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TristatePoly Calendar of Events

All events are listed in brief first. For details, read further down, or go
to the web page: www.polyamory.org/nynj

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Apr 8, Tuesday, 7:30 pm -- Hudson Valley DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
Apr 10, Thursday, 7 pm -- Queens BDSM MUNCH
Apr 11, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
Apr 13, Sunday, 5 pm -- NYC-Poly DISCUSSION GROUP
Apr 15, Tuesday, 7pm -- Shades of Poly GROUP MEETING
Apr 16, Wednesday, 6 pm -- BiRequest DISCUSSION GROUP
Apr 16, Wednesday, 8 pm -- Polyamorous NYC SOCIAL & DISCUSSION GROUP
Apr 18, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
Apr 20, Sunday, 3 pm -- Bi Perspective DISCUSSION & SOCIAL GROUP
Apr 22, Tuesday, 7 pm -- Philly Poly SUPPORT GROUP
Apr 24, Thursday, 7 pm -- NYC-Poly MUNCH
Apr 25, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

May 2, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
May 4, Sunday, 3 pm -- Bi Perspective DISCUSSION & SOCIAL GROUP
May 4, Sunday, 6 pm -- Bisexual S/M DISCUSSION GROUP
May 5, Monday, 7 pm -- NJ Poly NEW BRUNSWICK POLYAMORY SUPPORT GROUP
May 8, Thursday, 7 pm -- Queens BDSM MUNCH
May 9, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
May 11, Sunday, 5 pm -- NYC-Poly DISCUSSION GROUP
May 13, Tuesday, 7:30 pm -- Hudson Valley DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
May 16, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
May 18, Sunday, 3 pm -- Bi Perspective DISCUSSION & SOCIAL GROUP
May 20, Tuesday, 7pm -- Shades of Poly GROUP MEETING
May 21, Wednesday, 6 pm -- BiRequest DISCUSSION GROUP
May 21, Wednesday, 8 pm -- Polyamorous NYC SOCIAL & DISCUSSION GROUP
May 22, Thursday, 7 pm -- NYC-Poly MUNCH
May 23, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP
May 27, Tuesday, 7 pm -- Philly Poly SUPPORT GROUP
May 30, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

Looking ahead

Polycamp 2008 - Aug 1-3

Events in Detail

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Apr 8, Tuesday, 7:30 pm -- Hudson Valley DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

HUDSON VALLEY POLYAMORY GROUP

For Support, Discussion and Education
7:30-9:30 PM.
2nd Tuesday of each month.
Call Sheri for info (518) 537-3170

We meet at the
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF THE CATSKILLS
320 Sawkill Road
Kingston, NY

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Apr 10, Thursday, 7 pm -- Queens BDSM MUNCH

Queens BDSM Munch,7:00 PM, 2nd Thurs.,Sage Diner,
80-30 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY

(directions:
http://www.dorsai.org/~ldnqb/directions.html)

online:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Queens_NYC_BDSM

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Apr 11, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

Sistahs in Search of Truth, Alliance, Harmony
(SiSTAH)

Formerly Bisexual Womyn of Color. Discussion,
support, consciousness-raising, and activism.
Every Friday 6:00 to 8:00PM at the Center*. SiSTAH
Message Line: 212.479.7886 or e-mail
sistah97@yahoo.com.

* The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Community Center is located at 208 West 13th Street
212.620.7310.

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Apr 13, Sunday, 5 pm -- NYC-Poly DISCUSSION GROUP

5:00 - 7:00 - Discussion meeting, 2nd Sunday
Informal dinner afterward at nearby restaurant.
New York Spaces, 131 West 72nd Street (between Broadway and Columbus, red
door, 212-799-5433), Potluck snacks or beverages are welcome.
For more information, contact tristatepoly@yahoogroups.com

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Apr 15, Tuesday, 7pm -- Shades of Poly GROUP MEETING

Shades of Poly

For polyamorous queer,gay, lesbian,bisexual,
transgender, and two spirit women of color.
S.O.P. is a social/political/educational cluster of
women loving many, finding community,educating
others, connecting our lives to the world in a larger
context, strategizing and having fun. 3rd Tues,7pm,
The Center*. Poly-Pata@onebox.com or call
Ing at 718.404.3906 EXT 5522

* The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Community Center is located at 208 West 13th Street
212.620.7310.

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Apr 16, Wednesday, 6 pm -- BiRequest DISCUSSION GROUP

BiRequest, a bisexual social discussion group, meets third
Wednesdays of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the LGBT Center
in NYC We manifest a safe space for bisexuals and bi-friendlies to come and
discuss issues of importance to us. After the discussion group session, we
go to dinner for socializing and more informal discussion.
For further information, call our the 24-hour message line at (212)
714-7714, or write to BiRequest, P.O. Box 230396, NY, NY 10023 or
visit our website at www.birequest.org

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Apr 16, Wednesday, 8 pm -- Polyamorous New York SOCIAL & DISCUSSION GROUP

Polyamorous NYC meets at the Lesbian and Gay Community Center and naturally
has a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trangendered focus within the Polyamorous
community. At the same time, we welcome and encourage membership from
supportive Polyamorous Heterosexuals. We have common ground which needs to
be explored together. The primary requirements for membership are an active
interest in the urban Polyamorous community of New York City and a
supportive view of the Gay community at large.
Meetings are held on third Wednesdays, at 8 pm at the new renovated
location of the Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 208 West 13th Street. Phone
number is the same - 212.620.7310
The location is between 7th and 8th Avenues and is on the same city block
(but opposite side of block) as the Village Den, where we often go for after
meeting dinner. In theory, you could get there taking the 1/9, 2/3 line to
the 14th Street station and never have to cross the Street. In fact the
station itself is marked with a sign that says 'the Gay and Lesbian Community
Center.'
If you are interested in helping or if you have any specific questions
about us, please contact Justen Michael at 212.568.9102.

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Apr 18, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

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Apr 20, Sunday, 3 pm -- Bi Perspective DISCUSSION & SOCIAL GROUP

Supportive bisexual discussion and social group.
Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays 3:00 PM at the Center*; socializing at a nearby
restaurant afterwards. For more information call Bryan at 718.338.1866.

* The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Community Center is located at 208 West 13th Street
212.620.7310.

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Apr 22, Tuesday, 7 pm -- Philly Poly SUPPORT GROUP

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m, 4th Tuesday of every month
Place: Bensalem (PA) Public Library (directions below)
Free of charge
No RSVP required

You are invited to attend our gathering for support of issues or concerns that you or others of us may have in our personal practice of polyamory. Have you run into a snag in any of your poly relationships? Are your own emotions on a roller-coaster or conflicted? Do you have an issue that you haven't figured out how to resolve? Not sure where to turn for help, advice, and poly understanding and compassion? Bring your issues as an individual, couple, or larger intimate group.

Even if your poly life is running along smoothly and swimmingly with no glitches, you probably have words of experience and wisdom for those who *are* currently wrestling with an issue, and so your presence is also valuable. At groups of this sort, simply voicing a concern in the group setting often goes a long way toward resolving the difficulty for the person in question. And, if you have no issues this month, you may have something to present for discussion in a future month.

Issues will be discussed one at a time. The meetings will be facilitated by someone trained to facilitate this sort of group (and we anticipate offering the training in the future for others interested; a one-hour training session is adequate). We will use techniques to assure that everyone who wishes to speak has their turn, although of course there will be no pressure to speak beyond what you personally are comfortable with.

Library rules: No snacks or beverages, although bottled water is okay. No smoking anywhere inside the library.
The library is located in Bensalem, PA, in lower Bucks County, roughly midway between Philadelphia and Trenton.
Questions? E-mail geeksdoitbetter@yahoo.com

DIRECTIONS FROM CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA, NJ SUBURBS OF PHILADELPHIA, AND POINTS SOUTH:
    Take I-95 north to Exit 37, Street Rd. (Rt. 132).
    Left (west) at end of ramp onto Street Rd.
    After 1.0 mile, right (at a traffic light): Hulmeville Rd. (Rt. 512).
    After 0.7 mile, left into the Bensalem Public Library.
If you miss the entrance, take the next left entrance, for the Bensalem Senior Citizens Center. Loop around to the left; the parking lots connect.
    Upon entering the library, walk diagonally left to the door labeled "Conference Room 3".

DIRECTIONS FROM TRENTON AND PRINCETON AREAS:
    Take I-95 south into PA to Exit 37, Street Rd. (Rt. 132).
    Right (west) at end of ramp onto Street Rd.
    After 1.0 mile, right (at a traffic light): Hulmeville Rd. (Rt. 512).
    After 0.7 mile, left into the Bensalem Public Library.
If you miss the entrance, take the next left entrance, for the Bensalem Senior Citizens Center. Loop around to the left; the parking lots connect.
    Upon entering the library, walk diagonally left to the door labeled "Conference Room 3".

DIRECTIONS FROM NW PHILADELPHIA, POINTS NORTH, AND NORTHERN NJ:
    Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 351 (old Exit 28), US 1.
    Coming out of the toll plaza, bear right for US 1 south.
    The ramp to US 1 south becomes its own travel lane. Stay in this far right lane. Pass the ramp to Rt. 132 (Street Rd.) west; then take the ramp for Rt. 132 (Street Rd.) east.
    After 2.7 miles, left (at a traffic light): Hulmeville Rd. (Rt. 512).
    After 0.7 mile, left into the Bensalem Public Library.
If you miss the entrance, take the next left entrance, for the Bensalem Senior Citizens Center. Loop around to the left; the parking lots connect.
    Upon entering the library, walk diagonally left to the door labeled "Conference Room 3".

BY PUBLIC TRANSIT:
A bus line serves Hulmeville Rd., and there are buses along Street Rd. from either the Eddington or Trevose light rail stations. Consult SEPTA. If you need a ride or have a special need, post it to either the Philly Poly or NJ Poly list and hopefully someone will be able to help.

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Apr 24, 7 pm -- NYC-Poly MUNCH

NYC-Poly regular monthly fourth Thursday munch at:
Empire Szechuan Village
173 7th Ave South
(between Perry St & 11th Street, restaurant phone: 212/243-6046. subway
directions: take the 1/9 line to the 14th Street Station. Then go a few
blocks SOUTH on 7th Avenue. It's on the left hand side of the road.)
NYC-Poly is a social and discussion group; we gather for conversation,
company, and, generally, food. All poly, poly-curious, and poly-friendly
folk are welcome -- which especially includes newcomers!.
For more information, contact tristatepoly@yahoogroups.com

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Apr 25, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

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May 2, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

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May 4, Sunday, 3 pm -- Bi Perspective DISCUSSION & SOCIAL GROUP

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May 4, Sunday, 6 pm -- Bisexual S/M DISCUSSION GROUP

Discussion of S/M interests and experiences. 1st
Sunday 6:00 PM. Call NYABN (212-459-4784) for info.
Email list BisexualSM_NYC-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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May 5, Monday, 7 pm -- NJ Poly NEW BRUNSWICK POLYAMORY SUPPORT GROUP

Support Meeting & Discussion: 1st Monday of each month
George St. Co-op
89 Morris St., New Brunswick
Location: The George St. Co-op. The Co-op is located at 89 Morris St. in New
Brunswick. Take Route 18 North to the New Street exit. Turn left at the
third light at Livingston Avenue. The next left is Morris Street. The Co-op
is the first building on the left. Park on Livingston Ave. or Morris St.
For more information, contact Amara Willey at Amaracrow@cs.com
phone 732-246-3769; or http://www.bizone.org

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May 8, Thursday, 7 pm -- Queens BDSM MUNCH

Queens BDSM Munch,7:00 PM, 2nd Thurs.,Sage Diner,
80-30 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY

(directions:
http://www.dorsai.org/~ldnqb/directions.html)

online:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Queens_NYC_BDSM

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May 9, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

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May 11, Sunday, 5 pm -- NYC-Poly DISCUSSION GROUP

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May 13, Tuesday, 7:30 pm -- Hudson Valley DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP POLYAMORY

For Support, Discussion and Education
7:30-9:30 PM.
2nd Tuesday of each month.
Call Sheri for info (518) 537-3170

We meet at the
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF THE CATSKILLS
320 Sawkill Road
Kingston, NY

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May 16, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

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May 18, Sunday, 3 pm -- Bi Perspective DISCUSSION & SOCIAL GROUP

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May 20, Tuesday, 7pm -- Shades of Poly GROUP MEETING

For polyamorous queer,gay, lesbian,bisexual,
transgender, and two spirit women of color.
ShadeOfPoly is a social/political/educational cluster of
women loving many, finding community, educating
others, connecting our lives to the world in a larger
context, strategizing and having fun. 3rd Tues,7pm,
The Center*. Poly-Pata@onebox.com or call
Ing at 718.404.3906 EXT 5522

* The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Community Center is located at 208 West 13th Street
212.620.7310.

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May 21, Wednesday, 6 pm -- BiRequest DISCUSSION GROUP

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May 21, Wednesday, 8 pm -- Polyamorous NYC SOCIAL & DISCUSSION GROUP

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May 22, 7 pm -- NYC-Poly MUNCH

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May 23, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

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May 27, Tuesday, 7 pm -- Philly Poly SUPPORT GROUP

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m, 4th Tuesday of every month
Place: Bensalem (PA) Public Library (directions below)
Free of charge
No RSVP required

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May 30, Friday, 6 pm -- SiSTAH DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP

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Looking ahead

Polycamp 2008 - Aug 1-3

All regional poly and poly-friendly folks are invited to gather in the mountains of West Virginia this summer to enjoy the outdoors and have fun together.

Caving trip will feature a special spelunking expedition through Bowden Cave, an excellent non-commercial beginner cave, plus some exciting new adventures this year. Our guide Mike the Caver has indicated he might show us other caves this year!

Camping will be in the commercial Princess Snowbird campground, with tent sites, limited camper hookups, and some cabins available. Polycamp campers must make their own camping arrangements with Princess Snowbird campground.

Poly group activities will be mostly impromptu depending on folks' interests, but will include potluck dinner Saturday evening, and a group campfire gathering.

Other activities can be planned for the weekend including fishing, hiking, horseback riding, scenic drives, and the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Also available in the area are rock climbing and canoeing (water permitting).

Directions -- how to get there. Seneca Rocks is about 3 1/2 hours from DC and 7 hours from NYC.

To Sign Up -- let us know that you will be

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