Metra Issue 988- April 2025

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LAROIVAHE B H HTLAE & NOITCIDDA S SECIVRE

Camping for Tenters & RV'ers

30 Log Cabin Rentals

9 Room Bunkhouse

Vintage Trailers & Rentals

Large Heated Pool

Open Air Clubhouse Pavilion

Poolside Big Top Party Tent

Popular Scheduled Events

Popular nature trails for nocturnal exploration

Shower Your Way - Private, Locker Room Style or Outdoor

The Campit Store (the everything store)

Toy Store/Tool Box - Adult & Leather

Novelties

Volleyball & Horseshoes

CHANGE IS UP TO US.

Protect our local LGBTQ+ space and services.

Your support of Affirmations at any level creates real change in the lives of real people.

Donations of any size have real impact:

$5 covers transportation security (e.g. bus passes) for 2 individuals

$50 covers the cost of a Youth using our Friday Youth Drop-in for a month

$100 covers 1 affirming therapy session for an underinsured/uninsured LGBTQ+ person

PROMOTING COMMUNIT Y AND PHIL ANTHROPY THROUGH LGBTQ+ SPORTS LE AGUES

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PROMOTING COMMUNIT Y AND PHI THROUGH LGBTQ+ SPORTS L

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March winds and April showers bring forth May Flowers!

We as a community have been through some of the most difficult things, thankfully due to the grave diversity that is within the community While so many people are alike or may seem as though they are, people are still so different from the person next to you. Whether it is your ethnicity, gender identify, sexual orientation or how you want to dress – That is entirely up to you and no one else can choose how you decide to live your life or what makes you happy within What I am trying to say is, simply, we don’t ever know what someone else may be going through or what may be going on internally Some people are not good with sharing or being open when they need help, when they feel alone or need to be told “everything will be okay”. Sometimes a simple smile can easily bring someone from rock bottom back to above the water.

In April, I encourage you to find more positivity, to give more positivity and affirmations to others, even if it is the most random compliment – Do it! Studies have proven that doing and saying things that some may refer to as ‘good deed’ does more benefit to oneself, and others more than you’d assume You don’t always have to act strong; you don’t always have to act like you are superman/superwoman. You can be vulnerable and feel supported, as well as think you ’ ve found your twin or perfect match and they still be so different though similar Everyone has a story and background, and it should always be celebrated – The good, the bad or the in-between as its all about of your JOURNEY!

In times that are trying and challenging with life or the world I encourage you to try and find positive within those difficult times, create positivity and continue to build a stronger than every community within, as everything and anything is possible. As the legend Marsha P Johnson stated – “HISTORY ISN’T SOMETHING YOU LOOK BACK AT AND SAY IT WAS INEVITABLE, IT HAPPENS BECAUSE PEOPLE MAKE DECISIONS THAT ARE SOMETIMES VERY IMPULSIVE AND OF THE MOMENT, BUT THOSE MOMENTS ARE CUMALTIVE REALITIES ”

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