transmitted infections.

Julie called the meeting and is spear-

heading the action. Right now, they

are working on finding a space, ob-

taining funding, and generally work-

ing out the logistics of the project.

Anyone interested in helping out,

making a donation, getting involved,

or generally obtaining more informa-

tion, please contact Vivian through

your Geek at PALSNewsletter-

Geek@gmail.com

A big thanks again to David for pro-

viding the group with much desired

DVDs.

Start putting

together your

donations for

the Annual Ball

- it's in May

this year -- May

Queen theme.

This month's PALS Gathering was

a luncheon at Smuggler's Cove. So

many people turned out that the Cove

had to keep adding tables.

Welcome to all the guests and new

members. Thank you, too, to all the

members who renewed their member-

ship.

Catching you all up on the info meet-

ing in case you missed it.… There was

a meeting at the Loder building in

early February. Thank you to the

PALS members who joined in. Rich

from Rainbow was also in attendance.

Several folks in the community are

trying to get together funding and re-

sources to open an LGBT Center in

Monroe county.

It is hoped that this new Center will

serve the needs of LGBT youth in the

area and provide health screening ser-

vices for those at risk for sexually

March 2, 1982 March 2, 1982 March 2, 1982 March 2, 1982 - Wisconsin becomes the first U.S. state to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Fantastic Turn Out at Smug Cove!

I N S I D E

TH I S I S SUE :

Remember-

ing Mary

3

Upcoming

PALS Events

3

Local

Happenings

and Member

Renewal

5-6

Book of The

Month

7

Your Board

and

Notes from

the Geek

7

This Month in Our History

P O C O N O A C T I O N P O C O N O A C T I O N P O C O N O A C T I O N P O C O N O A C T I O N

L A M B D A S O C I E T YL A M B D A S O C I E T YL A M B D A S O C I E T YL A M B D A S O C I E T Y

M E M B E R G A T H E R I N G I S M E M B E R G A T H E R I N G I S M E M B E R G A T H E R I N G I S M E M B E R G A T H E R I N G I S

T H E T H I R D S A T U R D A Y O F T H E T H I R D S A T U R D A Y O F T H E T H I R D S A T U R D A Y O F T H E T H I R D S A T U R D A Y O F

E V E R Y M O N T H , E X C E P T E V E R Y M O N T H , E X C E P T E V E R Y M O N T H , E X C E P T E V E R Y M O N T H , E X C E P T

W H E N N O T E D .W H E N N O T E D .W H E N N O T E D .W H E N N O T E D .

PALS

In So Many Words M A R C H 2 0 1 6 2 0 1 6 / I S S U E 3

PO INTS OF

INTEREST :

• Recap of our

Gathering

• Save the Date

for Upcoming

Events

• This Month in

Our History

• PALS’ Owned

Businesses

• Local Events

P A L S

I N S O M A N Y W O R D S

P A G E 3

March Gathering

Sunday, March 20th

1PM - Brunch at Rainbow Mountain

WELCOMING THE VERNAL EQUINOX

April Gathering

Potluck Evening

Saturday, April 16th 7pm

Loder Building

East Stroudsburg, PA

May Gathering - Annual Ball

Saturday, May 21, 7pm

Al Morton's Barn, Saylorsburg, PA

May Queen Theme

Flowers in Your Hair / May Pole / Chinese Auction

Directions to Rainbow

http://rainbowmountain.com/idirections.htm

From Route 80, heading East or West:

1. THE BACK WAY Take exit 309 (Marshalls Creek); merge onto Route 209 North; continue straight on Route 209 North for 1 mile; at traffic

light, turn right on to Buttermilk Falls Road; drive 1/2 mile up a small hill and a blue Rainbow Mountain Resort directional sign indicates where

you should turn left on to Mount Nebo Road; carefully drive 3 and 1/2 winding miles (through one stop sign) and the Lobby is on the left.

2. THE FRONT WAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF MARSHALLS Take exit 309 (Marshalls Creek); merge onto Route 209 North; continue

straight on Route 209 North. At circle bear right toward Milford. You will pass Wendy's. Make a right at the next road (Mt Nebo Rd); drive 1 and

1/2 miles up the hill and the Lobby is on the right

From North: Take Route 84 West into Pennsylvania, then take Route 209 South; stay on Route 209 South through the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area into Marshalls Creek; watch for the Four Seasons Diner and a large Exxon Station on your left; make a left turn at the

traffic light after the Exxon Station on to Mount Nebo Road; drive 1 and 1/2 miles up the hill and the Lobby is on the right (if you get to the

Subliminal Message - PALS needs more members … bring your friends ….

Upcoming PALS Events—Save the Date

michele@reichandfurst.com

LOCAL ATTORNEY

Many of you have reached out for a attorney recommendation/referral. The Geek (and Skip &

Michael, too) highly recommend Jim Riech and Carolyn Frisoli for all your business and personal legal

needs. If your needs are serious and fraught with peril, these are also the folks to call before you do

anything else. The Geek hopes that all of your needs are positive and proactively protective.

Please let them know you were referred by the PALS Newsletter Geek.

Links of Interest see the PALS Website - If you are

looking for links, you probably have access to the website ….

www.palsnepa.org

P A L S

I N S O M A N Y W O R D S

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PALS BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT NETWORK

The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Lorraine Alexis – "Healthy Backs Without The Cracks" 75 Crystal St, E. Stroudsburg, 570 420 8221, www.DrAlexisChiro.com DrLorraineAlexis@gmail.com Josephine’s Fleur-de-lis 601 Main Street, Stroudsburg www.josephinesonmain.com Josephine Mero and Martha Loomis – Fine jewelry, unique gifts, elegant home decor, eclectic, sophisticated, something for everyone Matrick Counseling Center Route 390, Mountainhome, PA 570-595-0943 Debra Matrick offers counseling for individuals, couples, families. Most insurance plans accepted. Office hours by appointment. Marty's Home Kitchen Pocono Lake, PA – www.martyshomekitchen.com Marty Pizzuti - Maker of All Natural Handcrafted Artisan Fruit Spreads and Marmalades

PHOENIX – Route 209 N, Dingmans Ferry Open Every Day 10 – 5 –(570-828-7952) PHOENIX EAST - 322 Broad St., Milford (570 296-2585) - www.Ukanoe.com Jewelry From The Great Southwest And Other Exotic Places Unique & Unusual Gifts & Accessories For The Home Scenic Creations Landscaping - Stroudsburg, PA Todd J. Molitor Property Management, Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Christmas Décor (570-982-0118) - poconolandscaper@gmail.com Wedding Officiant - Rev. Ellyn Kravette Open Door Ministries 570-764-4706 Serving the Rainbow Community for 24 years. Discount to PALS members Josephine Mero, MSW, LMSW 1056 Route 390, Mountainhome 570-595-9590 – http://bit.do/nyLb Individuals, Children, Teenagers Families, Couples, Groups Most insurance plans accepted / Office hours by appointment

Don't see your info here? As a member, you are entitled to have free ads on the website for your business and/or avocations. Take advantage! Send any questions you have or information for the Newsletter to PALSNewsletterGeek@gmail.com

Rainbow Mountain, Rainbow Mountain, Rainbow Mountain, Rainbow Mountain, Mt. Nebo Road, E. Stroudsburg, PA Mystic March WeekendMystic March WeekendMystic March WeekendMystic March Weekend - March 4-6 St. Patrick's WeekendSt. Patrick's WeekendSt. Patrick's WeekendSt. Patrick's Weekend - March 11-13 Bear WeekendBear WeekendBear WeekendBear Weekend - March 18-20 Easter Bonnet ContestEaster Bonnet ContestEaster Bonnet ContestEaster Bonnet Contest - March 26 April Fool's Weekend April Fool's Weekend April Fool's Weekend April Fool's Weekend - April 1-3

Regina SaylesRegina SaylesRegina SaylesRegina Sayles March 4th 8pm - Waterwheel Café - Milford, PA March 8th, 9:30pm - Sarah Street Grill -Stroudsburg, PA March 11th, 7pm- The Stone Bar Inn - Snydersville, PA March 12th, 10pm - Sarah Street Grill- with Christian Porter Band - Stroudsburg, PA March 18th, 7pm - Peppe’s Bistro - East Stroudsburg, PA March 19th- PORTER & SAYLES Doors open 7pm / Show @ 8pm - Chaplins - Spring City, PA April 9th - Steel City Cafe- PORTER & SAYLES (Opening for Christine Havrilla) - Phoenixville, PA Monroe Winter Farmer's MarketMonroe Winter Farmer's MarketMonroe Winter Farmer's MarketMonroe Winter Farmer's Market - Saturdays - Through March 26, 2016 / 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg

Get Outdoors Poconos Get Outdoors Poconos Get Outdoors Poconos Get Outdoors Poconos –––– a new website from the Brodhead Watershed Association featuring preserves and trails in the Poconos gives hikers a comprehensive resource for finding outdoor adventures. Go to www.brodheadwatershed.org/gopoconos for event information, trail maps, hiker’s hints, photos and feature stories.

Pocono Medical Center Complementary & Alternative Pocono Medical Center Complementary & Alternative Pocono Medical Center Complementary & Alternative Pocono Medical Center Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program Medicine Program Medicine Program Medicine Program is looking for volunteer artists & musi-cians to aid in the healing environment. Hours are flexible and can be as little as one hour per month. Contact Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 or email JHow-ell@poconomedicalcenter.org.

Meals on WheelsMeals on WheelsMeals on WheelsMeals on Wheels is looking for drivers to deliver meals to seniors and shut-ins. Volunteers can work as little as one day per month, 10AM-1PM. For further information, call the Meals on Wheels office at 424-8794. This is a great community service that can truly make a difference in someone's life.

Pocono Community CalendarPocono Community CalendarPocono Community CalendarPocono Community Calendar - The Pocono Community calendar is an online literary community service that allows non-profits to share, review and promote their events free of charge. For further information, visit www.poconocommunitycalendar.com.

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Select Happenings in the Area

Housekeeping from the PALS Board

Remember - Memberships are $20/year per person renewed January through March (payable by cash, check, PayPal, or credit card). Dues can be brought to meetings, mailed in or paid online. PALS realizes that some people don’t want to join, but would still like to attend occasionally. Non-member guests are asked for a $5.00 donation to help with expenses. Membership forms are available at meetings and on the website (www.palsnepa.org).

Trivia Anyone? ~???????~

1. Q: Due to a zipper breaking, _____________ had to be sewn into the trousers she wears in the last carnival scene of Grease.

2. Q: Which famous celebrity was one of the

first to have a civil partnership in the UK when they became legal in 2005?

There you have it -

when you think you know it all…

Answers: 1. Olivia Newton-John

2. Elton John

Did you know… We’re on Meetup and FaceBook. Get the conversation

going and post some events. Both sites are open to all.

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PMB # 241

221 Skyline Dr. - Ste. 208

East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Email: pals@palsnepa.org

PALS Executive Board

Vivian – President

Ray – Vice President

Greg – Treasurer

Steve – Secretary

Skip - Member

Al – Member

Bruce – Member Database Admin

Marlene - Newsletter Geek

Open Board Seat - Webmaster

Open Board Seats – Members

Pocono Action Lambda Society

Committed to creating a welcome and

open gathering place for our

community. Meeting the 3rd Saturday

of each month (unless otherwise noted).

PALS

We’re on the Web!

www.palsnepa.org

Note from the Geek:Note from the Geek:Note from the Geek:Note from the Geek:

Trying. A multi-dimensional word. It can be giving a go at something for the first time or doing your best

at something you've done many times. It can be a very irritating individual or a hard to endure situation. It can

be something (or more likely someone) that is grating to the nerves. Seeing that delicate crocus pop up through

the snow, we think - "It's trying so hard. Come on now, we're rooting for you." Are we not actually cheering our

own inner strength when cheering for the crocus and the struggle only we perceive. The crocus is living in the

only world it knows. It is not aware of the struggle we see. It is through trying times with people that try our

patience that we try our best and reap the reward of realizing the strength to flourish in the only world we know.

Two Snaps for a Good ReadTwo Snaps for a Good ReadTwo Snaps for a Good ReadTwo Snaps for a Good Read

The Last Nude, by Ellis Avery

Inspired by real events in Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka's history,

"The Last Nude" is a tour de force of historical imagination. Avery gives

the reader a tantalizing window into a lost Paris, an age already vanishing as

the inexorable forces of history close in on two tangled lives.