Tobacco, the Tobacco Industry and LGBT Populations
Presenter: Antonio Cardona
When: Wed. Feb. 2, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women

Research on adult tobacco use consistently shows a higher prevalence among lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) populations than among the general population Ñ reasons why are largely unknown, and counter strategies are critical. Tobacco industry marketing, uncovered when the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) forced companies to share its internal documents, provided insight. The American Legacy Foundation uncovered the industry campaign Project SCUM (Sub-Culture Urban Marketing) aimed at gays and the homeless. The formerly secret documents revealed specific marketing toward LGBT, whose rates increased when the MSA banned youth (but not other population) advertising. The industry reaches out to LGBT persons through direct and indirect advertising, community outreach, and sponsorships.

Antonio Cardona is currently the Community Outreach Coordinator for Rainbow Health Initiative. Rainbow Health Initiative recently received a grant from the Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco to develop a strategic plan to address tobacco use in the Minnesota GLBT community. This presentation was prepared by Perry Stevens, consultant.

A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed. Feb. 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors We are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one s own issues for the betterment of one s self, one s own family, tribe, nation and race.
We are all familiar with a man s physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure adventure has changed men s lives.

The initiation of men is the hope of the world. - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.

Innovation Studies: The Future of Money
Presenter: Willard Steinberg
When: Wed. Feb. 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women

Money as a bartering symbol can be a way for cultures to move help around. Different forms of money can also be tools of discrimination and violence. In this seminar, Willard Steinberg will explore several possible scenarios for the future of money that will accompany, or perhaps drive, the global transformation towards wholeness. This class will be a one- session class.

Willard Steinberg is a graduate student in the University of Minnesota's Innovation Studies Department. He is also director of GIN (Global Innovation Network), a research and communications firm dedicated to creating conditions under which innovations will thrive.

Esalen Massage Workshop
Presenter: Douglas Dally
When: Wed. Feb. 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women

This two hour massage workshop is designed to demonstrate Esalen relaxation massage techniques. It will also include some Swedish and Deep Tissue elements. The workshop will involve demonstration by the instructor as well as some practical execution by the attendees. This session is specifically designed for men who want more knowledge in giving massage to their family. Please bring a large towel to use while lying on the floor.

Douglas Dally is a graduate of the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork. As, a Certified Massage Therapist, he has been practicing for nearly three years. His massage techniques include Esalen Relaxation, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pressure Point, Connective Tissue, Sports Massage and Myofascial Release. His studio is located in Uptown Minneapolis at 3249 Hennepin Avenue South, Suite 80, 612-554-9813.

Sexual Compulsivity and Men's Sexuality
Presenter: Weston M. Edwards, Ph.D.
When: Wed. Mar. 2, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Please note the 8:00 p.m. starting time!

How much sex is too much sex? Am I sexually compulsive? This discussion will help you figure out if you may be sexually compulsive or just darn lucky. We will also help you answer the question What are healthy sexual behaviors for me? The discussion will include looking at the compulsive sexual behavior cycle, and provide basic strategies for early intervention. The opportunity to ask questions will be provided.

Dr. Weston M. Edwards is a licensed psychologist practicing at the Sexual Health Institute in Minneapolis, MN.

A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed. Mar. 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
See Feb 9 description.

Male Housework
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Kuhlman
When: Wed. Mar. 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women

With the non-holiday season of spring housecleaning coming around again, I offer a personal essay of male housework woe: while researching a book to get males to do more housework, I was fired from my housecleaning job for alleged incompetence. After a year spent in wound-licking, evolutionary psychology, and political uncorrection, I dare to suggest a male protest movement. It would begin with this spring housecleaning season and last until 49% of Title IX moneys supporting women's sports are redirected to support men's housework. Am I serious? Satirical? Crazy? You decide - and bring your female partner with so she can vote too. Mine says that she will come - and she's the one who fired me for alleged incompetence.

Divorce and the Home
Presenter: Mitch Irwin
When: Wed. Mar. 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

When a couple is divorcing, deciding how the marital home will be divided is one of the biggest decisions. This course will review the options with the home and the advantages and disadvantages to each. We'll also learn the differences in how creditors and judges view liabilities, how child support and spousal maintenance effect loan qualification, how to re-establish individual credit, and industry secrets in how a bank qualifies you for a loan.

Mitch Irwin is one of the leading experts in mortgage lending to families going through a divorce. Mitch has helped hundreds of families with their finances, written industry articles for various publications and newsletters and is frequently interviewed by FOX 9 and Channel 29 News on mortgage related issues.

Conversations With Mother: Healing And God
Presenter: Greg Huonder
When: Wed. Mar. 30, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women

Greg's presentation will focus on ways of individual healing using the body-mind gifts we are born with. He will facilitate physical demonstrations of body movements that enhance individual awareness of inherent abilities. There will be ample opportunity to dialogue with Greg.

Greg is an artist, professionally trained in architectural and environmental design and tool making. He suggests a bibliography for those interested: Be Here Now by Rom Dass, Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, Conversations With God by Donald Walsch, and Spring Forest Qigong by Chunyi Lin.

Men, Sexuality, And Aging
Presenter: William Cox
When Wed. April 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men Only

Our identity as men is inextricably bound to our sexuality. As we age there are expected and unexpected changes in our sexual functioning. What meaning and new possibilities do these changes offer in our elder years? This workshop will involve information, readings, reflection and sharing as we explore Sexuality and Aging. You will help create the agenda.

William was a member of the founding Board of Directors of The Men s Center in 1976. He is a member of the Community Faculty of Metropolitan State University and for the past twenty years has offered an independent study course, The American Male. In his retirement he is a Life Transition Coach and leads seminars on ÒFrom Age-ing To Sage-in: A New Vision of Growing Older!Ó In his previous lives he has been an United Methodist Minister, a counselor, and an organizational consultant.