CENTERLISTINGS October/November/December 2018

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual EVENTS & Transgender Community Center CENTER ARTS 208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011 Visit gaycenter.org/boxoffice for show (Between 7th & 8th Aves.) & CULTURE times, ticket sales and more information. gaycenter.org OCT 27-30 CENTER NATIONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE NEWFEST FILM FESTIVAL Telephone Films to be announced. More information Opened in 1990, the archive collects Main: 212.620.7310 and tickets are available at newfest.org. Main Fax: 212.924.2657 personal and organizational materials, and is open to all researchers, by Center Services Fax: 646.486.9381 appointment only. Information and collection listings can be found at ROOM 210 Building Hours gaycenter.org/archives. Email Visit bgsqd.com for Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. [email protected] for appointments. event listings. Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. [email protected] PAT PARKER/VITO RUSSO CENTER LIBRARY Think Coffee Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Center’s lending library welcomes HOURS: TUE-SUN, 1-7 P.M. Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. browsers and borrowers at the days and times noted in Center Listings. More information at gaycenter.org/library. FRI, OCT 12, 6-9 P.M. David Bohnett CyberCenter OPENING RECEPTION FOR “QUEER Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CENTER LIBRARY BOOK ZINES. QUEER ART.” Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. DISCUSSION GROUP On view at the Bureau from Oct 5, 2018- A free, friendly group always open to new Jan 6, 2019. “Queer Zines. Queer Art.” is Pat Parker/Vito Russo Center Library members. an exhibition to accompany the 2018 NY Tue-Thu 6-9 p.m. Queer Zine Fair (Oct 13 & 14, 12-7 p.m. at Sat 1-4 p.m. TUE, OCT 2, 8-10 P.M. The Center). For more information visit “THE DREAM LIFE OF ASTRONAUTS,” nyqzf.com and instagram.com/nyqzf. Center National History Archive short stories by Patrick Ryan. SUN, NOV 11, 3-4:30 P.M. By appointment. BOOK LAUNCH AND READING: THE Call 212.620.7310 Ext. 205. TUE, NOV 6, 8-10 P.M. “THE CHILD’S CHILD,” contemporary PR0N SERIES British novel by Barbara Vine. Gay comedy fetish writer Mark Boyd will read from one of his latest stories, “The TUE, DEC 4, 8-10 P.M. Collared Master,” and share a free book Holiday Observances “THE NAKED CIVIL SERVANT,” classic sampler with several of the stories in autobiography by Quentin Crisp. his forthcoming Pr0n Series collection. Columbus Day Comedian James Angelo will MC and Mon, Oct 8 SECOND TUESDAY LECTURE SERIES share his humorous take on navigating the gay fetish scene. Veterans Day (Observed) The Center’s first cultural program hosts Mon, Nov 12 presentations by notable figures in SUN, DEC 9, 2 P.M. the arts, academia and politics. Check BOOK LAUNCH: “HOWL BACK: TINY Thanksgiving Day gaycenter.org/second-tuesday for the full SCRIBBLINGS” BY DYLAN STEPHEN Thu, Nov 22 schedule; $10 suggested donation. LEVERS An event celebrating the publication of Day after Thanksgiving TUE, OCT 9, NOV 13, DEC 11, 7 P.M. Dylan Stephen Levers’ collection of flash Fri, Nov 23 SECOND TUESDAY Topics TBD essays about queerness, art, 9/11, lonely lives and the perils of having a jazz mind. Christmas Day Special guest readers to be announced. Tue, Dec 25

New Year’s Day (2019) Become Women’s Event Tue, Jan 1 a Center Sat, Nov 3 Member 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. The building and all Center offices and Capitale programs are closed during the day; today! 130 Bowery, NYC the building opens at 5 p.m. for evening A night of cocktails, dinner and dancing meetings. Your $35 membership provides life-changing and to celebrate the women in our community life-saving services for the who are making a difference. Women’s 6,000 people who visit us Event raises funds that benefit The RiseOut for LGBTQ Rights each week. Center’s programs for lesbians, bisexual Text RISEOUT to 69866 women and transgender people. to learn how you can get Call 646.358.1726 or visit involved and help New York gaycenter.org/membership Purchase tickets at take action on LGBTQ rights. to join now. gaycenter.org/womensevent.

01 gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC resources on legal, medical, psychological relationship dissolution, life planning CENTER SERVICES and financial topics. documents, adoption and family-building, immigration concerns, public assistance MON-FRI 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. MON, OCT 22 and employment and landlord disputes. By CENTER YOUTH 6:30-8 P.M. appointment only. MON-FRI 3-7:30 P.M. PLANNING PARENTHOOD THROUGH SURROGACY MON, OCT 22, NOV 26 For those considering or preparing for 5-7 P.M. CENTER FAMILIES parenthood through surrogacy. We FAMILY LAW CLINIC cover the legal, medical, financial and The Family Law Clinic is an opportunity psychological parts of the journey. to have questions answered by lawyers RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING FOR specializing in LGBTQ family-building law INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES Counseling can address a variety TUE, OCT 30, NOV 27, DEC 18 and adoption. By appointment only. of relationship concerns around 6:30-8:30 P.M. communication, trust, family relationships, TRANSFAMILIES PROJECT SAT, OCT 27, NOV 17, DEC 15 intimacy, parenting, planning parenthood In partnership with PFLAG NYC, The Center 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. and more. Sliding scale fees based on invites parents, family members and friends KIDDING AROUND AT THE CENTER income. Services delivered by licensed of transgender loved ones to a monthly We’re inviting LGBTQ parents and their social workers or interns supervised support group. Meet understanding kids (ages 8 and under) to party with by licensed social workers. For more friends, share information and get support. us! Themes change each month and information on individual services, groups, If you are bringing someone who is offer your kids a new world to explore, programs and events, please email younger than high-school age, please including crafts, activities and games; [email protected]. notify us beforehand by emailing infant space, snacks and refreshments. [email protected]. Full schedule and free registration at CLOSED GROUPS gaycenter.org/kiddingaround. THU, NOV 8 Intake required; call 212.620.7310 for more 6:30-8 P.M. CENTER RECOVERY information. Free. PLANNING PARENTHOOD THROUGH ALTERNATIVE INSEMINATION WED, OCT 17-DEC 12 For those considering, preparing for or The Center offers the only New York State, 6:30-8 P.M. currently in the process of conceiving OASAS-licensed, outpatient substance use EXPLORING YOUR SINGLEHOOD through alternative insemination/IVF. Share treatment programs designed specifically This group provides support for LGBTQ your story, get support and exchange for LGBTQ people 13 and older. We accept individuals 21+ who identify as single. information with others. Medicaid and private insurance (CIGNA, Members have the opportunity to discuss GHI, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, their experiences of singlehood, dating and TUE, NOV 13 Value Options and CHCS) plus out-of- the decisions we make around relationships 6:30-8 P.M. network reimbursement and sliding scale in a safe space. TGNC FAMILY BUILDING payment options. Services are confidential. Focused on the needs of TGNC individuals DROP-IN GROUPS navigating the path to parenthood, this group RECOVERY SUPPORT provides information and resources related No intake required. to the biological, medical, logistical and THU, 7-8:30 P.M. emotional components of family-building. CONNECTED IN RECOVERY THU, OCT 4 Weekly support group meetings led by 6:30-8 P.M. THU, NOV 15 and for LGBTQ people in recovery. Drop-in PARENTHOOD THROUGH ADOPTION 6:30-8 P.M. group; no registration required. For more Center Families welcomes Zachary Fried SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT information please contact Joe Disano at of Adoption Star, Inc. and Rebecca Mendel Single parents and intended single parents [email protected]. of Rosin Steinhagen Mendel to discuss may have some additional challenges the various aspects of both agency and raising a child without the support of a IN RECOVERY WITH RESOURCES independent adoption. Zachary and partner. Gather with and hear from others Case management services to help you Rebecca will focus on the differences who are on the same path as we discuss find resources to remain in recovery, such between the two paths, the professionals childcare, support systems, finances and as welfare benefits, referrals to LGBTQ involved, legal aspects and the steps that balancing work and home. competent providers, job placements parents take at each stage of the journey. and more. Free. For more information or FAMILY PERMANENCY COUNSELING services please contact Miguel Castillo at WED, OCT 10 & TUE, NOV 6 The Center is committed to keeping [email protected]. 6:30-8 P.M. families strong and intact. We provide ON THE ROAD TO PARENTHOOD non-judgmental, affirming support and EN RECUPERACIÓN CON RECURSOS For members of the LGBTQ community who tools as you navigate a child’s coming out Manejo de caso para ayudarle con los are considering family-building to learn about process and developing identity. Short-term recursos necesarios para continuarle the many paths to parenthood including counseling is available for families with en recuperación de abuso sustancias y adoption, alternative insemination, surrogacy children ages 5 and up who are perceived prevenir recaídas. Le podemos ayudar and foster care. We address legal, medical, to be or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, con servicios aplicaciones para servicios financial and timing questions, as well as transgender, gender nonconforming, queer sociales, seguros médico, vivienda, topics about the transition to parenthood and or questioning. For more information empleo, referidos a proveedores LGBTQ what it’s like to be a new parent. and to schedule an appointment, email competentes y mucho más. Servicios [email protected]. gratuitos. Para registrarse contacte Miguel THU, OCT 18 Castillo [email protected]. 6:30-8 P.M. EVENTS & WORKSHOPS PARENTING PARTNERSHIPS CLOSED GROUPS This Center Families group is designed MON, OCT 1, NOV 5, DEC 10 to provide information and support for 3-6 P.M. The following Center Recovery groups those considering having a child through NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP are by appointment and are open only to a co-parenting arrangement. In addition (NYLAG) LAW CLINIC registered clients. For information about to providing a safe space to discuss and The NYLAG Law Clinic provides 30-minute becoming a client, call 212.620.7310. evaluate co-parenting, the group will offer legal consultations for LGBTQ community members. Topics include: marriage and

02 October/November/December 2018 MON-FRI, 11 A.M. TO 12 P.M. and to the community, building awareness CLOSED GROUP EARLY RECOVERY and skills to strengthen abstinence. A required group for clients in their first 90 TUE, OCT 16-DEC 18 days of abstinence. Members work together 6-7:30 P.M. to strengthen abstinence, discuss the basics BE TRUE TO YOU. GOOD GRIEF of addiction and recovery and learn critical The Center’s outpatient substance This closed, 10-week support group is for relapse prevention skills. use treatment program is designed those working through the experience of loss specifically to help LGBTQ+ young and grief. Whether it’s the death of a loved MON, 12-1 P.M. people, ages 13 and older, make one, or loss of family and social support due healthy decisions about drugs and HEALTH & WELLNESS to sexuality and/or gender identity, members A required group for clients in their first alcohol. Call 646.358.1745 or email will gain support from others with similar 90 days of abstinence. Group members [email protected] to learn more. experiences. The group will provide a safe gain information critical to getting well and and supportive space for members to process staying healthy through recovery. YOUTH SPECIFIC GROUPS grief, mourning and loss.

MON, 1-2 P.M. Open to young people ages 13-25. TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING SUPPORT SEXUALITY AND RECOVERY A group for clients who have completed CENTER YOUTH CLUBHOUSE CLOSED GROUPS 60 days of abstinence focusing on the The Clubhouse provides LGBTQ young connection between sex, sexuality and people and allies ages 18-21 with a drop- in, drug- and alcohol-free space to foster Intake required; call 212.620.7310 for more substance use in their lives. Members information. Free. discuss possibilities for sober, positive healthy development. Field trips and family- sexuality in an LGBTQ-affirming and sex- oriented events are offered throughout the year. For more information contact MON, OCT 1-DEC 17 positive environment. 6:30-8 P.M. Peter Karys at [email protected] or 646.358.1745. TRANS/GNC FEMININE “STORIES” TUE & THU, 11 A.M. TO 12 P.M. A weekly closed group for members to RELAPSE PREVENTION obtain community peer support. Discussion MON, 5-6 P.M. A required group for clients who have topics range from: community building, completed Early Recovery and have at least LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX gender pride, skills training, managing 90 days of abstinence. Group members A group for youth and young adults that relationships, sexual health and coping apply skills from Early Recovery to their focuses on the intersection of sex and skills. Members are encouraged to share daily lives and prepare for completion of sexuality with use of substances. Members their personal stories in a safe and treatment. discuss possibilities for sober, positive supportive environment. sexuality in a fun, LGBTQ-affirming and sex- TUE & THU, 12-1 P.M. positive environment. MON, OCT 1-DEC 17 EMOTIONAL WELLNESS 6:30-8 P.M. A group that explores how our emotions TUE & FRI, 5-6 P.M. TRANS/GNC MASCULINE SPECTRUM impact the choices we make in our lives RECOVERY SKILLS “VOICES” and steps to empower us to make healthier Youth and young adults explore the impact A weekly closed group for members to choices. their relationships have on substance use obtain community peer support. Discussion and recovery. Participants gain insight into topics range from: community building, TUE-THU, 6-7 P.M. their sense of self, while understanding their emotional health, gender pride, managing RECOVERY LIFESTYLE relationships with their family of choice or relationships, role model stories and An evening group for clients unable to origin, intimate and non-intimate individuals sexual health. Members are encouraged to attend morning Early Recovery and Relapse and LGBTQ community. Group members share their personal stories in a safe and Prevention groups. Clients learn how to focus on skills to improve interpersonal supportive environment. adjust to a sober lifestyle using a variety of communication and enhance their ability to recovery tools and discussions designed to engage in healthy, beneficial relationships DROP-IN GROUPS enhance recovery. that support their recovery. No intake required. WED & FRI, 12-1 P.M. WED, 3-4:30 P.M. CRYSTAL METH SEVEN CHALLENGES FIRST WED A group for clients working on abstinence Seven Challenges is a group designed to 6-7:30 P.M. from crystal meth. Group focuses on motivate young adults to evaluate their TRANS LEGAL CLINIC physiological, social and emotional issues lives, consider changes they may wish to A free legal clinic for transgender and specific to crystal meth use, addiction and make and then succeed in implementing the gender nonconforming community recovery. desired changes. It supports participants in members regarding gender-affirming taking power over their own lives. access to healthcare, insurance, WED, 4-5 P.M. employment issues, housing, name and gender marker changes, public benefits and 40+ IN RECOVERY THU, 5-6 P.M. more. A group for clients ages 40 and over only. EMOTIONAL WELLNESS Discusses topics related to this age group A group that explores how our emotions FIRST WED and being in recovery. impact the choices we make in our lives and steps to empower youth and young adults 7:30-9 P.M. to make healthy decisions for themselves. GNC SPECTRUM THU, 7-8:30 P.M. A support group for those who identify RECOVERY MAINTENANCE as gender-queer, androgynous, agender, An aftercare group designed for clients who CENTER HEALTH gender nonconforming, boi, etc. to explore have completed initial treatment plan goals. and discuss their feelings and concerns Group members will apply skills acquired about gender, community, identities and from earlier phases of treatment as they The Center provides programming to their history. transition into a life of sustained recovery. address the specific health issues that affect our community. From career FIRST WED FRI, 1-2 P.M. coaching and economic opportunity, 7:30-9 P.M. RELATIONSHIPS insurance enrollment and support services TRANS FEMININE SPECTRUM A group where clients examine the impact for mental health, to living with HIV and A support group for those who identify of their relationships on substance use AIDS, The Center is here to help you as trans-femme, trans-women, women, and sobriety. Group members discuss navigate challenges you may be facing. trans-female, cross-dresser, drag queen, relationships to self, to significant others transsexual, femme queen, etc. to explore

gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC 03 and discuss their feelings and concerns LGBTQ+ immigrants to connect and information, email Maria Fernanda Andia at about gender, trans-identities and their skill-share with other immigrants. The [email protected]. histories. four month program focuses on building relationships and getting certified in CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FIRST WED different areas of employment. This is an 7:30-9 P.M. application-based program; to apply, WED, SEP 19-OCT 31 TRANS MASCULINE SPECTRUM please contact Maria Fernanda Andia at 1-3 P.M. A support group for those who identify as [email protected]. TGNC CAREER READY GROUP trans-masculine, trans-men, men, trans- Join this 12-session weekly closed group male, boi, gender-queer, AG/Aggressive, FIRST & SECOND TUE, OCT 2-DEC 11 for transgender and gender nonconforming transsexual, etc. to explore and discuss their 6-7:30 P.M. people to build the skills and knowledge feelings and concerns about gender, trans- GRUPO DE APOYO PARA LGBTQ necessary to obtain a job. From resume identities and their histories. INMIGRANTES EN ESPAÑOL review, mock interviewing, confidence Este espacio es para LGBTQ inmigrantes building activities and more, the possibilities FIRST WED que buscan comunidad, apoyo emocional are endless as we support one another’s 7:30-9 P.M. y recursos de la ciudad. Este grupo intenta aspirations. If selected, participants earn TRANS PARTNERS | TRANS AMOROUS facilitar solidaridad en nuestra comunidad $25 per session, totaling $300 if all sessions A support group for people of all de inmigrantes hispanohablantes de todos are attended. genders to discuss and explore their estatuses. relationships with trans-identified or gender WED, OCT 3, NOV 7, DEC 5 nonconforming individuals. FIRST & SECOND THU, OCT 4-DEC 13 1-4 P.M. WORKFORCE1 RECRUITMENT EVENTS EVENTS 6-7:30 P.M. IMMIGRATION SUPPORT AND The Center is proud to partner with Workforce1 to offer monthly recruitment TUE, NOV 20 EMPOWERMENT GROUP 7-9 P.M. This group is for LGBTQ-identified events for community members seeking employment in a variety of fields. Qualified TRANS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE immigrant community members to learn The Center’s Trans Day of Remembrance about employment, financial and health- candidates may be connected to hiring gathering is one of the largest in the US to related resources available in NYC. The managers the same day! honor those we’ve lost in the community. space will provide an opportunity to gain There will be speakers, a candle lighting advocacy skills, share experiences and build FRI, OCT 5, NOV 2, DEC 7 ceremony and an opportunity for those supportive community. 6-8 P.M. who’ve lost a loved one to grieve and WOMEN OF COLOR GAME NIGHT access support. WED, OCT 17, NOV 14 An opportunity for single women of color 5-8 P.M. and their friends, ages 40 and over, to come FRI, DEC 7 IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINIC together for a fun night of board games, 7-9 P.M. The Center hosts a free legal clinic for activities and community building. Make CRIS AWARDS LGBTQ+ immigrants seeking assistance with connections and expand your network—you In partnership with TransLatina Network, legal name and gender marker changes, never know what opportunities will arise! The Center is pleased to host the 5th annual work authorization document renewals, CRIS Awards, celebrating the identities of referrals to social and legal service MON, OCT 15 transgender Latina women and advocacy organizations and screening for immigration 6:15-7:30 P.M. efforts within the community. relief eligibility. Consultations available in EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THE Spanish. Appointments are required; WORKPLACE HIV SERVICES please contact Maria Fernanda Andia A monthly drop-in group for female- at [email protected]. identified and nonbinary LGBTQ people, The Center’s HIV prevention programs help ages 18+, to gain support and share LGBTQ people make informed decisions TUE, OCT 30, NOV 27 resources on topics related to employment about their sexual health. We provide one- 6-8 P.M. and career advancement. on-one sessions to explore HIV prevention options and offer assistance accessing PrEP IMMIGRANT GAME NIGHT Immigrant Game Night is an opportunity THU, OCT 18 and PEP. Please call 212.620.7310 or email 6:30-8 P.M. [email protected] to learn more. for LGBTQ immigrants to come together, play games and socialize in a relaxed and 575 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10012 The Center also offers free, confidential CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT rapid HIV testing on a walk-in basis Mon-Fri safe environment. A great place to connect with old friends, meet new ones and expand Looking to learn about careers in coding? from 12-4 p.m. and every Wed from 5-7 p.m. Join us for an evening of breakout groups Doors close 30 minutes before closing time your support system! Transportation assistance provided. and networking at Code Academy, an online and clients are seen on a first come, first interactive platform that offers free coding served basis. THU, DEC 13 classes in 12 different programming languages. Transportation assistance provided. MON, OCT 15-DEC 17 6-9 P.M. 6-7:30 P.M. LGBTQ IMMIGRATION HOLIDAY PARTY HIVE MIND A multicultural celebration of community, CENTER YOUTH A space for people to gain social and family and friends for LGBTQ immigrants, emotional support with other individuals service providers and allies. Refreshments served. Free. No registration required. Center Youth provides LGBTQ young living with HIV. Discussion topics include people and allies ages 13-21 with community sex, dating and relationships; managing support to foster healthy development in a your healthcare; coping with feelings of MON & WED, JAN 23-JUN 26 safe, affirming, sex-positive and drug-free anxiety and depression and disclosing 6-7:30 P.M. environment. Drop in Mon-Fri 3-7:30 p.m. your status to family and friends. Free ADULT ENGLISH AS A SECOND For more information and group schedules, and open to anyone living with HIV. Intake LANGUAGE CLASSES required; please call 212.620.7310 or email The Center is offering free English classes visit gaycenter.org/youth or email [email protected]. for LGBTQ+ immigrant adults and non- [email protected]. native speakers. Participants must be at a DROP-IN GROUPS IMMIGRATION SUPPORT beginner level and commit to meeting twice a week for 1.5 hours, each session, over the MON, OCT 1-JAN 21 course of six months. This is a closed class MON-FRI, 3-4 P.M. 6-8 P.M. and space is limited, however there will OPEN LAB QUEER IMMIGRANT MENTORSHIP be a waitlist for the next cycle. For more Daily drop-in hours in The Center’s This group provides an opportunity for youth computer lab. Check your email or

04 October/November/December 2018 Facebook, work on a job search or college THU, 5:30-7 P.M. FRI, DEC 7 application or check out that YouTube KARAOKE KORNER! 5:30-7:30 P.M. video everyone’s talking about. Whether you’ve got some serious pipes, or CENTER YOUTH GRADUATION don’t think you can sing at all, we have a Center Youth participants who have aged MON, 4-5:30 P.M. blast during this weekly karaoke time. out or “graduated” from our program will H.O.M.E. be recognized at this special ceremony. Health, Opportunity, Motivation and FRI, 3-4 P.M. Open to Center Youth participants and Education is a group where youth VOGUE BASICS invited guests only. For more information participants explore different ways of taking New to vogueing? Want to learn how to contact Olin Winn-Ritzenberg at care of their bodies and practicing self-care. properly vogue, duck walk and dip for ya life? [email protected].

MON, 5:30-7:15 P.M. FRI, 4-5:30 P.M. FRI, DEC 14 MONDAY COMMUNITY DISCUSSION & QUEER ART GROUP 5-7:30 P.M. SOCIAL Explore your creative side and express CENTER YOUTH FREE MARKET & Activity and discussion group with no limit yourself at our Queer Art Group! Each week HOLIDAY EVENT to topics. For five months of the year this we will work on different art projects and The free market is an opportunity for group is facilitated by our trained Peer activities with an LGBTQ twist. LGBTQ youth to “shop” with participation Educators. In the last half hour “social” we tickets for holiday gifts and new or lightly mingle and eat snacks. FRI, 5:30-7:30 P.M. used winter clothing and accessories. RATED Q Refreshments will be served. For more TUE, 4-5:30 P.M. A weekly queer film screening followed by information contact Natasha Jones at CLUBHOUSE CONNECTION discussion. Have suggestions for movies to [email protected] or 646.358.1740. Join the Clubhouse Peer Coaches in watch? Let us know! exploration of important and interesting topics and fun activities. LEADERSHIP TRAINING GROUP EVENTS

TUE, 4-5:30 P.M. Center Youth offers unique peer leadership TUE, OCT 9, 5:30-7 P.M. LIGHTS OUT training opportunities. Interested in INVESTING IN NYC REAL ESTATE (IS IT A Discuss everything sex related, get accurate taking part in a service learning project, GOOD TIME TO BUY?) sexual health info and create safe sex kits to facilitating groups or becoming an HIV Please join us for a discussion on all you share in the community. educator to your peers? Looking to explore need to know about investing in NYC real career options, gain confidence with estate. First-time home buyers, investors, TUE, 5:30-7 P.M. interviewing and getting connected to job co-op vs condo, financing, rent vs buying, GAYMERS opportunities? Come in to find out more! among other topics. Led by Gerry Kendrick Are you interested in Wii games like Super Leadership interns receive stipends. & Arthur Korant of the Corcoran Group. Smash Bros. or Just Dance? Apples 2 [email protected], 212.401.1902 Apples or even UNO? Or other games— EVENTS come play with us! THU, OCT 11, 8-9:30 P.M. FRI, OCT 26 GLBT READING GROUP TUE, 5:30-7 P.M. & THU, 4-5:30 P.M. 5:30-7:30 P.M. Discussion of books (novels, biographies, RAINBOW ROOM CENTER YOUTH HALLOWEEN PARTY plays, poetry, autobiographies) read for NYC’s chillest group room. Hang out with Join us for scare if you DARE at our annual that month that deal with the experiences the Peer Coaches in our youth lounge while Halloween Fest! Come get your spook on and history of the GLBT community. This singing, drawing and playing games over and show off your fabulous Halloween month’s book: “Boy Erased” by Garrard light conversation. costume! Featuring pizza, music, candy, free Conley. Nov and Dec books TBD. $7 HIV testing and a scream contest. Costume voluntary contribution requested. Julio WED, 4-5:30 P.M. Contest: Most Scary, Revenge of the Rivera, [email protected] YOUNG MEN’S GROUP Pretty Girl, Best Hot Mess. Open to Center If you’re a young man who wants to talk Youth participants only, 13-22. For more SAT & SUN, OCT 13-14 about coming out, relationships, safer sex information contact Joanna McClintick at 2018 NEW YORK QUEER ZINE FAIR and more with other young men, hang out 646.358.1715 or [email protected]. The 4th NY Queer Zine Fair brings together with us. more than 50 queer artists, zine makers

FRI, NOV 2 and collectives from around the world to WED, 4-5:30 P.M. 4-6 P.M. present their work. For more information YOUNG WOMEN’S GROUP on programming, visit nyqzf.com. Free This is a shout out to all young women who CAMPUS PRIDE COLLEGE FAIR The Center and Campus Pride are hosting admission. want to talk about things like relationships, safer sex, coming out, body image, etc. with a college fair with over 30 LGBTQ-friendly colleges from around the country. Meet SUN, OCT 21, 1-2 P.M. other women. SAL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP directly with college representatives to discuss campus life and course offerings. A lesbian book group that meets the third WED, 5:30-7 P.M. Sun of each month to discuss contemporary STUDY HALL/TUTORING Open to youth 13-24 and their families. For more information contact Natasha Jones at and classic literature. Newcomers always Want some support and guidance to make welcome. Today’s book: “The Miniaturist” [email protected] or 646.358.1740. that grade? Need time and space to get by Jessie Burton. $3 for room rental, your school work done? Study with us! exact change appreciated. MON, NOV 19 groups.yahoo.com/group/salbookgroup WED, 5:30-7 P.M. 6-8 P.M. ZEN ZONE THANKS FOR BEING QUEER FRI, NOV 9, 8-10 P.M. This annual Thanksgiving celebration for The Clubhouse spot to drink tea and LESBIAN SEX MAFIA: COMPRESSION, LGBTQ youth features great food, great practice self-care through relaxation and INTIMATE SQUEEZING mindfulness exercises. people and a festive atmosphere where we LSM’s all gender workshop! Compression gather to appreciate the richness of our comes from the Latin word “comprimere” THU, 4-5:30 P.M. community. Free. Open to youth ages 13-21. which means to press together. In this class, GENDER X For more information contact Peter Karys Blackestbrown will teach the best strategies Explore gender and sexuality in this weekly at [email protected]. and tools to squeeze parts of someone’s drop-in group that involves discussion, arts, body in an intimate and engaging media and film. way. Lesbiansexmafia.org, [email protected]

gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC 05 SUN, NOV 18, 1-2 P.M. organization. Secretary Mike D’Antonio, open forum is for any financial questions SAL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP [email protected]. you have. Financial anxiety is an issue many A lesbian book group that meets the third 212.696.7327, [email protected], of us are experiencing. Come talk to us. Sun of each month to discuss contemporary bigapplesoftball.com 2nd Tue. [email protected], and classic literature. Newcomers always [email protected] welcome. Today’s book: “Sophie and the BIREQUEST Topic-focused, moderated Sybil” by Patricia Duncker. $3 for room discussion group, followed by optional FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP rental, exact change appreciated. dinner. Ad hoc social activities throughout CERCLE FRANCOPHONE Share ideas and groups.yahoo.com/group/salbookgroup the year. 1st Mon and 3rd Thu, 6-8 p.m. experiences entirely in French. Not a class. [email protected], birequest.org All levels welcome. $5 suggested donation. SUN, DEC 16, 1-2 P.M. 2nd/4th Fri, 6-7 p.m. SAL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP CELEBRATING OUR LIVES: A DISCUSSION A lesbian book group that meets the third GROUP FOR LESBIANS OVER 50 Gay GAY ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MEN Sun of each month to discuss contemporary women ages 50+ discuss topics of either OF NY (GAPIMNY) GAPIMNY seeks to and classic literature. Newcomers always particular relevance to them, or general empower GBT A/PI’s through social, welcome. Today’s book: “Alias Grace” topics as viewed through the lens of their educational, cultural and political activities. by Margaret Atwood. $3 for room rental, lives. Women whose birthdays fall within Steering Committee 1st Mon, 8-10 p.m. exact change appreciated. the month will be acknowledged, and 212.802.7423, gapimny.org, groups.yahoo.com/group/salbookgroup those interested go to dinner afterwards. [email protected] Voluntary contributions towards the room rental accepted. No pre-registration GAY GEEKS OF NY Social gathering for RECURRING necessary. 212.206.3737, [email protected] LGBTQ “geeks” centering on a four-round trivia about comics, sci-fi, video games, MEETINGS & EVENTS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE GROUP Study/ fantasy, etc. Find us on Facebook, discussion group offering safe space to facebook.com/GayGeeksNY, for more 20SOMETHING MONTHLY SOCIAL Enjoy explore sexuality and all life’s issues in a info and other events. 2nd Sun, 5:30-8 p.m. drinks, snacks and chill as you meet spiritual context. Thu, 8-9 p.m. 212.532.8379, $6 admission. No meeting in Feb. other 20-something LGBT folks from nycsgroup.com all over the city. Socialize, relax after a GAY MEN’S MALE FIGURE DRAWING long day of work and network. Unique CITY CRUISERS NYC MOTORCYCLE CLUB GROUP Each session is $15. No RSVP events planned throughout the year. Riding club for gay male motorcyclists. necessary. Models vary from week to Monthly social fee is $5. 4th Thu, 8-10 p.m. 1st Thu, 8-9 p.m. [email protected], week. All skill levels welcome. Bring your [email protected], citycruisers.com. No meetings in Jan or Mar. own materials. For more information meetup.com/20SomethingNYC/ visit us on Twitter & Instagram, D&D FRIDAYS Dungeons & Dragons group. @GayArtNYC or facebook.com/groups/ 20SOMETHING SECOND WEDNESDAYS Currently playing The Curse of Strahd. GayMensMaleFigureDrawingNYC. Email A safe, respectful space for members to Newcomers welcome! Contact Preston [email protected] for more discuss topics and issues relevant to LGBT for availability and questions. We split the information. experiences and encourage long-lasting cost of the room. Alternating Fri, 7-10 p.m. friendships. We also connect members to [email protected] GAYS AGAINST GUNS-NY Formed after the important LGBT services and resources. Orlando Pulse massacre, GAG-NY needs $5 suggested donation. Refreshments DIGNITY NEW YORK Celebrating the all LGBTQ people and non-queer allies to provided. Bring friends! 2nd Wed, 8-10 p.m. Eucharist and working for a time when help us break the grip that the gun industry [email protected], LGBTQ people participate fully in all and the NRA have on Congress. Jump into meetup.com/20SomethingNYC aspects of the Roman Catholic Church planning nonviolent ACT UP-style protests and society. Steering Committee 2nd Tue, and other actions to fight back hard against ACT OUT LGBTQ actors create from their 8-10 p.m. Liturgy Committee 3rd Tue, the gun lobby! [email protected] personal truth, dissolving blocks that 8-10 p.m. Come to the Table, 3rd Sun, can hinder LGBTQ actors. Integrate all 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 646.418.7039, GREATER NEW YORK GESNERIAD parts of yourself—expand—be yourself [email protected], dignityny.org SOCIETY We are a hobbyist group of completely. Mon, 6-9:30 p.m. Please RSVP houseplant aficionados dedicated to to [email protected]. DISABLED QUEERS OF NEW YORK the Gesneriaceae, the botanical family (DQNY) Social/support group for disabled that includes the African violet, florist ACT UP (AIDS COALITION TO UNLEASH gay men and gay men with chronic gloxinias and others. Sat, Oct 20, Nov 17, POWER) Individuals united in anger and illnesses. Being a minority within a minority 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. [email protected], committed to direct action to end the isn’t easy, but DQNY will help you to feel greaternygesneriad.org AIDS crisis. General meeting Mon, 7-9 p.m. good about yourself. Contact for meeting 212.966.4873, actupny.org, schedule. 718.389.8180, [email protected] HERITAGE OF PRIDE/NYC PRIDE [email protected] Organizers of NYC’s LGBT pride events DISCLOSURE NETWORK NEW YORK (Rally, March, Dance on the Pier, PrideFest). AMERICAN VETERANS FOR EQUAL Serious UFO/para-normal research group. Contact NYC Pride for schedule. RIGHTS NEW YORK (AVERNY) AVERNY is Cutting edge information, speakers, round 212.80PRIDE, nycpride.org the NY Chapter of AVER, the nation’s LGBT table discussions, special events and field armed forces veterans’ service organization; trips. Always phone or email ahead the IDENTITY HOUSE WALK-IN PEER advocating for the rights and benefits of day before the meeting for any changes COUNSELING Low-cost counseling for LGBT veterans and service members. For in schedule/room locations. 1st & 3rd Sun coming out, relationships, dating and all schedule visit website or call 718.849.5665. of each month, 2-4 p.m. $10. Contact Nick other life topics. Sat & Sun, 6-8 p.m. averny.tripod.com, [email protected] Curto, 917.701.9033, [email protected]. [email protected]

BI PERSPECTIVE Social/discussion/support EMPIRE CITY MC’S OPEN GENERAL IMPERIAL COURT OF NY Social drag group for bisexual, bi-friendly, questioning MEETING North America’s longest-running organization promoting self-respect and men, women, couples who live, work or gay motorcycle club. 1st Wed, except on positive awareness while raising funds for play in NYC. 1st Sat, 2:30-4 p.m. U.S. holiday, then meets 2nd Wed from community and AIDS service organizations. [email protected], 8-9 p.m. [email protected] 1st Wed, 7:30-10 p.m. 212.475.0838, nyabn.org/BiPerspective imperialcourtny.com FINANCIAL WALK-IN CLINIC The New BIG APPLE SOFTBALL LEAGUE York Life Insurance Company’s LGBT Agent INDOOR GARDENING SOCIETY OF The nation’s oldest LGBT athletic Team is here for your financial success. This AMERICA Learn the joys of house-plant

06 October/November/December 2018 horticulture with the Metropolitan Chapter. to helping women find and nurture their SCRABBLERS All levels. Bring boards. Play 4th Tue, 6-9 p.m. 718.913.6163 direct connection with the spark of the in English, Spanish, French, Italian. 2nd/4th Divine Feminine that lives inside each Mon, 8-10 p.m. 212.362.5889 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP Not a of us. 2nd Thu, 8-10 p.m. 212.300.5392, class. Meet and share Italian (and other) [email protected] SIRENS WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE experiences exclusively in Italian. Good CLUB NYC Monthly meeting for women practice. $5. 2nd/4th Mon, 6-8 p.m. NYC GAY MEN’S SHAMANIC CIRCLE Open motorcyclists. Meets every 3rd Tue from Contact Joseph Brooks, circle for gay men performing shamanic Jan-Nov 2018 (no meeting in Dec), 8-10 [email protected], 212.741.5288. journey work for healing on many levels, p.m. $40 for 12-month pledge period; $35/ including themselves, the community and year to renew membership. sirensnyc.com, LEGAL CLINIC Offered by Lesbian, Gay, the planet. $10 suggested donation. 1st Sun, [email protected] Bisexual & Transgender Law Association 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Foundation of Greater NY. Free walk-in SMART RECOVERY MEETING SMART is a clinic provides general legal information, NYC MARRIED MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP self-empowering program to help people referrals. Tue, sign-in 6-6:30 p.m. For men who identify as bi or gay and are, or abstain from any addictive behavior. Our 212.353.9118, le-gal.org, [email protected] have been, in a mixed orientation marriage. meetings are free, confidential and operate Contact facilitator before attending. Jeremy in a workshop format. Thu, 7-8:30 p.m. LESBIAN SEX MAFIA Support and Lees, [email protected] [email protected] information group for women 18 or older, including transsexual and intersex women, OUT PROFESSIONALS The nation’s leading SPEAK FRENCH WITH A FLAIR Objective who are interested in fantasy and role nonprofit LGBT networking organization. is to help beginners (and not-so-beginners) playing, bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes, Promotes personal growth and professional have fun with the French language. Video, costumes, alternate gender identities and development. OP programs include author audio, text and written activities are utilized uninhibited sexual expression in a safe, sane, appearances, offer career workshops and to improve the participants’ basic listening, consensual and confidential way. 3rd Fri, help members build business relationships. reading, speaking, grammar skills and 8-10 p.m. [email protected] and OutProfessionals.org French culture. $10 suggested donation [email protected], lesbiansexmafia.org (all proceeds go to The Center); every Tue, PRIDE DEMOCRATS PRIDE Democrats is 6-7:30 p.m. [email protected] LGBTQ OPERA CLUB Share the joys of a city-wide GLBT political club. We discuss opera and expand your world. A unique issues of concern to our members and STONEWALL DEMOCRATIC CLUB Join listening experience for all. $5 suggested those who attend our meetings, as well as SDNYC for a monthly meeting on issues donation. 2nd Fri, 8-10 p.m. [email protected] political campaigns taking place throughout of importance to NY’s LGBT community. or on Facebook: LGBTQ Opera Club of New the city and state of New York. Last Sat, To learn more about our club, visit York City 5-6 p.m. [email protected] sdnyc.org and attend our FREE monthly public meetings! 4th Wed, 8-9:30 p.m. LIVING SOULFULLY NYC A group for men PRIDE TOASTMASTERS Only LGBT [email protected] affiliated with Easton Mountain where we Toastmasters club on the East Coast. Learn seek to build queer community based on new skills to enhance self-confidence SUNDANCE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE soulful experience. Through workshops, and personal growth in fun, supportive SOCIETY NY area gay outdoors club for programs and discussions, we provide atmosphere. Membership is $78 for six men and women of all ages and abilities. opportunities to celebrate, heal, transform months. Free to attend as a guest. Thu, Enjoy outdoor non-competitive activities: backpacking, biking, boating, horseback and integrate body, mind and spirit. 6-7:30 p.m. [email protected], riding, social outings, skating, skiing and Usually 1st Sun, 4-6 p.m. 800.553.8235, pridetoastmasters.com more. All-volunteer; run by members. eastonmountain.org Quarterly mixers. sundanceoutdoor.org PRIME TIMERS Social club for mature men. MALES AU NATUREL (MAN) Gay and General meeting 2nd Sat, 2-4 p.m. POB SUPPORT FOR SINGLE LESBIANS A group bisexual men’s nudist/naturist group. MAN 1185, Lenox Hill Station, NYC 10021-1185. where single lesbians get support for being sponsors non-sexual, nude social events [email protected] single in a couples’ world. A support and and parties, including monthly catered discussion group. After the group at 7 p.m., indoor events and pool parties at various REFUGE RECOVERY: MINDFUL EATING A we go to the Good Stuff Diner on 14 St locations. Free “underwear optional” intro one hour meeting centered around mindful between 6th and 7th. We run by donation, meetings, Dec 12, 6-8 p.m. 347.704.0704, eating. Begins with a guided meditation, whatever you can afford. 3rd Fri monthly, man.shuttlepod.org followed by a reading from the refuge 6-7 p.m. [email protected] recovery book and ending with participants MASTERS & SLAVES TOGETHER NY (MAST sharing. Sun, 2-3 p.m. SUPPORTIVE CONNECTIONS Peer-led safe NYC) Support group for gay men interested space to discuss, share and get support or involved in Master/slave, Daddy/boy, REFUGE RECOVERY TUESDAY Refuge for our emotional health. $5 suggested other power-exchange relationships. Recovery meeting and guided meditation. contribution, no one turned away. 2nd Thu, Discuss concerns, share info and get to Buddhist inspired meeting for all people 8-9:30 p.m. [email protected] know the men behind the labels. 4th Sun, seeking freedom from addiction. Tue, 4-5 p.m. mast.net, [email protected] 7-8 p.m. [email protected], THE LEAGUE OF DISABLED LESBIANS Refugerecoverynyc.org Invisible no more. Reclaim your identity and MILLINERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING sexuality. 3rd Sun, 3-5 p.m. Contact Lucia Monthly meeting for members of the REFUSE FASCISM Join us to act and Cammarata, [email protected]. Milliners Guild, a non-profit organization prepare massive nonviolent national of milliners and millinery students who projects. refusefascism.org, THE LGBT READING GROUP Monthly specialize in the design, production [email protected] meeting to discuss American and foreign and promotion of handmade headwear. novels, plays, biographies/autobiographies 3rd Wed, 7-9 p.m. millinersguild.org, SAL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Lesbian and non-fiction works that examine the [email protected] book group to discuss contemporary historical or current situation of the LGBT and classic lesbian literature. Newcomers community in the United States and NATURAL HISTORY GROUP Lesbian and welcome. 3rd Sun, 1-2:30 p.m. elsewhere. 2nd Thu, 8-9 p.m. Gay Naturalists of NY. Field trips, programs. groups.yahoo.com/group/salbookgroup [email protected], 212.945.0709 1st Thu, 8-10 p.m. 646.469.4149 SALGA NYC Social and political TRANS SPECULATIVE FICTION NETWORK FOR THE REALIZATION OF organization for LGBT people who trace WORKSHOP A writing/critiquing meeting THE GODDESS (NRG) NRG is a Dianic their descent from South Asia. 2nd Sat, that meets every other Sun, 7-10 p.m. Wiccan spirituality circle that is dedicated 4-6 p.m. [email protected], salganyc.org [email protected]

gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC 07 URANTIA BOOK STUDY GROUP Join us! Station, NY, NY 10011, 212.642.5029, Fri, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Sober Topics FREE. We read from the cutting edge 5th [email protected] Fri, 7:30-9 p.m., Healthy Sexuality Revelation and discuss it. Preview complete Mon, 6-7 p.m., Relapse Prevention Sat, 12-1:30 p.m., Third Column book: urantiabook.org. Always phone or email Tue, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Long Term Sobriety Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., First Step Meeting ahead the day before the meeting for any Tue, 7:45-8:45 p.m., En Español II: Un Dia a Sun, 12:30-2 p.m., Intimacy Workshop changes in schedule/room locations. 1st & la Vez Sun, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Sex, Drugs & Alcohol 3rd Sun of each month, 1-2 p.m. Contact Nick Wed, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Solutions in Recovery 1st Sun, 3-5 p.m., Intergroup Curto, 917.701.9033, [email protected]. Wed, 8-9 p.m., Conscious Contact Thu, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Big Book Study SEXUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS VILLAGE CONTRA GENDER-FREE Meeting Intergroup, 212.340.4650, sexualrecovery.org CONTRA DANCE Our LGBT dance series Fri, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Crystal Clear Beginners 1st Mon, 6-8 p.m., Intergroup brings this festive American folk dance Sat, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Saturday Sat, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Big Book Topic Meeting to NYC’s queer community. Our “gender Solutions Sat, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Step Meeting neutral” dances mean everyone can dance Sat, 8-9 p.m., Meditation Meeting together regardless of sexual orientation, Sat, 9-10 p.m., Relationships, Intimacy, Sex SURVIVORS OF INCEST ANONYMOUS gender identity or number of left feet. Sun, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Sunday Helpline, 212.501.HEAL, sianewyork.org No experience necessary, so stop by! Solutions Sat, 4:15-5:45 p.m., SIA Double Winners 2nd Fri, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $15. 718.972.3191, Sun, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Creativity in Sobriety (survivors only) villagecontra.org Sun, 6-7:15 p.m., Sunday Step Meeting Sun, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Beginners UNDEREARNERS ANONYMOUS YOU GOTTA BELIEVE One of a precious Sun, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. few organizations in the New York City DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Metro area that limits its practice to finding Hotline, 212.969.8111, danyc.info permanent parents and families for young SAGE AT THE CENTER Mon, 7:30-9 p.m., Lesbian & Gay Step adults, teens and pre-teens in the foster Meeting care system. Sat, 3-6 p.m. 718.372.3003, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders [email protected] Tue, 8-9 p.m., Serenity Now Steps and Tools Meeting (SAGE) offers an extensive array of groups Sat, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Writers Group and programs at The Center and at the ZAPPALORTI SOCIETY Lesbian, gay, SAGE Center at 305 7th Ave. For more transgender psychiatric survivors organized Sat, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Meditation Group Sun, 12:15-1:45 p.m., Creating Your Vision information, call 646.576.8669 or visit for peer support, self-help, mental health sageusa.org. advocacy. Sat, 1-3 p.m. 917.286.0616, [email protected] FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY Sun, 9:15-10:45 a.m. RECURRING EVENTS

12-STEP MEETINGS MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS DAILY DROP-IN Hotline, 212.459.4423, ma-newyork.org MON-FRI & SUN, 1-4:30 P.M. Wed, 8-9:15 p.m., Marijuana Anonymous Comfortable, casual space at The Center ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS 3rd Wed, 7-8:45 p.m., Marijuana Anonymous for LGBT seniors to relax and meet. Sat, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Struggle for Refreshments served. Intimacy District 8 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS COMMUNITY ROOM MEETING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 3RD MON, 3:30-4:30 P.M. Intergroup, 212.647.1680, nyintergroup.org Helpline, 212.929.6262 Tue, 6-7:15 p.m., Women Now Area Service Committee, nycna.org DROP-IN BIRTHDAY PARTY Tue, 8-9 p.m., Westwingers Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., Serenity on Saturday LAST THU, 2-2:30 P.M. Thu, 12-1:15 p.m., Agnostics Sun, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Serenity Sunday Thu, 9-10 p.m., Westwingers Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., Women Together Closed OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS THE SAGE CENTER Discussion Intergroup, oa.org Sat, 7:45-8:45 p.m., LAex Mon, 1-2 p.m., Just for Today Discussion Located at 305 7th Ave, the SAGE Center is Sat, 9-10 p.m., S/M Sober Miracles Tue, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Discussion a full-time center for LGBT older adults, age Sun, 12-1 p.m., High Noon Wed, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Format Varies 60 and over, with an array of services and Sun, 4-5:15 p.m., Village Agnostics Thu, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Big Book programs related to arts and culture, fitness, Sun, 6-7 p.m., Living Today Fri, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 12-Step food and nutrition, health and wellness and Last Sun, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Village Agnostics Sat, 9-11 a.m., Skylight Meeting lifelong education. Dinner is served daily, Step Meeting Sat, 12-1:30 p.m., Step Writing Workshop 5-6:30 p.m. for those 60+. Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., Word of Mouth Open LGBT AL-ANON Meeting Intergroup, 212.941.0094 Sun, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Recovery from Thu, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Gay Men’s Round Robin Relapse Fri, 7:30-9 p.m., Gay Men Beginners & Sun, 5-6:30 p.m., Sex, Love & Abstinence Regular Sun, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Gay Men

COCAINE ANONYMOUS SEXUAL COMPULSIVES ANONYMOUS NEW2NY Intergroup, 212.929.7300 Intergroup, 917.SCANY12 or 917.722.6912, THU, OCT 18 Sat, 6-7 p.m., Centered on Sobriety scany.org 7-9 P.M. Sun, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Serenity Sunday Mon, 12-1 p.m., 4th Step Writing Workshop THE CENTER Mon, 6-7 p.m., Unsafe Sex 208 WEST 13 ST, NYC CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Mon, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Big Book Step Study Intergroup, POB 1509, NY, NY 10159-1509, Meeting The Center’s Young Leaders present nyccoda.org Tue, 12-1:30 p.m., Tuesday Round Robin New2NY. Whether you are new to Mon, 9-10 p.m., CODA Wed, 12-1:30 p.m., Round Robin NYC or The Center, this is a great Fri, 8:30-10 p.m., Co-Dependents Wed, 9-10 p.m., Porn/Internet/Phone Sex opportunity to connect with friends, Anonymous Thu, 12-1:30 p.m., Round Robin old and new, over cocktails to learn Fri, 12-1 p.m., Round Robin about all that NYC has to offer the CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS Fri, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Beginners LGBTQ community. Intergroup, NYCMA, POB 1517, Old Chelsea

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