World AIDS Day 2008

In commemoration of World AIDS Day,
we would like to invite you all to participate with us in a vigil at Parc de l’Espoir ( rue Ste Catherine est, angle Panet, Métro Beaudry) at 7pm

SHED SOME LIGHT
By holding a torch to light another's path, we brighten our own.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoV11awtmvY

MAKE SOME NOISE
To be heard. And to raise your voice for those who cannot raise theirs.
HIV has been around for 25 years. People have been silent enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmiqfnEoU5g

A moment of silence: Bring flashlights & candles and join us in helping raise some awareness on the issues people living with HIV face. Raise your light to remember those who have passed on. Raise your light to those who have adamantly refused to leave.

A moment of noise: Bring noise makers, horns and most importantly your voice, to shout out into the darkness, because we’ve all been silent long enough.

Donations of non-perishable food items to the Fondation d'aide direct - sida Montréal will be accepted on site

Holiday Party 2008!

Hey Everyone
Just a reminder that December 6th is the Annual ACCM Holiday Party!
If you want to attend, please don’t forget to register at 514.527.0928 or via admin@accmontreal.org Deadline for registration is November 20th. We have some wild surprises planned...

And…what could be more fun than to volunteer! be part of the decorating committee, the Set Up/ Take Down committee, Bar staff, or impress us with your culinary accomplishments by prepping an awesome dessert or series of appetizers. It’s a lot of fun, and for laughs I’ll let you listen to my band’s rockin new track “I Found A Teaspoon And Named Her Sally” - give me a shout at 514.527.0928 or admin@accmontreal.org -Alex

New Student Field Worker at ACCM

Hi, my name is Oren! I am a new student field worker with ACCM. I am working for Lance Lamore who leads the Treatment program. I was attracted to ACCM because of its community building reputation and community based services: the JRR Drop-in Centre, the Treatment Literacy Conferences, Therapet, the Buyer’s Club.

My hours at the JR Rainville Drop-In Site are 12:00-5:00 pm on Tuesday. But I am reachable at all times at
gettingstarted@accmontreal.org .

I also assist with the Treatment Literacy Conferences, where the membership can familiarize themselves with the latest HIV treatment information and research. The next conference is a dinner and discussion about the effects of other STIs on HIV. It will be held on Tuesday Nov 25 and is entitled “HIV and Complications related to other Sexually Transmitted Infections,” and will be led by Dr Roger LeBlanc of the Montreal Chest Institute.
To RSVP please email treatment@accmontreal.org or call (514) 527-0928.