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March 1991 Special Resources Section 

8 Lesbian and Gay Parents Group

This newly organized social group is
for lesbian and gay parents and their chil-
dren. Meeting monthly for Sunday brunch
with children, it was formed to give both
parents and kids a chance to meet and
socialize with other families like their own.
We currently have children ranging in age
from a few months to 12 years, and wel-
come new members. Ideas for kid-oriented
social events are welcome; future activities
may include picnics, trips to the beach,
hikes, etc.

Check the calendar section of Out in
the Mountains or call (802) 660-2713 for
more info.

Lesbians United Never Apart (LUNA)

LUNA is a social and support group
for lesbians in the Northeast Queendom.
Meetings are held in private homes in the
area the thrid Firday of every month. Con-
tact the Umbrella Women’s Center at 1
Prospect Ave., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8645 for place and time of met-
rngs.

Lesbian Task Force

The Lesbian Task Force is affiliated
with Umbrella Women’s Center in St.
Johnsbury. The group plans social and
cultural events for the lesbian community
in the Northeast Queendom. Membership
is open to any lesbian wanting to work on a
project or one that has a project she wants
help with. Currently the group is working
on grant writing to obtain funds to hire a
part time coordinator at Umbrella. Regular
meetings are scheduled for the 1stWednes-
day of the month at Umbrella. Contact the
Lebian Task Force through Umbrella at 1
Prospect Ave., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8645.

Mansfield Bucks

The Mansfield Bucks is a leather fra-
ternity of gay men who share a common
interest in traditionally fringe sexual prac-
tices, such as sadomachism, fisting, and
water sports, who want to be a force in the

community for the acceptance of people.

who partake in these practices, and who
want to be a resource to enable others to
learn how such activities can be enjoyed
safely and sanely.

Theykeepintouch with the local leather
community by exchanging mailings with
other leather clubs and by going on trips to
leather events across New England. They
have also held some special interest gather-
ings, like the times they have brought a
professional piercer in to do tit and genital
piercings.

On the less serious side, they hold
monthly club nights on the second Sunday
of every month at Pearls Bar in Burlington.
At these club nights, they raffle off videos
and toys, serve a buffet, and have leather
goods for sale. The proceeds from the door
go to benefit gay-related causes. In the past
they have given to Vermont C.A.R.E.S.,
the Coalition, Outright Vermont, and Out
in the Mountains.

The club nights are a great way to meet
people of a like mind in a relaxed atmos-
phere. Upcoming ones to keep in mind are:
March 9 at Colors in Brattleboro, to be
followed on March 10 by the regular club
night at Pearls in Burlington. On April 14,
The Bucks will be having their second
annual Western night at Pearls, including
some cowboys up from Boston who will be
teaching dance steps in the early evening.
The Mansfield Bucks can be contacted by
writingPO Box 5688,Burlington, VT05402
or by calling (802) 372-4578.

Monadnock Area Womyn (MAW)

Monadnock Area Womyn (MAW) is a
lesbian social/service support organization
dedicated to promoting the “wellness” of
our lives, civil rights, and social change
through public education.

MAW meets on the 2nd and4th Friday
nights of each month. Meetings are infor-
mal and always alcohol and drug free.
Activities have included; guest speakers,
videos, pot lucks, annual; swimming pool
party, Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas
party, and an annual lesbian conference.

State and local volunteer participation
has included; New Hampshire Citizens
Alliance for Gay and Lesbian Rights,
Women-in-Touch, New Hampshire Les-
bian and Gay Pride Day, two locally spon-
sored AIDS Conferences, the Monadnock
AIDS Project, World AIDS Day, and
Mobilization Against AIDS.

The Calendar/newsletter, “MAW
Prints” is mailed monthly. Ifyou would like
to join and receive MAW Prints, contact
MAW, PO Box 6345, Keene, NH 03431 or
call (603) 357-5544.

 

Monadnock Gay Men (MGM)

MGM celebrated its 8th birthday in
January, This has been an ongoing social
group meeting on a weekly basis in private
homes throughout the Monadnock Region
in southwestern New Hampshire, and the
Brattleboro, VT area. Gatherings are usu-
ally on Saturday evenings. Events include
everything from the mandatory pot-lucks
to all day winter outings and summer gar-
den parties. A monthly newsletter is avail-
able for a donation and there are currently
just over 200 on the confidential mailing
list. Information is available by writing
MGM,POBox l124,Keene,NH 03431,or
by calling Ken at (603) 357-5544.

Rutland Area Gay/Lesbian Connection

Following the demise of a number of
Rutland’s gay and lesbian groups, a new
outlet for the central Vermont community
has been established. The Rutland Area
Gay/Lesbian Connection had its initial
meeting at the end of last year, and looks
forward to sponsoring a number of gay and
lesbian events in the year ahead.

Organizers of the new Connection point
out that the group is not intended to be a
dating service, but rather “a group of gays
and lesbians from the greater Rutland
communities who come together once a
month for mutual support, to plan activi-
ties, have workshops and rap sessions, and
share Verrnont’s organizational resources.
We would like to encourage those within
our surrounding communities to join us in
the many activities we’ll be planning and
lend your voice to us with concerns and
interests.”

The founders of the group felt it was
important to establish a connection in the
area, “especially in time of isolation, fear,
and violence against us." Though the
group’s original intent is non-political,
facilitators agreed that they would move in
that direction if members desired.

Following an initial publicity cam-
paign, group organizers distributed a wel-
come letter and questionnaire to potential
members. A meeting in Rutland on the 18th
of January was held to chart the course of
the new group. Listed activities included
gameand video nights,barbecues andbeach
parties, and field trips to places like Mon-
treal and Provincetown.

The group has already attracted mem-
bers from a diverse range of towns in the
central Vermont area and looks forward to

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