New Haven Pride Center

Newsletter Goes Quarterly

The Center’s newsletter is going quarterly. Since the beginning, the Center has consistently published a newsletter every two months. While communication is an important resource for any community, during the past year, there have been several developments that have impacted the publication of the Center’s newsletter. First, the Center is an all volunteer organization and a newsletter is a labor intensive effort. Secondly, more people seem to be relying on electronic reports and notices.

The Center board still believes there is a place for a newsletter and one that incorporates both a printed edition, but also one available electronically. The newsletter is an important vehicle that chronicles the happenings and events of the Center and the community. Think of it as a collective diary. The newsletter is also one of the funding streams for the Center. With this issue, expect to see the newsletter quarterly. Please send your news and announcements to the Editor at nhglcc@gmail.com.

Rainbow Support Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Rainbow Support Group for people with intellectual disabilities that identify as GLBT recognized its tenth anniversary on September 14, 2008 with a picnic that included members from throughout the region.

During its ten years, the unprecedented group has been featured on national television and newspaper articles, the focus of a book, and has had two films created about its members.

During the picnic, members spoke about why they attend the monthly meetings and what they hope for the future.

Generally, the group provides a social forum where the members can talk about the joys and challenges of life as a member of the sexual minority and intellectual disability communities.

The group meets the second Monday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Center. The meetings are welcoming and warm. Staff and people without disabilities are also welcome to attend.

True Colors Tour Raises Over $500 for Center

Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Tour hit Foxwoods on June 6, and the Center got both a shoutout and a financial benefit. Lauper’s Tour, co-sponsored by HRC, Centerlink and Logo, brought a number of great GLBT-friendly acts to the state, including Lauper, The B-52s, Tegan and Sara, and the Cliks. The concert, over four hours in length, was a well-run experience and a great time was had by all.

The Center co-sponsored the Foxwoodsstop, and was mentioned on stage by host Carson Kressley. In addition, two board members got to meet Lauper during a meetand- greet backstage. The tour also raised $600 for the Center, which helped with our operating expenses in 2008.