TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: The TransParent Group meets in person and the Trans Community Support Group meets virtually this week

BOOK CLUB FEATURED IN THE DAILY EMERALD

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PRIDE NIGHT AT PK PARK

What: Come celebrate Pride at the Eugene Emeralds game! There will be booths from great booths, activities for kids, and a great night of baseball supporting local LGBTQ organizations.
When: Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 pm
Where: PK Park(2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene)
Who: Everyone!
$12 per ticket (50% goes to TransPonder)

CLICK HERE for more info and to buy tickets

Tues, Apr 23: 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.

CLICK HERE for the Google Meet Link

Tues, Apr 23: QTBIPOC GROUP

Now in person!

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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

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Wed, Apr 24: 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.

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Wed, Apr 24: Queer Family Yoga

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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.⁠

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Wed, Apr 24: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

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

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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.

CLICK HERE for More Information + Google Meet Link

Thurs, Apr 25: 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 @ 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.

CLICK HERE for the Google Meet Link

Sat, Apr 27: TRANSPARENT SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets in person!

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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.

CLICK HERE for More Information

Sat, Apr 27: 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
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.

CLICK HERE for the Google Meet Link