RU12? Community Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Vermont

Killington Winter Pride Weekend: February 1st-February 3rd

 

 

With one of the most popular nightlife scenes in the East, along with 140 trails spread across 70 miles of mountain terrain, Killington’s got something for everyone – and then some. Whether you’re an avid snow sport enthusiast or just making the trip out to party, we’ll provide you with everything needed for an amazing experience.

As a part of this initiative, G.N.A.R. is proud to support RU12? Community Center as the principle non-profit beneficiary of this year’s event. RU12 Community Center celebrates, educates, and advocates with and for LGBTQ Vermonters. They offer a wide range of programs from social and educational events, to health and wellness programs, to direct services and advocacy.

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EVENT PASS OPTIONS:
- Gold Pass ($129)
- Gold Pass + Full-Day Lift Ticket ($169)

Pride Passes may be purchased at www.GnarWinterPride.com.

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FEATURED EVENTS:

This isn't your ordinary volunteer opportunity!

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When: Sunday, January 29th, from 11am-12:30

Where: RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT

If you are interested in joining us at this session, please contact Kim Fountain:DCAT@ru12.org or 802-860-7812

If you can't make it to the session, but are still interested in volunteering with DCAT, there will be another session on Monday, March 27th at 6:00 pm.

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Do you know someone who you think would be perfect for DCAT? Download the DCAT and pass along to a friend!

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Events that you could help create:

 

Summer Semester

One of RU12? Community Center’s first programs is back! Summer Semester offers the opportunity for LGBTQ community members to draw upon the skill, ability and knowledge of our talented peers with short series of classes throughout the summer. Potential classes to be offered include: Basic Car Maintainance, Yoga, Financial Planning, Photography, Zumba, Resume Writing, Home Ownership and more!

Family Bowling!

When you host a bowl-a-thon, you recruit people to bowl on a designated day for your special event. Each participating bowler solicits a flat rate pledge among neighbors, friends, and relatives. This could be a fun way to get families to engage in supporting RU12? as well as having a great event for families to enjoy together.

Grab a Bite with Friends

Help introduce the community to RU12? by working with your favorite local restaurants to host benefit nights.

 

 

House or Garden Party

Team up with a friend or neighbor to put together a fabulous event for your friends. Let them know how much you care about your community and ask them to support a organization you believe in.

Tee Off With RU12?

Hosting a golf tournament can be a high-profile, and often very lucrative fundraising event. A great advantage of hosting a tournament is the connections you make with local businesses and celebrities that support the RU12? Community Center. Plan a whole day event with lunch and prizes.

 

Pitch us your own idea!

Contact Kim Fountain: DCAT@ru12.org or 802-860-7812

 Make a Difference in Your Community 

Join the RU12? Community Center's Development Committee Action Team (DCAT). DCAT is designed to produce events aimed at fundraising and/or 'friendraising' for RU12?.

On January 29th, we will be hosting our first DCAT volunteer recruitment. This is not your ordinary volunteer opportunity. Whether you want to lead the organizing, participate in only one particular aspect of the organizing such as advertizing or outreach, or you only have time to show up at the event and help take care of logistics, we have the need for your time, energy, and commitment.

The recruitment session will introduce you to RU12's plans for 2012, outline the DCAT structure and present you with opportunities to get involved.

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Queer-Affirming Yoga Class in Burlington Tonight

Our friend Vanessa is teaching a Queer Affirming Yoga class tonight from 5:30-6:30pm at All Wellness in Burlington. It is a Vinyasa-style class and she is asking a $10 donation for attending. Her intention is to create a loving, supportive, and thriving queer yoga group so tell your friends or anyone who might be interested! Maybe we will see you there?!

RU(n)12? at the Intervale on Sat 1/14

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After a two-week hiatus, I'd love to get back into the swing of things with any and all of you (as well as any well-behaved canine running buddies you care to bring along) this weekend. I'm inclined to suggest a flat(ter) route than Red Rocks due to a touchy Achilles on my part, but am enjoying the trail running. How about the Intervale?

So consider this your invite to join Tallulah and me on Saturday, Jan 14th at 10am, for an hour-ish run at the Intervale. Meet at the parking pull-off right after the road turns to dirt (just past the entrance to Gardener's Supply on Intervale Road in Burlington).

I'm open to route suggestions for future runs.

And as promised, the first bi-weekly RUn12? discussion question: Do you have a 2012 training goal? If so, what are you working towards? Respond to me, I'll compile your responses and share at the end of the week. (Your discussion question suggestions are also welcome!)

Hope you are are hale and healthy and happy in this crisp Vermont January!

Sincerely, 

Jean Sienkewicz
RUn12@ru12.org

GLAM Gaymes Night: First Friday Pre-Gayme!

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You know you're a player... we wanna see your game!   Join other guys who like guys for a night of smooth moves and extra-friendly competition. We've got some great games (like, Wii, Apples to Apples and Taboo) but feel free to bring any of your own too. We've got all your snacky dreams and desires covered, too. Just bring your game-face!   Meet up with us at RU12? Annex (located on the 2nd Floor of the Champlain Mill) at 8pm. We'll be heading over to First Friday at Higher Ground to continue the fun.   If you are a young gay, bi or queer man and are interested in becoming involved with GLAM, email us at glam@ru12.org, facebook friend us http://www.facebook.com/GLAMvt or visit us online at www.glamvt.org

 

 

RU(n)12? LGBTQ Running Club! Sat, Dec 24th at 10am

 

RU12?’s premier running group! You and your well-behaved dog should join other RUn12-ers for a 40-ish minute group run this Saturday. Meet at 10am at the entrance to Red Rocks Park in S. Burlington if you would like to participate. If you’d like to join a group of running LGBTQ folk contact RUn12@ru12.org or call Jean Sienkewicz at 860-7812

Queer Affirming Yoga and Fitness Classes

Class Schedule: Yoga on Fridays 5:30-6:60 and Cardio Blast Thursday 7-8am at All Wellness, 128 Lakeside Ave, Ste 103, Burlington. ($10 or pay what you can) FMI: email yogavibes.vament@gmail.com or call 206-355-3923