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

Sunday, July 13, 2003 • 7pm
Dinner Reservations with “Madames”

It is a bit of Moulin Rouge. A little bit of la Cage. A little bit of Showgirls. It’s a communal dinner party with an eclectic, pansexual and diverse-in-age group, and if you don’t know your neighbor, there’s a good shot Electra will introduce you in an embarrassing way. Think about it like this if you don’t have the meal of the year at Madame’s you will the time of your life.
We only made reservations for 15 with a 20% discount per person.
Then you are on your own…so sign up fast.
Entrees ranges from $15 to $25
Located at 239 Sunny Isles Blvd. Phone 305-945-2040

Culinary Arts & Generous Hearts Presents
“DILLI DELHI”
A FUNdraiser Benefit for TCPC
An HIV Resource, Support and Healing Center

Join us for a mystical night of Indian Spice at a quaint, rustic, family owned, waterfront restaurant.

RENAISA FINE INDIAN CUISINE RESTAURANT
620 NE 78th Street (East of Biscayne Blvd on 78th)

Thursday, July 17th, 2003 from 7-11pm
(Cocktails 7pm, buffet 8pm, Live Entertainment Begins 9pm)

Evening includes:
• Fabulous Ethnic Indian Cuisine Buffet
• Henna Tattoos
• Live Traditional Folkloric Dance Performance
• Psychic Readings
• Curate Listening Music by Rachel
• Open Bar Outdoor waterfront patio
• Door prize Raffle
• Live Indian Music
• Award for best Indian Costume (wear your Saris)
• Limited Free Parking at Restaurant. Overflow parking available at the following locations: Wendy’s (across the street), Discount Auto Parts (Biscayne between 78 & 77th), World of Foods (2 blocks east of Biscayne on the north side of street across from 78th)

Admission Cost $50 per person
(For those who wish to contribute, but cannot attend, you may allocate your ticket to a person with HIV/AIDS to attend on your behalf).  Tickets may purchase through representatives of Positive Connections or send checks payable to Positive Connections at 12570 NE 7th Ave., #104, North Miami, FL 33161 and include a contact number. Once payment is received, your name will be added to the guest list and you will be notified by phone. No admission to event without payment received in advance.
Limited to 200 guests only, hurry and get your tickets now, will go fast! Questions or to volunteer? Call Sheri Kaplan, co-chair at 305-891-2066.

RSVP by July 10th.  Payment required by July 15th.
Payments cannot be accepted at the door.

Saturday, July 19, 2003 • 2pm
Sophisticated Ladies

The Musical Legacy of the Duke is celebrated in this stylish and brassy retrospective that has taken audiences and critics alike by storm throughout the world. This glorious recreation of the Duke Ellington big band sound features all his most famous numbers, from the infamous Speakeasy era of the Cotton Club up to his death, including “It Don’t
Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing”, “Take the ‘A’ Train”, “Satin Doll” and the haunting “In a Sentimental Mood”. An abundance of riches from the most sophisticated and sassy jazz king of them all! Winner of 2 Tony Awards. Only 15 tickets at $5 p.p
Located at 8036 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs. Phone 954-344-7765.
Sponsored by Stage Door Theatre.

Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 2003
Weekend of Sun and Fun in Islamorada, Keys

Snorkeling & scuba diving weekend in the Keys. Come for the day or for the weekend
Only 1.5 hours from Miami, a short distance to get away from it all and to unwind in the laid back atmosphere of the Florida Keys. We will chill out together, dine, dance, swim, snorkel,
party and relax, and even make new friends. We encourage family and friends to join us.
We have listed a few hotel choices from you to choose from.  (We have special rates under Sheri's Group at Holiday Isle)

Hotel Choices:
•    Holiday Isle Beach Resort & Marina for those who want to be right where the action is. (Two-night minimum required on weekends.)   We have 10 rooms reserved under Sheri's group at the Inn for $126 ($140 reg.rate) per night dbl occupancy or ocean front rooms in the
Horizon Bldg @ $148.50 ($165 reg). Rooms have 1 king, or 2 queens or 2 dbl beds, private balconies, coffeemakers, hairdryers and in room safe. ($10 per each additional persons
Room rate deadline is July 15th, un-booked rooms will be given back to the resort and reservations will be accepted based on availability at published rate.
    All rooms will required a deposit equal to the first night’s room and tax for guarantee, and you can cancel anytime 72 hours prior to arrival for a full refund. 1/2 day rate is 50% of room rate. (you can stay overnight on the 27th at 50% rack rate). Check in 3:30, check out 11am.
    Contact reservations office 800-327-7070 and inform them you are with Sheri's group.
    Located on US One at MM84 in the Florida Keys, only 75 miles south of Miami Airport.  Visit their web site http://www.holidayisle.com.
•    The Days Inn,  82749 Overseas Hwy, MM 82.5-Ocean Side. 3pm check in, 11am check out. Room Rates are from $108 inside courtyard - $169 ocean front suites. Call directly at 305-664-3681.
•    Sunset Inn for $70 (very basic – make sure you ask for the new rooms),  82200 Overseas Hwy. , MM 82.2-Bayside. Call directly at 305-664-3454

Schedule of Events
•    July 25 We will arrive Friday night – Check into hotel, enjoy cocktails in someone's room prior to going to dinner.
About 9pm we head to Whale Harbor Inn at MM 83.5 for a fabulous all-you-eat seafood buffet ($27 per person). Then we’ll hit the dance floor.
•    July 26, Saturday – SNORKEL AND SCUBA
    1pm- Leaving out of Rainbow Reef Dive Center (MM 84.9) – http://www.rainbowreef.us  –  for snorkeling. Stays out for 3-3.5 hrs, and goes to 2 locations.
    Snorkel $30 - includes mask, fin, vest, Or $27 with own snorkel gear;
    Scuba $56 includes tanks and weights; Bubbles watchers/riders $15
•    7pm – go to dinner and watch the sunset at the Islamorada Fish Company, 81532 Overseas Hwy, MM 81.
    After dinner, dancing at our hotel @ Holiday Isle Tiki bar, till ???
(84001 Overseas Hwy. MM 84). Midnight party in someone's room.
•    July 27, Sunday –  day of rest at the at Holiday Isle Resort
    Lounge in the sun, swim in the pool or ocean, volleyball game, dance to live entertainment, rent jet skis
•     6:30 pm Dinner & sunset at Lor-e-lei Restaurant MM 82-bayside
All expenses are on you. You can make hotel arrangements elsewhere and dine solo if you do not wish to join us at the locations chosen.
Please call Positive Connections at 305-891-2066 or 888-767-2666, or
email pozconnect@aol.com. Tell us what day your coming, number of people you are bringing, and where you are staying.

Sunday, July 27, 2003 • 1:30pm
Marlins vs Phillies

Pro Players Stadium
2267 NW 199 St.  30 FREE tickets available.
For additional tickets call 305-626-7400
Sponsored by The Florida Marlins

Sunday, July 27, 2003
Gay Social
Call Center for details. 

8th Anniversary Party
Saturday, August 9th, 2003
6-10pm

The Center for Positive Connections invites you to come celebrate our 8 year Anniversary of providing services and programs to the HIV/AIDS infected and affected community in South Florida.
It’s going to be a blow out celebration. Dancing to live  DJ "Buddy Bear" accompanied by world-famous percussionist Sammy Figueroa (from 6-8pm). Gourmet buffet provided by Chef Ivan Dorvil of Nuvo Kafe, a local restaurant.
A ribbon cutting ceremony by officials from North Miami  – Mayor Joe Celestin and Councilman Scott Galvin – will officially initiate our new additional 1500 square foot Healing Sanctuary, equipped with 3 treatment rooms, a therapy room, yoga/chi gong/meditation room and a gym! An Open House tour of the facility for the community will be available.

Visit our new HIV Positive Art Gallery, filled with art created by members of the HIV/AIDS community which is for sale. (A contribution of 15% of all proceeds sold will benefit the Center.) We are still accepting Positive Healing Art for our gallery. Stop by Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm with a sample of your work (art or photography) for acceptance. Info call 305-891-2066.

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 MARCH AND APRIL.
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.