CMG "Binky's List" (Vol 11, Issue 4)

California Men's Gatherings presents . . .
April 1, 2018 Volume 11, Issue 4
	*Binky's List* CMG Community News, Events of Interest, & Marketplace Classifieds

Dear ,	CMG Quick Links
Welcome to Binky's List, CMG's very own community news publication, named in honor of one of our most beloved elders, Al-Binky Hoch. Did you ever wish you could use the CMG email list to tell everyone about anything you wanted? Well that is EXACTLY what this newsletter is for. It's NOT for CMG events. It's for everything else. So send us your own items: News, events of interest in your area, items for sale, apartments for rent, jobs wanted, personals, community links, etc., by clicking here. _______________________________________________________ CMG does not necessarily endorse the events or organizations listed here, nor guarantee the quality of the goods/services offered.	CMG Website CMG Gatherings CMG Local Events Contact CMG ************** Join our Mailing List!
Quote of the Month
Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. Rumi

Events & Items of Interest
Two Passings to Note CMG brother Bob Ames has gone to the great Gathering in the sky. He died of pneumonia on March 18 at 79 years. Bob was born in Austin, Minnesota, the town where they make SPAM, even working at the plant one summer. He went to college in MN, receiving a finance degree. Eventually moving to LA, he started in the MGM studios finance department. Later, he worked variously as a production manager, controller, and line producer on many TV series and movies including Daktari, Gentle Ben, Flipper, That’s Incredible, In Search Of With Leonard Nimoy, and the feature film Jaws 3D. As controller of the budget, he had to be the tough guy. He did that so well that people were terrified of him. On the morning of his 50th birthday he got on the freeway to drive to work. Halfway up the on-ramp he decided he couldn’t do it anymore. So he called his boss and told him he was retiring that day. Shortly after, in Fall 1989, he discovered the CMG. It changed his life and started him on his spiritual journey. Bob’s partner in the 80s was Kurt. They had been together for ten years, but Kurt got sick with AIDS. As he was dying he told Bob they should meet in the afterlife under their favorite tree. Bob was really affected by his death, and volunteered for APLA, Shanti, and became involved with the AIDS Memorial Quilt community. He ran a panel-making workshop at Hollywood United Methodist Church--making 70 panels himself--and went to Washington, DC as part of the first display of the Quit. His current partner, Mike Parente, met him at a gay pride event. Mike was in the booth for the LGBT car club, Bob was next door for Shanti. Eventually Mike waved at Bob and Bob looked over his shoulder to see who Mike was waiving at. They were together for 22 years and married in Feb 2016. Bob was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. And his pants too. He served on numerous Gathering planning committees, the LA local events committee, and on the Board as a Gathering rep. Bob used to say that the most important stuff at a Gathering happened when two guys sat under a tree locked in conversation. He loved his house and especially the backyard where he spent a lot of time sitting under the trees reading. Wanting to share that space, he and Mike hosted the pre- and post-Gathering pool parties for more than twenty years. He would giggle in glee at having a house full of naked men. Mike said that Bob didn’t think that people liked him, but that he had no idea how charming he was and how he touched other people’s lives. When Bob was near death, Mike told him it was time to go to sit under the tree. He’s sitting there now, I’m certain, locked in conversation, with pauses now and again to giggle in glee. (A memorial will be held April 8, 2 PM at Hollywood United Methodist Church, at Highland & Franklin Avenues.) 3/18/18 We are sad to report the passing of CMG brother Holt Bullock, who died March 1 of bone cancer. He was 69 years old. Holt was born and grew up near El Paso, Texas with three brothers and a sister. He lived in many places over his lifetime: London, England; Michigan; Laguna Beach; Rogue River, Oregon; Palm Desert; San Francisco; and finally San Diego. Holt got both his MD and DDS from USC and spent his career as an oral surgeon. Seventy-five percent of his patients had HIV or AIDS, and he did a lot of pro-bono work for them. He clearly was a powerful contributor to the gay community. His old-fashioned convertible was a hit at San Diego Pride, even if it died immediately afterwards and had to be towed. Holt was a sports fan, a season ticket holder for the Padres, and attended Chargers and USC football games. He also loved to travel, and went around the world three times by ship, and had been to 73 countries. Holt attended Gatherings in both San Diego County and Santa Rosa, and was a Planner on CMG 88 (2016) in Julian, for which he created an exceptional promotional video: https://youtu.be/DjIt2NDAfh8. 3/1/18 Writing and Reading Group (Berkeley) Writers (and readers that support them), if you want feedback on your writing (or want to support the development of a genre that you consume), consider joining this new Writing and Reading Group. Note to readers: You must make "Red Marks" on others' submissions (or verbal comments). Location: Berkeley's Pittman South Library by Ashby BART. Time TBD. Contact Jeff Brooks for more info: (408) 858-0085. 3/24/18 CalComMen 2018 Calendar of Events (SoCal) APR 13-15 MenInContact Workshop "Reclaiming the Magic of Your Gay Power" (LA). APR 22 Who-Doesn't-Love-a-Pool Party & Potluck (Palm Springs). APR 28-29 "The Recalibration Workshop™" (Palm Springs). APR 28-29 "Becoming Multi-Orgasmic" (Palm Springs). MAY 20 The-Second-Pool Party & Potluck (Palm Springs). JUN 1-3 MenInContact Workshop "Moving Into Intimacy" (LA). JUN 23 MenInContact Workshop "Building Intimate Relationships" (LA). JUL 1 CalComMen July 4th Pool Party (LA). JUL 27-29 CalComMen Summer Camp (Palm Springs). AUG 10-12 MenInContact Workshop "Can You Really Be YOU?" (LA). SEP 18-23 TantraLove™ Festival West (CA). Details at www.facebook.com/groups/CalComMen/events/. RSVP to Info@CalComMen.com . . . thanks! 3/22/18 Four New Support/Social Groups (Orange County) Southern California guys: Looking for a support/social group? I'd like to announce four new in-person groups with events currently in Orange County. A support forum, and more! Shirt-Free support, Body Shyness support, Foreskin Restoration workshops & support, and a social group for guys who enjoy naked circle jerks. There's no membership fees in any of these, but a $1 or $2 door fee is requested (though no one is turned away for lack of funds). In order, these are online at: http://socalshirtfreemen.party. http://whyp-socal.party. http://olfsrestoration.party. http://olnakedmen.party. John W. 3/24/18
CMG Marketplace - Part 1
Room For Rent (Los Angeles County) Condo In Canyon Country. $600/month plus $300 deposit. Utilities included. Full house privileges, washer & dryer, off-street parking. Complex has a pool and Jacuzzi. Contact fellow CMG/CMEN & LANG member Lance @ (661) 251-9914 or scvlance@gmail.com. 3/23/18 Watch Films Together (Los Angeles) Indie/foreign film bud(s), NELA area of Los Angeles. Meet for viewing followed by comments, thoughts, feelings. Ex: Beats Per Minute, heartfelt and wrenching film about Act Up in early '80s Paris. Glad I was with a friend for this one. What an experience. So, get hold of me, Hunter, at 33hunt@gmail.com. Let's share some "have you seen..." and plan an experience together. Thanks. 3/8/18 Resume Writing (statewide) Are you happy with your resume (and career)? Spruce up your resume & get a better sense of direction in your career. Here's the online course: https://meirxrs.com/resume-writing/. 3/6/18 The Recalibration (Palm Springs) Weekend intensive workshop for men with Life Coach Filippo Voltaggio (https://lifechangesnetwork.com/filippo-voltaggio/). The Recalibration is about "resetting" our past, revitalizing our present, and re-imagining our future. Working with the very first words we learn, "who, what, where, when, and how," we delve into the communication of our unconscious mind with our conscious mind and the world around us. Begin an honest dialogue with yourself that is both personal and true, without judgment. Create a future that serves YOUR personal goals & objectives. April 28-29, 10 AM to 6 PM. www.therecalibration.com Register: http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-3264697/Event-Registration-Form. 3/6/18 "Reclaiming The Magic of Your Gay Power" (Los Angeles) With Nick Venegoni, SF-based healer. Would you like to heal from the past and step into your Gay Power? Together in community, we will learn and experience practices to ignite transformation and personal healing. In this workshop you can: ~Cultivate your relationship with your own inner wisdom. ~Feel empowered through deepening your queer identity. ~Understand the process of power loss. ~Reclaim lost power and heal from incidents of trauma and conflict. Apr 13-15. Register now at: https://tinyurl.com/ybf67y2d. Financial Aid Available . . . just ask! Limited to 16 heart-centered, like-minded men. 3/22/18
Did You Know . . . ?
Are You Left or Right Brain Dominant? *Take the Test* The human brain is an intricate organ. At approximately 3 pounds, it contains about 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections. Your brain is command central of all you think, feel, and do. It’s divided into two halves, or hemispheres. Within each half, particular regions control certain functions. The theory is that people are either left-brained or right-brained, meaning that one side of their brain is dominant. If you’re mostly analytical and methodical in your thinking, you’re said to be left-brained. If you tend to be more creative or artistic, you’re thought to be right-brained. This theory is based on the fact that the brain’s two hemispheres function differently. This first came to light in the 1960s, thanks to the research of psychobiologist and Nobel Prize winner Roger W. Sperry. The left brain is more verbal, analytical, and orderly than the right brain. It’s sometimes called the digital brain. It’s better at things like reading, writing, and computations. The right brain is more visual and intuitive. It’s sometimes referred to as the analog brain. It has a more creative and less organized way of thinking. We know the two sides of our brain are different, but does it necessarily follow that we have a dominant brain just as we have a dominant hand? Find out which side dominates for you: http://en.sommer-sommer.com/braintest/. A team of neuroscientists set out to test this premise. After a two-year analysis, they found no proof that this theory is correct. Magnetic resonance imaging of 1,000 people revealed that the human brain doesn’t actually favor one side over the other. The networks on one side aren’t generally stronger than the networks on the other side. Although the two sides function differently, they work together and complement each other. You don’t use only one side of your brain at a time. For example, the left brain is credited with language, but the right brain helps you understand context and tone. The left brain handles mathematical equations, but right brain helps out with comparisons and rough estimates. General personality traits, individual preferences, or learning style don’t translate into the notion that you’re left-brained or right-brained. As scientists continue mapping the brain, we’re gaining more insight into which parts control necessary functions. This information is vital to advancing research into brain diseases and injuries, and how to recover from them. The original story: https://www.healthline.com/health/left-brain-vs-right-brain#left-brainright-brain-theory
CMG Marketplace - Part 2
Offering Place to Stay (Tucson AZ) Beginning in April I am once again inviting any and all CMG guys who come to or through Tucson to stay in my home. We're moving to a nicer, bigger home. You'll have your own room, a dog who will love you upon sight, hosts who will entertain you or leave you to yourself as you prefer. Just give me as much prior notice as possible. And guys, do please take advantage of this! Contact me at 2msnguys@gmail.com or (520) 398- 6826 (no calls before 10 AM please). Merlin Spillers 3/1/18 BA-MEN (So Cal) BA-MEN (Beach Areas Men Enjoying Naturism), a men's naturist/nudist club in Orange County, Long Beach, and nearby, invites all 18+ men! Palm Springs May 25-June 1! Staying at a timeshare that sleeps six, and have a car for four to five total leaving Garden Grove on 5/25. No fee! Donations only! (If staying/going with us . . . Food, etc., extra.) March events include a massage workshop, movies, games, & more! See our calendar: http://BA-MEN.Org/calendar/. Short-notice events added often, check the calendar & forums: http://BA-MEN.Org/yahoo/, and http://BA-MEN.Org/facebook/. Visit BA-MEN: http://BA-MEN.Org. Questions? BAMENClub@GMail.com. And see our newsletter: http://BA-MEN.Org/newsletters/current/. 3/24/18 Freshen Your Photo (statewide) “Can we make Grandma look more current and fix the wall and boardwalk damage?” Done! Through www.FreshenYourPhoto.com, longtime CMG member Milo Shapiro saves old pictures, improves current ones, and even removes people/things from photos. Email him photos for a free estimate. What photo in your desk drawer or desktop folder needs fixing? Wish decades old photos looked fresh or had color? Sun bleaching, water damage, scratches or tears on old shots? Email Milo your photo for a free estimate. 3/5/18 Massage and Yoga (San Francisco) CMGer and CMT Brian Swager offers serious, therapeutic, healing bodywork with a warm, sensual approach incorporating Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, lomi lomi, craniosacral, and Body Electric style tantric techniques. Warm, quiet, clean studio, quality table, Sacred Earth lotion, shower. Also available for private yoga sessions, naked or clothed. Additional info: http://www.sfomassage.com. (415) 551-7866 brian@sfomassage.com. 3/22/18 Men's Nude Yoga Classes (Los Angeles) #1 Men’s Nude YogaBasics. Saturday, April 14th and Sunday, May 6th (9:30-10:30 AM). Very basic yoga poses held to stretch and help detoxify the body. $20 #2: Men’s Naked Yin/Yoga: Saturday, May 12th (9:30-11:00 AM). Yin Yoga, poses are held for about three minutes at a time to better stretch the connective tissue around the joints $30 #3: Naked Massage and Stretch Saturday, April 28th (9:30-11:00 AM). You will be assigned a wing-man to work with at the class. $30 More information urbanbodies@hotmail.com. Location: Woodland Hills (San Fernando Valley). 3/22/18 Sensual Massage by Tall, Bearish, Nurturing Man (Los Angeles) Come and relax in a Zen-like atmosphere. Take an hour out of your day to enjoy being pampered. Strong intuitive hands. You create the type of massage you would like. You will also enjoy the soft music and candles. In a Van Nuys house with a private room. Shower and easy parking available. Large oversized massage table, and clean sheets. Times available: after 6 PM on weekdays. On weekends, call to see what I have available. Cost is $85 for over an hour. Book your appointment with Randy (323) 236-5150. 2/24/18
Links of Interest
LGBT Social & Recreational Organizations CMG (California Men's Gatherings) OUT4FUN (Gay Calendar of Events) SAGA-LA (Los Angeles Gay Ski & Snowboard Club) SAGA-SD (San Diego Gay Ski & Snowboard Club) Great Outdoors APGF (Asian/Pacific Gays & Friends) POZabilities (San Diego Social Network) GLTA (Gay & Lesbian Tennis Association) IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization) IAGSDC (International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs) Fun and Games Club Arriba (Ski & Snowboard Club for Gays & Lesbians) LA Blades Hockey Club Gay Outdoors LANG (Los Angeles Nude Guys) CMEN (California Men Enjoying Naturism) BA-MEN (Beach Areas Men Enjoying Naturism - for O.C., Long Beach, & South Bay) Asian Pacific Islander Pride Council (Facebook Page) Satrang (South Asian Queers of Southern California) Avatar Bienestar Black & White Men Together (Southern California) Radical Faeries LA LARF (Los Angeles Radical Faeries) Menstuff Menstuff Events Calendar A Men's Project So CA Bondage Club East Bay Network Men's Massage Network (Los Angeles) Southern California Gay & Lesbian Club (and Friends!) Southern California Cycling Group The Billys Gaysurfers.net CalComMen Community Organizations Los Angeles LGBT Center San Francisco LGBT Community Center San Diego LGBT Community Center Sacramento LGBT Center Palm Springs LGBT Center Antelope Valley OUTtreach Center LA LGBT Center Senior Services AIDS Project LA Shanti Orange County Lifeworks Mentoring Project Angel Food Project Chicken Soup (Los Angeles County) Hollywood Free Clinic SCA (Sexual Compulsives Anonymous) L.A. Youth Supportive Services (Teen and Young Adult Hotline) Southern Oregon Pride Lotus Rising Project Pacific Center (Berkeley) Red Circle Project One (National Gay and Lesbian Archives) Pop Luck Club Trevor Project L.A. County 211 Mankind Project Los Angeles Mankind Project San Diego The Discovery Community (Bay Area) Gay For Good Starland Community HSD (Homeless Shelters) UCSF Alliance Health Project (San Francisco) The Lavender Effect North County LGBTQ Resource Center (Oceanside) HIV Long-term Survivors Outfest Political Organizations Equality California Human Rights Campaign Stonewall Democrats (Los Angeles) Log Cabin Republicans Miscellaneous Organizations & Listings Gay Business Directory (LGBT Yellow Pages) Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (L.A.)

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California Men's Gatherings presents . . .

April 1, 2018 Volume 11, Issue 4

Binky's List
CMG Community News, Events of
Interest, & Marketplace Classifieds

Dear ,

CMG Quick Links

Welcome to Binky's List, CMG's very own community
news publication, named in honor of one of our most
beloved elders, Al-Binky Hoch.

Did you ever wish you could use the CMG email list to
tell everyone about anything you wanted? Well that is
EXACTLY what this newsletter is for. It's NOT for CMG
events. It's for everything else.

So send us your own items: News, events of interest in
your area, items for sale, apartments for rent, jobs
wanted, personals, community links, etc.,
by clicking here.
_______________________________________________________

CMG does not necessarily endorse the events or organizations listed
here, nor guarantee the quality of the goods/services offered.

CMG Website
CMG Gatherings
CMG Local Events
Contact CMG

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Quote of the Month

Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.

Rumi

Events & Items of Interest

Two Passings to Note
     CMG brother Bob Ames has gone to the great Gathering in the sky. He died of pneumonia on March 18 at 79 years.
     Bob was born in Austin, Minnesota, the town where they make SPAM, even working at the plant one summer. He went to college in MN, receiving a finance degree. Eventually moving to LA, he started in the MGM studios finance department. Later, he worked variously as a production manager, controller, and line producer on many TV series and movies including Daktari, Gentle Ben, Flipper, That’s Incredible, In Search Of With Leonard Nimoy, and the feature film Jaws 3D.
     As controller of the budget, he had to be the tough guy. He did that so well that people were terrified of him. On the morning of his 50th birthday he got on the freeway to drive to work. Halfway up the on-ramp he decided he couldn’t do it anymore. So he called his boss and told him he was retiring that day. Shortly after, in Fall 1989, he discovered the CMG. It changed his life and started him on his spiritual journey.
     Bob’s partner in the 80s was Kurt. They had been together for ten years, but Kurt got sick with AIDS. As he was dying he told Bob they should meet in the afterlife under their favorite tree. Bob was really affected by his death, and volunteered for APLA, Shanti, and became involved with the AIDS Memorial Quilt community. He ran a panel-making workshop at Hollywood United Methodist Church--making 70 panels himself--and went to Washington, DC as part of the first display of the Quit.
     His current partner, Mike Parente, met him at a gay pride event. Mike was in the booth for the LGBT car club, Bob was next door for Shanti. Eventually Mike waved at Bob and Bob looked over his shoulder to see who Mike was waiving at. They were together for 22 years and married in Feb 2016.
     Bob was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. And his pants too. He served on numerous Gathering planning committees, the LA local events committee, and on the Board as a Gathering rep. Bob used to say that the most important stuff at a Gathering happened when two guys sat under a tree locked in conversation.
     He loved his house and especially the backyard where he spent a lot of time sitting under the trees reading. Wanting to share that space, he and Mike hosted the pre- and post-Gathering pool parties for more than twenty years. He would giggle in glee at having a house full of naked men.
     Mike said that Bob didn’t think that people liked him, but that he had no idea how charming he was and how he touched other people’s lives. When Bob was near death, Mike told him it was time to go to sit under the tree. He’s sitting there now, I’m certain, locked in conversation, with pauses now and again to giggle in glee.
    (A memorial will be held April 8, 2 PM at Hollywood United Methodist Church, at Highland & Franklin Avenues.)     3/18/18

     We are sad to report the passing of CMG brother Holt Bullock, who died March 1 of bone cancer. He was 69 years old. Holt was born and grew up near El Paso, Texas with three brothers and a sister. He lived in many places over his lifetime: London, England; Michigan; Laguna Beach; Rogue River, Oregon; Palm Desert; San Francisco; and finally San Diego.
     Holt got both his MD and DDS from USC and spent his career as an oral surgeon. Seventy-five percent of his patients had HIV or AIDS, and he did a lot of pro-bono work for them. He clearly was a powerful contributor to the gay community. His old-fashioned convertible was a hit at San Diego Pride, even if it died immediately afterwards and had to be towed.
     Holt was a sports fan, a season ticket holder for the Padres, and attended Chargers and USC football games. He also loved to travel, and went around the world three times by ship, and had been to 73 countries. Holt attended Gatherings in both San Diego County and Santa Rosa, and was a Planner on CMG 88 (2016) in Julian, for which he created an exceptional promotional video: https://youtu.be/DjIt2NDAfh8.     3/1/18

Writing and Reading Group (Berkeley)
Writers (and readers that support them), if you want feedback on your writing (or want to support the development of a genre that you consume), consider joining this new Writing and Reading Group. Note to readers: You must make "Red Marks" on others' submissions (or verbal comments). Location: Berkeley's Pittman South Library by Ashby BART. Time TBD. Contact Jeff Brooks for more info: (408) 858-0085.     3/24/18

CalComMen 2018 Calendar of Events (SoCal)
APR 13-15 MenInContact Workshop "Reclaiming the Magic of Your Gay Power" (LA). APR 22 Who-Doesn't-Love-a-Pool Party & Potluck (Palm Springs). APR 28-29 "The Recalibration Workshop™" (Palm Springs). APR 28-29 "Becoming Multi-Orgasmic" (Palm Springs). MAY 20 The-Second-Pool Party & Potluck (Palm Springs). JUN 1-3 MenInContact Workshop "Moving Into Intimacy" (LA). JUN 23 MenInContact Workshop "Building Intimate Relationships" (LA). JUL 1 CalComMen July 4th Pool Party (LA). JUL 27-29 CalComMen Summer Camp (Palm Springs). AUG 10-12 MenInContact Workshop "Can You Really Be YOU?" (LA). SEP 18-23 TantraLove™ Festival West (CA). Details at www.facebook.com/groups/CalComMen/events/. RSVP to Info@CalComMen.com . . . thanks!     3/22/18

Four New Support/Social Groups (Orange County)
Southern California guys: Looking for a support/social group? I'd like to announce four new in-person groups with events currently in Orange County. A support forum, and more! Shirt-Free support, Body Shyness support, Foreskin Restoration workshops & support, and a social group for guys who enjoy naked circle jerks. There's no membership fees in any of these, but a $1 or $2 door fee is requested (though no one is turned away for lack of funds). In order, these are online at: http://socalshirtfreemen.party. http://whyp-socal.party. http://olfsrestoration.party. http://olnakedmen.party. John W.     3/24/18

CMG Marketplace - Part 1

Room For Rent (Los Angeles County)
Condo In Canyon Country. $600/month plus $300 deposit. Utilities included. Full house privileges, washer & dryer, off-street parking. Complex has a pool and Jacuzzi. Contact fellow CMG/CMEN & LANG member Lance @ (661) 251-9914 or scvlance@gmail.com.     3/23/18

Watch Films Together (Los Angeles)
Indie/foreign film bud(s), NELA area of Los Angeles. Meet for viewing followed by comments, thoughts, feelings. Ex: Beats Per Minute, heartfelt and wrenching film about Act Up in early '80s Paris. Glad I was with a friend for this one. What an experience. So, get hold of me, Hunter, at 33hunt@gmail.com. Let's share some "have you seen..." and plan an experience together. Thanks.     3/8/18

Resume Writing (statewide)
Are you happy with your resume (and career)? Spruce up your resume & get a better sense of direction in your career. Here's the online course: https://meirxrs.com/resume-writing/.     3/6/18

The Recalibration (Palm Springs)
Weekend intensive workshop for men with Life Coach Filippo Voltaggio (https://lifechangesnetwork.com/filippo-voltaggio/). The Recalibration is about "resetting" our past, revitalizing our present, and re-imagining our future. Working with the very first words we learn, "who, what, where, when, and how," we delve into the communication of our unconscious mind with our conscious mind and the world around us. Begin an honest dialogue with yourself that is both personal and true, without judgment. Create a future that serves YOUR personal goals & objectives. April 28-29, 10 AM to 6 PM. www.therecalibration.com Register: http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-3264697/Event-Registration-Form.     3/6/18

"Reclaiming The Magic of Your Gay Power" (Los Angeles)
With Nick Venegoni, SF-based healer. Would you like to heal from the past and step into your Gay Power? Together in community, we will learn and experience practices to ignite transformation and personal healing. In this workshop you can:
~Cultivate your relationship with your own inner wisdom. ~Feel empowered through deepening your queer identity. ~Understand the process of power loss. ~Reclaim lost power and heal from incidents of trauma and conflict. Apr 13-15. Register now at: https://tinyurl.com/ybf67y2d. Financial Aid Available . . . just ask! Limited to 16 heart-centered, like-minded men.     3/22/18

Did You Know . . . ?

Are You Left or Right Brain Dominant?
***Take the Test***

The human brain is an intricate organ. At approximately 3 pounds, it contains about 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections. Your brain is command central of all you think, feel, and do. It’s divided into two halves, or hemispheres. Within each half, particular regions control certain functions. The theory is that people are either left-brained or right-brained, meaning that one side of their brain is dominant. If you’re mostly analytical and methodical in your thinking, you’re said to be left-brained. If you tend to be more creative or artistic, you’re thought to be right-brained.

This theory is based on the fact that the brain’s two hemispheres function differently. This first came to light in the 1960s, thanks to the research of psychobiologist and Nobel Prize winner Roger W. Sperry. The left brain is more verbal, analytical, and orderly than the right brain. It’s sometimes called the digital brain. It’s better at things like reading, writing, and computations. The right brain is more visual and intuitive. It’s sometimes referred to as the analog brain. It has a more creative and less organized way of thinking.

We know the two sides of our brain are different, but does it necessarily follow that we have a dominant brain just as we have a dominant hand?

Find out which side dominates for you: http://en.sommer-sommer.com/braintest/.

A team of neuroscientists set out to test this premise. After a two-year analysis, they found no proof that this theory is correct. Magnetic resonance imaging of 1,000 people revealed that the human brain doesn’t actually favor one side over the other. The networks on one side aren’t generally stronger than the networks on the other side.

Although the two sides function differently, they work together and complement each other. You don’t use only one side of your brain at a time. For example, the left brain is credited with language, but the right brain helps you understand context and tone. The left brain handles mathematical equations, but right brain helps out with comparisons and rough estimates. General personality traits, individual preferences, or learning style don’t translate into the notion that you’re left-brained or right-brained.

As scientists continue mapping the brain, we’re gaining more insight into which parts control necessary functions. This information is vital to advancing research into brain diseases and injuries, and how to recover from them.

The original story:
https://www.healthline.com/health/left-brain-vs-right-brain#left-brainright-brain-theory

CMG Marketplace - Part 2

Offering Place to Stay (Tucson AZ)
Beginning in April I am once again inviting any and all CMG guys who come to or through Tucson to stay in my home. We're moving to a nicer, bigger home. You'll have your own room, a dog who will love you upon sight, hosts who will entertain you or leave you to yourself as you prefer. Just give me as much prior notice as possible. And guys, do please take advantage of this! Contact me at 2msnguys@gmail.com or (520) 398- 6826 (no calls before 10 AM please). Merlin Spillers     3/1/18

BA-MEN (So Cal)
BA-MEN (Beach Areas Men Enjoying Naturism), a men's naturist/nudist club in Orange County, Long Beach, and nearby, invites all 18+ men! Palm Springs May 25-June 1! Staying at a timeshare that sleeps six, and have a car for four to five total leaving Garden Grove on 5/25. No fee! Donations only! (If staying/going with us . . . Food, etc., extra.) March events include a massage workshop, movies, games, & more! See our calendar: http://BA-MEN.Org/calendar/. Short-notice events added often, check the calendar & forums: http://BA-MEN.Org/yahoo/, and http://BA-MEN.Org/facebook/. Visit BA-MEN: http://BA-MEN.Org. Questions? BAMENClub@GMail.com. And see our newsletter: http://BA-MEN.Org/newsletters/current/.    3/24/18

Freshen Your Photo (statewide)
“Can we make Grandma look more current and fix the wall and boardwalk damage?” Done! Through www.FreshenYourPhoto.com, longtime CMG member Milo Shapiro saves old pictures, improves current ones, and even removes people/things from photos. Email him photos for a free estimate. What photo in your desk drawer or desktop folder needs fixing? Wish decades old photos looked fresh or had color? Sun bleaching, water damage, scratches or tears on old shots? Email Milo your photo for a free estimate.     3/5/18

Massage and Yoga (San Francisco)
CMGer and CMT Brian Swager offers serious, therapeutic, healing bodywork with a warm, sensual approach incorporating Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, lomi lomi, craniosacral, and Body Electric style tantric techniques. Warm, quiet, clean studio, quality table, Sacred Earth lotion, shower. Also available for private yoga sessions, naked or clothed. Additional info: http://www.sfomassage.com. (415) 551-7866 brian@sfomassage.com.     3/22/18

Men's Nude Yoga Classes (Los Angeles)
#1 Men’s Nude YogaBasics. Saturday, April 14th and Sunday, May 6th (9:30-10:30 AM). Very basic yoga poses held to stretch and help detoxify the body. $20   #2: Men’s Naked Yin/Yoga: Saturday, May 12th (9:30-11:00 AM).  Yin Yoga, poses are held for about three minutes at a time to better stretch the connective tissue around the joints   $30   #3: Naked Massage and Stretch Saturday, April 28th (9:30-11:00 AM). You will be assigned a wing-man to work with at the class. $30   More information urbanbodies@hotmail.com. Location: Woodland Hills (San Fernando Valley).      3/22/18

Sensual Massage by Tall, Bearish, Nurturing Man (Los Angeles)
Come and relax in a Zen-like atmosphere. Take an hour out of your day to enjoy being pampered. Strong intuitive hands. You create the type of massage you would like. You will also enjoy the soft music and candles. In a Van Nuys house with a private room. Shower and easy parking available. Large oversized massage table, and clean sheets. Times available: after 6 PM on weekdays. On weekends, call to see what I have available. Cost is $85 for over an hour. Book your appointment with Randy (323) 236-5150.     2/24/18

Links of Interest

LGBT Social & Recreational Organizations
CMG (California Men's Gatherings)
OUT4FUN (Gay Calendar of Events)
SAGA-LA (Los Angeles Gay Ski & Snowboard Club)
SAGA-SD (San Diego Gay Ski & Snowboard Club)
Great Outdoors
APGF (Asian/Pacific Gays & Friends)
POZabilities (San Diego Social Network)
GLTA (Gay & Lesbian Tennis Association)
IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization)
IAGSDC (International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs)
Fun and Games Club
Arriba (Ski & Snowboard Club for Gays & Lesbians)
LA Blades Hockey Club
Gay Outdoors
LANG (Los Angeles Nude Guys)
CMEN (California Men Enjoying Naturism)
BA-MEN (Beach Areas Men Enjoying Naturism - for O.C., Long Beach, & South Bay)
Asian Pacific Islander Pride Council (Facebook Page)
Satrang (South Asian Queers of Southern California)
Avatar
Bienestar
Black & White Men Together (Southern California)
Radical Faeries LA
LARF (Los Angeles Radical Faeries)
Menstuff
Menstuff Events Calendar
A Men's Project
So CA Bondage Club
East Bay Network
Men's Massage Network (Los Angeles)
Southern California Gay & Lesbian Club (and Friends!)
Southern California Cycling Group
The Billys
Gaysurfers.net
CalComMen

Community Organizations
Los Angeles LGBT Center
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
San Diego LGBT Community Center
Sacramento LGBT Center
Palm Springs LGBT Center
Antelope Valley OUTtreach Center
LA LGBT Center Senior Services
AIDS Project LA
Shanti Orange County
Lifeworks Mentoring
Project Angel Food
Project Chicken Soup (Los Angeles County)
Hollywood Free Clinic
SCA (Sexual Compulsives Anonymous)
L.A. Youth Supportive Services (Teen and Young Adult Hotline)
Southern Oregon Pride
Lotus Rising Project
Pacific Center (Berkeley)
Red Circle Project
One (National Gay and Lesbian Archives)
Pop Luck Club
Trevor Project
L.A. County 211
Mankind Project Los Angeles
Mankind Project San Diego
The Discovery Community (Bay Area)
Gay For Good
Starland Community
HSD (Homeless Shelters)
UCSF Alliance Health Project (San Francisco)
The Lavender Effect
North County LGBTQ Resource Center (Oceanside)
HIV Long-term Survivors
Outfest

Political Organizations
Equality California
Human Rights Campaign
Stonewall Democrats (Los Angeles)
Log Cabin Republicans

Miscellaneous Organizations & Listings
Gay Business Directory (LGBT Yellow Pages)
Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (L.A.)

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