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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: The TransParent support groups meets virtually this week!

WORKSHOP: FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS

What: Financial skill-building workshop for beginners
When: Saturday, May 18, 9a – 5p
Where: DevNW: (212 Main Street Springfield, OR 97477)
Who: Ages 14 and older
FREE

LCC JOB FAIR

Come see us at the Lane Community College 2024 Job Fair on Thursday, May 16 from 1-4 p.m.

Connect with local and regional employers who are hiring for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions.

There’s no need to register, just show up! Join us in the lobby of Building 19 (see campus map). Parking is free!

We will be there to discuss paid internship opportunities at TransPonder: explore career paths and gain experience in roles like Outreach, Social Media, Development, IT or programs hosted at the Queer Resource Center.

Tues, May 14: 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.

Wed, May 15: QUEER FAMILY YOGA

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 6-7p; see our website for dates
Who: All ages, sexualities, genders, and experience levels welcome (ages 14 and under must have a guardian present).
Where: Sheldon Community Center
FREE

Join us on Wednesdays @ 6p PT for a family-friendly 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 First Congregational United Church of Christ, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, and Eugene Arte Latino, and a partnership with the City of Eugene.⁠

Wed, May 15: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

New time! We meet at 7p for the school year.

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 7-8p; 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 @ 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.

Thurs, May 16: 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
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, May 18: TRANSPARENT SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets on Google Meet!

What: Support group for parents/caregivers
When: Every 3rd Saturday @ 11a – 12:30p PT
Who: Parents, caregivers, guardians of trans/gender diverse youth
Where: Virtual on Google Meet
FREE

Join our support group for parents and guardians of trans and gender diverse children. This is a great place to get resources, talk about the current political environment for trans youth, and gather in community and support.