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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Please join us on November 20th as we reflect on the lives of community members we've lost to oppression, stigma and violence. Find out more.
Gender Identity Project Newsletter 9/22/2008
Dear Reader: please forward and share the following listings of trans-related groups, events, trainings, community resources and employment and internship opportunities offered by the Gender Identity Project (GIP) and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (the Center).
Ray Carannante, LCSW
Associate Director of Center CARE
Gender Identity Project Coordinator
Trans Coffeehouse Presented by GIP, Wednesday, October 1, 7:30PM
Trans Coffeehouse is an evening of socialization, connection, and refreshments for transgender-identified people, their partners and allies and is hosted by the Gender Identity Project (GIP).
This event is free, and snacks will be provided.
Get more information on our website.
Find this event on Facebook, and invite your friends!
25th Anniversary Homecoming Open House, September 28, 3-7PM
Come welcome home the riders and crew of our annual AIDS ride, Braking the Cycle, and enjoy an afternoon of art, music, food and fun as we commemorate the Center's 25th anniversary with this community celebration. And the best part is that this event is free and open to the public!
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 3-7 PM at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Get more information on our website. Find this event on Facebook, and invite your friends!
Join the GIP group on Facebook! The group is located at facebook.com/group.php?gid=35155846140.
See the Fall Groups Schedule on our website at gaycenter.org/health/groups#gip.
All Gender Identity Project groups are drop-in. Drop-In groups allow you to come to as many or as few sessions as you want. However, please come on time and leave on time.
Gender Drop-In: Feminine Spectrum
A weekly drop-in group for those assigned male at birth who now identify as trans-femme, trans-women, trans-female, cross-dresser, drag queen, transsexual, femme queen, exploring, and so forth to explore and discuss their feelings and concerns about gender, trans-identities and their histories.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Starts Oct 15. No group Nov. 26.
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Gender Drop-In: Masculine Spectrum
A weekly drop-in group for those assigned female at birth who now identify as trans-masculine, trans-men, trans-male, boi, gender-queer, AG/Aggressive, transsexual, androgynous, exploring, and so forth to explore and discuss their feelings and concerns about gender, trans-identities and their histories.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Starts Oct 15. No group Nov. 26.
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Trans Families
A monthly drop-in group for family members of someone who is transgender, transsexual, gender-different or gender questioning. Come together with other moms, dads, uncles, siblings, grandparents and adult children of transgender individuals.
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Sept 10, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 10
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Transgender Health Initiative of New York (THINY)
A monthly drop-in advocacy group working to create a community-based trans-access to healthcare movement. THINY is for transgender, gender non-conforming people and allies. It is hosted by the TLDEF, the GIP, and NYAGRA.
Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Sept 9, Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec2.
Drop-in. No registration required. Free.
Trans Partners | Trans Amorous
A monthly drop-in group to provide support and community for people of all genders to discuss and explore their attraction to and relationships with trans-identified or gender non-conforming individuals. Group is open to people currently or formerly in partnerships with trans-people and those exploring their attractions.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3.
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Trans Events Committee
An ongoing, monthly drop-in working group working to organize, plan and produce Center events of relevance to the trans-communities and is open to transgender, gender non-conforming people and allies.
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3.
Drop-in. No registration required. Free.
Gender Identity Project
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-620-7310
www.gaycenter.org/gip
gip@gaycenter.org
Gender Identity Project Newsletter 8/11/2008
Dear Reader: please forward and share the following listings of trans-related groups, events, trainings, community resources and employment and internship opportunities offered by the Gender Identity Project (GIP) and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (the Center).
Ray Carannante, LCSW
Associate Director of Center CARE
Gender Identity Project Coordinator
Trans on the Sands, Saturday, August 16, 12-5PM, Coney Island Beach
A day on the beach for transgender and gender non-conforming people, our families and allies. Bring your sunscreen, friends, frisbees, and food for this third annual funfilled day on the Coney Island Shore!
Get a map, directions, and more information.
Find this event on Facebook, and invite your friends!
Join the new GIP group on Facebook! The group is located at facebook.com/group.php?gid=35155846140.
See the Fall Groups Schedule on our website at gaycenter.org/health/groups#gip.
All Gender Identity Project groups are drop-in. Drop-In groups allow you to come to as many or as few sessions as you want. However, please come on time and leave on time.
Gender Drop-In: Feminine Spectrum
A weekly drop-in group for those assigned male at birth who now identify as trans-femme, trans-women, trans-female, cross-dresser, drag queen, transsexual, femme queen, exploring, and so forth to explore and discuss their feelings and concerns about gender, trans-identities and their histories.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Starts Oct 15.
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Gender Drop-In: Masculine Spectrum
A weekly drop-in group for those assigned female at birth who now identify as trans-masculine, trans-men, trans-male, boi, gender-queer, AG/Aggressive, transsexual, androgynous, exploring, and so forth to explore and discuss their feelings and concerns about gender, trans-identities and their histories.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Starts Oct 15.
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Trans Families
A monthly drop-in group for family members of someone who is transgender, transsexual, gender-different or gender questioning. Come together with other moms, dads, uncles, siblings, grandparents and adult children of transgender individuals.
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Sept 10, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 10
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Transgender Health Initiative of New York (THINY)
A monthly drop-in advocacy group working to create a community-based trans-access to healthcare movement. THINY is for transgender, gender non-conforming people and allies. It is hosted by the TLDEF, the GIP, and NYAGRA.
Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Sept 9, Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec2.
Drop-in. No registration required. Free.
Trans Partners | Trans Amorous
A monthly drop-in group to provide support and community for people of all genders to discuss and explore their attraction to and relationships with trans-identified or gender non-conforming individuals. Group is open to people currently or formerly in partnerships with trans-people and those exploring their attractions.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3.
Drop-in. No registration required. $5 suggested donation, but no one turned away.
Trans Events Committee
An ongoing, monthly drop-in working group working to organize, plan and produce Center events of relevance to the trans-communities and is open to transgender, gender non-conforming people and allies.
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3.
Drop-in. No registration required. Free.
Gender Identity Project
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-620-7310
www.gaycenter.org/gip
gip@gaycenter.org
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