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<title>vlscs.ca</title>
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<title>VLSCS March Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=322</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.
March 5, 2010
Unveiled- Political Drama (2005) 97 min German and Farsi with English
subtitles
March 12, 2010
Everything Relative-Comedy (1997) 1 hr 50 min
March 19, 2010
Tying the Knot- Documentary&#160; (2004) 82 min
March 26, 2010
Mango Kiss-Comedy Romance (2004)]]></description>
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<dc:date>2010-02-27T16:16:02-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>2010 Rainbow Awards</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=321</link>
<description><![CDATA[
On February 6th, 2010, our Rainbow Award Recipients were honored.&#160; On the left, Patti Parkyn presents the Society Award to Frances Thorsen of Chronicles of Crime,&#160;&#160; On the right, Patti Parkyn presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jeanne Rioux.]]></description>
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<dc:subject>achievements</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2010-02-18T11:41:27-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>February 2010 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=320</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.

February 5
Puccini for Beginners (2007) Comedy 1 hr 21 min

February 12
Marlene (2009) Documentary 91 min Some German with English subtitles

February 19
Garbo (2005) Documentary 86 min

February 26
Save Me (2007) Drama 1 hr 33 min]]></description>
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<dc:date>2010-01-23T13:03:12-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>22nd Annual Gala</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=319</link>
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<dc:subject>gala</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2010-01-09T10:13:35-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>January 2010 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=318</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.

January 1, 2010 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Centre closed.

January 8, 2010 ***SPIDER LILIES IS BEING SUBSTITUTED WITH: 
Drifting Flowers (2008) Drama 97 min Cantonese with English subtitles 

January 15, 2010 
Some Prefer Cake (1998) Comedy/Romance 95 min 

January 22, 2010 
Orlando (1992) 

January 29, 2010 
The Early Works of Cheryl Dunye (2008) Documentary 80 min.
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<dc:date>2009-12-29T06:19:48-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>December 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=317</link>
<description><![CDATA[December 4
The Rise of Disaster Capitalism 77 min Documentary (2009)


December 11
Grey Gardens&#160; 104 min Docudrama (2009)


December 18
Milk 128 min Docudrama (2009)


December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!&#160; Centre closed. 
Click Read More for all the details.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2009-11-29T04:00:19-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>November 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=316</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.

November 6

Water Lilies ( La Naissance des Pieuvres) (2007) Romance- French with&#160; 
English subtitles ( 86 min)

November 13 &#38; 14

VLSCS Arts &#38; Craft Fair

November 20

Gasoline (2003) Drama Thriller - Italian with English sub-titles ( 1&#160; 
hr 28 min)

November 27

The Early Works of Cheryl Dunye (2008) Documentary (80 min)
Click Read More for all the details.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2009-10-17T09:58:19-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>Legacy Project</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=315</link>
<description><![CDATA[&#160; LEGACY PROJECT &#8211; VICTORIA LESBIAN SENIORS CARE SOCIETY


Victoria lesbians of all ages want to be accepted and safe in the community they live in. One of the issues for older lesbians is visibility, inclusion and celebration of their lives in long-term care environments. VLSCS intends to do outreach to clinicians and policy makers about issues that affect older gay women. This outreach would be geared to raising awareness within institutional settings and creating welcoming space]]></description>
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<dc:subject>volunteers</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-10-17T09:44:26-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>4th Annual Craft Fair Wrao Up</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=314</link>
<description><![CDATA[&#160;CRAFT FAIR KUDOS!
BIG warm thankyous to all who came out in the cold and made our 4th annual Winter Fair a success!
You supported our artisans by being there, buying there, eating there and socializing there. 
We thank all our wonderful volunteers and organizers who coped with the usual crises, including the short notice change of craft fair hours due to James Bay issues.
Congratulations to the winner of the Health Fund Draw - Miryam Burns.
]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-10-16T12:50:20-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>Friendly Visitor Program</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=313</link>
<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce we have a new coordinator for the friendly visitor program for VLSCS Members. 
If you would like to volunteer as a visitor or would like to be visited/called contact us at info@vlscs.ca. Or phone (250) 383-5144 Ext. 3087.
More information for members only click here.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2009-09-24T11:49:20-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>September 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=312</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.

September 4, 2009
The Secrets (2008) Drama/Politics and Religion 127 min, French/Hebrew subtitled into English

September 11, 2009
Imagine Me and You (2005) Romantic Comedy 1 hr 34 min (U.K/Germany) in English

September 18, 2009
Desperate Remedies (1994) Drama 1 hr 32 min

September 25, 2009
Lavender Limelight: Lesbians in Film (1997) Documentary 57 min]]></description>
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<dc:date>2009-08-28T01:00:00-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>August 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=311</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.

August 7, 2009
I Riparo (Shelter Me) (2008) (Italian with English subtitles) Drama 98 min.

August 14, 2009
My Brother's War (2005) Historical Drama 115 min.


August 21, 2009
All Over Me (1997) Drama 95 min.

August 28
The Monkey's Mask (2000) Drama 93 min.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2009-07-28T09:00:00-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>Victoria Pride Society Fundraiser 2009</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=306</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-05-07T11:59:32-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>May 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=305</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.

May 1
Open Mike Night

May 8
Lost and Delirious (2001) 1 hr 43 min Drama.

May 15
The Guitar (2008) 1 hr 32 min Drama

May 22
Last Call at Maud's (1993) 75 min.&#160; Documentary

May 29
Butch Jamie (2007) 84 min Comedy]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-05-07T11:15:06-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>Gala 2009/2010</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=304</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gala 2009/2010

Tentative date for the next Gala will be Saturday 06 February 2010 (Harbour Towers does not finalize the date until sometime in December)]]></description>
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<dc:subject>gala</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-04-07T21:15:36-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>AGM 2009</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=303</link>
<description><![CDATA[2009 AGM has been changed to Sunday June 21, 2009
Location:Esquimalt Gorge Park (entrance off Tillicum Rd.)
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

We have rented a tent in case of rain so rain or shine we are in the park.
See you there.]]></description>
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<dc:subject>meetings</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-04-07T21:13:27-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>Open Stage May 2009</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=302</link>
<description><![CDATA[OPEN STAGE
Friday, May&#160;1st, 2009
7PM
JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS&#160;
Cost $3. minimum donation
Snacks and non-alcholic beverages will be for sale.

Come one. Come all. we will be opening up the stage to those who wish to perform. This will be in lieu of the Movie. The VLSCS is open to hearing from you now. 
Do you:
&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; Have poetry you wish to read
&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; Tap dance
&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; Sing
&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; Do skits
&#8226;&#160;&nb]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-03-20T13:28:33-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>April 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=300</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.

April 3
My Mother Loves Women&#160; (2002) Romantic Comedy&#160; 93 min (A Mi Madre Le Gustan Las Mujeres) Spanish with English subtitles.

April 10&#160; JBNH closed for Good Friday

April 17
Affinity (2008)&#160; Drama&#160; 

April 24 
Towards Intimacy (1992) 62 min.&#160; NFB documentary&#160; 

May 8
Lost and Delirious (2001) 1 hr 43 min Drama.
]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-03-20T13:10:10-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>March 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=299</link>
<description><![CDATA[March 6 
But I&#8217;m a Cheerleader&#160; (1999) Comedy, 90 min.

March 13 (movie changed to:)
Gia (1998) 120 min Drama 

March 20 (movie changed to:)
A Love to Keep&#160; (2008) Drama. Spanish with English subtitles

March 27
Annie Liebovitz: Life Through a Lens&#160; (2006) 99 min. Documentary

Disclaimer:
When the scheduled movie is unavailable we will substitute another movie in its place.]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-02-10T14:39:22-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>Coming Out Support Group Starts Again</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=298</link>
<description><![CDATA[Coming Out Support Group
A new peer support group for older women who are thinking about coming out, wanting to connect/reconnect with the lesbian community, are planning to tell someone about their being lesbian and/or women who are new to their possible lesbianism will be welcome.&#160; The first few weeks will be spent talking about what the group members want for themselves and the group as a whole, how group time will be spent and what/how they would like to learn about themselves and one ]]></description>
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<dc:subject>meetings</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-02-05T19:46:32-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>February 2009 Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=297</link>
<description><![CDATA[February 6, 2009
Goldfish Memory (2003)&#160; 85 minutes (romantic comedy)

February 13, 2009
Daphne (2007)&#160; 90 minutes (biography)

February 20, 2009
The Life and Times of Harvey Milk (1984) 115 minutes (documentary)

February 27, 2009
The Journey (2004) 107 minutes (in Malayalam with English subtitles)]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2009-01-13T19:26:19-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>Board Resignations</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=295</link>
<description><![CDATA[The VLSCS Board would like to thank both Paula Miles and Linda Swanton for their enthusiastic interest, genuine committment and time served on the 2008-2009 Board of Directors.&#160; They have both resigned to fullfill other responsibilities. We know how difficult it can be at times to balance work and volunteer commitments and we appreciated their involvement. On behalf of the VLSCS membership, we would like to offer a sincere thanks and wish them every success in the future.&#160; 
&#160;
At]]></description>
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<dc:subject>membernews</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-12-17T18:49:07-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by sylvie</dc:creator>
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<title>December Movies</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=294</link>
<description><![CDATA[December 5, 2008 
The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love (1995) 1 hr 34 min
Directed by Maria Maggenti, this is a bittersweet romance about coming out as
teenage lesbians, one a tomboyish gas jockey and one a well-bred African
American, who together experience the excitement, surprise and romantic fantasy
of first love. Based on a true story involving the director's coming out process.&#160; 
December 12, 2008 
Unveiled (2005) 97 min in German and Farsi with English sub-title]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-12-11T13:23:07-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>November Tea Dance</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=289</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-10-26T07:58:11-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>2008 Rainbow Ribbon Awards</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=288</link>
<description><![CDATA[
VANCITY AND NIQ ARE 2008 RECIPIENTS OF RAINBOW RIBBON AWARDS
2008 Rainbow Awards &#38; Gala
VLSCS hosted the 21st annual Gala Dinner and Dance on October 18, 2008 at the Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites in downtown Victoria. It was an enchanting evening full of delicious food, a string duet and rock&#8217;n DJ music. Two Rainbow Awards were presented.
A Lifetime Achievement award to NiQ Deanne for her ongoing contributions to building the les-bian community through entertainment and social a]]></description>
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<dc:subject>achievements</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-10-22T20:56:35-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>Long Term Care Research</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=287</link>
<description><![CDATA[&#160;
Research Participants Wanted
A research team from the School of Social Work at McMaster Universtiy in Hamilton, under the direction of Dr. James Gladstone, is currently collecting data for a study concerning same-sex couples perceptions of long-term care or couples engaged with the long-term care system in Canada.&#160; 
Click read more for entire letter.]]></description>
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<dc:subject>seniornews</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-10-21T19:11:58-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>Upcoming Friday Night Activities</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=285</link>
<description><![CDATA[Nov. 7
Lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer's HBO Comedy Special (1994) is 28 minutes and 30 seconds of blistering commentary on straights and gays.
&#160;
No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon ( 2003). A 57 minute documentary of the couple who founded the Daughters of Bilitis in red neck America, where even 'feminists' discriminated against lesbians and avoided taking on the issue of homophobia.
&#160;
Nov. 14&#160;&#160; 6-9 p.m. @ JBNH
A Business Fair featuring th]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-09-27T17:20:33-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>Win A Limo to the GALA!</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=284</link>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations Heather B!&#160; You've won a limo to the GALA!


Thank You Heritage Tours!&#160; 
 
&#160;]]></description>
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<dc:subject>gala</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-09-25T04:22:21-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>Tea Dance</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=282</link>
<description><![CDATA[The September 21 Tea Dance was fabulous. We danced, we sang, we laughed and we socialized. The Paisley did a great job for this 1st event. The turnout was 25 or so. 

Congrats to Naomi for making it possible. Thanks to Lis for all the promo work. Thanks to all those who pre-sold tickets. -- BarbaraT

Mark your calendar the next one is: Sunday, November 9
Click Read More for the whole scoop.

]]></description>
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<dc:subject>activities</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-09-19T08:47:48-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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<title>Research Project</title>
<link>http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=281</link>
<description><![CDATA[Invitation to participate

&#8220;Older Lesbians&#8217; experience of self-disclosure&#8221;

This is an invitation to all lesbians, gay women, or those who would identify their intimate relationships to be with women, and who are 60 years or older, to participate in a research study. The purpose of the study is to discover, through audio-taped confidential conversation in the location of your choice, your unique experience of disclosing your sexual orientation. The disclosure may be for the]]></description>
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<dc:subject>community</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-09-17T19:53:33-08:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by Cody</dc:creator>
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