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December 2014

The SAGEThe Newsletter of SAGE of South Florida

SAGE Message Line - 954.634.7219 - www.sagewebsite.org Senior Action in a Gay Environment

Our December 6th Lunch and Learn will be mostly lunch and laugh as we celebrate the holiday season. (And prepare our minds and hearts for the holiversary gala coming the next weekend.)

Instead of a guest speaker, we will enjoy a sing-along of holiday music led by our favorite “choir master” Jerry Levy, accompanied on the key board by the internationally-acclaimed ms Vicki Keller. (Ms Vicki also will have some of the members of her senior theater group reciting season- appropriate readings such as “the night before christmas”.)We will have a holiday trivia quiz, and an enhanced fifty-fifty raffle. Merriment and fun will be the order of the day.To s ay no th ing o f the a lway s sumptuous bu f f e t p repa red by world-renowned Chef Giacomo of Zagat-rated Primavera Restaurant.So call in and make your reservations now. And invite a friend or two since there will not be a surcharge for non-members for this luncheon.After all we want to share this sure-to-be-fun time with everyone.

See you there!

...and get ready for the BlastOur December 14th HoliVersary Gala at the Westin Ft. Lauderdale Hotel will be a “Spectacular Spectacular” (to quote “Moulin Rouge”).

Come for the hors d’oeuvres -stay for the party.

(See the HoliVersary insert, this issue.)

Ron Catena and Carl M. Galli

Let’s light the fuse now...

Cover Story: Celebrating 20 Years of Service... Masthead 1

SAGE Mission Statement 1 SAGE Advertising Policy 1SAGE Friendly Support 1 Reminder from the Board 2 SAGE Lunch & Learn 2 SAGE Members in Need 2 Sharing SAGE with Others 2 SAGE Meetings 3 SAGE Lunch & Learn Speaker 4 SAGE Co-Ed Discussion Group 4 SAGE Camera Club 4 In Memorium 4 Social-Lites 5 SAGE Spotlight 7SAGE at Ellie’s 50’s Diner 8 Help Wanted 9 Reminiscing at SAGE’s 20th Anniversary 10 SAGE HoliVersary Bash 11 See You at the Movies 12 Milestones 13

FRIENDLY SUPPORT PROGRAMWe’d like to think we are not merely fair weather friends, but people

who really care about our SAGE family. If you know of any SAGE

member who would appreciate a friendly call, is sick, in the hospital,

recently lost a loved one, or just needs a note of cheer, please contact:

For women –– Inez Pasher @ 954.563.2814.

For men –– Leo Glickstein @ 954.935.5799.

This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

SAGE MISSION STATEMENT SAGE of South Florida is a non-profit organization for Senior action in

a Gay Environment to enrich the lives of the GLBT senior community

through membership inclusive of age, gender, race, nationality and

religion. We believe this can be accomplished by sponsoring social

alternatives To provide personal interaction, offering educational

opportunities to deal with the special needs of aging, and promoting

contact with the isolated and homebound persons of our community.

SAGE is also an advocate for the concerns and needs of the senior

community at large, providing referral information on community re-

sources and promoting inter-generational communication in the GLBT

community. SAGE was founded in 1994 as a Florida “not for profit.”

Corporation. (Federal Tax-Exempt status of 501(c)3 allowing tax-

deductible donations.)

1 Celebrating 20 years of service to our community. SAGE Message Line: 954.634.7219 — www.sagewebsite.org

SAGE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. 2040 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Mailing Address:SAGE of South FloridaPO Box 70516Oakland Park, FL 33307Message Line: 954.634.7219 All Copy Deadline: 8th of the MonthAdvertising Deadline: 1st of the Month Email to Editor: [email protected] attn: EditorWebsite: www.sagewebsite.org OFFICERSPresident Kenneth Goodman Vice President Ron Catena Secretary Ann C. Smith Assistant Secretary Frank PiaseckiTreasurer Inez Pasher Assistant Treasurer Allen Churchman BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGECarl Barton, John Chandler, John Harris, Gary Kempler Gary “Lee” Lawson, Bruce Williams COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTSAdvertising Inez PasherArchivist Hank Brooks Book Club Philip Collier (F) Alan Dorfman (F) Computer Club Ken Goodman (F)Education Gary Kempler Funding John Harris Lunch and Learn John Chandler w/ Leo Glickstein Membership Ann Smith (C) Nancy DrennenSAGE Co-Ed Discussion Group Frank Piasecki SAGE Camera Club John Harris (C) SAGE Men’s Drop-In Ron Catena (C) Carl Barton (F)Men’s Singles John ChandlerMovie Club Carl M. Galli (F) Newsletter Editor Ken GoodmanAssociate Editor John J. Harris Contributing Columnists Deric Bownds, Ph.D Carol Youngblood Bruce WilliamsOffice Manager Gary “Lee” Lawson Pride Center (SAC) Liaisons Carl Barton Gary “Lee” Lawson Bruce WilliamsPublic Affairs Ron CatenaSAGE on the Border/Alternatives Ann Smith (C) Caroline Leto (F) Frank Piasecki (F)SAGE Women Nancy Drennen Jean Johnson (Advisory)Social Activities John G. Harris (CC) Carl M. Galli (Advisory) Support Leo Glickstein Godfrey Isaacs Inez Pasher Volunteer Coordinators Frank Cavanaugh Ken Moore Newsletter Mailing & Lunch & Learn Set-Up Les Oldenbusch (C) Webmaster Jay Brundage

Appearance of an advertisement in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by SAGE of South Florida, Inc. of the service being offered. We thank our advertisers

for helping us to pay for printing this newsletter.

SAGE Editorial PolicySAGE welcomes contributors to this newsletter. An author may request their entry to be

“anonymous.” However, the submission as received by SAGE must be accompanied by the full name and address of the author. Items will be published at our discretion. If we feel that we cannot publish a submission anonymously, we will contact the author. We reserve the right to

edit items for size considerations, clarity or standards of decency.

Our monthly newsletter is partially underwritten by advertising revenue. We have a written fee schedule for various sizes and number of months. An insert, instead of display adver-tising, is also available for business and organizations at a very reasonable rate. Contact the SAGE office at 954.634.7219 or email at [email protected] for more information. Appearance of an advertisement in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by SAGE of South Florida, Inc. of the service being offered. We thank our advertisers for helping us pay for printing this newsletter. Do you have friends or family who own a busi-ness? Ask them to place an ad in THE SAGE. We appreciate our business supporters. As members, let’s support them in return.

SAGE MEMBERS IN NEEDPlease contact the AADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) @ 954.745.9779. It is a one-stop center for information and referral services available to seniors and their care-givers in our community.

SHARING SAGE WITH OTHERSReconnecting with old friends and meeting new acquaintances is a great part of the SAGE tradition. We invite you to share this tradition by inviting someone new to SAGE to one of our many SAGE-sponsored events. Share the camaraderie and support found among SAGE members with others.When you invite someone new to any SAGE-sponsored events and that friend joins SAGE, he or she will become a SAGE of South Florida member for the reduced fee of $25 for their first year of membership.

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IF YOU RESERVE A PLACE AT THE ‘LUNCH & LEARN’ AND YOU DO NOT ATTEND, YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE TO SAGE FOR PAYMENT. WE MUST GIVE THE CATERER AS EXACT A COUNT AS POSSIBLE BASED ON YOUR RESERVATION. THE CATERER MUST BE PAID WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOW UP.

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Please make reservations for the November “Lunch & Learn” with the SAGE office

@ 954.634.7219.

MENU

December Lunch & Learn Menu

Romaine Salad Lemon and Vinegar Dressing

Risotto with Mushrooms

Roasted Pork Loin with Sundried Tomato Sauce

Grilled Chicken Breast

Briccoli and Cauliflower Florets

Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

DecemberHoliday Celebration

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R E M I N D E R F R O M T H E B O A R D


SAGE COMPUTER CLUBKen Goodman

Do you want to catchup to your grandkids or sons and daughters? Come and enjoy learning about technology at the SAGE Computer Club. Would you like to feel more confident when using your computer, smart phone, tablet, or any other type of internet connected device? You

should come and join us at the SAGE Computer Club. Bring your questions and problems and we will try to help you solve them. No question is too basic, we want everybody to learn and become better at using their devices. The Computer Club meets every Wednesday at 4 pm for at least an hour. Any new Computer related news is discussed, followed by the issues you wish to bring or a current topic of interest. Bring your questions and problems and we will try to help. Also, if you wish, you can join us for dinner after the meeting at a nearby reasonable gay friendly restaurant. The meetings of the SAGE Computer Club are held at the Pride Center facility on Dixie Highway Building A in the AV Room 206 on Wednesdays at 4PM. Call for directions if you need them at 954-634-7219 or the Pride Center’s switchboard at 954.463.9005. This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

When: December 13th Where: Stonewall National Archives 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale All Readers are welcome. No reservation required. Selection: Contact for information: Philip Collier, 443.614.7135 or Alan Dorfman, 561.499.291. This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

SAGE Book ClubPhilip Collier & Alan Dorfman

Are you a single man who enjoys the company of other single men? If you do then we have an evening for you. Every 4th Monday of every month, SAGE Board member, John Chandler, co-ordinates cocktails and dinner at Tropics restaurant in Wilton Manors. Cocktails, lively conversation and flirting begin at 5:30.

At 6:30 the party moves into the dining room where we enjoy a ter-rific dinner followed by complementary coffee. Prices are reasona-ble and the food is always wonderful (as is the company). We usually wear red shirts so we can all recognize each other. Our next dinner will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014. For reservations please contact John Chandler @ 954.933.2963 or e-mail @ [email protected] and don’t forget to wear your red shirt! This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

SAGE MEN’S SINGLES GROUPJohn Chandler

Where: Golden Corral. 7401 Commercial Blvd. Tamarac Phone: 954.623.6400 When: Noon, 2nd Thursday of every month. Call Nancy @ 954.741.1540 for reservations. This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

SAGE Women @ Golden Corral Nancy Drennen

The Daily SAGE

Mondays Every Monday...11am SAGE on the Border Co-ed/Alternatives Volen Center in Boca Raton Every Third Monday...4:00pm See You at the Movies (Dinner to follow) Pride Center Every Fourth Monday...5:30pm Men’s Singles DinnerTropics

Tuesdays Second Tuesday...1pm Camera Club Photo-Op Wednesdays Every Wednesday...1pm Men’s Drop-In Pride Center Every Wednesday...4pm Computer Club Pride Center

Thursdays Second Thursday... noon: Women’s Luncheon Golden Coral in Tamarac Third Thursday...1pmCo-Ed Discussion Group Pride Center, Room 208

Saturdays First Saturday...9:30am SAGE Board Meeting Skolnick Center in Palm Aire First Saturday...12:30pm Lunch & Learn Skolnick Center in Palm Aire Second Saturday...11am Book Club Stonewall Library Fourth Saturday...1pm Camera Club Pride Center

In MemoriamKen Lowrey

November, 2014

You Will Be Missed.

Where: the Volen Center 1515 West Palmetto Rd., Boca Raton When: Every Monday from 11AM to 1PM.

Welcome everyone, no reservation required. Please call the Volen Center to see if it is open as the Center closes for holidays. 561-395-8920 This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

SAGE on the Border/Alternatives Caroline Leto/Frank Piasecki

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Rather than meet twice a month, the decision has been made for the Co-Ed Discussion Group to meet only once a month—the third Thursday of the month. With so many different activities and meet-ings scheduled via the Price Center, there does not appear to be a need to meet two times a month. So, we will now be meeting once a month and I look forward to seeing our regular participants when we do meet. Of course it would be great to have new members join us and meeting just once a month might be easy to fit this activity into your schedule. The conversations can be fascinating. So, if you like

talking with others and hearing what other mature LGBT people think and feel then consider joining us. I must admit that it is really nice to get to know new people and our meetings really have provided that opportunity. Thursday, December18 is the date for the monthly December meeting. We meet upstairs at the Pride Center at 1 pm. Join us if you can.

Frank Piasecki

The December Photo-Op will be held on Tuesday, December 9th, at 1:00PM. We will be meeting at the Pride Center, and then deciding on a venue. The December Monthly Meeting will be held on Saturday, December 27th, at 1:00PM, also meeting at the Pride Center. Bring no more than 5 of your favorite self-taken photos.

Notes from the SAGE Camera Club

Co-Ed Discussion Group to Meet Only on the Third Thursday of Each Month

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The snowbirds are back in town, and already we have started our Holiday schedule. Twenty-seven SAGErs attended the October Meet-Up at Ellie’s 50s Diner in Delray Beach, and a wonderful time of eating and socializing was had by all.

November was a very active month, as we had our traditional Zuckerello’s Dinner event, as well as a visit to the World AIDS Mu-seum, and a meet-up afterward at Oscar’s Tea Room. These events were sandwiched around cruises, elections, Smart Ride, and Thanks-giving.

December promises to be just as hectic, as we start out the month with a Holiday Gala Lunch and Learn on Saturday, December 6th. Be sure to make a reservation with the office for this event, as we will be celebrating all things HOLIDAY. On the next weekend, we will be holding our GALA HOLIVERSARY Party on SUNDAY, DECEM-BER 14th, at the Westin Cypress Creek (located in the northeast cor-ner of I-95 and Cypress Creek Road). The festivities will begin at 1:00PM, with registration and an outdoor Happy Hour on the back patio. We will then filter inside to the Ballroom, where Sissy & Da-mon will entertain us and dinner service will begin. There will be prizes and surprises, as well as numerous guest appearances, and I’ve heard that Santa and his Elf may drop in. Reservation forms were sent with the November and December Newsletters, so sign up NOW for this great event.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE!!!

Well, the holiday season is once again upon us. It is a time to celebrate and reflect on our good fortune of having such a group as the SAGE Men’s Drop In. I so enjoy meeting up with the guys and catching up with the happenings in their lives, both the good and sometimes the not-so-good. We laugh and enjoy hearing about all the fun and interesting things that may be going on with “the guys”. We lend a sympathetic ear when someone may be experiencing a “bump in the road”.

The Men’s Drop In is mostly about fun, laughter, sharing informa-tion, and discussing current events. It’s a great place to come and relax for a couple of hours, see old friends and meet new people. Drop-In is a diverse and interesting group of senior men of signifi-cant accomplishment

This month we hold our annual Holiday party in the main hall of the Pride Center. The celebration will include a luncheon catered by the Zagat-rated Primavera restaurant. Chef Giacomo promises a delicious (as usual) lunch of Italian delicacies. We anticipate a spon-

taneous sing along of appropriate holiday songs and much more.

This is also the time for me to say thank you to all of the men who attend regularly and to the volunteers who make the group so suc-cessful: our efficient treasurer, Phillip Norris, who sees to it that we get our room rent paid each week; SAGE Board Member “Cap-tain” Carl Barton, who assists with the moderating duties; Sonny Miller and John Macintosh, who with Dr. Godfrey Isaacs, set up the room; Dr. David Goldberger, the always willing guest moderator, who never turns me down when I ask him to sit in as moderator; Jim Anderson, who keeps me on my toes with sharp barbs and wit which everyone thoroughly enjoys, and oftentimes make me blush (me blush???); and a special shout out to Sonny for keeping us informed as to the happenings around town.

Remember SAGE is an all-volunteer organization that all of us en-joy. All we ask is that you make every effort to participate in SAGE activities when you can.

Now if you have never attended the Men’s Drop In, we meet every Wednesday from 1-3 pm at the Pride Center. Stop by and I guaran-tee you will receive a warm welcome and be amazed at the friendli-ness and diversity of the group.

Best wishes to everyone for a happy and healthy Holiday season. Thanks for being such great pals.

--Ron Catena This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

SAGE Social-Lites

Notes from the Men’s Drop-In

John G. Harris

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Are You Having a Milestone Birthday in 2014?

SAGE would like to celebrate any member who is having a milestone birthday in 2014 with our Annual Milestones party which will include a dinner at our January 2015 event. A milestone birthday would be that you are celebrating a 75th, 80th, 85th, 90th or over

birthday any time in 2014. If you are having a milestone birthday in 2014 please let us know so we may treat you.

Please call the SAGE office at 954.634.7219. Please let us know by December 15, 2014 so that we may plan this event.

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SAGE Spotlight: November Lunch & Learn, Early SAGE Presidents and Health Fair


Pictured is November Lunch and Learn guest speaker Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel with SAGE Board Secretary Ann Smith and Vice President Ron Catena

Former Early SAGE Presidents: Bill Mullins, Bob Tomosulo, Mary O’Connor and Ed Jones

SAGE at Ellie’s 50’s Diner


Photos: John Harris


Help Wanted... Editor/Graphic Designer

Help Wanted... Lunch & Learn Setup and Breakdown Volunteers

How to Get Your Anniversary Pin

As you all know SAGE is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers to accomplish our mission. Our current Newsletter (The Sage) Editor and Graphic Designer will be retiring by the end of April. Sharron has been a force in making our newsletter a major part of the SAGE experience. She has for the last six years transformed the newsletter into a major communications and news tool for SAGE. Her contribution of time and talent has been overwhelming. Sharron has begun to take on other activities in the community that have made it difficult for her to continue this effort. She has given us a very long notice so that we can find a replacement and she can work with the individual(s) to continue the extraordinary job she has accomplished. Sharron will continue to be there to help as much as her time permits. If you have the skills to format and edit the SAGE newsletter and are willing to commit the time and effort, please send a synopsis of your qualifications and previous experience and we will get back to you as quickly as we can. Please send the information to the SAGE Office at P.O. Box 70516 Oakland Park, FL 33307 or email the information to [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you all for your willingness to help keep SAGE performing the functions that our community needs and deserves. Kenneth Goodman President, SAGE of South Florida, Inc.

If you have not gotten your 5, 10, or 15 year pin that is coming to you, please do one of the following:• Pick the pin up at the December Lunch & Learn, the Holiversary Party or at the Annual Meeting.• If you are unable to attend any of these functions, call the office to set up how you can get your pin.

We also have a need for other volunteers that are needed to keep the organization running smoothly. Some of you know Les Oldenbusch who has been a member of SAGE for over ten years. Les turned 92 this year and is one of our oldest members. Les has been volunteering since he first joined SAGE. He manages two important jobs for SAGE.

He is the person who stores, buys, sets up and takes away the stuff we use at our Lunch & Learns each first Saturday of the month. The storage and setup of the plates, knives, forks, spoons, napkins, table coverings, etc. are his responsibil-ity. Because of his age he is unable to do the lifting and setup and breakdown all by himself. He will need at least one or two other volunteers to help him. The job requires coming to the Lunch & Learn site early at the Skolnick Center. The volunteers will help Les unload his car and setup the room for the Lunch & Learn. After the meeting the volunteers will help Les repack the supplies and help load his car. If you would be able to help please contact the office.

Please send the information to the SAGE Office at P.O. Box 70516 Oakland Park, FL 33307 or email the information to [email protected] and [email protected]. Once I receive your reply I will set up a time to meet and discuss the job with you. Thank you all for your willingness to help keep SAGE performing the functions that our community needs and deserves.

Kenneth Goodman President, SAGE of South Florida, Inc.

A Table for Thirteen Please


The Columbus Day Holiday could not deter the band of SOBA (SAGE on the Border/Alternatives) regulars who look forward to meeting every Monday morning at 11 AM sharp at the Volen Center in Boca Raton. What to do? The Center would be closed on the 13th. We can’t just not meet.

It’s an easy solution for those who love to “wine & dine”. We’ll go out to eat! What

a novel idea!So, we decided to meet for lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, Town Center, Boca Raton. As we straggled in the host seemed to know immediately who we were look-ing for. Were we being rowdy? No, we were a happy effervescent group, all thir-

teen of us, women and men together, unwilling to forego our newly formed habit of meeting with our peers every Monday morning. So comforting.

The food was filling – and delicious too. But it was the conversation and the company we were keeping that made the day. There is nothing quite like getting together with your age- mates, sharing a common past, talking about the present and planning for the future. Telling and listening. That’s what it is all about - Sharing the Moment. Life is in fact made up of moments, isn’t it?

Oh, what did we talk about? Well everything from A to Z as you might imagine. And underlying our conversation was I feel, probably on a subconscious level, those “guide-lines”. The guidelines laid down five years ago that remind us that we can be who we are, say anything, or not as the case may be, and rest assured that no one will criticize or challenge whatever we say. We may not agree with each other but we observe the right of the other person to his or her opinion – period. It actually makes for good conversation.

We’ll do this again & soon.

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IN THIS SEASON OF THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY SPIRIT

SAGE OF SOUTH FLORIDA WOULD LIKE TOTHANK AND ACKNOWLEDGEAll Our Members for their Loyalty and Support

andAll Our Volunteers for their Countless Hours “behind the scenes”

andCelebrate Our Generous Donors Who Gave from their Hearts

throughout 2014

OUR ARCHANGELSJohn Gearrity Donald Mitchell Wayne Schrebe

Ted Singer & Ray Drakoff

OUR ANGELSJim Anderson Hank Brooks Charles R. Buchanan, Jr. Ron CatenaPhilip A. Collier Dominic Desantis Valerie Eisen Marc FlanaganPhilip L. Flint Phyllis R. Foster Leo Glickstein Blake Goodman

Ken Goodman Gerald Heineman George H. Hibberd & Richard PlantMarc S. Horowitz Martin Horowitz Albert C. Kosow

Edward G. Lee Caroline Leto Robert J. LordJohn L. “Mac” Macintosh Jerry Murphy Jack Myers Roger O’SheaRobert “Reba” Rebernisek Joseph M. “Jay” Rose Charles Scarcella

Richard Schwarz Herbert Slomowitz Ann SmithLeonard H. Smith Allen Spiess Alan R. Sutherland Daniel I. Tullin

Sumner T. White Terry Williams


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See You at the MoviesCarl M. Galli

The film screens on Monday, December 15th, at 4PM in Room 204 of the Pride Center.

Dinner will follow.

By now, most of you know that Ken Lowery, my SAGE Movie Co-Host this past year, passed away from complications after his heart surgery, in October. He was a really good person: A friend and a colleague. And a true movie maven, who loved

sharing his knowledge of movies and cinema trivia with all of us. It was once said (by Louis B. Mayer) that MGM had more stars than the heavens. And I think that Ken is now up among them. But he is missed down here. RIP Ken.

Our December 15th movie continues our celebration of the holidays. “Make the Yule-tide Gay” is a 2009 romantic-comedy written and directed by Rob Williams.

K e i t h J o r d a n p l a y s O l a f ‘ G u n n ’ Gunnunderson, a big man on campus in his

College’s LGBT support groups. But a kid who is closeted at home. And it’s off to home he goes during Christmas break . To the lov ing arms of jov ia l Mom, Anya (Kelly Keaton) and pot-smoking, college professor Dad, Sven (out actor Derek Long). And former high school sweetheart Abby (Hallee Hirsh). Sounds cute and all “home for the holidays” so far. Dontcha know?

But then the plot thickens: Gunn (whose nickname indicates more than a passing resemblance to his father -anatomically speaking) has left behind his college boyfriend, Nathan (Adamo Ruggiero -one of TV’s “Degrassi” kids). And Nathan, without prior notice, decides to visit. Not knowing that Gunn is not out at home!

There are so many holiday movies out there that want you to think deep thoughts or look at the holidays with sarcasm that it’s nice to find one that is just fun. With double-entendres flying, and a lot of “corn” in the puns, this is a nice, exuberant gay-themed rom-com for the season.

A customer review from distributor TLAvideo.com sums it up: “THANK YOU for such a wonderful holiday movie! I really needed a good “PICK ME UP” kind of movie as I begin the Christmas weekend and this was WONDERFUL! Fun story line, great tunes and absolutely adorable cast! Keith Jordan is totally spot on in this role... And the mother (Kel-ly Keaton) what a gem she is! I found this to be an entertaining and heartwarming movie that will be a TRADITION for many holidays to come!...There are so many Christmas movies out there - gay and straight, that just beat you over the head with either the irony of it all, the ultra-despair themes -or the sugar coated perfection of it all - but This one is just a down right FEEL GOOD MOVIE! And that’s just what I needed!”

“Make the Yuletide Gay” is Not Rated, and runs 89 minutes.

It made the Festival Circuit rounds in 2009, and won several awards, including Best Feature (San Diego; Seoul; Long Island) and was the Festival Favorite at Philadelphia Qfest. And a sequel is in the works.

This is a SAGE sponsored activity.

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First Name Last Name Birthday Dennis Cole Dec-02John P Connolly Dec-02Allen Sandler Dec-03Carole Dodeles Dec-07Barbara Varga Dec-08Rob Labby Dec-10Jerry Ganz Dec-14Donald R Hunsinger Dec-14Jerry P Ward Dec-18

First Name Last Name Date JoinedJudith Hartshorn Oct-09Kyle W Mitchell Oct-09Ralph L Papenfuse Oct-09

5 Year Anniversaries

SAGE BIRTHDAYS FOR THIS MONTH

Dan Fountaine Dec-19Ron Catena Dec-20Gary Payne Dec-20Sharron C Demarest Dec-22Harry Kahrs Dec-23John Hasandras Dec-24Jerry Murphy Dec-24Jeanie Neier Dec-24Hugh Rance Dec-30Caroline Leto Dec-31

The SAGE Board would like to acknowledge the following members whose birthdays are this month as well as any other member whose birthday that we don’t have.

If, when you renewed your membership or became a new member you did not give us your birthday, you may call the office and leave the information at 954.634.7219 or e-mail us @ [email protected].


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First Name Last Name Date JoinedJodi A Fischer Oct-14Earl Graybeal Oct-14Tom Green Oct-14Ron Kelley Oct-14Ron Vidakovich Oct-14

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If you have had an anniversary with SAGE for either 5, 10 or 15 years and you have not received your pin, please call the SAGE office (954.634.7219) to make an appointment to pick it up or they will be avail-able at the Annual Meeting, December Lunch and Learn, or Holiversary Party.

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On Sunday, December 14, 2014

1 – 2PMAlfiere's Waterfront Patio

Registration and Welcomewith Complimentary non-alcoholic “Westin Energizer Smoothies Shooters”

Butler-passed Hors d'oeuvresCash Bar open for Cocktails

2 – 5PMKeys Ballroom

Grand MenuMeditteranean Bistro Salad with Grilled Vegetables & Feta cheese

(choice of Ranch or Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressings)

Entrée (Choice of one):Ancho-Marinated Flank Steak with Light Mushroom Sauce

Chicken Cordon BleauPotato-Crusted Tilapia with Lemon Beurre Blanc

(above accompanied by Twice-Baked Potato and Chef's Choice of Seasonal Vegetables)or Vegetarian Option of Pasta Primavera

Beverages: Starbucks Coffee, Herbal Tea, Iced TeaDessert: Peach Shortcake or Chef's Sugar-Free Option

Continuous Musical Entertainment by Sissy & Damonfeaturing Guest Performances by Ms. Jan Hadden and an Appearance by Santa and his Elf

All-Inclusive Pricing: $39 per person (Members and Their Guests)Payment Due by Wednesday, December 10, 2014 (No Refunds) Please RSVP by form below

SAGE HoliVersary Gala at the Westin Ft. Lauderdale

#____ DINNER(S) for MYSELF & GUEST(S) at $39 Each My Phone Number: ________________________NAME: ___________________________________________ Write-in Entrée Choice: _________________________________________NAME: ___________________________________________ Write-in Entrée Choice: _________________________________________NAME: ___________________________________________ Write-in Entrée Choice: _________________________________________NAME: ___________________________________________ Write-in Entrée Choice: _________________________________________NAME: ___________________________________________ Write-in Entrée Choice: _________________________________________

Mail with Payment to: SAGE, PO Box 70516, Oakland Park, FL 33307Questions? Call SAGE: 954-634-7219 A SAGE -Sponsored Activity

COME CELEBRATE WITH SAGE AS WE HONOR THE MILESTONE BIRTHDAYSOF OUR MOST SENIOR MEMBERS!

75 80 85 90 &aboveCARL BARTON RON CATENA WILLIAM CORDES REX COSTON LEO GLICKSTEIN

EMMA L. HINMAN ROBERT KAMINSKY CAROLINE LETO ANTHONY MOREPHILIP NORRIS LES OLDENBUSCH SUMNER T WHITE

SUNDAY January 18, 2015 Doors open at 12:30PMMain Hall of the Pride Center at Equality Park

2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL. 33305

Entertainment!Special Guests will entertain us during the party

Pricing: $18 Members and Non-Members(Except for the Above-Named Birthday Honorees Who Will be Guests of SAGE)

Reservations Must be Received No Later Than 1 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015You will receive your Tickets at the door. No refunds. $5 Surcharge if not reserved by above date.

*************************************************************************************SAGE Celebration of Milestone Birthdays

_____ Tickets @ $18.00 Name: _______________________________ Phone #: _____________________



_____ Tickets @ $18.00 Name: _______________________________ Phone #: _____________________Please include all Names in YOUR PARTY on the reverse-side ------------------------------------------------------>

Mail with Payment to: SAGE at PO BOX 70516, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33307Questions: Call the SAGE office at (954) 634-7219 A SAGE-SPONSORED ACTIVITY

Luncheon Catered by Chef Giacomo Dresseno of

Mixed Green Salad with Crumbled Cheese Vinaigrette DressingSpinach Tortellini in a Cream Sauce

Chicken FrancaiseVegetable Ratatouille

Warm Rolls and Butter, Birthday Cake & Soft Drinks & Coffee

SAGE 2014 – 2015 BROADWAY SERIESSAGE 2014 – 2015 BROADWAY SERIES at the BROWARD CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS

Saturday, April 4, 2015 Saturday, May 9, 2015 2PM 2PM

$40.00 @ $40.00 @

WE ARE NOW Pre-BOOKING for BOTH SHOWS

THIS WILL CLOSE NO LATER THAN Wednesday, January 14, 2015

WE HAVE ONLY 15 MEZZANINE SEATS TO EACH SHOW & WE ANTICIPATE A SELL-OUT SO DON'T WAIT! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW & INSURE YOURS!

We were able to obtain 2 ADA Orchestra Seats. At $77.25 Each. First Come, First Serve. Please Call the Office BEFORE You Send Payment. Thank You. SAGE is Now Accepting Payment by Credit Card -Please Call Ken at the Office SAGE is Now Accepting Payment by Credit Card -Please Call Ken at the Office (954-634-7219) -THERE IS A $1 per Ticket Sur-Charge(954-634-7219) -THERE IS A $1 per Ticket Sur-Charge

NO REFUNDS UNLESS WE DO NOT SELL THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SEATS If you Buy a Ticket and You Cannot Go, Please Give it to a Friend. SAGE Cannot Resell for You

Prices and Times: Shown Above for Each Show________________ BUY ONE or BOTH SHOWS NOW, and GUARANTEE your SEATS ____________

YES! I want tickets to: Pippin #____ Anything Goes #_____

MY PHONE NUMBER is: _________________ MY EMAIL is: ____________________________________________________________

CHECK for $ _____________ for TOTAL NUMBER of TICKETS for

MYSELF (Printed NAME): _________________________________________________________________ and

NAME: ______________________________________ NAME: ___________________________________

NAME: ______________________________________ NAME: ___________________________________ Mail with Payment to SAGE at: P.O. BOX 70516, Oakland Park, FL 33307 Questions? Call the SAGE Hot Line at: (954) 634-7219 This is A SAGE-Sponsored Activity

SAGE OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESENTSDR. DERIC BOWNDS IN A FEBRUARY PIANO RECITAL

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2015 AT 2:00PMPRIDE CENTER MAIN HALL

2040 N Dixie Hwy Wilton Manors FL 33305

Program E.Grieg Lyric

SuitesOp. 65 No. 4 Salon

Op. 43 No. 5 SpringOp. 54 No. 3 March of the Dwarfs

C. DebussyNocturn Danse

F. PoulencImprovisations No. 7, 13

Nocturn No. 1

S. ProkofievRomeo and Juliet, Op. 75

No. 4 Juliet as a young girl No.6 Montagues and Capulets No.

7 Friar LaurenceNo. 10 Romeo and Juliet before Parting

FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL WHO WISH TO ATTEND

SAGE Activities Calendar

December 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 World Aids Day

11AM - 1PM SAGE On the Border Co-Ed / Alternatives @ Volen Center in Boca

2 3 1 PM Men’s Drop In @ Pride Center 4 PM COMPUTER CLUB @ Pride Center

4 5 6 12:30 PM LUNCH & LEARN Call Office @ (954) 634-7219 for reservation 9:30AM Board Meeting Pride Center

7

8 11AM - 1PM SAGE On the Border Co-Ed / Alternatives @ Volen Center in Boca

9 1PM Camera Club Photo-Op Meet at Pride Center no later than 1PM

10 1 PM Men’s Drop In @ Pride Center 4 PM COMPUTER CLUB @ Pride Center

11 12PM SAGE Women’s Lunch @ Golden Corral – Tamarac - call Nancy for info (954) 741-15407

12 13

11AM SAGE at Stonewall – Book Club @ Stonewall Library Call Alan Dorfman 561-499-2913 or Philip Collier 443-614-7135

14 1-5 PM 20 year Holiversary Party @ Westin Ft. Lauderdale

15 11AM - 1PM SAGE On the Border Co-Ed / Alternatives @ Volen Center in Boca 4 PM SAGE Movie “Make the Yuletide Gay” @ Pride Center - dinner TBD

16 Hanukah Begins

17

1 PM Men’s Drop In @ Pride Center 4 PM COMPUTER CLUB @ Pride Center

18 1–3PM SAGE Co-Ed Discussion Group @ Pride Center Rm 207

19

20

21

1st Day of Winter

22 1AM - 1PM SAGE On the Border Co-Ed / Alternatives @ Volen Center in Boca Men’s Singles DINNER @ TROPICS - call John C (954) 933-2963

23

24 1 PM Men’s Drop In @ Pride Center 4 PM COMPUTER CLUB @ Pride Center

25 Christmas Day

26 Kwanzaa Begins

27 1PM Camera Club @ Pride Center

28

29 11AM - 1PM SAGE On the Border Co-Ed / Alternatives @ Volen Center in Boca

30

31 New Years Eve

1 PM Men’s Drop In @ Pride Center 4 PM COMPUTER CLUB

SAGE of South Florida, Inc. PO Box 70516 Oakland Park, FL 33307

Tel: (954) 634-7219 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

SAVE the DATES:

Jan 8, 2015, Thursday Lion King at the Broward Center

Jan 18, 2015, Sunday Milestone Birthday’s for 2014 Celebration at the Pride Center

Feb 8, 2015, Sunday Dr. Deric Bownds Free Classical Piano Concert

Feb 15, 2015, Sunday Valentines Dinner & Dance

March 22, 2015, Sunday Annual Meeting at Galuppi’s

April 4, 2015, Saturday Pippin at the Broward Center

May 9, 2015, Saturday Anything Goes at the Broward Center

Community Events:

Ballet and Opera Group meets at Pride Center at 12:30 PM in room 204 on every other Sunday, in December on

Dec. 7th and 21st

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