FEATURED NEWS AT TCMC
The Men's Center, with concern for the health and safety of all of our members and participants, has transitioned to hybrid on-line and in-person meetings in response to changes in the COVID-19 endemic. Our physical premises have begun to open up to groups and meetings. Please be vaccinated and consider wearing masks while indoors.
Men Talk - April/May edition now online
Read the official newsletter of the Twin Cities Men's Center online edition. Men Talk, a regional, bi-monthly newsletter features a comprehensive Events Calendar of programs and schedule of support groups, informative articles, poetry, an occasional resource directory, book reviews and other information about special events and news covering men's groups in the Twin Cities. Men Talk has appeared in one form or another since 1977.
Thank You Jerry and Kathleen!
For 10 years Jerry Buchmeier and Kathleen McDowell co-facilitated the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Survivors Support Group at TCMC. Many adults have been sexually abused in childhood or adolescence, or have experienced sexual trauma as adults. This group provided a safe environment to share your experiences and learn about how others are coping with these issues. Join us in developing healthier attitudes and behaviors that transform us from survivors into living life to the fullest. Jerry and Kathleen recently retired from facilitating, and TCMC offers a hearty THANK YOU to both for their many years of services. We truly appreciate it!
The NakedMN Book Club invites TCMC members to attend
its April/MayMeetings
What are the benefits of being naked with other men? Better self-esteem, by accepting your body, Increased comfort/freedom of movement, Feeling a sense of community, with your brothers, in a safe, naked environment. (Bring a towel to sit on, and confirm your attendance to: geejay445@gmail.com )
Dates: April 25, 2025 and May 23, 2025
Time: Prompt arrival at 6:00 pm/ends promptly at 8:30 pm
Fee: $10.00 (to compensate the hosts for snacks, beverages)
Place: email to attend
In Memorium: David Giancristoforo, 1949-20244
TCMC is saddened to learn of the passing of long-time TCMC member, supporter and Anger Management Instructor, David Giancristoforo. David passed on December 29, 2024. Memorial services will be held in both Minneapolis and Baltimore. Announcements to follow. Inquiries can be made to email: duganpierre@gmail.com. David was a passionate man with very strong convictions and a huge heart. Where David went, he made an impression. We are certainly saddened knowing that David no longer walks among us. FFI: https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/80506/David-Giancristoforo/obituary.html
Committee Volunteers
If you have an interest in volunteering for TCMC please consider joining a committee. We are looking for committee members for our Fundraising, Outreach, and Support Group Committees. Please contact the TCMC office to be put in touch with committee chair are you are interested in serving.
Fundraising and Contributions Help Needed
Attention TCMC members and supporters, the TCMC Fundraising and Contributions Committee can use your help. If you have an interest or experience in Fundraising and are willing to volunteer some of your time; please contact Benjamin Alfaro, our Fundraising chair.
TCMC joins the Amazon Smile program
The Twin Cities Men's Center is now listed as a charitable organization on Amazon Smile. This means when any Amazon customer who registers with Amazon Smile and selects the Twin Cities Men's Center as their charitable organization of choice, 0.5% of any qualifying purchase will be donated to the Twin Cities Men's Center. You can sign up to help us out at < https://smile.amazon.com/>.
TCMC is now eligible to receive Choice Dollars through Thrivent Financial!!
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial who's eligible to direct Choice Dollars?
Choice Dollars charitable outreach funds can make a world of difference to the Twin Cities Men's Center! Thrivent's Choice Dollars program allows eligible Thrivent members to recommend where they feel Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable funds. Directing Choice Dollars to TCMC is easy. Simply go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more and find program terms and conditions. Or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice®" after the prompt.
Thrivent also has other opportunities to help the Twin Cities Men's Center, but we need to know which of OUR supporters are also THEIR members! If you believe in TCMC's mission and you are a Member of Thrivent Financial, please contact Tom to find out about other ways you can help TCMC through Thrivent Financial!
I Want To Receive Men Talk in my E-mail Box!
Have you seen our new website yet? Did you know we are currently working on getting the past Issues of Men Talk online on our website? Would you like to STOP receiving your hard copy of Men Talk in your postal mail and instead, get an e-mail including the current Men Talk table of contents and a link to the latest issue online? Easier done than said! Just send an e-mail to Tom at tomm@tcmc.org and tell him you want to be removed from the hard copy mailing and you would like to receive an e-mail notification when the latest Men Talk is online. It's that simple!
Calendar:
Be sure to check the Events Calendar for the master list of all TCMC events!