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Volume 13 Issue 8 - Page 1 August 2005

In This Issue:

BABES Talking Newsletter August 2005 Issue:
(English and Español)
Babes Retreat: Reflections, photos an Thank-yous
As told by Laury
Thank You
Announcements
August Events



BABES Retreat 2005

In July, 37 BABES clients, staff and volunteers traveled to Marrowstone Island for the BABES Annual Retreat. During those four amazing days, we relaxed, shared stories, laughed, and cried, and we all came home stronger from the peacefulness of our surroundings and the positive energy of incredible women.

On the first day, we found the perfect piece of driftwood, which we all signed and, in the Native American tradition, used as a "talking stick" in our gatherings. This artifact now decorates the BABES Network-YWCA office.

In our circles we remembered the past, looked to the future, and discovered that among us we represent 332 years of living with HIV.

We did yoga, enjoyed massages and tried acupuncture. We learned about advocacy, saw how good decisions lead to great sex, and played "HIV Who Wants to be a Millionaire." We made jewelry, decorated picture frames and knit scarves. We walked the beach, collected shells, and watched baby killdeer birds hatch. We ate lots of delicious, healthy food … and we got up close and personal with an Elvis impersonator!

What follows on these pages are more reflections, some photos, and a bunch of thank-yous from a great retreat!

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BABES Talking is a monthly publication of BABES Network. The goals of our publication are to share information, publicize events and create a forum for the voices of women with HIV/AIDS to be heard. We encourage you to make BABES Talking your newsletter by writing a story, submitting artwork or becoming part of our editorial board.

Retiro 2005 de las BABES

En julio, 37 clientes, el personal y los voluntarios de BABES viajamos a la isla de Marrowstone para el retiro anual de lasBABES. Durante esos cuatro días asombrosos, relajamos, compartimos historias, reímos, y lloramos, y todos regresamos a casa más fuerte a causa de la paz de nuestras alrededores y la energía positiva de mujeres increíbles.

En el primer día, encontramos el pedazo perfecto de madera, que firmamos y, en la tradición americana nativa, utilizamos todo como "palillo que habla" en nuestras reuniones. Este artefacto ahora adorna la oficina de BABÉS Network-YWCA.

En nuestros círculos recordamos el pasado, mirábamos al futuro, y descubrimos que entre nosotras representamos 332 años de vivir con el VIH.

Hicimos yoga, gozamos de masajes e intentamos la acupuntura. Aprendimos sobre defensa, vemos cómo las buenas decisiones conducen al gran sexo, y jugamos el "VIH quién desea ser un millonario." Hicimos la joyería, adornamos marcos y hacemos punto las bufandas. Caminamos la playa, recogimos cáscaras, y miramos la portilla de los pájaros. ¡Comimos grandes porciones de alimento delicioso y sano ... y nos levantamos cerca y personal con un impersonator de Elvis!

¡Qué sigue en estas páginas son más reflexiones, algunas fotos, y un manojo de gracias por un gran retiro!

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BABES Talking es una publicacion mensual de la Cadena BABES. Las metas de nuestra publicacion son coparti informacion, dar publiciddad a eventos y crear un foro donde pueden ser escuchadas las voces de los mugeres con VIH/SIDA. Las alentamos a todas a hacer de esta tu revista ya sea escribiendo tu historia, contribuyendo tu obra de arte o tomando parte en nuestra Mesa Editorial.

Funding for BABES Talking is provided by Ryan White CARE Act Title I and Ryan White CARE Act Title IV as well as private donations from individuals.



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