TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: TransParent Support Group meets in person and Trans Community Support Group meets virtually this Saturday! QTBIPOC has a new location…please see the details below.

GENDER MARKER & NAME CHANGE WORKSHOP

TransPonder invites you to sign up for a pro-bono Name and Gender Marker Change Workshop with the support of Turner Legal Counsel, Law Garden, and Guldager Law LLC.

Complete the registration form by 10/03/24 to access free in-person legal support completing the petition, affidavit and judgment.

Registration is required for this event.

Need help with the $124 filing fee afterwards? Check yes in the designated spot of the registration form and we’ll connect with our financial assistance program.

WHEN: Saturday October 5th 2024 1:30pm

WHO: 18+

WHERE: In person. Location will be shared with registrants

FREE (Registration required.)

Tues, Sept 24: BOOK CLUB

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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. Email us for the link.

Tues, Sept 24: QTBIPOC GROUP

Now in person! New location…please email info@transponderoregon.org

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What: LGBTQIA BIPOC discussion group
When: Every 4th Tuesday @ 6-7p PT
Who: All LGBTQIA2S Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color, ages 14+
Where: In person. Email info@TransPonderOregon.org for the location.
FREE

This discussion group is for Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color, who are also LGBTQIA2S, questioning, and/or somewhere on the rainbow. For questions about the group or to speak with the facilitator contact: TBIPOC@transponder.community

Wed, Sept 25: WE/US/OURS SOCIAL HOUR

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What: A (happy) social hour
When: Every last Wednesday @ 6-8p
Who: Trans and gender diverse folks, LGBTQIA folks, and allies welcome
Where: Public House, Springfield, OR

Join HIV Alliance & TransPonder for our monthly social gathering for trans, nonbinary, gender diverse, and questioning folks, and allies. This is your opportunity to meet new folks in the area, hang out in good company, and get to know each other in a relaxed social setting. (The event is at a wine tasting venue and people will be drinking alcohol.)

We/Us/Ours is lightly facilitated by TransPonder and HIV Alliance. HIV Alliance offers free injection supplies, including needles, syringes, sharps containers, and alcohol pads. They can also pick up your used sharps containers.

Wed, Sept 25: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

New time! We meet at 6p!

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What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 6-7p; 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 @ 6p 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, Sept 26: QUEER, TRANS, & DISIBILITY GROUP

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Click the photo for more information.

What: A support group for people who are queer or trans and are disabled
When: Thursdays @ 7-8p PT; see our website for dates
Who: Queer & trans people who are disabled, ages 13+
Where: Online on Google Meet; email us for the link
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, Sept 28: TRANS COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets in person!

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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, Sept 28: TRANS COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets on Google Meet!

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What: Community support group for trans/gender-diverse and questioning people.
When: Every 4th Saturday @ 3:30-5p PT
Who: Trans/gender-diverse or questioning folks, ages 16+
Where: Virtual on Google Meet; email us for the link
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. Click the photo for more information.