June 6th - 1 Voice Bowl-A-Thon at Squaw Peak Lanes will benefit the 1 VCC and all it's programs, and the Sisters are getting a team together. IIf you'd like to join the Holy Bowlers, write to Novice Oralee at oraleewunderbar@yahoo.com. And keep your eyes peeled on azsisters.org for future opportunities to give back to the community center so it can keep on giving back to you, such as Big Hat Bingo on Monday May 5th!
Since it's doors opened, Alternatives and the 1 Voice Community Center have been home to movies, support groups, concerts, fire dancers, community meetings, and has hosted more than a few Sister meetings as well. Our blessing of 1 VCC and Exposed took place at their grand opening, the same night as Exposed gallery opened up just across the street.
Since then 1 Voice Community Center (1VCC) still remains a mystery in most people's eyes. What exactly is it? Where is it? What do they do for the community? When one thinks of a GLBT community center, coffee and art aren't the first things that come to mind, but the Alternatives Health and Wellness center thought it was a good combination, and I'd have to agree.
James, owner of Alternatives, has opened his doors to 1 VCC, and just about any local GLBT or Alternative health event you can think of. There is yoga, meditation, and one or two guitar lessons, not to mention the men's group on Mondays, computers for free use, and a gym bunnies would love.
But what exactly is 1VCC and what do they offer to the community? Recently, a new flyer and brochure were found on the 1 VCC counter which clarified some of this for me. The brochure listed several classes. A few of the classes mentioned are Digital Photography 101, Creative Visualization, HIV Prevention in Today's World, Vegetarianism 101, Diversity in the Modern World, Wine 101, Living Green, Real Love, and New Choices, New Life.
There is also the One Voice Speaker's Bureau which works to end bigotry and prejudice. Member volunteers serve as resources to educate businesses, colleges, religious groups and citizens to create a broader understanding and acceptance of the diversity of human sexuality. If you are interested in becoming a speaker and helping to change people's thinking about sexuality, call Nathan Leblang, the Speakers Bureau Chair through 1 VCC. You just never know who you may see at 1 VCC, but it sure is good to see our community coming together for such things.
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