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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: In person TransParent group and Trans community support group meet this week!

A Night Of Enchantment Masqueerade Ball

You’re invited to A Night of Enchantment to celebrate the work of TransPonder –
what we have done, what we are doing, and what we hope to do in the future!

TransPonder’s Annual Fundraiser Gala:

A Night of Enchantment MaskQUEERade Ball

Saturday, October 14th, 2023 | 7-11p

The Graduate Eugene (66 East 6th St)

Live Entertainment From One of Eugene’s Hottest Drag Queens, Morena

Music and Dancing with DJ Tinta Turner

Delicious Appetizers & Desserts Provided

Photo Booth

Raffle & Silent Auction

Split the Pot & Mystery Box Fundraisers…win cold, hard cash

Costumes Encouraged…embrace your dark faerie magic

By request, discounted ticket packs are now available!

One Ticket…$120 each

Two Tickets…$105 each

Four Tickets…$95 each

What’s the T?

What: After party for the Masqueerade Ball, Eugene’s first all Tran’s drag show

When: October 14 2023 @ 10p

Where: Spectrum Queer Bar 150 W Broadway Eugene, OR

$10

WHO: 21+

Tues, Oct 10: BOOK CLUB

Our virtual, all ages, LGBTQIA, & allies welcome book club meets every Tuesday @ 5p PT.

We read books for, about, and by trans and gender diverse people! Click the photo for more information, including our recommendation list and a way to get a free digital copy of our discussion books.

Wed, Oct 11: Queer Family Yoga

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 6-7p; see our website for dates
Who: All ages, sexualities, genders, and experience levels welcome (ages 14 and under must have a guardian present).
Where: Sheldon Community Center
FREE

Join us on Wednesdays @ 6p PT for a family-friendly yoga class 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 First Congregational United Church of Christ, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, and Eugene Arte Latino, and a partnership with the City of Eugene.⁠

Wed, Oct 11: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

New time! We meet at 7p for the school year.

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 7-8p; see our website for dates
Who: Trans/gender-diverse folks, ages 13+
Where: In person (Sheldon Community Center) & virtual (Google Meet)
FREE

Join us on Wednesdays @ 7p PT for a trans/gender-diverse yoga class 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.

Thurs, Oct 12: QUEER, TRANS, & DISIBILITY GROUP

Click the photo for more information.

What: A support group for people who are queer or trans and are disabled
When: Thursdays @ 6-7p PT; see our website for dates
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, Oct 14: TRANS COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets in person!

What: Community support group for trans/gender-diverse and questioning people.
When: Every 2nd Saturday @ 11a – 12:30p
Who: Trans/gender-diverse or questioning folks, ages 16+
Where: In person, email info@transponder.community for the location
FREE

Our Trans Community Support Group meets twice per month; the second Saturday group meets in person and the fourth Saturday group meets on Google Meet.

Sat, Oct 14: TRANSPARENT SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets in person!

What: Support group for parents/caregivers
When: Every 2nd & 4th Saturday @ 11a -12p
Who: Parents, caregivers, guardians of trans/gender diverse youth
Where: Theo’s Coffee House
FREE

Join our support group for parents and guardians of trans and gender diverse children. This is a great place to get resources, talk about the current political environment for trans youth, and gather in community and support.