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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: The TransWild Forest Frolic is this Wednesday…don’t miss the chance to enjoy an evening of nature fun, all for free!

TRANSWILD FOREST FROLIC

Celebrate getting outside at the TransWild Forest Frolic! 🏳️‍⚧️🌼🍃

August 28th, 5-8 PM

Mt. Pisgah Arboretum

FREE, all ages welcome.

Join TransPonder, Cascadia Wildlands, and Mount Pisgah Arboretum for live music, outdoor workshops, guided hikes, and more. Click the button below for a full schedule and more information.

RSVP to be entered to win a TransWild gift basket!

NOW OFFERING YOUTH SIZES AND TOTE BAGS AT THE $20 LEVEL AND HOODIES AND CREWNECKS AT THE $50 LEVEL!

Donate to TransPonder during August and get a special edition thank you gift in the form of a tee shirt, tote bag, or sweatshirt.

PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT:

AFFIRM MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

AFFIRM is an 8-session group program designed to help LGBTQ+ adults manage stress!

Virtual group starts September 5th, and is Thursdays 5-6pm

For more info, please reach out to: Jordan Baughman at jordan.baughman@options.org

Tues, Aug 27: 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. Email us for the link.

Tues, Aug 27: QTBIPOC GROUP

Now in person!

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, Aug 28: WE/US/OURS SOCIAL HOUR

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, Aug 28: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

New time! We meet at 6p!

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, Aug 29: 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 @ 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.