OUT IN THE MOUNTAINS -,- MAY 1998 — 25

Buyer-'s co-op Ease cost ot Nutritional supplements

BY CHUCK KLETECKA

Many of us living with
HIV deal with the expense of
getting nutritional supple-
ments help with the effects of
HIV and side effects of medi-
cations. However, these
supplements can be very ex-
pensive if purchased through
retail outlets. One response to
this problem has been the rise
of PWA/ HIV Buyer's Clubs
across the US (Boston Buyer '5
Club, DAAIR). Buyer's clubs
purchase nutritional products
(usually the highest quality

- available) at a wholesale price

and then sell the products to
members at a rate above
wholesale. Membership dues
for a buyer ’s club can range
from $5 to $25 per year.
Vermont is different! Un-
til now we have had no club
and have had to resort to retail
products which are often twice
or three times the wholesale
price and often not the quality
of nutrient supplements that
we really need. The Vermont
People with AIDS / HIV Coali-
tion ‘has, initiated something
brand new: A Buyer's Co-op.

 

The difference between a
buyer '5 club and our Co-op is
this; there is no membership
fee and we do not mark the
wholesale prices up at all.

We hope everyone from
the HIV community and our
supporters will make use of the

Co-op to get their vitamins and
nutritional supplements. The
Co-op provides the best prod-
ucts we can find. We place or-
ders twice each month. Call the
Coalition office at (800)698-
8792 to get and order form and
more information.

Susan McKenzie MS.

Licensed Psychologist-Master

Experieeiced therripisr specializing in the individual and
reiatiortship issues ofLesbi'ari. lVrmierr and Gay Men,

Quechee
802 295-5533

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“Turning Hope into Action”

9th Annual Retreat for People Living with HIV
by Chuck Kletecka

The Vermont People with AIDS/HIV Coalition will be hosting the 9th
annual retreat for people living with HIV Thursday, June 4th through Sunday
June 7th, at Goddard College in P|ainfield.The keynote speaker will be Brenda
Lein, the Director of the immune Restoration Project of PROJECT INFORM in
San Francisco. She will devote an entire day to reviewing up-to-the minute
information and in-depth information about current treatment recommenda-
tions.

There will_ be workshops on Chi Hing & Tai Chi, Chinese herbs and
acupuncture, stress reduction. Discussions will take place exploring insurance,
legal issues, effects of treatments on sex and love lives and how to cope with
the disappointment if these new treatments don’t live up to expectations. Indi-
vidual massage, acupuncture and exercise training will also be available
throughout the weekend. And just for fun, the Taiko Drummers will be coming
down on Saturday night to get everyone in a hopping mood.

All of this will happen in a relaxed atmosphere where participants can
be themselves. For many just having the opportunity to be open with a group
of others with HIV is the best part of the weekend.

The cost for the 4 day retreat is only $75 which includes all meals and

workshops and activities. The Coalition has scholarship money available for 2

those who cannot afford all or part of the costs. Call- (800)698-8792 on Mon-
day, Wednesday or Friday 10 am - 5 pm for more information. Space may be
limited so call right away to reserve your place at this event.

  
     

   

  

  

  
 
    
   
  
   
 
 
  
   
   
  
   
  

 

 
    
   
  

        
 

  

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