We also occasionally schedule other activities giving members
the opportunity to socialize such as movie nights, dining out,
parties (may include alcohol as well as other beverages),
and participating in other events with other organizations
to promote NY Bear Den and raise awareness of our existence,
such as Pride events, fundraisers, etc.

The Bear Den welcomes all men that identify themselves as "bears"
(a "bear", in our definition of the word, is a gay, bisexual or transgendered man with an average to large build, who may or may not have body hair and/or
facial hair, a typically rugged (butch) demeanour, a tempered maturity
and an optional interest in leather.
NOTE: This includes those typically known as "cubs", "chubs", "chasers",
and their male admirers, regardless of their own particular attributes
or physical qualities).