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Stay in the Loop
LGBT News for April 2017
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Links and videos of interest to the mature LGBT adult are just a click away.
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“[T]he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, has eliminated questions about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, people from two critical surveys. The administration is already rolling back data collection on LGBT people who receive certain federal programs, making it impossible to assess whether key programs for seniors and people with disabilities are meeting the needs of LGBT Americans.” (Center for American Progress, 3/20/27)
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Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price speaks outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 13, 2017.
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“It’s 1985 all over again: To me, the Reagan years were a time of death — and Trump’s era feels eerily similar. I stayed quiet about my HIV+ status for 30 years, but no longer. It's time to fight again, like we did in the '80s.” (College President Raymond E. Crossman, salon.com, 3/12/17
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The Rainbow Supper and Lunch Clubs
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The Rainbow Supper Club meets the first Tuesday of every month; 6:00-8:00pm. This month we gather on Tuesday April 4th. Supper meals are followed by social time.
The Rainbow Lunch Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at noon. In April we gather on the 12th and 26th. The meal is followed by entertainment on the12th and by social time on the 26th.
April 12th
we are joined by Richard Hennessy and "The Otters." They will begin their performance at 12:30pm and entertain us with a variety of soft rock tunes from the 60s and 70s.
Richard Hennessy's musical philosophy is that music should belong to people and not business conglomerates. He has been playing with The Otters for 25 years. The Otters perform at many local venues including fairs, town festivals and on the common town concerts. They also generously volunteer their music and time to support many local causes. Check out their Facebook page at The Otters @funlovingmammals.
Both the Rainbow Lunch and Supper Clubs are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA.
The suggested meal donation for people 60+ is $2.50. Guests under 60 pay $5.50.
Entertainment/program supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Transgender Life
What It’s Like to Be Trans
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“Pronouns are the primary fuel of the gender machine. The gender machine is the whole apparatus of gender, the constant way in which life on Earth is filtered through the lens of whether you are a man, a woman, or something else. The gender machine is omnipresent, though if you aren’t paying attention it can seem like it doesn’t exist at all.” (Rachel Williams, Transphilosopher blog, 2/20/17)
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Confused about some of the terms around transgender experience? Check out the GLAAD Media Resource Guide – Transgender.
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Caring for LGBT older adults with dignity and respect
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Most LGBTQ older adults—as compared to younger generations—grew up in a time of crippling discrimination. (
Susan Northover, Huffington Post, 3/20/17)
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Elder Care Q&A, April 2017,
Getting Older, Staying In Shape
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Q: As I get older, does it really matter to stay physically active?
A: Absolutely. No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. There are many benefits from physical activity:
- maintains and improves your physical strength and fitness.
- improves your ability to do the everyday things you want to do.
- improves your balance.
- manages and improves diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis.
- reduces feelings of depression and may improve mood and overall well-being.
- improves your ability to shift quickly between tasks, plan an activity, and stay focused.
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April 15th; 6:00 - 8:00pm
at Annie's Book Stop
65 James Street, Worcester MA
508-796-5613
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LGBTQI Meetup for Central Mass
The purpose of this Meetup group is to help create a vibrant LGBTQI+ community throughout Central Massachusetts. Check this page out for LBGTQI+ friendly events in our area!
LGBTQI+ Meetup for Central MA
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WLEN
– Worcester LGBT Elder Network,
is a joint effort of Elder Services of Worcester Area Inc.,
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Worcester Senior Center.
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