Tag: GLAAS

Dr. Corinna Murray Speaks at GLAAS Special ‘Ask the Veterinarian’ Event

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…

News from GLAAS

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…

GLAAS Zoom Meeting with Roberta Dunn, LGBT Activist

GLAAS member Roberta Dunn

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…

GLAAS Zoom Seminar on Emerging Infectious Diseases and COVID-19

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…

GLAAS – It Just Gets Better and Better

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…

GLAAS special event – everyone is invited

Dr. Bobbi Lancaster to speak on transgender and human rights issues on Sept. 13. Photo by Jay Clary.

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…

News from GLAAS

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:…