SAGE METRO ST. LOUIS PRESS RELEASE: Through a series of phone calls, FaceBook chats and meetings, it became clear that the LGBT community would benefit from an LGBT Cancer Discussion Group.

Christine Elbert, a breast cancer survivor, met with SAGE Executive Director, Sherrill Wayland and together they decided that now was the time to bring this group from a dream to reality. Christine will lead the first LGBT Cancer Discussion Group with the intent of offering a safe space to share stories, concerns and offer support.  All members of the LGBT community who have been recently diagnosed as well survivors are welcomed to attend and feel free to bring a partner, friend or caregiver. Meeting details:

Date:                     May 23rd

Time                     6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location:               Grand Oak Hill Community Corporation (Home of SAGE Metro St. Louis)

                            4168 Juniata Street

                            St. Louis, MO 63116

SAGE is also excited to announce a new outreach and social support program “River Ways” serving Franklin County and surrounding areas. Join SAGE Community Host – Wendy Jaine and Sherrill Wayland with SAGE for the kick-off community potluck and movie night.

SAGE Community Host, Wendy Jaine is enthusiastic about the opportunity to begin this outreach and support in the Franklin County area. Possible monthly activities may include potlucks, nature outings and day trips to area wineries.

All are welcomed to attend the first “River Ways” potluck. Invite your friends and bring your favorite potluck dish to the first of many exciting new adventures in Franklin County.

Date:                        Saturday June 8th

Time:                       6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location:                  St. Peters UCC

                               20th E. 5th Street

                                Washington, MO 63090

                                www.stpeters-washington.org

SAGE is committed to enhancing the quality of life of LGBT older adults through service, advocacy and community awareness. While the target SAGE age is 50+, SAGE welcomes ALL LGBT and allied community members to come together in support and friendship. For questions regarding the LGBT Cancer Discussion Group or River Ways, contact the SAGE office at 314-772-5887 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes pulls into port to delight Fabulous Fox audiences, May 28-June 9, 2013.  The  quintessential American musical is the winner of three 2011 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical Revival and Choreography and the Cole Porter classic continues its triumphant run on Broadway where The New York Times calls it “Musical-Comedy Joy" and USA Today hails it as "Glorious and Exuberant!"

The British Virgin Islands. Prague. Paris. London. Ireland. Spain. So many fabulous places to go…. So little time! I want to see and learn as much as I can. But I’ve learned some valuable lessons on our travels, and want to offer you some thoughts to consider before you take your trip out of this country.

There is no harder road to hoe than that of a “ho.”

My mother shared these wise words with me on my eighteenth birthday as she was being carted off to prison on multiple convictions of assault and battery, solicitation, and impersonating a drag queen.