"MOVING FORWARD" - THE FUTURE OF SUPERHEROES ANONYMOUS

The upcoming year is filled with many new adventures for our heroes! We would like to thank everyone for all the hard work they've put into writing the bylaws, researching programs and establishing our mission. We've all learned a lot and now, it's time to really put that new knowledge to good use!

Superheroes Anonymous is closer than ever to becoming an official non-profit. Very soon we will be able to share the benefits that title brings. We have begun laying the groundwork for a very exciting alliances, which will undoubtedly prepare us for establishing a incredibly successful organization. More on that, soon.

A new and improved Superheroes Anonymous website is on the way, thanks to our web development team, Zetaman and Civitron! Look forward to more up-to-date news, blogs, photos and video from real-life superheroes from across the nation. Some special features of the site will include detailed descriptions of our missions, ongoing programs and a calendar of our upcoming events; our revised "12 Steps to Superheroism"; superhero commentary; investigative journalism, taking a deeper look at the causes that inspire us to action; links to chapter websites and ways for YOU to get involved with Superheroes Anonymous to become a superhero yourself.

Starting in February, Superheroes Anonymous will begin coordinating "Superhero Support Groups" in cities all over the country. This is an open-forum, round-table discussion about the principles of superheroism and how they relate to us as individuals. Meetings will often feature guest speakers and member organized workshops on how to be a more effective superhero. The goal of these meetings is to foster the superhero potential in everyone and provide a venue for exploration and cultivation of your powers to effect positive change in ourselves and our community. These events are free and open to the public. Check back here for dates and locations or visit our website at www.superheroesanonymous.com.

Let's keep the momentum and make 2010 the year of the superhero!

REAL LIFE SUPERHEROES IN THE PROVIDENCE PHOENIX - 12/09

Super Friends

Move over, Clark Kent. All over New England, mild-mannered citizens are suiting up and doing their part to play the hero.

By Tea Krulos | December 11, 2009

STREET JUSTICE: Real-life superheroes are now so numerous throughout the country that they have a national organization, Superheroes Anonymous. New England regional heroes include, second from left, Basilisk, Civitron, Beau Shay Monde, and Recluse. Rapper Tem Blessed (far left) has collaborated with Civitron.

THWAK! I swing with my right fist, trying to connect with my opponent's face. In a smooth motion, he deflects my punch with his forearm, which is protected with a black and metallic-plastic arm gauntlet. I swing with my left fist, and am again knocked away effortlessly. I can see my reflection in his sunglasses, framed in white. He smiles and smoothes out his red and white spandex shirt — adorned with a letter "C," a flame shooting out of the top — and then crouches into a fighting stance.

"Oh, no," I think. "I'm about to get my ass kicked by a Lycra-wearing superhero."

This non-caped crusader goes by the name of Civitron, and lucky for me, our combat is not a battle royale to the death. Rather, we are sparring at Rebelo's Kenpo Karate, in New Bedford, where Civitron has trained under sensei Joseph "Kenpo Joe" Rebelo on and off for more than 10 years. We aren't alone. (READ MORE)

Late Update on SA3 - Success!

It's being hailed as the greatest and best installment in the Superheroes Anonymous Annual series - SA3: Secret City was huge a success!

For the awesome weekend of workshops, workouts, parties and public demonstrations, a very big thank you to all those involved in making it happen. Jen C, Kendra M, Sara B, Sifu Joe Rebelo, Tem Blessed, Jeremiah H, Dark Guardian, Zetaman, Scavenger, Knight Owl, Runebringer, Basilisk, Recluse, Amazonia, Zimmer, Tea Krulos and all the real life superheroes (both costumed and non) else who helped out and donated to our food drive! You'll be able to see photos from the event, soon at www.superheroesanonymous.com

I promise to get better about updating this blog. It's soon going to be absorbed by the new and improved superheroes anonymous website. This will be the official chapter blog for Superheroes Anonymous and real life superheroes in New Bedford.