Hello, my friends and Family! Hoping all is well with everyone.

I cannot thank everyone enough involved with the Kaleidoscope Benefit. We raised $3,862.00!!! The youths are ages 12 to 20 and some are homeless gays. The Center provides counseling, activities, clothing, food, and more. They are not government funded. The only monies they receive are from the generosity of people like you! Thank you. I have become a volunteer at Kaleidoscope. I will be talking with our youth in their genderscope group, telling them my story.

I’m also in the process of writing my own book, “Inside Looking Out.”

I want to congratulate our graduates Josh Fabianour 1st Mr. Southbend– and Nicole Tradera former Ms. Southbend. Your Southbend Family is proud of you!

Congrats to our bowlers and dart players for another good year!

Well, It’s hard to believe; Val, Bill, and I are celebrating our 7th Year Anniversary! May 26th at Southbend. Join us Saturday and Sunday we will have food, fun, and of course FUN!

Sunday, May 27th at 6 pm, join us for the Mr. Southbend King Pageant. V-Master Chad will be crowning a new king for 2018. The theme this year is “Game Over.”

Monday, May 28th at 2 pm, will be our annual Memorial Day Cookout Pot Luck!

Join us on Friday, May 18th at 6 pm for Al’s Stand-Up for Comedy Show.

Don’t forget out Potato Salad Cook-off Sat. May 19th at 3 pm. ANY STYLE you CHOOSE! Join us after you’ve been to the German Village Yard Sale!

Help support our softball team during their turnabout benefit show, Saturday, May 19th at 7 pm.

Can you believe Gay Pride is right around the corner! June 16th.

I’m really glad that Karen and I got to spend good quality time with mother on Mother’s Day. We ate out at Scioto Downs. We had fun and of course, we gambled.

I will close for now. Leaving you with this last thought: No matter who your family is, always cherish the moments you have with them.

Lots of Love and Hugs,

Connie