October 2002 Social Activities

FRIDAY OCT. 11TH, 2002  8PM TILL ???
PRE-CRUISE WELCOME PARTY AT
Essex House Hotel
Located at 1001 Collins Avenue on South Beach. The majority of the cruisers will be staying here prior to the Western Caribbean cruise. This is where the locals will welcome the incoming cruisers to Miami. We have the bar reserved privately just for us. Cash bar, refreshments catered by WILD OATS, followed by a private party in Kris's Suite. RSVP.

Once you arrive at the ESSEX Hotel on the 10th and 11th go visit Kris Kapadia's suite for a meet and greet social until the welcome party on the 11th begins at 8pm in the bar. If you have a car, parking is $18 a night or meter park on the street or park in garage at 7th or 12th and Collins. Rooming list will be given out upon arrival by the front desk of everyone from our group.

SATURDAY, OCT 12-19, 2002

Cruise to Cozumel Mexico, Belize City Belize, Georgetown Grand Cayman, and Roatan Bay Islands on  Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship “Norwegian Sun”

Monday, October 21st * 7:30pm
GROUP HYPNOSIS at HYPNOCENTRAL
Positive Connections and HypnoCentral will collaborate to provide a monthly group hypnosis session at a peaceful atmosphere held off premise. It will be held every 2nd Monday of the month at Keystone Wellness Center at 12450 Biscayne Blvd. (125th St. and Biscayne Blvd, next to Kinkos). Facilitated by Nancy McCune, certified hypnotherapist of HypnoCentral. Please call the center to register in advance so proper seating arrangements can be made.

Tuesday, October 22nd * Game time 7:30 pm
NBA RETURNS
"Heat vs. Detroit Pistons"
Pre-Season opening game, Heat vs. Pistons. At the American Airlines Arena. Limited tickets.

Friday - Sunday,  October 25-27th
NEW LIFE EXPO RETURNS
A Holistic Journey into the New Millennium. 150 Speakers, 150
exhibits, 3 days of Natural Health and Fitness. Included with one day pass; yoga classes, music concerts all day long, lectures on health & metaphysics, holistic samples. Held at the Radisson Deauville Hotel 6701 Collins Ave. For free brochure, volunteering, lecturing or exhibiting call 800-928-6208 or visit www.newlifeexpo.com.
Complimentary admission only to volunteers who help man our exhibit booth for a minimum of a 3-4 hour shift per day. Call to sign up to volunteer ASAP.

Sunday, October 27th * 1-4pm
ART THERAPY CLASS * Mosaic
Part 2 - Learn how to grout your project
This monthly program offers children and adults the opportunity to express themselves through Arts and Crafts. Each month another medium of art will be explored and workshops will be rotated to include workshops for both the kids (infected and affected by HIV) and adults.
Sponsored by Action for AIDS Foundation.

Save the Date!
Sunday, November 15th * 6pm
Miami Heat to honor Sheri and her work!
Sheri is being honored on the court at half-time. There will be a
small charge for tickets but we really need to come out and support our Executive Director! Call the Center for more information and to RSVP. Awards, proclamations and hopefull a donation for the TCPC. Mark your calendars now.

There's something for everyone
Check out our Support Groups at the Center in Miami and NYC and coming soon: California!

TCPC West Coast launches November 16 & 17
with a Big Bash Welcome Weekend Party in Long Beach.
Includes catered meals and lots of fun.
Special hotel rates of $30. Arrange to spend the weekend with us.
RSVP to TCPC 888-767-2666.
Email coordinator: kckapadia@yahoo.com.
Call to be put on our mailing list.
Want to help run a support group? Call us with your interest.

Coming Up Starting November 23rd
MOCA ART EXHIBIT:
"YES YOKO ONO"
Exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North
Miami. We have 15 complimentary passes for every exhibit opening for the remainder of the season (Upcoming dates to reserve: Dec. 4th, Jan 26th).

NEW YORK HOLIDAY PARTY
SATURDAY DECEMBER 14TH, 2002

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.