TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: Trans Community Support Group meets in person this week!

TRILLIUM MEET AND GREET

When: July 9 10a – 12p
Where: 541 Willamette Street, Suite #311
Who: Everyone
FREE

TransPonder Job Skills staff will be hosting a meet-and-greet event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. at their office on 541 Willamette Street, Suite #311, Eugene, OR 97401. Community members and partners are invited to attend and connect with TransPonder staff to ask questions and learn more about the job skills program. Light refreshments will be provided.

PORTLAND TRANS PRIDE MARCH
Trans flag background with PORTLAND TRANS PRIDE MARCH 2024 in white block letters. Additional text in black reads "AGITATE & CELEBRATE, Saturday, July 20th. North Park Blocks, NW 8th & Burnside. Rally @ 2:00 PM | March @ 3:30 PM. Wear a mask!"

When: Saturday, July 20th, 2p Rally | 3:30p March
Where: North Park Blocks (NW 8th & Burnside, Portland)
Who: Everyone (Please mask up!)
FREE

Tues, Jul 9: 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.

Wed, Jul 10: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

New time! We meet at 6p!

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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, Jul 11: 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 @ 7-8p 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, Jul 13: TRANS COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets in person!
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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.
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