Greetings!

Brothers Reaching Brothers Discussion Group
Brothers Reaching Brothers: 

4067 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90019

(Secured parking in the Catch One parking lot)

7:30p.m. - 9:00p.m. 

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OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
LIVING THROUGH A DEPRESSION
This evenings discussion will explore the impact of our current economic decline on the Black community. Are you feeling the squeeze? What changes are you making to survive?

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
TEACHING OUR ELDERS
Our Younger Brothers will contribute to the re-education of our Brothers 30+. This skillfully facilitated discuss will allow men of all ages to share and learn from each other.

Tuesday, October 23, 2008
THURSDAY NIGHT, CRYSTAL METH TASKFORCE PLANNING MEETING
All are welcome to attend. The meeting is scheduled at the In The Meantime Office Space. 7- 8:30p.m.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
THE POWER OF MEDITATION
Finding it difficult to sit still? Can’t quite seem to stay focused? Want to go even deeper? Well this evening’s discussion will provide techniques into how we can expand our meditation work.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
IN TIME FOR CHANGE
This evening’s dialogue will explore the current political issues on the table. Where do you stand?

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NOVEMBER

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
MEETING CANCELLED

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH AUTHOR/POET TIM ‘M WEST
Meet, the myth the legend, the artist, poet, advocate, teacher, musician and ultimate Renaissance man. Tim’m will read from his latest book 

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
WHEN I THINK OF THE HOLIDAYZ
I FEEL blank, blank, blank. 

This interactive session will explore ways of approaching the holidays, examining what they mean to us, and ultimately how we can do more than simply survive them.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
'SOME WHERE IN MY FAMILY’
The SOLA Crystal Meth Taskforce will facilitate a round table discussion that will engages Black gay men in a dialogue that will explore the impact of substance abuse on their lives, family, and community. (Men 18-29 will receive a $25.00 incentive for participating in the 1 ½ hour session). 7:30p.m.- 9:00p.m.

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DECEMBER

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
LIVING WITH HIV
This post World AIDS day community forum will highlight the lived experience of Black men who have been living with HIV for 20 years +. They will share their journey from the time of infection to date.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008
A FOCUS ON SPIRITUALITY
This discussion will challenge participants to delve deeper into self in an effort to connect with what they know to be the truth of their own personal journey and to identify for themselves their own pathway to deeper spiritual enlightenment.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
POETRY SLAM AND MINI- ART FAIR
This evening of creative expression will feature a poetry slam, and mini- art fair with gift Ideas to beat the recession. 

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
THE MEANING OF KWANZAA

'SEVEN PRINCIPLES'

We will explore the deeper meaning of Kwanzaa, its origin and it current significance/ relevance in today’s society.

Sunday, December 28, 2008
ANNIVERSARY & KWANZAA CELEBRATION
‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’
to be held at the Catch One

(Time to be announced).

Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A TIME OF REFLECTION/ CANDLE LIGHT MEETING
Planting new seeds, and exploring new options for 2009. Dessert Reception and social hour.