1980 * JJ's Disco Started Up

JJ's disco opened in 1980, the first in a string of commercial queer establishments for the area's queer population. JJ's stayed open until Fall 1981 when the Half and Half opened.
[source: Jim Parrott.]

1980 * Chatters Bar Opened

In 1980, Chatters bar opened; it ran until 1982.
[source: Jim Parrott.]

1980, January 24 (Thursday) * GROW Newsletter, First Edition 1980, January 24th

The first issue for 1980 of the GROW Newsletter was issued on January 24, 1980, and was described as “the first edition of the 1980 Newsletter.” The Newsletter mentioned the election of the 1980 executive (on 1979, December 9), outlined the activities of the past year, emphasized the importance of member involvement, gave a tentative schedule of 14 events planned for the calendar year 1980, and included a membership form. There was also a notice indicating that on February 10th, 1980, GROW would be organizing a bowling team. Attached to the Newsletter was a financial statement for the year ended December 31, 1979.
[source: GROW Newsletter, First Edition 1980, January 24th, p.1 (the first unnumbered page.]

1980, February 10 (Sunday) * GROW: Bowling Team

“NOTICE Starting February 10th, 1980, G.R.O.W. is organizing a bowling team, which will meet every other [the word ‘other’ is a handwritten insertion] Sunday, from that date on, at the Brunswick Twin City Bowling in Waterloo Square, Waterloo, Ontario at 4 P.M. Any persons interested, please come out and join the fun. Cost of game is $1.00 per person. Please wear your GROW teashirt, so the Bowling Administration, can recognize us as a team and give your Club the league price.”
[source: GROW Newsletter, First Edition 1980, January 24th, p.5 (the fifth unnumbered page).]

1980, March 9 (Sunday) * WUGLM - GLOW Name Change

Waterloo Universities' Gay Liberation Movement (WUGLM) voted to change its name to Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) during its annual general meeting. The name change was made because the name WUGLM was difficult to pronounce and sounded undignified.
[source: Jim Parrott.]

1980, March 31 (Monday) * GLOW: Outside Telephone Number

GLOW began using an outside telephone number, 884-GLOW (884-4569). The on-campus extension 2372 was disconnected.
[source: Jim Parrott.]

1980, May 2 (Friday) * GLOW: The Party

“Friday, May 2 ... At 9pm in PAS 3005 (third floor psychology lounge), the Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) sponsors ‘The Party’. Free munchies, cash bar. Great music, dancing. Men and women welcome. Bring a friend or leave with one. Admission: $2.50; members $2; $1 off before 10pm.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.1, 1980, May 2 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | parties]

1980, May 7 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, May 7 ... A Coffeehouse sponsored by the Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) will be held at 8:30pm in CC110. Come out for an evening of conversation and meet some new friends. Music, coffee, donuts. All welcome.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.1, 1980, May 2 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, May 9 (Friday) * GLOW: The Party

“Friday, May 9 ... ‘The Party’ is sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) at 9pm in HH 373/378. For further details, see last Friday.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.1, 1980, May 2 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | parties]

1980, May 14 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, May 14 ... A Coffeehouse sponsored by the Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) will be held at 8:30 in CC110. Music, coffee, donuts. All welcome.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.1, 1980, May 2 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, May 23 (Friday) * GLOW: The Party

“Friday, May 23 ... ‘The Party’ is sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) at 9pm in PAS3005 (third floor psychology lounge). Free munchies, cash bar. Great music, dancing. Men and women welcome. Bring a friend or leave with one. Admission: $2.50; members $2; $1 off before 10pm.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.2, 1980, May 16 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | parties]

1980, June 27 (Friday) * GLOW: The Party

“Friday, June 27 ... ‘The Party’ is sponsored by the Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) in Hagey Hall rm. 373/378. Womyn and men welcome for an evening of dancing and conversation. Licensed. Admission is $2.50. Members $2.00. $1.00 off for everyone if you arrive before 10:00 p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.5, 1980, June 27 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | parties]

1980, July 2 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, July 2 ... At 8:00 PM in CC 110 there will be a Gay Coffee House sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. Come out for an evening of conversation and meet new friends. Phone ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number] for recorded information on events in the community.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.5, 1980, June 27 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, July 11 (Friday) * GLOW: The Party

“Friday, July 11 ... ‘The Party’ sponsored by the Gay Liberation of Waterloo begins at 9 PM in the 3rd floor of Humanities (HH 373/378). Womyn and men are welcome for an evening of dancing and conversation. Licensed. Admission is $2.50, Members $2.00 and $1.00 off for everyone arriving before 10 PM.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.6, 1980, July 11 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | parties]

1980, July 16 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, July 16 ... Come out any time during the evening to meet friends at a coffeehouse sponsored by the Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW). Coffee, tea and donuts are available. Phone ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number] for information on events in the gay community.” For some reason both the time and location were omitted.
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.6, 1980, July 11 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, July 23 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, July 23 ... For information on the GLOW coffeehouse see last week's entry.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.6, 1980, July 11 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, September 26 (Friday) * GLOW: Dance

“Friday, September 26 ... Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW) holds its first dance of the term, beginning at 9pm in the Humanities Building third floor lounge. Cash Bar, free munchies and the best dance music on campus! Members $2 / non-members $2.50 - $1 off before 10 pm. Your attendance tonight ensures the success of future dances. For info. call ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number] most afternoons, 7-10 pm. Monday-Thursday.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.11, 1980, September 26 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | parties]

1980, September 29 (Monday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Monday, September 29 ... GLOW sponsors a coffeehouse in CC 110 at 8:30 pm. We know you're out there. Don't be shy! Come join us for a good time. For info. call ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number] most afternoons, 7-10 pm., Monday-Thursday.” [Note the switch of the GLOW coffeehouse from Wednesday to Monday.]
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.11, 1980, September 26 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, October 3 (Friday) * University of Waterloo: Imprint: Screening of Cruising Condemned

On p.4 of the Imprint, Vol.3, No.12, 1980, October 3 (Friday), there was a brief piece by Liz Wood entitled “Cruising in bad taste” which noted that an upcoming film in the “Fed Flicks” series (sponsored by the UW Federation of Students) would be Cruising. The writer indicated that “The movie, which depicts a particular gay lifestyle in much the same exploitive manner as Hollywood depicted blacks for decades, has been roundly panned by critics and minority groups alike for the highly inaccurate and biased (and potentially dangerous) view it presents. The general attitude has been that gays and other minority groups deserve better in a supposedly enlightened era of film-making. They do deserve better. The decision to show the film is certainly even less enlightened than the film itself.”
[source: Imprint, ol.3, No.12, 1980, October 3 (Friday), p.4.]
[categories: University of Waterloo | Imprint]

1980, October 10 (Friday) * University of Waterloo: Imprint: Screening of Cruising Defended

On p.9 of the Imprint, Vol.3, No.13, 1980, October 10 (Friday), there was a letter to the Editor by Ken Lalonde entitled “Letter from a happy fan” which commented on several things. His letter began “Congratulations to BENT for airing ‘Cruising’. I don't agree with the scenario the film depicts, but if BENT starts to bow to pressure groups concerning the content of these flicks, it will be no better than the Ontario Censor Board (and gain as much respect).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.13, 1980, October 10 (Friday), “Letters” p.9.]
[categories: University of Waterloo | Imprint]

1980, October 15 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, October 15 ... Gay coffee house, men and women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. 8:30-midnight. CC 110. For information call ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number].” [Note the switch of the GLOW coffeehouse back to Wednesday evening from Monday evening.]
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.13, 1980, October 10 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, October 22 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, October 22 ... Gay coffee house, men and women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. 8:30 pm-midnight. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.14, 1980, October 17 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, October 24 (Friday) * GLOW: Imprint Interview: Dances

On p.2 of the Imprint, Vol.3, No.15, 1980, October 24 (Friday), in the “news shorts” area, there was a piece entitled “GLOW: one more attempt to make it work”, which discussed difficulties that GLOW had been having in continuing its on-campus dances. Fred Schubert of GLOW referred to the upcoming Hallowe'en dance as a last attempt to make it work, citing problems with competition, pointing out that other groups had folded because of this competition. He indicated that GLOW was determined to make the dance a success, and that 300 posters had been printed up and they were going to try to keep them up on the bulletin boards this time, noting that in the past they had often been torn down. The article concluded with “The dance (‘outrageous constumes a must’) is to be held, complete with a Toronto disc-jockey, in the third-floor Humanities Lounge at 8:30 on October 31st.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.15, 1980, October 24 (Friday), “news shorts,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | Imprint | Dances]

1980, October 29 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, October 29 ... Gay coffee house. Men and women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number]. 8:30 pm-midnight. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.15, 1980, October 24 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, October 30 (Thursday) * Women's Issues Group: Potluck Dinner

“Thursday, October 30 ... Women's Issues Group Potluck dinner. Open to all interested persons. Call Gaile Simmons for more information. Home ###-####, work ###-####. Call home first.” [Eleven years later, in early 1992, when the GLOW Discussion Group started up, Gaile Simmons joined it and became one of the driving forces behind it. We have included this entry for the Women's Issues Group potluck dinner to highlight Gaile's early involvement in group work on the UW campus.]
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.15, 1980, October 24 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Women's Issues Group | meetings]

1980, October 31 (Friday) * GLOW: Hallowe'en Dance

On p.2 of the Imprint, Vol.3, No.15, 1980, October 24 (Friday), in the “news shorts” area, there was a piece entitled “GLOW: one more attempt to make it work”, which discussed difficulties that GLOW had been having in continuing its on-campus dances. Fred Schubert of GLOW referred to the upcoming Hallowe'en dance as a last attempt to make it work, citing problems with competition, pointing out that other groups had folded because of this competition. He indicated that GLOW was determined to make the dance a success, and that 300 posters had been printed up and they were going to try to keep them up on the bulletin boards this time, noting that in the past they had often been torn down. The article concluded with “The dance (‘outrageous constumes a must’) is to be held, complete with a Toronto disc-jockey, in the third-floor Humanities Lounge at 8:30 on October 31st.” For some reason this event was not advertised in the “Campus Events” section of either the October 24 issue or the October 31 issue of Imprint.
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.15, 1980, October 24 (Friday), “news shorts,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | Dances]

1980, November 5 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, November 5 ... Gay coffee house. Men and women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number]. 8:30 pm-midnight. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.16, 1980, October 31 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, November 6 (Thursday) * GLOW: Women's Coffee House

“Thursday, November 6 ... Women's Coffee House. Music, munchies, tea, coffee and conversation. Sponsored by GLOW. Open to all women. 8:30 pm. CC 110.” This event was also advertised on p. 7 in the “Classified” section, but with the event title given as “Womyn's Coffee House”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.16, 1980, October 31 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, November 19 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, November 19 ... Gay coffee house. Men and women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number]. 8:30 pm - midnight. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.18, 1980, November 14 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, November 21 (Friday) * Imprint News: Hysteria Magazine Founded

On p.5 of the Imprint, Vol.3, No.19, 1980, November 21 (Friday), there was a news article entitled “Local women found issues magazine” about a new local women's magazine called Hysteria. Much of the article was based on an interview with Moe Lyons [a prominent member of the Lesbian Organization of Kitchener (LOOK)], who was a member of the eight-women collective responsible for the magazine. The magazine was described as “a vehicle for Southwestern Ontario women to express themselves and interact with each other.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.19, 1980, November 21 (Friday), p.5.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Imprint | Hysteria]

1980, November 26 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, November 26 ... Gay Coffee House. Men and women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number]. 8:30 pm-midnight. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.19, 1980, November 21 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, December 3 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, December 3 ... Gay Coffee House. Men and women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number]. 8:30 pm-midnight. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.20 (mislabelled 18), 1980, November 28 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

1980, December 10 (Wednesday) * GLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, December 10 ... Gay Coffee House. Men and Women welcome. Sponsored by Gay Liberation of Waterloo. ###-#### [the GLOW telephone number]. 8:30 pm-midnight. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.3, No.21, 1980, December 5 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.1.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]