"AN INTIMATE AND HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT HIV"

WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009, from 6pm to 9pm

WHERE: Montrose Counseling Center's GLBT Cultural Center, 401 Branard
(see directions below)

Topic Overview: How much attention are you giving to HIV when you meet someone? Is HIV the only concern, or should we be thinking about the consequences of our choices as it relates to other sexually transmitted infections? Why do I even have to be concerned?

These are only a few questions that you may ask yourself when you hear about HIV. It is important for all of us to be knowledgeable about HIV, whether you are infected or affected by it. We will look at our thoughts and attitudes about HIV, and see how that impacts and drives the decisions and choices that we make in a particular situation, and over time.

We will have an opportunity to dialogue with a panel of individuals who will lead this discussion and dialogue, and help to make this a night to remember. They are, Jeffrey Campbell, Amber David, Drake Williams and Tim'm West.

In addition to gaining valuable informaiton that will allow us the opportunity to make more informed decisions, we will be looking at sexual behaviors and the varied levels of risks, in addition to learning how to protect ourselves. There will be valuable information that will be discussed to help those that are HIV- to stay that way, and to help those that are HIV+ to remain healthy.

If you haven't been to TMG in a while, this is a meeting you don't want to miss. If you have been attending, this is a time you might want to invite a friend to join you.

We'll see you Saturday.

Paul Guillory, Founder TMG Houston (1999-2009)

THE MEN'S GATHERING OF HOUSTON SUMMARY OF PURPOSE AND YAHOO GROUP
JOIN YAHOO GROUP AT http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/tmghoustontexas
The Men's Gathering of Houston, the discussion and support group for African American men. From its Yahoogroups site: "The purpose of The Men's Gathering of Houston is to come together as African American Gay, Bisexual, Same-Gender Loving, and Questioning Men to dialogue about issues that are important in helping us to form healthy relationships with ourselves and others, and join in Walking The Journey Of Self-Understanding To Live A More Empowered, Awakened And Authentic Life." The Men's Gathering will meet on the second and fourth Saturday of month, 6-9 p.m. Info: tmghoustontexas@gmail.com,
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/tmghoustontexas/

DIRECTIONS TO OUR NEW LOCATION:

Driving directions to 401 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006
From A - 3400 Montrose, Houston, Texas (the intersection of Montrose @ Hawthorne)
Distance: 0.76 miles Time: 3 mins
Start at 3400 MONTROSE BLVD, HOUSTON going toward HAROLD ST - go 0.2 mi
Turn Left on W ALABAMA ST - go 0.3 mi
Turn Right on JACK ST - go 0.1 mi
Turn Left on BRANARD ST - go 0.1 mi
Arrive at 401 BRANARD ST, HOUSTON, on the Right
To B - 401 Branard, Houston, Texas