January is generally a quieter month for Lavender Friends. After the busyness of the holiday season, we got down to business at our biannual general meeting, which featured a packed agenda. We have started a tradition of following our business meeting with a pizza party to mix in a little pleasure. We also had our every-other-month birthday gathering at Meridian’s for a chance to get together and visit over breakfast.

But don’t worry, our ACE group is busy planning a full schedule of outings for the coming year, starting this month with throwing axes at Get Axed, which it’s been said is cheaper than therapy. Check the Weekly for announcements and sign-up opportunities.

And whether you love football, presidents or the one you’re with, February has something to celebrate. So, take the opportunity on one of these holidays to gather with friends, Lavender or otherwise, and show yourself some love this month. Lavender Friends is a club for LGBTQ residents and their allies.