We are people living in the Monterey Bay area who have HIV or AIDS. We get together once a month for a potluck dinner, conversation, friendship and fun. Some of us are newly diagnosed and some of us are long-term survivors. The gathering gives us a chance to express whatever is on our minds without the stigma of being considered “different” or out of place in any way. We are men and women alike who share many common concerns, challenges, and yes, even some joys of living with HIV/AIDS.


We celebrate our individuality and independence as well as support each other through what we all know to be the tough times of adjusting to, and living with, this disease. We each offer our friendship and understanding from our unique, non-professional, individual perspective. We have a friendly, confidential environment where you can be free from the fear of being “outed” or “shunned,” so you can de-stress and enjoy yourself among friends.


Although we enjoy (and appreciate) the moral support of the local HIV/AIDS medical community and service providers, we are not in any way affiliated. Beyond getting together on a purely social level, we have no political, religious or sexual agenda. We simply get together to enjoy each other’s company, share mutual experiences and have some fun in an understanding, non-threatening, homey environment. We strongly support friendship, wherever it may lead, but vigorously oppose sexually predatory behavior at our social events.