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Exciting New Functionality for the Calendar Page of Social Notes
I've added a great new feature to this page. Find the events you want to attend, and
you can automatically have them added to your electronic calendar (Outlook,for
example)! I figured that it would help remind you of events that you want to attend,
and would help drive attendance at community events. A win-win, if I do say so
myself!!
Here's how it works: For each item on the Social Notes calendar, you'll see a link
that looks like this:
Just click on that link, and a dialog box will pop up. Select "save", hit OK, and you'll
find that the event has been placed on your calendar. Pretty slick, huh?
A couple of housekeeping notes: You'll need to dowload and install a small bit of
software, which you can get here. Or, the system will simply prompt you to down load
the software the first time you try to add an event to your calendar. You only have
to do this installation once. From then on, you are good to go!
Here are the electronic calendars which are compatible with this functionality:
* Lotus Notes r4.5
* Lotus Notes r4.6
* Lotus Notes r5
* Lotus Notes r6
* Lotus Notes r7
* Microsoft Outlook 2000
* Microsoft Outlook 2003
* Microsoft Outlook 97
* Microsoft Outlook 98
* Microsoft Outlook XP (2002)
* Palm Desktop Date Book
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Got any GLBT resorts or Bed and Breakfasts
to recommend to my readers?
I'm thinking about starting a new page on Social Notes, featuring GLBT resorts and
Bed and Breakfasts recommended by you Social Notes readers. Soooo, if you've
ever stayed at a GLBT spot that you really enjoyed, send me a little blurb. Be sure
to include the following:
- Location
- Type of facility and brief description
- Web link and or phone number of the facility
- Why you are recommending it
Be sure to check out the Networking/Vacations page of Social Notes to read about
all the wonder vacation spots recommended by my loyal readers!
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Donate Art for a Charity Auction
Southern Country Houston is having an Art Auction to raise money for Camp Hope.
They are accepting all forms of Art, i.e. paintings, photography, sculptures, etc. For
more info, contact the Southern Country website
or email their Activities/Fundraising chairperson, Blair. The silent auction will be
held October 17th. =
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Free C&W Dance Lessons, sponsored by Dreamcatchers
Friday, August 22nd, 8:30 pm at Brazos River Bottom (BRB)
The Dreamcatchers dance group makes these lessons fun and entertaining!
1st Lesson: “Good Time” – Beginner Line Dance
2nd Lesson: “Steppin” with Two Step - Couples: Patterns for All Levels!
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Add to your calendar: Free C&W Dance Lessons at BRB
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Assert Yourself - Personal Boundaries and Effective Confrontation,
presented by Denise O'Doherty
Saturday, August 23rd, 10 am to noon, Emerson Unitarian Church
Have you ever thought of the perfect thing to say hours after the
discussion/argument passed? If you were smart enough to think of it later, what
stopped you from saying it when you needed it? Lack of confidence, self-esteem and
good communication skills get in the way. This class will not only explain step by step
methods of how to confront someone effectively but also will identify ways to
overcome being manipulated, controlled and intimidated due to differences in
personality styles. We will identify and discuss the importance of personal
boundaries and how they are essential to healthy relationships, confidence and
personal success.
Location: Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church – 1900 Bering Drive, Houston,
Texas 77025. All classes are 2 hours long and $30 each. To Register: 713-529-
4414 or visit the Leisure Learning website.
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Add to your calendar: Assert Yourself Seminar
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Building Confidence and Self-Esteem, presented by Denise O'Doherty
Saturday, August 23rd, 1:30 to 3:30, Emerson Unitarian Church
How you feel about yourself is directly related to the results you get in your life.
Positive self-esteem affects your health, relationships, work performance and
attitude towards others. It affects how others see and treat you, the choices you
make, and your ability to give and receive love. You can have confidence in what you
do and still not feel good about yourself. This class will discuss issues that sabotage
self esteem and show you how to overcome them. Topics include overcoming
codependency, dealing with shame and guilt, and how to handle jealousy, how to
eliminate critical self talk as well as how to deal effectively with criticism from
others. The class focuses on identifying issues that block self esteem and how to
replace them with ideas, tools and coping skills that create confidence and lead to
success and personal well-being. This class is presented through Leisure Learning,
by Denise O'Doherty, licensed professional counselor and therapist.
Location: Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church – 1900 Bering Drive, Houston,
Texas 77025. All classes are 2 hours long and $30 each. To Register: 713-529-
4414 or visit the Leisure Learning website.
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Fluff the Kat Plays at Slick Willies
Saturday, August 30th, 10 pm til.... 1200 Westheimer
Attention all you Fluffers!!! Fluff the Kat has some new tunes and they are ready to
tear up the joint! There’s NO COVER and the staff is super friendly. Not to
mention they have tasty bar snacks, the best pool tables in town…and FLUFF!
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Add to your calendar: Fluff the Kat at Slick Willie's
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Professional Women's Happy Hour
Wednesday, September 3rd, 7 pm at meteor
Join Houston's nicest and nicest looking women at Houston's nicest gay bar. meteor
has a fabulous new happy hour pianist with an astounding repertoire, and she is really
getting rave reviews. So don't miss out on the fun!
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Add to your calendar: Professional Women's Happy Hour
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"Getting the Love You Want"
A weekend Imago workshop for gay and lesbian couples
Friday Sept. 12th through Sunday, Sept 14th, 1712 Fairview
Whether your relationship is in danger, or you just want to take your good
relationship to a deeper, stronger level, this is a wonderful workshop! I
participated about 12 years ago. Although it was too late to save that old
relationship, the workshop made such a strong impression on me that I vowed I
would take it again when I found a partner with whom I wanted to build a life.
The workshop helps you understand the dynamics of your relationship, and gives you
tooss and exercises to help you work through tough issues. It's an intensive 20-
hour sxperience for couples based on Imago Relationship Therapy developed by
Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of the best selling books Getting the Love You Want
- A Guide for Couples, Keeping the Love You Want - A Guide for Couples, and Keeping
the Love You Find - A Guide for Singles.
It is guided by the belief that relationships have a hidden purpose: that of healing
childhood wounds. Imago Relationship Therapy stresses the importance of
understanding and cooperation with this unconscious agenda and offers specific
ways to access the nurturing and care from your relationship that was missed in
childhood.
You will Learn...
- To have greater compassion for your partner
- To discover how the unconscious forces that attract you to your partner are
also sources of conflict
- To receive new tools for re-romanticizing your relationship
- To assist each other in healing childhood wounds
- To learn how to use your relationship for emotional healing and spiritual
evolution
- To rediscover the joy and spiritual potential of being together
The registration fee is $600, and you can find out more about the seminar by
visiting Patrick Vachon's website. He is the Imago therapist who runs the workshop.
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Add to your calendar: Getting the Love You Want Workshop
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Secrets of Finding and Maintaining a Long Term Relationship,
Presented by Denise O'Doherty
Saturday, September 6th, 10 am to noon, Emerson Unitarian Church
Your dream of finding (or keeping) a loving and truly compatible partner is healthy,
natural and achievable. Whatever your history, you are in a position to learn from
the past and go forward to find and keep love and passion alive in your life. This
class will cover essentials of a healthy relationship, how to seek suitable and
compatible romantic partners, what it means to be “emotionally available”, the
three stages of relationships and what to expect at each stage, skills to achieve the
breakthrough rather than the break-up and how to manage differences in
personality styles. (What to do when what attracted you in the beginning bothers
you now). Overcoming obstacles such as shame, jealousy, family wounds will be
presented. The class focus is on how to build trust and intimacy resulting in long
term spark, chemistry and relationship satisfaction.
Location: Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church – 1900 Bering Drive, Houston,
Texas 77025. All classes are 2 hours long and $30 each. To Register: 713-529-
4414 or visit the Leisure Learning website.
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Resurrection MCC 6th Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 27th at Bear Creek Golf World
The Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church 6th Annual Golf Classic will be
held Saturday, September 27th at Bear Creek Golf World. Each participant will
receive four FREE rounds of golf. To download an entry form or for more
information, go to church's website and click on "6th Annual Golf Classic."
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Add to your calendar: Resurrection MCC Golf Tourney
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Decadent Desserts, Presented by AssistHers
October 12th, 4 to 8 pm at South Beach
Last year this event sold out several days in advance, so don't plan on being able to
buy a ticket at the door. Get your tickets now by visiting the Assisthers website.
Comedienne Vickie Shaw headlines and there'll be a special appearance from
bellydancers Sisters of Avalon. Come treat your sweet tooth, enjoy the
entertainment and support AssistHers!
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Add to your calendar: Decadent Desserts
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Save Money on Tix to the Houston Women's Music Festival
Now through the end of August
Now through August 31st, purchase Houston Women's Festival tickets for only $10
online or at the Shop Hair Salon, located at 1207 Wesheimer and Commonwealth. The
price goes up to $15 on September 1st and will be $20 at the door on the day of the
event.
Houston Women’s Festival takes place Saturday, October 25 at Jones Plaza in the
downtown theater district from noon until 10:00 PM. They have an amazing line-up of
artists plus a market place for vendors as well as good food and beverages.
2008 performers include Sarah Bettens of K's Choice, Blame Sally and Carrie
Rodriguez. Also appearing are Carolyn Wonderland, Skyblue 72, Sister Funk, Wendy
Colonna and Kari K. Ginger Leigh is returning as Emcee.
Kickoff party slated for Sunday, September 28 at 4 PM so be on the lookout for
announcements on the location.
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