Herland Sister Resources

Early summer nuptials were on the agenda this year for several of our longtime Herland friends, with two couples exchanging vows in May.

On May 21, at 2:30 pm, Terry Cocon and Rebecca Harlow had a celebration of life partnership at their home in northwest Oklahoma City. Terry’s longtime friend, Monica Laurila, of United Life Church in Denver, Colorado, officiated at the ceremony. In attendance were Terry’s niece, Sarah, and Rebecca’s mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and brother as well as numerous friends. The couple wore black tuxedo pants and white tuxedo shirts with blue ribbons. Terry’s friends, Thomas Attalla and Rodney Seeman, hosted the reception.

On May 28, at 7 pm, Laura Choate and Linda Edenstrom were joined in holy union at Church of the Open Arms in Oklahoma City. Chris Christoffels presided over the ceremony with Denise Smith performing smudging and keeping the sacred items for exchange. Linda’s sister-in-law, Barbara, from Minnesota stood with her and Kita Morris of Portland, Oregon stood with Laura. Linda was escorted by her son, Paul and Laura by her father, John. Laura wore a traditional Native American shirt with beadwork and Linda wore black tuxedo pants and vest with a blue shirt. In addition to those already mentioned, also in attendance were Laura’s stepmother and Linda’s stepchildren, granddaughters, grandson, and great-granddaughter and numerous friends of both parties. The reception afterward was held in the fellowship hall.

Passageway is an emergency shelter in Oklahoma City exclusively serving women and children who are the victims of family violence. They are in need of the following items which may be dropped off at Herland any Saturday:

• summer clothes for children and women
• sandals
• twin bed sheets
• towels
• washcloths
• new underwear for children and women
• toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes)

Herland Golfing

Everyone is welcome to join us for the first Herland Golf Outing at 8:30 am Saturday, July 9th, at James E Stewart Golf Course, 824 Carverdale Drive, OKC (1 block east of MLK and NE 10th Street). This is a 9-hole course, which should take about 1.5 hours, and they do not take reservations. (That, and the possible heat, are the reasons for starting early.) We have a wide range of experience, from beginners to more experienced golfers and should be able to set up some fun foursomes. Please try to be there by 8:30 am so we can try to get consecutive tee times. If you need clubs, please let us know-several have indicated they have extra sets they could bring. Call Ginger at 942-1535 to let us know about needing clubs or if you have any other questions.

Herland Supper Club

The July Supper Club will meet Saturday, July 9th, at 5:30 pm at the Belle Isle Brewery, 50 Penn Place. Those wishing to carpool can meet at Herland Sister Resources at 5:15 pm. (Herland is located at 2312 NW 39th Street in OKC.) After the meal, all are invited back to Herland for an evening of games such as Taboo, Cranium, Encore, and Outburst. The competition was stimulating at the game night in May, so come prepared for a rousing good time.

Herland Movie Night

WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW?! is a new type of film. It is part documentary, part story, and part elaborate and inspiring visual effects and animations. The protagonist, Amanda, played by Marlee Matlin, finds herself in a fantastic Alice in Wonderland experience when her daily, uninspired life literally begins to unravel, revealing the uncertain world of the quantum field hidden behind what we consider to be our normal, waking reality. As Amanda learns to relax into the experience, she conquers her fears, gains wisdom, and wins the keys to the great secrets of the ages, all in the most entertaining way. Join us at 7 pm on Saturday, July 16th, for our screening of this unique and powerful movie.

www.OKHolocaustexhibition.org

• Saturday, July 2: Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg at the UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond, 8 pm.
• Sunday, July 3: IRIS on the patio at Sisters
• Saturday, July 9: Herland Golf Outing, James E Stewart Golf Course, NE 10th & MLK, 8:30 am.
• Saturday, July 9: Herland Hike, Martin Nature Park, 5000 W. Memorial, 10 am.
• Saturday, July 9: State NOW Meeting, OKC Downtown Library, 3 pm.
• Saturday, July 9: Herland Supper Club and Game Night, Belle Isle Brewery, 50 Penn Place, OKC, 5:30 pm. Games at Herland after meal.
• Sunday, July 10: Herland Bookmaking Class, noon. $20. Everyone welcome.
• Monday, July 11: OGLPC Monthly Meeting at the Center, 2135 NW 39th, 7 pm.
• Tuesday, July 12: Young Lesbians/Gays Support Group, 7 pm at Herland (see article page 5).
• July 13-17: Annual Woody Guthrie Festival, Okemah, OK. Mary Reynolds plays Wed at 8 pm and Fri at 2:45 pm.
• Saturday, July 16: Herland Video Night, 7 pm, “What the Bleep Do We Know?”
• Sunday, July 17: Herland Board Meeting at Herland, 4 pm, everyone welcome.
• Saturday, July 23: Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg at the UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond, 8 pm.
• Tuesday, July 26: Young Lesbians/Gays Support Group, 7 pm at Church of the Open Arms (see pg 5).