1/29/08

Gay Health Links

VILLAGE HEALTH
At our "Ask-a-Doc!" Village House Party several of the guys brought up health questions that were difficult to answer in the short amount of time allotted. Raul Peragallo recommended several websites that focus on gay men's health, so I thought it would be good to list them here:

http://www.gayhealth.com/ - Great site that addresses a wide array of topics.
http://www.gmhc.org/ - Gay Men's Health Crisis was first in the fight against HIV. Now they have broadened their scope to include a wide range of gay health concerns.
http://www.glma.org - Includes "10 things every gay man should discuss with their health care providers.

Did I miss a site? Add it to the comments section.

MRSA

VILLAGE HEALTH


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Don't panic! Multi-drug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureusis, or MRSA a serious bacterial infection that is spreading amongst gay men, but it is most commonly found in hospital settings and is not classified as an STD. Anti-gay groups have been quick to jump on the bandwagon blaming gays for MRSA, but high incidence rates have also been found among athletes, military personnel, and other groups that tend to have a lot of close contact. The best prevention is the one that your momma taught you: Wash yourself with soap and water.

NY Health Department's MRSA Brochure
CDC Info

1/28/08

WinterPride Ski & Swim

The Village is co-sponsoring several events for this year's WinterPride/Ski and Swim. Discounted tickets are available online through January 31st. Visit www.slcwinterpride.org to see a full list of activities, many of which are FREE.

ICE SKATING
Tuesday, February 12 @ 7pm
FREE (Ticket Required)
Utah Gallivan Center, 239 South Main Street
Join hands while circling the rink for a evening of fun under the stars. Skate and spin on the ice, or sit on the side and enjoy tasty treats from the Utah AIDS Foundation while you watch QUAC perform the QUACAPADES. Skate rental included with the first 175 tickets.

GAY MOVIE NIGHT
Monday, February 11 @ 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
Double Feature $15. Single Ticket $8 advance/$10 Door.
Tower Theater
The Village is proud to be a part of WinterPride and present the strength of Utah's GLBT community with a collection of homegrown films shot in Utah by local queer filmmakers.

SHORTS FEST
5pm and 9pm
Queer Frontiers- An exploration of Utah's gay and lesbian pioneers working to strengthen our gay community and fight for LGBT Rights. Directed by David Alder.
Gay Hitmen- Is monogamy possible in the underworld? Find out in this creepy funny comedy. Directed by Andy Bauman.
Jo Outside- Jo Blake, a local dancer, finds himself at a crossroad in life. Directed by Jeremiah Hansen.
Dissonance- Beautifully shot and full of emotion, this short delves into the ethical dilemmas of an obsessed young pianist on the cusp of his career. Directed by Steven Doxey.
Dummy Love-A lunchtime tryst takes an unexpected turn. Directed by Jeremiah Hansen.
Passenger- On a snowcapped mountain a naked cowboy opens his pick-up truck to a passenger in this lingering erotic dream. Directed by Michael Cox.
Hard Parts- Nicole recruits her ex-husband to convince her best friend that her new boyfriend is not homophobic in this sexy tale of three guys and a girl. Directed by Michael Cox.
Disruptive Items- This film explores freedom of speech and censorship in the context of suspensions related to anti-war and Queers Kick Ash t-shirts at a local public high school. Directed by Isabella Bravo.

SINGLE TRACKS
7:00pm
Single Tracks was filmed in Utah, by Utahns with local actors, and the winner of the "Best GLBT Feature" at South Africa's Everglades International Film Festival. After 7 years of marriage, watch as An & Elena hit a major pothole within their relationship with the revelation that Elena is gay. Enjoy this tragic comedy as you watch them navigate their relationship, mixed with interviews of real Utah couples. After the showing participate in a short Q&A session with the An, Elena and other cast members. Written, produced & directed by An Dinh.
Single Tracks is preceded by Likes of You, a visual poem celebrating the many voices of women, their empowerment, joy, beauty. Directed by Natalie Avery.

RECURRING VILLAGE EVENTS
HATHA YOGA
Sundays @ 3:30pm
Downtown Public Library Lower Level (210 E 400 S)
FREE
A six week Hatha (Power) Yoga class. There are three weeks left and everyone is welcome. Wear loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.

COFFEE TALK
Wednesdays @ 7pm
SL Roasting Company (320 East 400 South)
FREE
Guys, Games, and Good Conversation. Oh yeah, and Coffee.