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

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Perceptions Event Wednesday, September 10th - 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.

Perceptions Event Wednesday, September 10th - Perceptions Transgender Group   6:00 pm. 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.

Perceptions Event 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.

Local Event 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.

Perceptions Event 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.

Local Event 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.

Perceptions Event 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.

Perceptions Event 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.

Local Event 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

PFLAG Event Sunday, September 28th - PFLAG Meeting   2:00 - 4:30 pm. The meeting takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6220 Jefferson Ave., Midland.

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Local Event Wednesday, October 1st - 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.

Local Event Thursday, October 2nd - 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.

Perceptions Event Friday, October 3rd - 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.

Perceptions Event Wednesday, October 8th - 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.

Perceptions Event Friday, October 10th - 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.

Michigan Event 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.

Local Event Thursday, October 16th - 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.

Perceptions Event Friday, October 17th - 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.

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

Perceptions Event Friday, October 24th - 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.

Local Event 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.

Perceptions Event Friday, October 31st - 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.

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Tuesday, November 4th - Presidential Election

Local Event Thursday, November 6th - 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.

Local Event 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.

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Local Event 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.

Local Event 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.

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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.

Friday Night Dinner. Join Perceptions members on Friday nights for dinner at a local eatery. Each week we meet at a different restaurant for food, fun and conversation. An email is sent through our Yahoo Group every week to announce the week's venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups, email info@PerceptionsSV.org or call 989-891-1429.

The Perceptions Transgender Group meets at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month 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.

The Womyn’s Circle meets 5:30-7:00PM on the first and third Thursday of each month at the YWCA located at 3405 Midland Rd. in Bay City. Free, confidential support group sessions.

Rehearsals for Great Lakes Pride Band every Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, at Everybody Reads, Books & Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing 48912.

Anonymous and confidential HIV testing is available at The Hearth Home in Saginaw. Men who participate will receive a Meijer's gift certificate if they choose to be tested. Contact Ricardo Bowden at 989-753-9011 for further information.

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Perceptions Event Local Event sponsored or endorsed by Perceptions

Michigan Event An event in Michigan that may be of interest to GLBT people in our area.

National Event A GLBT of national significance

Local event General Interest

PFLAG Event An event sponsored or endorsed by PFLAG.

AIDS awareness event.


Have an event that you'd like added to our calendar? Send your information to Perceptions.