January 2000

Saturday, January 1st, 1-4pm
Millennium Recovery Party

A tradition at MAX! The recovery party to keep us going after bringing in the New Year -- and after bringing in a new century, this party will be better than ever! Held at a fabulous location high in the hills of San Francisco, it will be a spectacular way to start 2000. Make your reservation at the MAXParty hotline  436.0976, and then send your check for $10 for members and $15 for guests to the MAX address with "recovery party" on the memo line of your check.

Thursday, January 6th, 8:00PM
Who's Afraid of Edward Albee

At The New Conservatory Theater
Haven't you always wanted to see an all-male cast of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"  Well, this play puts a spin on the idea by looking behind the scenes of the first all-male version of Albee's classic play. Art imitates life as the play unflinchingly examines the issues of gay men working their way into a new century.  Join us for an uplifting evening with George and Martha and make your reservation by calling Bob Bolton at  282.8453. Then send your check for $18 for members and $23 for guests to the MAX address to lock in your reservations. Be sure to write "Who's Afraid" on the memo line of your check. An optional catered cocktail party will precede the show in the theater lobby.

Wednesday, January 12th 7:00
MAXSouth TASTE at Chez Sovan 

More dive dining in the South Bay: The restaurant of choice will be "Chez Sovan" located at 2425 S. Bascom in Campbell. If you have never had Cambodian food before, you're in for a treat. A true dive in every sense of the word. Weird location, funky decor (lots of Cambodian deities line the walls) and best of all, REALLY GOOD FOOD. Call Blair Cambra at 408-473-2205 or email him to reserve your seat at the table. 

Friday, January 14th to 16th      sold out
Cosmos Take Over Palm Springs

Cosmos take over The Warm Sands Villa in Palm Springs!!!  Join the Cosmos softball team for the 9th Annual Palm Springs Winter Classic 2000 Softball Tournament, to be held over Martin Luther King weekend, January 14-16, 2000. The Cosmos will take over the Warm Sands Villa, a private men's resort, along the infamous Villa Drive in downtown Palm Springs. Each year over 60 teams, from all over the country, converge on Palm Springs for this annual event. So, escape rainy SF and join us in sunny Palm Springs for this fun-filled weekend. There are two packages available, each with a full breakfast Saturday and Sunday, a welcoming cocktail party on Friday, a huge barbecue, party, and yes, go-go boys on Saturday, full bar included. For a two-night stay, per-person based on double occupancy, it is $105. For a three-night stay, per-person based on double occupancy, it is $150. Flight arrangements and rental cars can be made through Kevin Stern, Rainbow Travel, at 800.595.0881. To make your reservations for the Warm Sands Villa extravaganza, please contact John Steen, Cosmos manager at  861.2098. PLEASE DO NOT CALL WARM SANDS FOR RESERVATIONS. A deposit of $25 will be needed to hold your reservation, which is non-refundable. 

Saturday, January 15th, 1:00PM
Blackhawk Auto Museum

Docent Tour of the Blackhawk Automotive Museum Meet with other MAXers and tour this 100,000 square foot multi-level glass and granite architectural masterpiece that showcases an ever-changing exhibition of over 120 of the world's greatest autos dating from the 1890's. Please send your payment of $8 for each member and guest to the MAX office. Optional cocktails/dinner at a local area restaurant may be arranged afterwards. Reserve your tour ticket online or contact event champion, Gil Rose at  735.1333.

Wednesday, January 19th, 7:00PM
TASTE at Pastis           sold out

MAX returns to our first restaurant in the very popular TASTE series. Culinary master Bill Funke has conferred with the chefs at Pastis to design a delectable menu of French style cuisine with that special California flair. The price is $50 for members and $55 for non members and includes tax, tip and a glass of wine. You can make your reservation online or call Bill Funke at  431.2928 to book your place at the table. Pastis is at 1015 Battery Street (near Green Street) in San Francisco.

Sunday, January 23rd, 3-7pm
MAXEast Potluck

MAXEast will host another of their outstanding potluck dinners Sunday, January 23rd from 3:00PM to 7:00PM, this time at the home of Ron Halverson in Pleasanton. There will be a limit of 42 persons, and a $5 charge for members and $7 for non-members for beverage expense. Call Ron at  846.1060 for reservations and food assignments.

Wednesday, January 26th, 7pm
No On Knight forum

On Wednesday, 1/26, please join us from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at Billy Napa, 900 North Point near Larkin Street, for a special MAXForum on the anti-gay Knight Initiative or Proposition 22. Sponsored by No On Knight, the campaign fighting to defeat this ballot measure, the evening will feature a panel of guest speakers covering both sides of this issue and a special appearance by Supervisor Mark Leno. The cost will be $5 for members, $8 non members. You can pay at the door, but please reserve online or call Mark Cecil at  752.9851 to let him know you'll be there.

Thursday, Jan 27th, 6-8:30PM
Underwear Fashion Show and Shopping

A MAXimum IMPACT FUND Fundraiser
Thursday 1/27, 6-8:30pm at Brefs, 2258 Chestnut Street (near Fillmore.) Didn't get what (or who) you wanted for Christmas? We can fix that! Join QSF Magazine and MAX for an underwear fashion show at Brefs, an exciting new men's underwear and sleepwear shop.

There will be complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and Brefs offers a 10% discount on all purchases that evening. Net proceeds from the door will benefit the MAXimum Impact Fund. $15 for members, $20 for guests. Please send checks to MAX with "Fashion Show" on the memo line, or pay at the door. RSVP by calling  764.0324.

Saturday, January 29th, 7:00PM
San Jose Sharks

MAXSouth and MAXSports host the San Jose Sharks at the San Jose Arena. San Jose Sharks vs. New York Islanders! Cost is $49 MAX members $55 for non-members, including dinner, 1 beverage, and game ticket. SPACE IS LIMITED. Send your check in ASAP to reserve your space. Contact either MAXSports Director Vince Beaudet or MAXSouth Director Kevin Stern.

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