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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: The Trans Community Support Group and TransParent Support Group meet in person this week!

HIV ALLIANCE’S BIG NIGHT BENEFIT

Join HIV Alliance at their annual Big Night fundraising event that helps them continue providing services and support to our community.

HIV Alliance supports over 1,200 HIV clients in 15 counties in Oregon to help them lead long, healthy lives. They also have an expert Prevention staff and educators team offering services from Hillsboro to Brookings. These programs reach over 15,000 people per year for testing, vaccinations, education, overdose response, and harm reduction, all in the name of ending HIV in Oregon. Their fundraising efforts help to strengthen our prevention programs, and our education programs ensure the next generation is informed and proactive.

Add a golden ticket to your purchase! This raffle ticket enters you into a drawing to win any auction package you choose.

Tues, Apr 9: 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, Apr 10: 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, Apr 10: 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, Apr 11: 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, Apr 13: 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, Apr 13: 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.