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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Sat, Feb 4: Queer Eugene Clothing Swap & Vaccine Clinic

What: Queer Eugene Clothing Swap & Vaccine Clinic
When: Saturday, February 4 from 1p to 4p
Where: 255 Madison St, Eugene
Who: All Ages, all LGBTQIA folks, & allies welcome
FREE

The Visibility Project: Our Stories

What: Portraits and Video Interviews for Trans Day of Visibility
When: Jan 30 – Feb 13
Where: TransPonder/HIV Alliance Office on Arthur St.
Who: All trans and gender diverse folks welcome*

*Parents, partners, and family of trans and gender diverse folks are also welcome to be interviewed, but priority will be given to trans and gender diverse participants

Tues, Jan 31: Book Club

Wed, Feb 1: Queer Youth Yoga

What: Queer youth yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 6p, see our website for dates
Where: Sheldon Community Center, Hazelnut Room
Who: All youth, ages 8-12
FREE

Join TransPonder for a queer youth yoga class, ages 8-12, on Wednesdays at Sheldon Community Center (2445 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene) at 6p in the Hazelnut Room. There will be someone at the front desk who can direct you. Check our website for the schedule.⁠

All genders, sexualities, and expressions welcome. This class is also for all abilities, bodies, and experience levels. Bring your friends! 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, Feb 1: 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, Feb 2: Queer, Trans & Disability Group

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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.

Sat, Feb 4: 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 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.) There will be a volunteer from TransPonder present but this will not be a heavily facilitated event. If you are looking for resource assistance and a more structured space, try one of our support groups: QTBIPOC Group, Trans & Disability Group, Trans Community Support Group, TransParent Group.

Free parking in the Parcade on Charnelton St. on Saturdays that aren’t event days.

COVID information: we’ll follow the COVID guidelines for the venue.

TransPonder Programs

Check out TransPonder’s FREE programs, including gender affirming product vouchers, injection supply delivery, food at our office on Thursdays, and more!