Young Poz Socials Rafting Trip August 31-Sep 3

Join the DCYngPozSocials as they venture once again, to West Virginia's Class VI rapids. You've heard the rave reviews, now is the time to join the group as space is limited! Depart from D.C. on Friday afternoon and return Monday evening.

The cost of the trip includes three nights in a fully-stocked cabin, and a full day of navigating the rapids, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors.

DC Young Poz Socials is an informal social group geared for Washington, D.C. area HIV-positive guys in their 20s and 30s.

For more information, visit www.dcyngpozsocials.com.

Texas Hold 'Em with DC Young Poz Socials this Friday

Put on your best poker face and join the boys for a night of friendly Texas Hold 'Em. Two tables, free munchies and soft drinks (bring your own liquor), and of course another night of laughter and fun with the DC Young Poz Socials boys. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Never played or not really sure, this is your night to learn.

DC Young Poz Socials is an informal social group geared for Washington, D.C. area HIV-positive guys in their 20s and 30s.

Poker not your game? Not to worry! Board games and video games also available. If you have a game console and/or any type of games, please feel free to bring those to share. Everyone is sure to have a fun night!

Friday, June 22, 2007 starting at 6:30. To find out more, visit the Young Poz Socials site or e-mail info@dcynpozsocials.com.

Retreats and Workshops for People Living with HIV in DC

Young Poz Socials Memorial Day Campout, May 25-27: DC Young Poz Socials is an informal social group geared for Washington, D.C. area HIV-positive guys in their 20s and 30s. They are heading to Berkeley Springs West Virginia for some semi-rustic fun. Enjoy sleeping in tents, cooking on the open fire, and sitting around the campfire at night. For more information visit www.yngpozsocials.com.

Camp Safe Haven (ages 7-17), August: This free week-long summer residential camp serves is for young people who are who are infected or directly affected by HIV/AIDS. The camp takes place at the Mar-Lu Ridge Camp and Conference Center in Frederick County, MD. For more information visit www.lssnca.org/prod05.htm or call 202-723-3000 ext. 200.

Damien Ministries Retreat, August 27th to 30th: Discover the meaning of God and spirituality for yourself and within the HIV/AIDS Experience. For more information visit www.damienministries.org or call 202 526-3020.

Quality of Life Retreat, August 31st to September 3rd: Quality of Life Retreats are a connecting and coping experience for persons living with HIV/AIDS. It is a chance to get away, to get together, to interact and to learn the techniques and attitudes that are effective in dealing with the issues of long-term survival. The retreat will take place August 31st to September 3rd at the Mar-Lu Conference Center, on Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County, MD. For more information visit: www.qualityofliferetreatshiv.org.

Deepening Relationships Workshop with Frank Ostaseski, September 15-16: The intent of this unique program is to “develop self-awareness among participants, building our capacity and skills in deepening relationships with those we serve and with the Mystery of death. Specifically we will explore how the three innate qualities of Love. Joy and Compassion arise as an appropriate and supportive response to conditions surrounding the end of life.” For more information visit www.compassionatedc.org. This event is sponsored by Joseph's House.

DC Young Poz Socials Memorial Day Campout

Join the DCYPS boys for another exciting trip out of town! This time we're headed to Berkeley Springs West Virginia for some semi-rustic fun. Enjoy sleeping in tents, cooking on the open fire, sitting around the campfire at night, clean shower facilities, and much more all within minutes of historical Berkley Springs, and the added option of renting a cabin or chalet for those members not into tents and sleeping bags.

When: Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2007
Where: West Virginia
Cost: Various pricing plans.
Contact: info@dcyngpozsocials.com.

We are looking for volunteers to help with planning, cooking, and camping equipment.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2007 Any members deciding to attend after this date will be subject to space availability and increased cost.

Camping for Beginners: If you do not have camping equipment (let's face it most guys in the city don't do a lot of camping), we will try to pair people up with those who do have large tents, extra sleeping bags, etc. You can generally find cheap equipment (small tents and sleeping bags) at places like Target, Wal-Mart, and (god forbid you're seen) K-Mart. Hopefully, we will have enough guys who have tents so those without will only need a sleeping bag and flashlight.

DC Young Poz Socials Event This Saturday

DC Young Poz Socials (DCYPS) is an informal social group geared for Washington, D.C. area HIV-positive guys in their 20s and 30s. Activities include parties, picnics, sporting events, hiking, theatre outings and other recreational and social events.

DCYPS hosts a semi-private Happy Hour at the Green Lantern on the last Saturday of every month. Join them this Saturday, December 30th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Regular Lantern Happy Hour Specials apply.

Washington Post: DC Young Poz Socials

The Washinton Post has an excellent article profiling DC Young Poz Socials. Here's a taste:

Twenty-five years ago, when the disease was a mystery, gay men were the face of AIDS, scared and outraged that it seemed nobody else cared as they died. They got organized, protested, demanded treatment. Today, however, the epidemic's public face is also heterosexual and, disproportionately, people of color. If you can afford them, drug cocktails have made HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, a more manageable illness -- the Food and Drug Administration approved a once-a-day pill last month.

National and local health-care officials say they fear gay men have "gotten collectively numb" about the epidemic. Some gay rights groups, the Human Rights Campaign and the Gay Men's Health Crisis among them, say a generational gulf has emerged.

To find out more about DC Young Poz Socials, visit: www.dcyngpozsocials.com.