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P.O. Box 1525
Midland, MI 48641
989-891-1429
info@perceptionssv.org

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Wednesday, August 13th - Freeland Meet & Greet   7:00 to 9:00 pm. Riverside Restaurant, 8295 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland. Private room. Famous homemade pies. This event will repeat on the second Wednesday of each month.

Wednesday, August 13th - Perceptions Transgender Group   8:00 pm. Note special time for August meeting only. Meeting at The Mixx / Metro Grille, 115 N. Hamilton St., Saginaw, the group offers an informal gathering, taking a more 'light-hearted' approach to allow transgenders in the Tri-City area an opportunity to connect with one another for socializing and support. If you have any questions, contact Rebecca at rebecca@perceptionssv.org. This event will repeat on the second Wednesday of each month.

Friday, August 15th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Tuesday, August 19th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 Center Road, Saginaw Township. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided. You may bring your own beverage into the library as long as the container has a cover or cap.

Thursday, August 21st - Womyn's Circle   This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are held at the YWCA located at 3405 E. Midland Rd. in Bay City.

Friday, August 22nd - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Sunday, August 24th - PFLAG Meeting   2:00 - 4:30 pm. The meeting takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6220 Jefferson Ave., Midland.

Friday, August 29th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Saturday, August 30th - Transgender Michigan Pride in the Park Noon to 6:00 pm. Come celebrate Transgender Pride at Geary Park in Ferndale. Visit www.transgendermichigan.org for more information.

Wednesday, September 3rd - Saginaw Meet & Greet   7:00 - 9:00 pm. An informal gathering for the Tri-Cities' GLBT community. All are welcome. Meet your old friends and make some new ones while eating fantastic baked goods. Enjoys hot and cold drinks in a non-smoking environment. Bambi's by Java Dave's, 4632 State Street, in the Green Acres Plaza.

Thursday, September 4th - Womyn's Circle   5:30 - 7:00 pm. This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are held at the YWCA located at 3405 E. Midland Rd. in Bay City.

Friday, September 5th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Friday, September 12th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Tuesday, September 16th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 Center Road, Saginaw Township. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided. You may bring your own beverage into the library as long as the container has a cover or cap.

Thursday, September 18th - Perceptions General Meeting   7:00 pm.  St. John Episcopal Church, 123 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw. All are welcome. Light snacks and refreshments provided. For more information, contact Perceptions.

Thursday, September 18th - Womyn's Circle   5:30 - 7:00 pm. This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are held at the YWCA located at 3405 E. Midland Rd. in Bay City.

Friday, September 19th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Friday, September 26th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Saturday, September 27 - AIDS Walk Bay City/Midland/Saginaw   Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City. Registration begins at 9:30 am, Rally at 10:30 and Walk begins at 11:00. All donations raised through AIDS Walk benefits the HIV/AIDS Care Program at BASIS, a service of Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Inc. BASIS provides free, confidential care services to nearly 140 men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. To highlight the HIV/AIDS Care Program's 20th Anniversary, there will be a special appearance by Jeanne White-Ginder, the mother of Ryan White. For walk information, please contact Tom Brubaker at 989-894-2991 or go to the walk website at www.aidswalkmichigan.org

Thursday, October 4th - Womyn's Circle   5:30 - 7:00 pm. This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are held at the YWCA located at 3405 E. Midland Rd. in Bay City.

Saturday, October 11th - Triangle Foundation Annual Dinner   Celebrate Coming Out Day with Triangle Foundation as we gather to recount the years events and look forward to future endeavors. Contact kevin@tri.org or 313-537-7000 x102 for more information.

Saturday, October 18th - Perceptions & PFLAG 2nd Annual Wine Tasting   Advance Tickets $25. Perceptions and PFLAG members may request a $5 refund at the door.

Wednesday, October 29th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 Center Road, Saginaw Township. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided. You may bring your own beverage into the library as long as the container has a cover or cap.

Tuesday, November 18th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 Center Road, Saginaw Township. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided. You may bring your own beverage into the library as long as the container has a cover or cap.

Saturday, December 13th - Perceptions Holiday Party & Charity Auction   Perceptions 7th Annual Holiday Party will be held at Sullivan's Black Forest Brew Haus, 281 Heinlein Strasse, Frankenmuth.

Tuesday, December 16th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 Center Road, Saginaw Township. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided. You may bring your own beverage into the library as long as the container has a cover or cap.

Ongoing Programs:

Freeland Meet & Greet - 2nd Wednesday of every month. Riverside Restaurant, 8295 Midland Rd. Private Room. The Riverside is famous for their homemade pies. 7:00 - 9:00 pm.