Events
Another fantastic visit at Doug 'n
Thank
Terry's. Gentlemen, you outdid your-
you,
selves again. We thank you. We all
David,
hope you are feeling better Terry.
once
The Phoenix Shop is filled with un-
again for
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usual and unique treasures so much
the
so that they have added an annex
DVDs. I
Upcoming
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PALS Events
filled with sparkly clothing. I'm a
think the deck was stacked in some-
PALS
Business
Support
Network
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Local
Happenings
and Food
Pantries
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Book of The
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Your Board
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Notes from
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sucker for anything shiny and sparkly. one's favor...
It was good to see so many PALS
This was the first ever PALS event
members out in full force. There was
with a baby in attendance. Welcome
enough food to feed all and then
to our youngest member, Jacob. I
some. The dessert table was equally
thought once Michael got ahold of
laden with yum-
him, he would never let go. They
mies. Good job
were so cute together!
everyone. I think
Remember everyone, the FACT
we all gained 5
SnowBall is coming up next weekend
pounds. I, for one,
at Silver Creek Country Club in Hel-
took home enough
lertown, PA.
to fill my refrigerator!
See you in December at the Annual
Holiday Brunch and Gift Exchange!
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Upcoming PALS Events—Save the Date
Sunday, December 20th
January Gathering
Holiday Brunch
at the Stroudsmoor Inn
Saturday, January 16th
1:00 PM - Lunch
257 Stroudsmoor Road
1:00p
Trivia Anyone?
~???????~
Fume Grill - Stroudsburg
Tradition at its finest
Always a good time!
Brunch includes Stroudsmoor's
famous buffet
coffee, tea, juice, and a glass of
champagne
1. Q: He pretended to be gay to get
out of the army in 1962.
Happy Birthday
February Gathering
Sunday, February 21st
TBA
There you have it - when you think
you know it all…
March Gathering
Saturday, March 19th
Answers: 1. Jimi Hendrix
2. June 2004
Gift Exchange!!!
(and trade or
theft depending
on who's looking
when you trade)
That's right - it's
time to finally
unload that thing that never quite
made it to Goodwill. $26/pp Thank you Stroudsmoor for once
again not raising the price!
2. Q: When did The Gay & Lesbian
Kingdom of the Coral Sea
Islands, currently the smallest
Kingdom in the World, declare
it’s independence from
Australia?
Madam President!
TBA
Subliminal Message - PALS needs more members … bring your friends ….
Directions to Stroudsmoore Inn
From East - New York and New Jersey: Interstate Route 80. Cross Delaware River Toll Bridge and continue on Interstate 80 to Pennsylvania Exit #307 (Broad Street and PA Route 191). Turn left onto PA 191 South. Travel 1 mile and
turn right onto STROUDSMOOR Road. The inn is located at the end of Stroudsmoor Road.
From the North - get to 80 - follow below or above.
Travel South - Route 22 to Route 33 North. Follow signs for Stroudsburg and 80 East. Take Interstate 80 Exit #307
(Park Avenue and Route 611). Turn right onto Route 611 South. Travel 0.5 miles and turn right onto PA Route 191
South. Turn right onto Stroudsmoor Road.
Housekeeping from the PALS Board
Remember - Memberships are $20/year 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 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
Individuals, Children, Teenagers Families, Couples, Groups
Most insurance plans accepted / Office hours by appointment
Links of Interest see the PALS Website - If you are
looking for links, you probably have access to the website ….
www.palsnepa.org
Don't see your info here? As a member, you are entitled to
have free ads on the website for your business and/or
avocations. Take advantage! Send information for the
Newsletter to PALSNewsletterGeek@gmail.com and for the
Website to jennifer.szobota@gmail.com.
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Select Happenings in the Area
Rainbow Mountain, Mt. Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
Kinky Kristmas Leather Weekend - December 44-6
Holiday Toy Drive - November 27 through December 20
Customer Appreciation and Holiday Talent Show - December 12
Holiday Matchup Game - Paint Your Balls - December 18 & 19
Christmas Weekend Specials - December 2525-26
New Year's Eve Party - Includes Breakfast Buffet only $10!
Regina Sayles
Dec 11 & Dec 30, 7p - Skytop Lodge Tap Room (Skytop)
Dec 12, 7p - Barley Creek Brewing Company (Tannersville)
Dec 15, 9:30 - Sarah Street Grill (Stroudsburg)
Dec 18, 6pm - Rudy's (East Stroudsburg)
Dec 20, 3p & 7p - Special Holiday Concert - Porter & Sayles - Pocono
Cinema (East Stroudsburg)
Dec 23, 6p, Stone Bar Inn (Snydersville)
Monroe Winter Farmer's Market - Saturdays - Now until March 26, 2016 /
600 Main Street, Stroudsburg
A Note from Skip:
Main Street Farmer's Market at the Cooperage through December 26 - Honesdale, PA
I arranged this fundraiser Meet and Greet for PALS when I was still
on the Board of the State Theatre in Easton. It was Ellen Degeneres's
Sat & Sun through December 20, 2p Callie's Pretzel Factory, Cresco, PA - See first stop on her Historic HBO Tour which was kicked off in Easton! I
Candy Canes Made
have a picture of Ellen and Anne Heche leaving the room holding hands
and they broke up shortly afterwards. I'm sure no reflection on Easton in
Tree Lighting, Milford, PA -December 5, 5p
that Anne met no guys in Easton or space shops to cause the breakup! I
do have several prints available so if someone can pick themselves out of
Fact Snow Ball - December 6 5p - Hellertown, PA
the picture I might have enough prints to share. For Info Email:
Tree Lighting at the Stroudsmoor - December 6, 11- 6:30p
PALSNewsletterGeek@gmail.com
Grey Towers, Milford, PA - December 5 - 6 - A Christmas Carol dramatic
reading will be performed by Joe Plummer Jr., founder and director of Gotta
Kid to Feed Productions. Dramatic readings were a popular form of entertainment when Grey Towers was occupied by the Pinchot family in the late 1800s
through mid-twentieth century. Noon-1pm and 3-4pm/ Price: $20
December 5, 6, 12, & 13 -25th Annual Old Time Christmas Quiet Valley
Living Historical Farm
December 1111-13 Winterfest at Hawley PA
P with Sculpted Ice Bar at Cocoon
Coffee House
December 1212-13,
13 10a-5p - Holiday Artisan's Fair - Hawley Silk Mill
December 16, 6-8, Art Show and Fundraiser - Dansbury Depot, East Stroudsburg
Looks like lots of things are happening for New Years Eve - but, no one is
advertising specifics on the community calendars yet. If you've got a favorite
place, I suggest you call.
January 23,
23 8p - Wanda Sykes - Bergen Performing Arts Center,
Center Englewood,
NJ
January 30, 8p - The Indigo Girls - Wellmont Theater - Montclair, NJ
Did you know… We’re on Meetup and FaceBook.
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POCONO FOOD PANTRY and
SOUP KITCHEN LOCATIONS
BLOOMING GROVE FOOD PANTRY
St. John Neumann Church, 705 Route 739 Lords
Valley.
Pantry hours are 9:45 to 11 a.m. on third
Thursday of each month. Serves residents of
Pike County. Federal income guidelines apply,
identification required. Information, 570-7756867.
A final note... Feel pretty good?
Planning your holiday feasts? Can you
just taste it already?
Think on this ... some of our neighbors
cannot afford to eat so well. Share.
BUSHKILL OUTREACH
The Old Reformed Church
PO Box 103 Bushkill, PA 18324
Tuesday thru Thursday: 8am - 12 Noon
Other hours by appointment
Kate Newman - 570-588-0660
PIKE COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
St. Anthony’s Church, Newfoundland
Pantry hours are from noon to 2 p.m. every third
Thursday. Serves Pike County residents. Federal
income guidelines apply, identification and proof
of income are required. Information, 570-6764066.
PLEASANT VALLEY ECUMENICAL
NETWORK ( PVEN)
Greenview & McIlhaney Roads
Broadheadsville, PA 18322
Tuesday: 9:30am - 11:30 am
Other hours by appointment
Eloise Laubach - 570-992-3136
CHRISTIAN AWARENESS
MINISTRIES ECUMENICAL (CAME)
Route 447, Canadensis, PA 18325
1st Saturday: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Monday: 8:45 am - Noon
Other hours by appointment
BECKY LEISTER - 570-595-9141
COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES
Parking lot of Sheri Empanadas
3541 Route 611, Bartonsville. Held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the fourth
Sunday of the month for low income families in Monroe County,
Pennsylvania identification required. Free groceries. Information, call 570801-2699. Emergency pantry available by appointment, must leave name
and phone number to set up appointment.
DINGMANS FERRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
115 Myck Road Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH is
FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY
There is a wooden bin in our Sanctuary by the
altar that is always available for donations to
be added, but as a reminder that hunger and
need occurs all year long (not just during the
holidays) we have dedicated the first Sunday
of every month as "Food Pantry Sunday".
570-828-2288 - Linda Rutledge, Secretary
GOOD CHEER FOOD PANTRY
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Route 590, P.O. Box 66, Greeley
Pantry hours are from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. first Sunday of each month. No
appointment needed. Proof of residency required. Federal income
guidelines apply. Identification required.
Information, 570-226-3966 or 570-685-7260.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
103 Delaware Crest, Dingmans Ferry
Pantry hours are from 9 a.m. to noon, weekdays (appointment only — one
visit per month). Serves Pike County residents. Federal income guidelines
apply, identification required. Information, 570-828-7411, email
htlc@ptd.net or visit www.htlcpa.org.
POCONO MOUNTAIN ECUMENICAL
HUNGER MINISTRY
Rt. 611 Coolbaugh Municipal Building
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
1st Wednesday of the Month: 9:00am - 11:00am
2 Saturdays a month: 9:00am - 11:00am
Other hours by appointment
Michael Stern - 570-894-2072
ST. LUKE'S CHURCH
818 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA
Saturdays: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
570-421-9097
STROUDSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
(Soup Kitchen)
547 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA
Sundays: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
570-421-6020
STROUDSBURG WESLEYAN CHURCH
Helping Hands Food Pantry
915 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360
1st and 3rd Fridays of every month
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
570-421-0750
THE OASIS OF LOVE, INC
814 Monroe Street Suite 201, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Tel:570-972-0838 / Fax:570-972-2931
fmedero@theoasisofloveinc.org
Toll-Free/Fax 866-421-0829
TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN ECUMENICAL
Rt. 940 Christ the King Community Center
Blakeslee, PA 18610
1st Tuesday of the Month: 9:00 am - 11:00am
Other hours by appointment
Stella Surowitz - 570-646-7456
LOAVES & FISHES FOOD PANTRY
Paupack United Methodist Church, Route 507, Paupack
Pantry hours are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of the month.
Link for More Information:
November special on Nov. 22 and Christmas special on Dec. 20. Serves
https://poconoinfo.communityos.org/cms/system/files/Monroe%20Food%
Pike County, particularly Palmyra Township. Information, 570-857-1141 (if 20Pantries%20and%20Soup%20Kitchens%202014_1.pdf
contacting by phone, please leave message) or email ppackumc@ptd.net.
List compiled 2014 - Call to confirm before going.
PALS
PALS Executive Board
Vivian – President
Ray – Vice President
Pocono Action Lambda Society
Greg – Treasurer
PMB # 241
Steve – Secretary
221 Skyline Dr. - Ste. 208
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Skip - Member
Email: pals@palsnepa.org
Al – Member
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).
Jen - Webmaster
Open Board Seats – Members
We’re on the Web!
www.palsnepa.org
Two Snaps for a Good Read
Seriously...I'm Kidding, by Ellen DeGeneres , pb $9.36
I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll
take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I
think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug
unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?
Fans will not be disappointed. This hodgepodge...displays throughout the author's gift for
capturing the absurd hilarity of internal monologue...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and
openness shine through.—Kirkus Reviews
Note from the Geek:
The time has come for me to take my leave of you in body but, not in spirit. Big changes are afoot for your
Geek. Now is a time for both growth and patience. Wish me well one and all. You will be missed.
Among the many exciting life changes underway, your Geek has been accepted into an MBA program at
Sheffield Hallam University in England. The term begins January 2016. It is my intention to write the Newsletter
and stay in touch with the Group for as long as possible. Please continue to write to me at
PALSNewsletterGeek@gmail.com
LLAP Her Geekness
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