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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements:

Our Community Health Survey Will be Closing Soon!
If you are a resident of Lane or Douglas County and 18 or over, we would truly appreciate it if you could take this Community Health Equity Needs Survey in English or Spanish. This information will be used by a community-led group called RISE of the Umpqua and Willamette Valleys to help address health needs by working with local organizations and to inform laws and changes within the Oregon State Legislature. RISE of the Umpqua and Willamette Valleys will also be sharing the information we get back to the communities who participate in the assessment by creating a report, infographics, and presentations.

We are also doing a prize drawing for people who put in their email or phone number at the end of the survey! This information will only be used to contact you should you win the drawing and will be destroyed after the drawing is finished. The survey should take about 10 minutes to finish. Please share with your friends and family!

Survey link here

Tues, Aug 29: 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.

Tues, Aug 29: TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Join us for Trivia every Tuesday night this summer at Cornucopia in Springfield!

Trivia is free to play and teams may have up to 6 players each. There is limited capacity at the restaurant so come early to grab a table! There will be prizes and incentives for the winnings teams, plus Cornucopia will donate 10% of your check to TransPonder when shown the above graphic.

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM

Cornucopia

521 Main Street, Springfield

Wed, Aug 30: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

New time! We meet at 6p for the summer. Now on Google Meet.

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 6p; 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.

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, Aug 31: 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 @ 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, Sep 2: 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

Socialize with other LGBTQIA 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.