John Ahlen On March 29 Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) will welcome Dr. Tracey Kurtzman, an esteemed Tucson pediatrician, to speak on the topic of caring for transgender children and their families. Dr. Kurtzman practices at El Rio Health, here in Tucson, where she cares for young patients and also teaches medical students…
Jo Ann Ellison June is Gay Pride Month, and GLAAS (Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke) is celebrating with a ‘60s bash and potluck on Friday, June 30, at 5 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center, 64518 E. Galveston Lane. There will be dinner, dancing, games, and prizes for the best costumes. Dress in…
Bonnie J. Buntain, MS, DVM On Nov. 18 Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) members were treated to a unique event where Corinna Murray, DVM, CPC, EL-MP, a practicing companion animal veterinarian in Tucson and SaddleBrooke resident, provided the opportunity to answer people’s questions about their dog’s or cat’s behavior problems. Dr. Murray began…
Bonnie J. Buntain During December, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) held a gift drive and a donation event for the Thornhill Lopez Center on 4th Street of Tucson, a part of the nonprofit organization SAAF. The youth center provides a safe environment for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 13 through 24 to visit to…
Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) has continued its monthly potlucks throughout the summer, and September was no exception. The September meeting featured a talk by member Kim Karmenzind on the topic of Medicare. Kim is a licensed insurance broker. She is not bound by any one insurance carrier, but is licensed to help…
Jo Ann Ellison On August 14, 2020, GLAAS member Roberta Dunn shared her experience as an LGBT-rights activist and transgender woman at a special members-only Zoom event. Roberta and her wife of 36 years moved to SaddleBrooke last year from Charlotte, N.C. She retired to Charlotte after a forty-year career in the computer/telecommunications industry. She…
Robert (Bob) Jackson Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) board member, Bonnie Buntain, MS, DVM, presented a seminar entitled “Global Conditions Contributing to Emerging Zoonotic Pandemics including COVID-19” at a special members-only Zoom event on July 10. Bonnie is a world-class authority in this topic. She holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and is a…
Bonnie Buntain The mission of GLAAS (Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke) is to “use the power of community and camaraderie to celebrate the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight people.” 2019 was simply spectacular. During the past two years, they have grown from just over 100 members to 176 currently. Last year’s calendar was…
Bonnie Buntain Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) uses the power of community and camaraderie to celebrate the lives of gays, lesbians and allies at SaddleBrooke. Members and guests are invited to join us in the not-to-be-missed upcoming special event! Dr. Bobbi Lancaster will join us on Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the…
GLAAS members partied in April and May with two fabulous events: a reception at Absolutely Art and Gift Gallery on Oracle Road and a fabulous country western barbeque held at the home of Jo Ann Ellison and Barbara Starrett. Upcoming events during the sultry days of summer: June 14: Game Night and Potluck July 12:…