April 2003 Social Activities
for HIV infected and affected in South Florida

Friday,  April 4th, Showtime 9:30 PM
"Separate Checks"
Improv Comedy Troupe
Hollywood Playhouse Blue Box Room,
2640 Washington St., Hollywood.

They will serve up the laughs at this comedy show and will include audience participation. Bring odd objects to include in the show. 20 tickets available at only $5 per person. For tickets/information/ directions call 954-327-9159.
Sponsored by The Hollywood Playhouse.

Sunday,  April 13th,  2003
Showtime 3pm
"DANCESCAPES"
Ballet by the Maximum Dance Company
North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theater,
17011 NE 19th Ave.

Scheduled for performance is Bach de Trois, with choreography by Nikolai Kabaniaev.  Set to the music of Jacques Loussiers jazz arrangement of Bach. Promises to be exciting and eclectic. 15 tickets available at a special discount price of $ 5 per person.
For additional tickets/direction call 305-259-9775.
Sponsored by Maximum Dance Company.

 *** New ***
Fundraising Committee Forming
We're planning a beer and wine tasting along with live bands

Monday, April 14th, 2003  7:30pm
Light refreshments served

Bring your ideas, expertise and other  friends who can help us raise $ to support our operations and expansion of our holistic program.

Thursday, April 24th, 2003 Showtime 8pm
"ONCE REMOVED"- A Play
Coconut Grove Playhouse,
3500 Main Highway

By Eduardo Machado
Seeds of humor, social comment, sorrow and satire explode as Lucie Arnaz  stars in this tale of five privileged Cuban exiles who have fled Castro's Cuba  a few months prior to the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco.  Once wealthy, they are now poor foreigner who move first to Hialeah and then, lured by the promise of food, housing and jobs from Presbyterian in Texas, to Dallas.  What unfolds is a "bittersweet comedy satire of displacement and alienation. 15 tickets available for only $5  per person.

Friday, May 2nd, 2003 8pm (Opening night)
"BLOOD BROTHERS"
A Musical
Shores Theater,  9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores

Winner of a Critic's Circle Award for Best New Musical, this haunting musical written by Willy Russell, the author of EDUCATING RITA and SHIRLEY VALENTINE, is an intriguing rags-to-riches story.  Nominated for six Tony Awards including best musical.
20 Tickets available for $5 per person.  For additional tickets/directions  call 305-751-0562.
Sponsored by Shores Performing Arts Theatre

May 16-18th, 2003
Beach Party Jet-skiing Weekend Fundraiser
For the HIV Community and Friends
Atlantic Beach Jet Ski
1208 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL

Help The Center For Positive Connections
(An HIV Resource, Support and Healing Center located in North Miami, Florida) Raise Money to support the expansion of their Holistic Program and services

We have arranged for discounted rooms located directly on the beach at the Quality Inn on Pompano Beach to spend the weekend with each other including FREE JETSKIING!
(Only a minimum $10 donation per 15-minute session of jet skiing)

Prepare to make many new friends and possibly meet your significant other when you dine, lounge on the beach or relax poolside, volleyball game, tossing a football, dance to a live Reggae band poolside with BBQ & nightly dancing with live bands in the nightclub, Private Party in the rooms, watch the sunrise, jog on the beach or play in the sand.

Beach activities include: jet-skiing, kayaking, boogie boards, cabanas, umbrellas, beach chairs and complimentary towels.

Your Cost: travel expenses getting there (gas, airplane, car rental), hotel room share, your food and FUNDRAISER JETSKIING CONTRIBUTION of $10 per 15 minute ride
(A security deposit is needed to ride jet-ski's-bring credit cards)

Special Room Group Rates:
Ocean view $69 includes 2 dbls. or 1 king size bed (Sleeps 2-4 people)
Ocean Front $89 includes 2 dbls. & Pull out sofa (Sleeps 2-6 people)

Hotel Accommodation Features
They have a restaurant/lounge on site, a heated pool, Tiki bar, happy hour from 4-7pm with free hors'd'eovers and drink specials, fitness center, free newspaper, valet service and free parking, laundry facilities, ice, snack and soda machines.

In the Rooms: free local calls and data port, in room coffeemaker, microwave and mini refrigerators, iron/ironing board, blow dryer, cable TV and clock radio, all have balconies with a ocean view.

Directions:  15 minutes form Ft. Lauderdale Airport, 30 minutes from Miami
From Miami/Ft. Lauderdale: I-95 North to exit #34A Atlantic Blvd. East to A1A (Ocean Blvd.), North 1 mile, Resort is on the right just before 14th Street.
From Boca/Palm Beach: I-95 South to exit 35A Copans Road East to Federal Hwy. South (right) to 14th Street east (left)

How to Reserve: You must call the Hotel directly at 954-782-5300 and ask for SHERI'S GROUP to receive our discounted room rate

Respond by May 15th, 2003 to Positive Connections if you are coming and with how many guests to 305-891-2066 or 888-767-2666 (pos-conn) or email pozconnect@aol.com
 

New Policy as of 4/1/03:
Positive Connections will be asking for a $5 contribution for tickets upon registering for all social activities.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF DONATED TICKETS FOR EVENTS HELD IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.
We tend to receive tickets at the last minute. We are making a list of names and numbers and need to know your interest in attending the following events: cultural, sporting, theater, kids shows so we can call you as we receive these tickets.

Complimentary tickets
Remember, we receive complimentary tickets for events after this is posted. Keep in touch with us, and let us know about upcoming events you want to attend.

SOCIAL ACTIVITY DIRECTOR WANTED: This volunteer position will be a person who is very social and enjoys bringing people together, and encourages others to come out and participate. You will help plan, coordinate, confirm attendance and assist with soliciting tickets and admission to sporting and cultural events. Good phone skills required. Have fun while helping others have a social life again. Call the center to find your new purpose in life.

Educational Lectures and Social Activity Guidelines
(Cancellation and Reservation Policy)

All social activities and educational lectures are available to Positive Connections members, and guests (family, significant other and friends).

•     Priority goes to the members first when there is a social activity that has limited number of complimentary tickets available.

•     We might ask that your guest pay their own admission, unless there is space available, we will admit them too.

•     Both programs require a reservation.  You must call in your name and phone number to hold a spot for you. We will then call you a couple of days prior to the activity to confirm your attendance.

•     Once your reservation has been made and you can not attend,  you must call and cancel at least 24 hours prior to the event, so others on the waiting list can participate. This will ensure that those on stand by can attend, and that we can properly order catering for the educational lectures.

•     If you do not show up or cancel prior to the event, you will loose priority for other upcoming events for 2 months and will be placed on automatic stand by.

•     These guidelines will be enforced so that we may eliminate the no shows so others may enjoy all the services and programs Positive Connections has to offer. Please respect what we are trying to do, so we may be able to continue offering you social and educational support though our Center. Thanks for your cooperation and consideration of others.