Please make note that there is no Supper gathering in June 2024 |
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Join us at the Rainbow Supper Club in March
We hope to see you
Wednesday
April 3rd at 4pm
The Rainbow Supper Club meets the first
Wednesday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA. Supper is served at 4pm, followed by social time.
April 3rd Supper reservations are due by
9am, Friday March 29th
at 9am!
Reservations
If you wish to attend the Rainbow Lunch please call or email WLEN by 9am the Friday prior: 508-756-1545 ext. 404 or wlen@eswa.org. If no one is available please leave a message including your name and phone number and date you plan to attend.
Is there a cost to participate? We suggest a $3.00 donation from guests age 60 and older. The fee for all guests under age 60 is $6.00. Donations and fees help to defray the agency’s cost.
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The Rainbow Lunch Club is gathering in person!
Wednesdays
April 10th & 24th
at noon
The Rainbow Lunch Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA. Lunch is served at noon, followed by social time.
Reservations
If you wish to attend the Rainbow Lunch please call or email WLEN by 9am the Friday prior: 508-756-1545 ext. 404 or wlen@eswa.org. If no one is available please leave a message including your name and phone number and date you plan to attend.
Is there a cost to participate? We suggest a $3.00 donation from guests age 60 and older. The fee for all guests under age 60 is $6.00. Donations and fees help to defray the agency’s cost.
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Trans man tells beautiful story of his elderly mother's journey from acceptance to advocate |
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In one man's story, he explains that one of his biggest fears was losing his mom's love, but instead she turned into his most supportive advocate.
Tiq Milan recently shared the beautiful story of his late mother's evolving and unwavering support with Moth Stories on Instagram. He opens the video by explaining that he was his mother's fourth daughter.
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Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2024 |
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The ACLU is tracking 479anti-LGBTQ bills in the U.S.
Choose a state on the map to show the different bills targeting LGBTQ rights and take action. While not all of these bills will become law, they all cause harm for LGBTQ people.
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The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ+ doubled in 12 years, new poll shows |
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The number of American adults who identify as LGBTQ+ has more than doubled in the last 12 years, according to new polling from Gallup.
The latest results show that 7.6% of U.S. adults now align themselves with the LGBTQ+ community — up from 3.5% in 2012, when Gallup started collecting this data. Compare that to four years ago, when the figure was 5.6%.
The latest findings continue a trend showing that the number of LGBTQ+ American adults has increased every year the analytics company has collected such metrics.
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‘I am a better version of myself today’: 8 Baby Boomers detail their coming-out journey |
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There was a time when love was a crime. These are the stories of those who remember..
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13th Annual VIRTUAL Conference
LGBTQ+ ELDERS IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD
Bridges to Belonging: Fostering Inclusivity and Identity in LGBTQ+ Aging
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST
*5 CEUs available
Conference Fee:
- $95 with CEUs
- $75 No-CEUs
- $25 for Seniors and Students
A virtual one-day conference focusing on interdisciplinary practice and community engagement for people working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning + older adults, and caregivers.
LGBTQ+ people interested in their own aging or caregiving needs are invited to attend.
Registration coming soon!
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NEW DAY/TIME! LGBTQ+ Peer Recovery Support Group, Tuesdays at 6:00pm;
located at Alyssa's Place at 301 Central Street in Gardner.
Questions, or want more info? Please feel free to reach out to
Brady Wagoner, Assistant Program Director at 978-364-0920
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Our Friends at Springwell (formerly BayPath) have excellent LGBTQ+ resources for you |
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A Virtual Community of LGBTQ+ Older Adults
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OutstandingLife's mission is to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ+ older adults by creating opportunities for connectedness through free online programming. We currently serve hundreds of LGBTQ+ seniors through our virtual senior center.
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Our friends the Rainbow Elders at LifePath in the Amherst area invite you
NEW! Get Together in Person on the 4th Thursday of every month!
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and their online and in-person gatherings!
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Schedule of Massachusetts LGBTQ+ Lunch, Supper, and Social Clubs for Older Adults! |
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Calendar brought to you by The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project at The Fenway Institute.
The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project at The Fenway Instituteprovides support and technical assistance to elder service organizations who are interested in developing community programs for older LGBTQ+ adults in their area. To learn more about starting virtual or in person programs in your area please contact us at (857) 313-6578. We also provide technical support for LGBTQ+older adults who need help joining these programs or are interested in starting one in their town.
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Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline. We connect LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBTQ+ elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free, at 877-360-LGBT(5428).
Hotline responders:
- Are certified in crisis response
- Offer support without judgment
- Answer questions factually and confidentially
- Provide information about community support resources such as healthcare, transportation, counseling, legal services, and emotional support programs
The SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages.
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If you are in need of resources or socialization during this challenging time, please reach out to our WLEN Peer Workers, Joan and Dot. They are available to chat and break up your day, or assist you in getting the resources you need to stay home and stay safe during the COVID crisis.
To reach us, just email WLEN@eswa.org, or call 508-756-1545; we check our messages regularly, someone will reach out to you soon.
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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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