Many local organizations have worked with us over the years to improve their understanding of LGBTQ identities and their commitment to competently serve LGBTQ people. Have you thought about how to do that in Spanish? Of course, many concepts apply across languages, but if we don’t consider the unique context of language and culture, we’re(…)
October is LGBTQ History Month and National Bullying Prevention month and we’ve got two great easy opportunities for you to show support for LGBTQ youth: Wednesday, Oct 16 is #PronounsDay, an international day of recognition that seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine(…)
The Sonoma County LGBTQI Timeline is on display at Sonoma State University until Dec.13 as part of Queeries, Queer Artists And Identity. The exhibit is in the Sonoma State University Library. It is free and open to the public whenever the library is open. But you will require a $5 parking pass to park at SSU. The SoCo LGBTQI(…)
NOVATO DISCUSSION GROUPFacilitated By Nancy Flaxman, MSWWhere: MARGARET TODD SENIOR CENTER 1560 Hill Rd, Novato, Room 3When: FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, Noon to 2:00 PM Scent freeTuesday October 1, 2019 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMSociety’s Homophobia, Transphobia, and Heterosexism October 11 is National Coming Out Day. What are the ways, both subtle and overt, that we as LGBT people(…)
Join a friendly Bingocize exercise game led by Sister Frances of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and learn about helpful local programs and services for adults 60+ on Sat., Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Central Santa Rosa Library, 211 E St., Santa Rosa. There’ll be free fun and prizes for all ages who try the(…)
Many of you know Jim Foster and the amazing work he has done in our community (described below). He was recently diagnosed with Gulliane Barre’ Syndrome, a debilitating immune disease that has taken away many of Jim’s physical abilities. Jim has a long recovery period ahead and needs our support. We are raising money to(…)
Anne McGivern, 2016 women’s march organizer, LGBTQ rights activist, Corporate Trainer and Realtor passed away from cancer on August 31, 2019. She was 68 years old. She is survived by Jess and Josh Koffel of Brussels, Belgium, the children of her heart, and dozens of friends who loved her though a life she called blessed. (…)
Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBTQ+) Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Become empowered, supported and informed about the unique needs of LGBT+ older adults and adults with disabilities. Understand how the caregiver’s approach affects the client’s care. Learn about LGBT+ identity and caregiving. Improve awareness and communications with and about LGBT+ people. Earn(…)
Russian River Pride 2019 ” Flooded with Love ” Street Music 10 am with DJ Loren Henry Grand Marshall Cleve Jones MC’s Berlin and Diva D Parade 11 am Events: Friday Sept 6 Karaoke and Cocktails 8 pm R3 Hotel Saturday Sept 7 Parade 11 am Main Street Rainbow Cattle Company 10 am Pre Parade(…)
NOVATO DISCUSSION GROUPFacilitated By Nancy Flaxman, MSWWhere: MARGARET TODD SENIOR CENTER 1560 Hill Rd, Novato, Room 3When: FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, Noon to 2:00 PM Scent freeTuesday September 3, 2019 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMCaring for Ourselves and Others As LGBT people, we are often faced with creating our own “families of choice”. How do you hope to provide(…)