OutWest Holiday Dance
Saturday, December 17
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Wischemann Hall
465 Morse St. Sebastopol
“OutWest events are open to everyone. 
(The events are predominantly attended by lesbians, but open to everyone, men, women, trans, straight, queer, pan… etc.) Thanks for asking!
Joy 
outwestdance@gmail.com

Exciting Announcement!
LGBT+ Movie Night
We are launching a monthly evening activity at our Senior Center for our LGBT+ folks.
LGBT+ Movie Night (Bring your own dinner / snacks / drinks)

LGBT+ Movie Night
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Date: Jan 19th & Feb 16th & Mar 16th

Time: 5:30pm meet and greet
      6 pm movie starts (Bring your own dinner / snacks / drinks)
      7:30 Movie discussion
      8 clean up
Cost: 
$5 for members; $10 for non-members; scholarships are available.

The movie will be announced closer to the date in our LGBT+ Blog. Be sure you get Scott’s LGBT+ Blog.  Email Scott to subscribe
scotty@sebastopolseniorcenter.org
or visit https://www.sebastopolseniorcenter.org/lgbt-1
or call  707-827-8429

Other Activities? 
email Scott and let him know what you want
Please email SCOTT

Men’s Connection Group for Gay, Bi and Trans Men
Every Thursday 4 PM on Zoom, Free
Brothers! 
We can enjoy each other online. You are welcome to connect with us in this safe and supportive Zoom Group to explore issue of aging, friendship, sexuality, and more! We also have fun teasing each other and cracking jokes too. All Men who love men are welcome: gay, bi, trans. We all agree to confidentiality. What is shared in this group, stays in this group. Many friendships have been formed since we started meeting in June of 2020. And we are ready to welcome new members.

What: Gay Bi & Trans Men’s Connection Zoom group
 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (1 hour)
When: Thursdays at 4 to 5 PM
Where: Your Home, On Zoom
Why: Be connected and make Friends with Gay Bi & Trans Men
Cost: Free
Go HERE to register and to receive the Zoom link, email SCOTT with any questions.




The Sebastopol Area Senior Center is pleased to say that we can add additional LBGT+ services, thanks to the Community Foundation of Sonoma County and its commitment to increasing the mental health and wellness of local residents. 

“The Community Foundation recognized that formal counseling services is not the only way to increase people’s mental health.  Many counselors suggest participating in positive social activities as one way of improving your sense of well-being.  The Senior Center offers many opportunities for people to participate in positive social activities, so we are a natural partner.  The Community Foundation was also looking for organizations that support “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, plus” (LGBT+) communities and again the Senior Center came to mind.  With a one-time seed grant, the Senior Center will expand our LGBT+ programming starting with a monthly potluck and movie night, starting in January.  (Look for the exact dates in our weekly E-Blasts and on our website.)  We are still analyzing additional activities, including a book club, hiking and potential game nights.  Send your ideas and enthusiasm to Scott King at scotty@sebastopolseniorcenter.org.  We are very happy to be inviting more people who identify as LGBT+ to our supportive programs that help people feel the comfort of a caring community.  Thank you, Community Foundation, and we look forward to welcoming many more people to experience our mixers, support groups, LGBT+ blog and other resources.”

Joan Churchill,  Executive Director
She/her/hers
Sebastopol Area Senior Center



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Sincerely,

Scott King
Manager of Special Services
Volunteer Driver Program ∙ LGBT+ Liaison
707-827-8429 direct
707-829-2440 main
Sebastopol Senior Center
167 N. High Street
Sebastopol CA 95472
scotty@sebastopolseniorcenter.org
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FYI
Hello LGBT+ Friends, Neighbors and Allies,
When I started this blog, I included all of my LGBT+ friends and allies here in the Sonoma County area, and we have added many more folks since then.  I write this blog to let you know of the valuable work I am doing here, as the LGBT+ Liaison for the Sebastopol Senior Center. I love my job and the important ways we bring folks together: Panel discussions, Monthly friendship mixers, Dances, Day trips, Garden tours, Pride events, Parades, Art shows, Hikes, Weekly zoom groups, and our Guided tour of the Castro.In this blog you will find information about what LGBT+ activities are happening here at your Center, and events and notices from around our county. Please hit “reply” at any time and let me know your thoughts, suggestions or even compliments are always welcome.  Enjoy!

Our LGBT+ Mission:

“To foster pride, connectedness, belonging, diversity and inclusion for all LGBT+ adults by providing educational, social, and recreational opportunities in the continuing pursuit of a fulfilling and healthy life. We co-create this through active volunteerism at our wide variety of in-person and online activities.”From the California Men’s Gathering:
LGBT Social & Recreational Organizations
CMG (California Men’s Gatherings)
OUT4FUN (Gay Calendar of Events)
SAGA-LA (Los Angeles Gay Ski & Snowboard Club)
SAGA-SD (San Diego Gay Ski & Snowboard Club)
Great Outdoors
APGF (Asian/Pacific Gays & Friends)
POZabilities (San Diego Social Network)
GLTA (Gay & Lesbian Tennis Association)
IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization)
IAGSDC (International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs)
Fun and Games Club
Arriba (Ski & Snowboard Club for Gays & Lesbians)
LA Blades Hockey Club
Gay Outdoors
LANG (Los Angeles Nude Guys)
CMEN (California Men Enjoying Naturism)
BA-MEN (Beach Areas Men Enjoying Naturism – for O.C., Long Beach, & South Bay)
Asian Pacific Islander Pride Council (Facebook Page)
Satrang (South Asian Queers of Southern California)
Avatar
Bienestar
Black & White Men Together (Southern California)
Menstuff
Menstuff Events Calendar
East Bay Network
Men’s Massage Network (Los Angeles)
Gay Guys Having Fun
Southern California Cycling Group
The Billys
Gaysurfers.net
CalComMen
Unusual Attitudes
Jonathan’s Circle (Fresno)
MAX (San Francisco)
Gay Elder Circle (Los Angeles)
Fellowship of Older Gays (San Diego)Community Organizations
Los Angeles LGBT Center
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
Oakland LGBT Community Center
San Diego LGBT Community Center
Sacramento LGBT Center
Long Beach LGBT Center
Palm Springs LGBT Center
Antelope Valley OUTtreach Center
LA LGBT Center Social Services & Housing
AIDS Project LA
Shanti Orange County
Lifeworks Mentoring
Project Angel Food
Project Chicken Soup (Los Angeles County)
Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic
SCA (Sexual Compulsives Anonymous)
L.A. Youth Supportive Services (Teen and Young Adult Hotline)
Southern Oregon Pride
Lotus Rising Project
Pacific Center (Berkeley)
Red Circle Project
One (National Gay and Lesbian Archives)
Pop Luck Club
Trevor Project
L.A. County 211
Mankind Project Los Angeles
Mankind Project San Diego
The Discovery Community (Bay Area)
Gay For Good
Starland Community
HSD (Homeless Shelters)
The Lavender Effect
North County LGBTQ Resource Center (Oceanside)
HIV Long-term Survivors
Outfest
Wildwood Retreat
Let’s Kick ASS–AIDS Survivor Syndrome (Palm Springs)
Therapy for LGBTQ+Political Organizations
Equality California
Human Rights Campaign
Stonewall Democrats (Los Angeles)
Log Cabin RepublicansMiscellaneous Organizations & Listings
Gay Business Directory (LGBT Yellow Pages)
Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (L.A.)
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Rainbow Chamber of Commerce (Sacramento)Important Links from the Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County:Legal Aid of Sonoma County: legalaidsc.orgSunrise Movement Sonoma County https://www.sunrisesoco.orgNorth Bay Jobs with Justice: www.northbayjobswithjustice.orgNorth Bay Organizing Project: www.northbayop.orgSonoma County Pride: www.sonomacountypride.orgWe The People: www.gaysonoma.comLetter People: letterpeople.ioActs of Kindness: socoactsofkindness.orgEviction Defense and Tenant Stabilization Program: legalaidsc.org/programs/homeFamily Justice Center Sonoma County: www.fjcsc.orgStop the Sweeps: House the Houseless online petition Verity – Sonoma County’s Rape Crisis, Trauma, and Healing Center: www.ourverity.orgNational Sexual Violence Resource Center: www.nsvrc.orgCOVID-19 information: socoemergency.org/emergency/novel-coronavirus. 211sonoma.org “is the comprehensive information and referral service for Sonoma County.”Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review & Outreach: www.facebook.com/IOLEROAsian American Pacific Islander Coalition of Sonoma County: www.facebook.com/AAPICSoCoPetaluma Blacks for Community Development (PBCD) pbcd4us.comBusiness Diversity Development Program sonomaedb.org/Business-Assistance/Helping-Underserved-BusinessesLocally owned BIPOC Businesses: docs.google.com/spreadsheetssocopocbiz: www.instagram.com/socopocbizRacial Justice Allies of Sonoma County: www.facebook.com/racialjusticealliesHomeless Action!: homelessaction.net or www.facebook.com/humanitycountsJustice for Georgia Lee Moses: www.georgialeemoses.comSonoma Clean Power Advanced Energy Center: scpadvancedenergycenter.orgFrom the North Bay LGBTQIA+ Coalition Member’s DirectoryNorth Bay LGBTQI Families: Community building events and school advocacy resources for LGBTQIA+ families, and monthly social and family gatherings for gender expansive youth under age 12.Website: nblgbtqifamilies.orgContact: northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.comAmor Para Todos: Advocacy and implementation to create more gender and LGBTQIA+ inclusive school and community environments through things like policy and curriculum changes, all gender restroom signage, as well as elementary and beyond APT Student Clubs (similar to GSAs).Website: aptamorparatodos.weebly.comContact: amorparatodosapt@gmail.com Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center: Peer support groups for youth/TAY and adults, Leadership Development Program for youth/TAY 12-24, LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency Trainings and Consultation, Community Outreach Events, Resources and Referrals. Website: posimages.orgContact: info@posimages.org LGBTQ Connection: Peer support, social gatherings, and youth leadership development programs for ages 14-24, community events, LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, workforce training and technical assistance; education and resources in support of LGBTQIA+ youth and families in the Latinx community.Website lgbtqconnection.orgContact:isamar@lgbtqconnection.orgQueer Resource Center @ SRJC: The QRC’s mission is to empower and support queer students by eliminating barriers to equity and cultivating a thriving campus community. Website https://intercultural.santarosa.edu/Contact: rromagnoli@santarosa.eduTransLife: The vision of the TRANSLIFE Community Conference and the TRANSLIFE Professional Symposium is the foster a vibrant, healthy, and responsive community of, for, and by our transgender/gender-nonconforming population, those who love them, and those who serve them. The outcome of these two events is strengthened social networks, deeper community engagement, and increased skills across all three of these groups.Website: https://translifeconference.org/Contact: info@translifeconference.orgSanta Rosa TransLatin@s: Transgender support group, meets the first Thursday of each month at Santa Rosa Community Health’s Lombardi Campus from 6-8 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School from 6-8 p.m.  All genders welcome. Spanish language.Instagram: @santarosatranslatinas Contact: monicareyes76.com@gmail.com Letter People: Letter People is dedicated to radical inclusion, providing connections for the purpose of nurturing and creating resources to learn, inform and inspire.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letterpeopleFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/letterpeople.communityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theletterpeople/ Face2Face: Our mission is ending HIV in Sonoma County while supporting the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS.Website: https://f2f.org/Contact: gsaperstein@f2f.org Sonoma County Pride: The mission of Sonoma County LGBT Pride is to promote equality for all. Working with community leaders we work to support the non-profit community and to preserve and educate the community about the rich LGBT history of Sonoma County.Website: http://www.sonomacountypride.orgContact: grace@sonomacountypride.org Lesbian Archives:  Our mission: to document the involvement of lesbians in creating the women’s community in Sonoma County, Ca, 1965-1995.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wsnarchives  LGBTQI Timeline: Traveling timeline exhibit, powerpoint presentations and regular history classes through Santa Rosa Junior CollegeFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Lgbtqi-History-of-Sonoma-County-111821747248661 Out in the Vineyard: Out In The Vineyard creates wine-country LGBTQ events which benefit local organziations and provides a fun, safe and exciting way to enjoy wine countryWebsite: https://www.outinthevineyard.com/Contact: gary@outinthevineyard.comSebastopol Area Senior Center/LGBTQI Elder Resource Center: Resources, events and support for elders in Sonoma County through the Sebastopol Senior CenterWebsite: https://www.sebastopolseniorcenter.org/lgbtqi-elder-resourcesContact: scotty@sebastopolseniorcenter.orgSonoma Valley LGBT Seniors  Sonoma Valley LGBT Seniors is a volunteer run social group for older LGBT adults sponsored by Vintage House.  Group sponsors monthly discussions and social events in Sonoma.  Contact:  garydhermes@comcast.net