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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: This week we have Book Club, Yoga, Support Groups, Therapy Group, Social Hour, and more!

Tues, May 2: 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, May 3: 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, May 3: 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, May 4: Queer Group Therapy

A Reminder that our Queer Group Therapy for substance use disorders is happening this week, for LGBTQIA2S folks, ages 18+.

You must see one of our behavioral health team members before attending group! Please fill out our interest form to have someone reach out to you to schedule an appointment: https://forms.gle/uVSZCL5CpGE7yX94A

Thurs, May 4: 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, May 6: Trans & Allies Social Hour

What: A coffee social hour
Where: Theo’s Coffee House (199 W 8th Ave)
When: 1st Saturday of the month @ 10a – 12p
Who: All ages, everyone welcome, including all LGBTQIA people and allies
FREE

Hang out and socialize with other gender diverse folks in public setting over coffee! All LGBTQIA people and allies welcome–bring your families and friends! (Youth ages 13 and younger require a guardian.)

Free parking in the Parcade on Charnelton St.

We’ll follow the COVID guidelines for the venue.