Arts Adventures:
Provides opportunities for PCNJ members and friends to participate with others in attending a variety of cultural events (i.e. theater, museums, galleries, concerts, opera and dance). The date, time and place of upcoming events are sent by e-mail. Contact artsadventures36@aol.com to learn more.
Booked For Supper:
A monthly supper time book club at the Pride Center to read and discuss thought-provoking fiction. You may want to pick up a bite to bring with you; listed below are options immediately adjacent to the Pride Center for delicious take out. Contact Walter at whotkowski@aol.com to express interest and let us know you’ll be joining us. Pride Center of New Jersey, 85 Raritan Avenue, Suite 100, Highland Park, New Jersey.
Chinese take-out next door, Deli across the street, Aposto’s Pizza across the street, Dunkin’ Donuts and Papa John’s down the block. $3.00 donation to PCNJ requested for this event
ComeOUT&Play:
Social networking group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgenered 20- to 30-somethings in New Jersey. While based at the Pride Center of New Jersey in Highland Park, events are scheduled throughout the entire Garden State. Regular meetings occur at the Pride Center on the first and third Tuesdays of each month (except for holidays).
Educational Forum:
The Educational Forum provides an opportunity for the LGBTIQ community to take part in enrichment sessions that vary in depth and interest. Past offerings have included: Practical Spanish, Writers’ Workshop, Men’s Massage Clinic, A Guide to Financial & Estate Planning, and many more. Sessions are run periodically. Signup for the Pride Center e-news to learn about new sessions.
Games Night:
Come play board games and socialize! Bring a potluck dessert and show off your talents. Meets on the fourth Saturday of each month from 7:00PM - 10:00 PM.
Gay Educators Group:
This will be a safe place for gay folks working in education to meet other gay folks in education. This will be a social group where members can meet new people and talk. We will meet at the Pride Center for on the First Thursday of each month and the members at that meeting will plan another event outside of the Pride Center. Drop-ins and new members are always welcomed to the first meeting each month at the Pride Center. For more info contact us at cnjguy1981@gmail.com Meets on the first Thursday of each month beginning October 2011. 7:30-9:30pm.
Gay Men’s Guild:
The mission of the Gay Men's Guild (GMG) is to foster the continuance of the Pride Center of New Jersey by making a positive difference in the lives of gay men, by providing a nurturing environment of understanding and respect for gay men of New Jersey. The Guild is dedicated and committed to developing and maintaining a gay men’s community.
Gay Men’s Living Out Group:
The Men's Living Out discussion group provides a safe and supportive environment where gay men meet for brotherhood and support. Meets every Wednesday from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
Jersey Kollege of Kink:
Jersey Kollege of Kink is an ongoing educational project of the NJ Leather Family as a service to the Leather/GLBT community, presided over by Headmistress Goddess Morgaine. Whether to satisfy your curiosity, learn some new skills or just for the experience come and check it out. All sessions open to all genders, age 18 and over. 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30-9 PM. For further info, contact either dragonslairprod@aol.com or msnjleather2010@yahoo.com
Karaoke Party:
All are welcome to come and sing your favorite songs on the new, digital karaoke system. We have a vast collection of tunes, and you can bring and sing your own. $5.00 donation requested. Meets first Friday of every month, 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Living Out Women:
Living Out Women is a social group that offers women the opportunity to engage in discussions on a variety of subjects, meet-ups, trips, and lend each other help, support, and guidance. The idea is to create a place where we can meet new friends in a relaxed environment. We are open to gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed, queer, and the questioning community. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Every Month Time 7:30 - 9:00 PM Location Room 4, Contact livingoutwomen@gmail.com to learn more.
Living Soulfully:
Living Soulfully is a community of men who love men to nurture individual and collective, conscious spiritual growth. You are invited to share an evening of connection! We nourish the mind, body and heart with opportunities to meet people, heart-felt sharing and fun in a safe, supportive environment. Originally founded in Boston as a satellite community of Easton Mountain, a gay men's retreat center in upstate New York, Living Soulfully is a non-profit grassroots organization of men loving men in community. We currently have centers in Boston, MA, Hartford, CT, New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Tampa, FL, Wilmington, DE, Fort Lauderdale, FL and are now forming a group here in Central Jersey. For info, contact: Elias Scultori, ACC, MSM elias@eliasscultori.com 732.419.2566
Metropolitan Community Church of Christ the Liberator (MCC CTL):
Metropolitan Community Church of Christ the Liberator (MCC CTL) worships at The Pride Center of New Jersey. Services are held every Sunday at 10:45 AM; there is a fellowship meal after service on the second Sunday of the month, as well as other periodic social and educational events. MCC is a Christian denomination which was founded in 1968 by queer activist Troy Perry to minister to the gay and lesbian communities. The church started in Los Angeles and is now in nearly every state as well as eighteen other countries worldwide. Its ministry has expanded over the years to include the entire queer spectrum—GLBTQI and our Allies. The local branch of MCC, called Christ the Liberator, was founded in 1978 and has been located over the years in various townships of Middlesex County. The current pastor is the Reverend Dr. Thomas Bohache, whose publications include The Queer Bible Commentary (editor and contributor) and Christology from the Margins (author), both published by SCM Press of London. Everyone is welcome at MCC CTL, regardless of race, gender identity, sexuality, physical ability, age, or religious background. MCC CTL preaches a gospel of inclusion for all, celebrating rather than tolerating our queerness. Come and learn and grow! For further information, please call 732.823.2193 or consult the website at www.mccctl.com.
Movie Social:
LGBT themed movie shown on our FABULOUS DVD Projector. Facilitated discussion usually follows film. Meets on the second Saturday of each month at 7:00 PM. Contact hagol@msn.com to learn more.
New Jersey Furs:
A social group that meets in a safe space to discuss ideas. A public community, anyone is welcome to inquire or join. Most members are gay or bisexual. Meets second and fourth Saturdays at 2pm.
The After School HangOUT:
Support and Social Group for LGBTIQ youth 17 and younger and their straight allies! Come hang out with us at a save place to talk, meet new people, and have fun! It's an extension of our current Youth Drop-In that happens the Second and Forth Saturdays of the month! When: On hiatus for the summer months, will return in the fall.
Torah Queeries:
Torah study through a queer lens, using as a jumping point for discussion, the book: Torah Queeries, Weekly Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible (available through Amazon.com). Its chapters contain liberating and healing messages, inspired by and drawn from Biblical texts, on the interface of our Jewish and LGBT identities. For inquiries or to register, contact David Rogoff at dvdgrog@aol.com. $3.00 donation to the Pride Center requested at each session. Meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Pride Center, from 4:30-6 PM.
Triangle Circle Players:
Triangle Circle Players is a new community theater production company being formed by Darren Nye, which will focus on LGBTIQ topics. Darren is looking for other leaders to join the Board of Trustees, as well as actors and a production crew. To get the company off the ground, Darren's goal is to produce and direct "Avow" by Bill C Davis. Those interested in volunteering to be part of the Board, the Avow creative and/or production team, or actors interested in auditioning, should visit www.TriangleCirclePlayers.org for more information or write to casting@trianglecircleplayers.org. Not currently meeting at the Pride Center.
Tuesday Night Men’s Social:
Social, educational, rap, potlucks, for everyone. Meets second & fourth Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m. Email njrj@aol.com for info.
Under the Rainbow:
Both a discussion group and a social group for young GLBT people ages 18-23 The group meets the 4th Saturday of each month from 4:30PM-7:30PM. There are discussions about anything from coming out to relationships. It's a safe place to make new friends. Please contact bassoonbaffoon@gmail.com for more details.
Writers’ Group:
Creative writing and discussion group. Meets every Thursday, from 7:30PM - 9:00PM. Contact daphnekanellopoulos@gmail.com .
Yoga for Men:
No yoga experience or level of flexibility required. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and a hand towel.
Led by Steven A. Russell (DYRT), he seeks to enable others to find a body of vibrant health, a mind free from restlessness, and a soul that radiantly sings from the core of existence. He combines his experience as a yogi and a musician, working with breath, vibration, concentration, and movement, to present uplifting and relaxing yoga classes.
Steven has been practicing yoga for over ten years. He is a certified teacher of Dharma Yoga, having studied with Sri Dharma Mittra in NYC. All are welcome to attend his classes, from the beginner to the experienced. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30PM-9:00PM. Email steven@stevenarussell.com for more information.
Young Men’s Social Network:
A social/ support group for men 18-40. Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 8:00 pm. We talk about sex, love, sexuality, family life, pop culture, relationships and other related topics. Afterwards we socialize at a restaurant/diner in the area. For more information e-mail shy.matsi@gmail.com . Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00-9:30pm. Begins Sept. 5, 2011.
Youth Drop In:
For LGBTIQ youth and their straight allies ages 17 and under. Meets second and fourth Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
“Out of the Box” Open Mic Night:
Out of the Box Open Mic Night is an open-mic for ALL TYPES OF PERFORMERS poets, singers, comedians, tragedians, musicians, jugglers, etc, etc, etc. hosted by Pandora Scooter and Stephen Jones. It's held on the THIRD FRIDAY of EVERY MONTH from 8:00 to about 10:30 PM at Stage Stars, 13 South Third Avenue in Highland Park, NJ. Light nosh and low octane beverages served. Admission: $5 donation/ $3 for students. Info: outoftheboxinfo@mac.com or 732-718-0134.
