FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS

Living Well Network (LWN)

• Is for HIV+ Asian & Pacific Islanders to come together in friendship and mutual respect. LWN supports the growth of an individual's mind, body & spirit.
• Publishes a regular newsletter, Living Well Newsletter, for A&PI's living with HIV.
  
  Activities include:
• Joy Luck Club — mahjong social, support and learn from each other while playing mahjong. Meet every last Thursday of each month, 3:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
• Musubi — Japanese speaking group, more treatment education and fun activities
• Regular social events, retreats and tickets to cultural and entertainment events

LWN Treatment Presentation (Events are subject to change)

Joy Luck Club
Where: API Wellness Center (730 Polk Street, 4th Floor)
When: Every Fourth Thursday of the month
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
In the Banyan Room
For more information call:
Nathaniel Manuson @ 415-292-3420 ext. 371

Future Joy Luck Club events will be on the following dates:

January 28, 2010
February 11, 2010 Combined with year of the Tiger Lunar New Year
March 25, 2010
April 22, 2010
May 27, 2010
June 24, 2010
July 22, 2010
August 26, 2010
September 30, 2010
October 28, 2010
November 18, 2010
December 16, 2010

Please watch this page for updates on times and presentations!

Japanese Support Group "MUSUBI"

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Client and Peer Advocacy

• Assists clients on a one-on-one basis to build their own support networks
• Provides emotional and practical support functions in clients' homes and in outreach settings to reach those without access to HIV primary care and psycho-social services