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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements:

Our Trans Community Support Group meets on Zoom this week

Connected Lane County PAID Training:

Youth Support Excelerator

What:

The Youth Support Excelerator guides youth through a forty-hour Oregon Health Authority (OHA) approved training for Youth Support Specialists, youth 17+, that is specifically tailored to fit the needs of youth and young adult peer support providers. Our Excelerators prepare young people for work through accelerated education, training, and application of skills. This training provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to peer work and includes a variety of support methods that center on the lived experiences of the peer. Those who complete this training are able to register with the state of Oregon as certified Youth Support Specialists (YSS).

• No professional experience is required, however, lived experience with mental health, addiction, or overcoming life challenges unique to youth and young adults is important.
• Food will be provided at all trainings.
• Gas cards are available upon request.

When:

June 20-24…APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 21

Where:

Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S. 5th Street #150, Springfield, OR)

Who:

All youth/young adults ages 17-24…no experience required

THIS IS A PAID POSITION…$16.50 PER HOUR

Tues, Apr 18: Book Club

Wed, Apr 19: Queer Youth Yoga

Classes are FREE. All genders, sexualities, and expressions welcome. These classes are also for all abilities, bodies, and experience levels. Bring your friends!

Wednesdays @ 4p – Willamette High School

1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
Room #61
All youth, ages 12-17

There are yoga mats available.

Check in at the office, and they’ll show you the way to Classroom #61. You do not have to be a student at Bethel SD or WHS to attend the class!

This class is made possible by a grant from First Congregational Church, and a partnership with Bethel School District.

Wednesdays @ 6p – Sheldon Community Center

2445 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
Hazelnut Room
All youth, ages 8-12

There are yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bands available.

This class is made possible by a grant from Comunidad y Herencia Cultural and Eugene Arte Latino, and a partnership with the City of Eugene.

Wed, Apr 19: Gender Diverse Yoga

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 7p, see our website for dates
Who: Trans/gender-diverse folks, 13+
Where: In person (Sheldon Community Center) and virtual (Zoom)
FREE

Join us on Wednesdays @ 7p PT for a trans/gender-diverse yoga class. We are now offering yoga in person and virtual (at the same time).

To join us in person, meet us at Sheldon Community Center (2445 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene) in the Hazelnut Room. There will be someone at the front desk who can direct you. We’ll have mats, blocks, straps, chairs, and bands available.

This class is made possible by a grant from Comunidad y Herencia Cultural and Eugene Arte Latino, and a partnership with the City of Eugene.⁠

Thurs, Apr 20: Queer, Trans & Disability Group

Click the photo for more information.

What: Queer, Trans & Disability Support Group
When: Thursdays @ 6p
Who: Queer & trans people who are disabled, ages 13+
Where: Online on Google Meet
FREE

The group is open to all LGBTQIA people, including trans, nonbinary, questioning, and gender-diverse folks, ages 13+. This is a space where queer and trans people with disabilities can chat about their experiences, discuss chosen topics, and share resources and validation. Email info@transponder.community for the event link.

Please see this website page for dates we are meeting. You do not need to talk or use video to participate.

Sat, Apr 22: Trans Community SPTG

This week meets on Zoom!

What: Community support group for trans/gender-diverse and questioning people.
When: 4th Saturday of the month @ 3:30p PT
Who: Trans/gender-diverse or questioning folks, ages 16+
Where: Virtual on Zoom
FREE

Our Trans Community Support Group meets twice per month; the second Saturday group meets in person and the fourth Saturday group meets on Zoom. Click the photo for more information.