Perry Shapiro moved to SaddleBrooke four years ago. Prior to moving, Perry owned and operated “Panache Hair Designs,” a salon in southern New Jersey for over 30 years (the famous Jersey Shore). Perry has always believed that one who receives much has a duty to “give back.” Perry served on the board of the South…
On November 9, Orville Bell gave a presentation on sexual identity. Orville is a resident of SaddleBrooke along with his husband, Joe. He is a member and former board member of GLAAS, with over forty years in the field of education. Orville has an impressive background in LGBT issues, including playing a key role in…
Upcoming Events October 12 Insights into the Supreme Court, Part Two: This lecture will focus on the Dredd Scott Decision and how it still impacts the Court’s thinking in all important civil rights cases. Discussion led by Jo Ann Ellison, a member of GLAAS and a retired attorney who practiced law in New York City…
Shellie Pierce At the July GLAAS meeting, Social Chair Shellie Pierce facilitated an interactive and, at times, emotional conversation on the topic of coming out as a professional. Shellie opened the program by sharing several relevant facts and statistics designed to initiate a discussion. For example, did you know that Arizona ranks near the bottom…
Bonnie Stutzman The upcoming GLAAS (Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke) July 13 meeting will be facilitated by our social chair, Shellie Pierce at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. There will be a discussion regarding what it was like for gay members to come out professionally and how they handled their professional obligations during…
Bonnie Buntain The membership of GLAAS met Friday evening, April 13, at the Activity Center for a social gathering of food and fun. It was, as you recall, Friday the 13th. Several guests from out of state joined us for the fun and several new members were introduced. The membership was divided into teams…
Jo Ann Ellison On March 18 GLAAS sponsored a “Meet the Artists” event at Absolutely Art Gallery and Gifts in Catalina. A number of GLAAS members are talented artists who are represented at the gallery. On March 9 guest speaker Professor Nell Brownell, PHD gave a presentation on the history of lesbian and gay…
Jo Ann Ellison The guest speakers for the February 9 meeting were representatives from an organization called Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). PFLAG is a national advocacy and support group that began in 1973 by a mother whose gay son’s attack and beating was shown on TV while the police did…
Jo Ann Ellison Join us on March 9 for LGBT History. Come join an exploration of some key episodes in the formation of gay identities in American history, from the first private clubs of “bachelor” men in the cities of the late 1700s to the “Boston marriages” of 19th century women to the modern…
Jo Ann Ellison 2017 was a big year for GLAAS: Our organization has grown to over 115 members! Members of GLAAS attended a holiday concert of the Reveille Gay Men’s’ Chorus and then celebrated with a dinner at Augustin Kitchen in downtown Tucson. At its annual holiday party, GLAAS thanked its outgoing Board and welcomed…