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CABARET 2006
A
BRAND
NEW
DAY
Directed by
Michael P. Morgan
Highlighting the talent
in our community
Join us as the Connecticut Pride Center presents CABARET 2006 with performances
on
- Jan 27th at 8:00PM
- Jan 28th at 6:00PM
- Jan 28th at 9:00PM
- Jan 29th at 2:00PM
For tickets
call the Center at
860-724-5542
$12.00 in advance
$15.00 at the door
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Welcome To The
Connecticut Pride Center
Serving The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Intersex Community
Connecticut Pride Center News
Winter 2006
Issue 1
Vol. 1
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A New Beginning, A New Center
The fourth quarter of 2005 was a difficult and challenging time at Project 100,
The Hartford Community Center. A decision had to be made whether to close Ihe Center,
or to move forward and rebuild from the ground up.Realizing the importance of the
center to the GLBTI community, a new lea detship learn was formed under newly elected
Center President Ralph Arena.
As with any non-profit organization, projects and services are driven by the
availability of funding sources and donations. Tight financial controls were
immediately put into place, and a new em of fiscal responsibility and
accountability were begun at the Center. Volunteers also play a crucial
role in the delivery of our services, and under the direction of board
member and Volunteer Co-ordinator Bonnie Whelan, several new volunteis
have joined the Center and are demonstrating their commitment to the community.
As we began our rebuilding, it was quickly realized that an image makeover
was needed and the center needed a name that was more in line with our community
and the broad array of services we provide. On January 1, 2006, the new
Connecticut Pride Center was launched. Pride has become synonomous with the
GLBTI community, and was immediately embraced by the Centers Board of Directors
as a critical part of the name, as well as the number one goal we want to reflect.
Pride in ourselves, pride in our community, and pride iii the operation of the
center and the services we provide.
A re-birth requires more than just a name change though. We have a responsibility
to prove otuselves each and every day to the community we serve as well as to our
generous donors and members who make our programs possible. On January 4,2006 the
Vintage Pride Program began its re-birth and the lunch program was expanded to
weekly lunches at the Center. Although Vintage Pride is geared toward the senior
members of our community, everyone is welcome.
The Friendly Visitor Program, another Center project designed to provide seniors
in need of a friendly visit on a regular basis ,was recently featured in an
article in the Hartford Courant.
Another of our sponsored programs, the Connecticut Pride Festival, is also
under going some exciting changes. On Sunday, January 8,2006 the annual
meeting and election of Officers is scheduled. As always, additional
volunteeis are needed and welcomed. This year is the 25th anniversary
of the original Pride Festival and plans are underway to mark the occasion
with a spectacular event, If you are interested in volunteering in any
capacity give CT Pride a call at 860-524-8114, or e-mail them here.
Also, on January 1,2006 the Connecticut Pride Center has expanded and taken
over the space previously occupied by the Living Center. This gives us the
much needed space for expanding our existing programs and adding several new
and exciting programs. One of these is the Connecticut Pride on Stage. A new
theater group here at the Center that is planning and casting for their first
production, "Corpus Christi. The first show date is March 17, 2006, and
additional information is available at CT Pride
On Stage.
Also, CT Pride Center "TO GO" is sponsoring their first group outing to the
February 15, 2006 UCONN Women vs. Providence College basketball game at the
Hartford Civic Center at 7;OOPM Tickets will be available January 6, 2006
for $20.00 each on a first come first served basis,
Additional programs are in the planning stages to expand our outreach to
GLBTI youth and seniors as well. Office space is being made available to
outside organizations as well, as we collaborate to provide needed services
to our community in the most efficient manner possible.
Volunteers are always welcome, and needed, to help move the Connecticut
Pride Center forward.
2006 promises to be an exciting and rewarding year for the Center and our
Community.
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The Connecticut Pride Center is dedicated to serving the needs of the Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex community. We operate in the
Hartford area and provide meeting space for numerous support groups and
social events. It's a safe place to meet, a source of strength and pride,
a place to dance, a place to meet people, and a place to find what we need,
to hope and to dream.
The Center is here to make sure no gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or
intersex person need ever feel isolated or lonely again; to give our gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex youth a safe place to be themselves;
to strengthen us against the gay-bashers and to show the politicians that we'll
never stop fighting for our rights.
Center programs serve our community in countless ways, fulfilling many of
our social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and political aspirations. The
Center needs your help so it can continue to serve you. We need your energy,
your expertise, and financial support.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEXT
PRIDE TO GO
UCONN Women's Basketball
2/15/06 @ 7:00pm
$20 TICKETS STILL
AVAILABLE
First Come, First Served
CALL US NOW
860-724-5542
A NEW NAME,
A NEW ATTITUDE
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As of January 1, 2006, we have changed our name from Project 100, Inc., to the
Connecticut Pride Center. A new image, a new Board of Directors, and new ideas.
Come join us as we build a Community Center we can take PRIDE in. Pride in our
programs, pride in our community and pride in ourselves. We realize that actions
speak louder than words or just a name change. Come join us and be a part of the
"BIG FIX" in 2006 and watch the excitement as we rebuild your community center.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Nearly
700 people come to the Center each week.
Many community
groups rely on the Center as a base for
activities.
Community organizations have offices in the
Center.
Each month, the Center plans dances; shows,
lectures, mentoring, luncheons,and many other
activities.
The professional and volunteer staff are
prepared to answer questions and make
referrals.
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