February 6

The American Heart Association's Wear Red Day to promote awareness to prevent heart disease and stroke.

February 13

Fourth Tuesday Happy Hour at Paris Decatur, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Though not strictly a singles event, it is likely 75% singles. All are welcome.

February 22

Fourth Tuesday Happy Hour at Bellissima Lounge, Amsterdam Place Off of Monroe Drive. A brief salsa lesson can be had for a donation to the Fourth Tuesday scholarship fund.

February 24

Fourth Tuesday invites all women to attend Women's Comedy Night, at Eddie's Attic in Decatur. Reservations are not necessary, but can get you a table.

Health Initiative Groups

Weight Watchers
Each Saturday at the Health Initiative. First weigh-in begins at 8am, with a meeting at 8:30am. Second weigh-in begins at 9:30am, with a meeting at 10am. The Health Initiatiative is located at 1530 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Cancer Support Group
First and Third Thursdays of every month, from 7 to 8:30pm. Call 404-688-2524 or e-mail us here for more information.

Lesbian Caregivers Support Group
Meeting times are in transition. Call 404-688-2524 or e-mail us here for more information

February 5 , 2009

Real Woman

The Health Initiative is pleased to announce its February 2009 Real Woman, Donna Troka. To learn more about Donna, click here.

Grief Group Offered

An unknown author wrote, "There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go." Beginning March 12th, the Health Initiative will provide space for a Grief Support Group on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. We will meet six times (continuing through May 28th) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Any LGBT person who has lost a partner, child or parent is invited into this circle. Rev. Lesley Brogan, partner of the Health Initiative's ED, Linda Ellis, and minister at Central Congregational UCC, will serve as facilitator and lead participants in supportive conversation leaning into the wisdom and comfort gained from sharing stories. To reserve a space and/or for more information, please call 404-688-2524 or email info@thehealthinitiative.org.

Share the Love on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is traditionally thought of as a holiday for couples. But there are also some fulfilling ways to for singles to celebrate:
1. Send Valentine's Day cards to all your single friends.
2. Buy yourself a little special something - an extra nice small candy or a trinket that only you know you want (maybe that little 10-in-1 tool you saw at the hardware store!)
3. Have a singles dinner party.
4. Give kid valentines to every one you meet.

Whether you are single or part of a couple, be gentle with yourself and others. That is one of the best ways to share the love.

Black History Month

The NAACP marks its 100th anniversary on February 12, 2009.

Black lesbian history-- do you recognize these names?
• Audre Lorde, black feminist lesbian poet
• Barbara Jordan, Congresswoman from Texas
• Gladys Bentley, jazz singer during the Harlem Renaissance

Find out more by visiting your public library or searching online. These women lived amazing lives and paved the way for the rest of us.

To get involved on a local level, ZAMI, Inc. is a not-for-profit collective for lesbians of African descent residing in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. All women are welcome in this supportive environment. ZAMI plays an important role in Atlanta's LGBTQ community. For more information, click here.