Eat and socialize at the next Sunday Drop-In Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up). Two dozen attended Novembers Brunch at Stephen Sewells! Attend December 15th at Rick Gravroks, 2925 Monterey Ave S, St. Louis Park, 952/926-6655. (on the west side of Lake Calhoun, off Lake St.). Theme is: Best Gifts - Worst Gifts Show and/or Tell. Share with other men the story of the worst or the best gift that you ever received, bring it if you can. Trade em if youd like. Boys are welcome to this brunch. If you are a dad, uncle or a mentor, bring da boys. Sunday, January 19th at Frank Brandons, 975 Como Blvd E, St. Paul, 651/487-3008 (on the east side of Lake Como). Andy Mickel, 2002-09-24.

The University of MN Black Student Union is presenting two AIDS Education events focused on College level students, in particular students of color and women, at the university. The first is a forum Dec 3, and the second is a speaking event Dec 4. Contact Ibanga Umanah at uman0002@umn.edu or call 612-963-7984.

Philanthrofund Foundation is offering scholarships Recognizing Difference in Leadership & Service for GLBT students, students of GLBT families and students pursuing GLBT studies. FFI: 1409 Willow St #305, Minneapolis 55403 612/870-1806, www.philanthrofund.org. Deadline: February 1, 2003. Randy Genrich, 2002-11-10.

The Division of Indian Work Fathers Program hosts drum lessons, sweat lodges, field trips, hiking, skiing, swimming, etc. Meetings are twice monthly and focus on all issues for dads including improving your parenting skills and how to become more involved with your kids. The program is especially for young Native American Fathers who may or may not be living with their children. All activities are at no cost and are confidential. FFI: Coordinator of Fathers Program, DIW, 1001 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis 55407; 612/722-8722 x 342. www.gmcc.org/diw.html Randy Genrich, 2002-10-04.

Jed Diamond is working on a New book: The Irritable Male Syndrome: Why Nice Men Turn Mean. The Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) is a state of hypersensitivity, anxiety, frustration, and anger that occurs in males and is associated with hormonal fluctuations, stress, and loss of male identity.The book will be published by Rodale press (the folks that do all the health books and magazines). One of the most consistent responses from men and women who read my books Male Menopause and Surviving Male Menopause was agreement with what I said about mens irritability, anger, and sullen withdrawal. www.menalive.com Jed Diamond, Director MenAlive, 34133 Shimmins Ridge Rd., Willits, Ca. 95490 707/459-5505

The Gay and Bi-sexual Fathers Group upcoming events:
Cookboyz: December 14 International Holiday John Smith Minneapolis; January 11 Virgin recipes Joe Mitzel, South Mpls; February 8 South & SE Asian Jerome Hager Woodbury; March 8 Italian Richard Schusterman No Mpls. To get more info about the group: www.gayfathersmn.com Denny Siemers, 2002-09-23.

Our web site, <http://www.tcmc.org/> will be moving to a new host by the end of the year. At that time, well also get an E-mail address of the form: info@tcmc.org. Until then our E-mail is: <tcmc@tcmc.org>. Continue to get Men Talk online and information about the Men Helping Men with Anger classes. Peruse our extensive Resource Directory. Andy Mickel. - 2002-09-07.