Biversity Calendar
Biversity Boston is the mixed gender bisexual network of Greater Boston.
December 2009
2 (Wednesday) 7pm -- Bi Socializing in a Supportive Environment
This group meets on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at the Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston. All bi and bi-friendly people of all genders and orientations are welcome to attend. 1st Wednesday meetings are peer facilitated discussion groups, sometimes with a pre-selected topic or presenter, from 7 – 8:45pm. 3rd Thursday meetings are 7-8pm check-ins, discussion and announcements followed by social time at nearby restaurant. Participants who preferred to join us only for social time should catch up with the group at or shortly after 8pm in the lobby of the Boston Living Center.
4 - 6 (Fri - Sun) -- Holly Folly Weekend in Ptown
Here's the perfect weekend to get away and enjoy some pre-holiday shopping, a walk on the beach, a raucous sing-along at the Crown & Anchor, the Gay Men's Chorus concert and much more. Visit http://www.HollyFolly.com for more info.
8 (Tuesday) 7 - 9pm -- Bisexual and Bi-Curious Men's Group
A male-facilitated group for men who are bisexual or think they might be, meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-9 pm, at Fenway Community Health at 1340 Boylston St. in Boston. For more information can call Julie at 617-927-6032 or email <bihealth@fenwayhealth.org>. The group is free and confidential. Sponsored by Fenway Community Health’s BiHealth program. The nearest T stop is Hynes on the Green Line or via the #1 bus.
14 (Monday) 7pm -- Straight Marriage, Still Questioning
A peer led support group for the woman in a straight marriage/relationship struggling with her sexual orientation or coming out. If interested in attending please contact <kate.e.flynn@gmail.com>. The group meets on the second Monday of each month.
15 (Tuesday) 6pm, 7 - 9pm -- BRC Annual Meeting
Each year we take the opportunity to look back over what the BRC has accomplished in the past 12 months, and then turn to the next year and start planning for the future. Next year is our 25th anniversary year so it is really important to make our celebrations significant and have the community involved. Come on over and help us envision the fabulous festivities.
We will be voting on board members for 2010. If you are interested in learning more about the BRC or about becoming a board member, contact the current board president, Ellyn Ruthstrom at <nellythrustmor@comcast.net> for more info. The meeting is at the Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope St. near Back Bay station on the Orange Line.
17 (Thursday) 7pm -- Bi Socializing in a Supportive Environment
Meet at the Boston Living Center @ 7pm for one hour of check-ins, discussion and announcements. At 8pm we will retire to a nearby restaurant for socializing, food, beverages and good company in a supportive, bi-friendly environment.
19 (Saturday) 11:30am -- Bi Brunch
Bi Brunch is always on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Johnny D’s at 17 Holland St. in Davis Sq. in Somerville. It is open to all bisexual and bi-friendly people. Just drop by and join us. No reservation needed. The Davis stop on the Red Line is just across the street. Ample parking is available.
Upcoming Bisexual and Bi-inclusive Conferences and Events
January 28, 2010: Fighting Biphobia Part II, at Fenway, co-sponsored by BRC and BBWN
August 26 - 30, 2010: 10th International Conference on Bisexuality, to be held in London, England
Donations to the Bisexual Resource Center
When making a donation to the Bisexual Resource Center, please make checks payable to 'BRC' and mail to:
Bisexual Resource Center
P.O. Box 1026
Boston, MA 02117-1026
Donations to the Bisexual Resource Center are tax deductible.
Bi Women
Women! Sign up to receive Bi Women, the quarterly newsletter of the Boston Bisexual Women's Network. Send an email with your postal address to: <biwomeneditor@gmail.com>.
Receiving the Calendar by U.S. Mail
If you want to be added to or removed from the paper mailing list, please drop a note with your name and address to: Biversity Boston, 29 Stanhope St., Boston, MA 02116. In order to reduce expenses, we don’t send paper copies to people who receive the calendar by email.
Receiving the Calendar (and other announcements) by Email
To be added to the email list, send a message to: <biversity-subscribe@biversity.org>. To unsubscribe, send a message to <biversity-unsubscribe@biversity.org> from your old address. Anyone having trouble autosubscribing should send mail to <biversity-owner@biversity.org>. A list of other commands is available from <biversity-info@biversity.org>. If moving from paper mail to email, please send an additional email to <biversity@tdint.com> to be removed from the paper mail list (to save us postage).
Joining the Biversity-Chat Email List
To join the Biversity-chat list, send a message to: <biversity-chat-subscribe@biversity.org>. To unsubscribe, send a message to <biversity-chat-unsubscribe@biversity.org> from your old address. Anyone having trouble autosubscribing should send mail to <biversity-chat-owner@biversity.org>. A list of other commands is available from <biversity-chat-info@biversity.org>.
The Bisexual Resource Center (aka The Bi Office)
Events are held at the Boston Living Center building, 29 Stanhope St. in Boston, unless noted. Located about 2 blocks from Back Bay Station on the Orange Line, commuter rail, and the 39 bus. Exit the lobby of the station on the Clarendon St. side and turn left on Clarendon (or exit directly from the Orange Line platform and turn right on Clarendon), then turn right on Stanhope at the Hard Rock Cafe. We are a block down on the left. Our building is wheel chair accessible. For more information, call our office at 617-424-9595. All donations are voluntary and requested only from those who can afford to donate. Biversity Boston events are open to all bisexual and bi-friendly people.