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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements:

1) We have a new recurring summer event: Trivia Tuesdays!

2) Yoga classes meet this week!

3) Our food program is still on Thursdays, still in the same location, but it goes from 10a to 2p (instead of 4p).

Give OUT Day Fundraiser

Are you interested in helping raise money for TransPonder?

This Pride month, you can be a Give OUT Day Fundraiser!

Each year, the Horizons Foundation hosts a peer-to-peer fundraising event for the month of June. All nonprofits that serve the LGBTQ+ community are invited to participate and prize money is awarded by the foundation to organizations for Paris things throughout the month, such as getting the most donations or unique donors during a set period of time, which means that TransPonder has the chance to win thousands of extra dollars during the event.

Peer-to-peer fundraising is the number one most successful way to raise money for a cause. It widens the circle of people learning about the cause and research shows that people are 3 times more likely to donate money when asked by a friend or family member. While TransPonder may be near and dear to your heart, there may be many people within your social circle who have never heard of us.

We are asking our community to take on being a Fundraiser this June! Templates and instructions are provided (as is email support) so setting up your page is a breeze. We hope you will consider helping us raise money to support all the wonderful programs and service we offer!

Tues, June 6: 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, June 6: Trivia Tuesday

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, June 7: Queer Youth Yoga

Classes are FREE. All genders, sexualities, and expressions welcome. These classes are also for all abilities, bodies, and experience levels. Bring your friends!

Wednesdays @ 4p – Willamette High School

1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
Room #61
All youth, ages 12-17

There are yoga mats available.

Check in at the office, and they’ll show you the way to Classroom #61. You do not have to be a student at Bethel SD or WHS to attend the class!

This class is made possible by a grant from First Congregational Church, and a partnership with Bethel School District.

Wednesdays @ 6p – Sheldon Community Center

2445 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
Hazelnut Room
All youth, ages 8-12

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, June 7: Gender Diverse Yoga

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 7p, see our website for dates
Who: Trans/gender-diverse folks, ages 13+
Where: In person (Sheldon Community Center) and virtual (Zoom)
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.

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, June 8: Queer Group Therapy

Just a reminder that our queer therapy group is happening on Thursdays at 5:30-7p. This therapy group is for LGBTQIA folks, ages 18+, and those seeking to improve their wellness. You must see one of our behavioral health team members before attending group!

Please fill out our interest form to have someone reach out to you to schedule an appointment: https://forms.gle/uVSZCL5CpGE7yX94A

Sat, June 10: Trans Community SPTG

This week meets in person!

What: Community support group for trans/gender-diverse and questioning people.
When: Every 2nd Saturday @ 11a
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 Zoom.