Q-Squared, sponsors of the annual CAMP outing for gay, bi, and trans men, also sponsors a number of simpler get-togethers throughout the year.

Their next event is a night of bowling at Garage Bowl and Billiards, 1130 Broadway [get directions] on Wednesday, Jan. 23, starting at 7pm.

Q-Squared has reserved four lanes at the club. Since six can bowl per lane, there should be plenty of space.  Drop by to check out Garage and hang out with the 'Boyz' even if you don't want to bowl.

The cost will be $5.00 per hour per person plus a $3.00 shoe rental per person.

As you arrive just tell someone at the desk that you are there to bowl with CAMP and you'll be directed to the lanes.

Oh, and if the three-day CAMP weekend has always seemed a bit too much to start with, Q-Squared offers a kind of starter-kit retreat this year on Mother's Day weekend, May 9-11. Called Q-Spring, the new retreat is a bit closer than CAMP. It will be held at "beautiful waterfront setting just a drive and a quick ferry ride 25 miles outside of Seattle."

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