CENTERLISTINGS January/February/March 2018

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual EVENTS & Transgender Community Center CENTER ARTS 208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011 & CULTURE Visit gaycenter.org/boxoffice for show (Between 7th & 8th Aves.) times, ticket sales and more information. gaycenter.org CENTER NATIONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE TUE, JAN 23, WED, FEB 21, WED, MAR 21 7 P.M. Telephone Opened in 1990, the archive collects NEWFEST AT THE CENTER Main: 212.620.7310 personal and organizational materials, and is The Center and NewFest present our Main Fax: 212.924.2657 available to all who want to delve into LGBTQ ongoing film series, featuring narrative Center Services Fax: 646.486.9381 history. Information and collection listings and documentary stories giving voice to can be found at gaycenter.org/archives. those segments of our community often unheard. Films TBA. $15. Building Hours PAT PARKER/VITO RUSSO CENTER LIBRARY Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Center’s lending library welcomes ROOM 210 browsers and borrowers at the days and Visit bgsqd.com for Think Coffee Hours times noted in Center Listings. More event listings. Daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. information at gaycenter.org/library. [email protected] CENTER LIBRARY BOOK David Bohnett CyberCenter DISCUSSION GROUP Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A free, friendly group always open to new HOURS: TUE-SUN 1-7 P.M. Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. members.

Pat Parker/Vito Russo Center Library TUE, JAN 2, 8-10 P.M. THU, JAN 11, 7 P.M. ARTIST ADRIANA VARELLA IN Tue-Thu 6-9 p.m. “EMINENT OUTLAWS: GAY WRITERS CONVERSATION WITH CURATOR Sat 1-4 p.m. WHO CHANGED AMERICA,” non-fiction by Christopher Bram. After World War DENISE CARVALHO II, a group of gay writers established Varella’s exhibition “Getting Lost in Center National History Archive themselves as cultural figures in America. Oneself (PrOceSS)” is on view at the Drop-in Wed 3-6 p.m. Bureau through Jan 14. Other times by appointment. TUE, FEB 6, 8-10 P.M. Call 212.620.7310 Ext. 205. “THE SHELTERING SKY” In this classic THU, FEB 15, 7 P.M. work of psychological terror, Paul Bowles “MAN MANY MEN” examines the ways in which Americans Join artist Mark John Smith for a walk- through of his solo exhibition “Man Many Holiday Observances apprehend an alien culture and the ways in which their incomprehension destroys them. Men” (on view at the Bureau Jan 1-Mar 18). Snuggle down with Mark as we New Year’s Day TUE, MAR 6, 8-10 P.M. invite members of the public to immerse Mon, Jan 1 “ARCTIC SUMMER” Damon Galgut’s third themselves in the creation of new novel, a fictionalized biography of English confessional and constructed narratives. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day author E.M. Forster, focuses on Forster’s Mon, Jan 15 many years in India and the process of THU, MAR 22, 6-9 P.M. writing his masterpiece, “A Passage to OPENING RECEPTION FOR “CAST OF CHARACTERS” Presidents’ Day India.” Liz Collins will transform the Bureau into a Mon, Feb 19 SECOND TUESDAY LECTURE SERIES reading room inspired by the Victorian-era study as seen through the lens of her pop, The building and all Center offices and The Center’s first cultural program hosts post-modern, playful, enlivening aesthetic programs are closed during the day; presentations by notable figures in of vibrating geometric patterns and the building opens at 5 p.m. for evening the arts, academia and politics. Check tangles of lush textures, featuring a group meetings. gaycenter.org/second-tuesday for the full exhibition of queer portraits. schedule; $10 suggested donation.

TUE, JAN 9, 7 P.M. SECOND TUESDAY: JOHANNA BURTON Broadway Backwards Sat, Feb 10 Johanna Burton is the curator of “Trigger: Mon, Apr 2 | 8 p.m. 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Gender as a Tool and a Weapon” at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre The McKittrick Hotel New Museum, which investigates gender’s 302 W 45 St, NYC 530 W 27 St, NYC place in contemporary art and culture at a moment of political upheaval. The Join us and Broadway Cares/Equity Hosted by The Center’s Young Leaders, exhibition features an intergenerational Fights AIDS for the annual celebration MASQ will draw inspiration from NYC’s group of artists who explore gender where LGBTQ community members legendary ballroom scene to create an beyond the binary. Join us as Johanna see their stories told through the great unforgettable evening where gender has no discusses the show with several of its songs of musical theatre, sung by their boundaries and everyone is an icon! artists. favorite Broadway performers. Tickets Purchase tickets at gaycenter.org/masq. will be available at broadwaycares.org.

01 gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC TUE, JAN 30, FEB 27, MAR 27 kids (ages 8 and under) to party with us! CENTER SERVICES 6:30-8:30 P.M. Themes change monthly (perhaps a magical TRANSFAMILIES PROJECT moment, or a spring farm celebration) and MON-FRI 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. In partnership with PFLAG NYC, The Center offer a new world to explore, including crafts, invites parents, family members and friends activities and games; infant space, snacks CENTER YOUTH of transgender children to a monthly support and refreshments. Full schedule and free MON-FRI 3-7:30 P.M. group. No matter when your child disclosed registration at gaycenter.org/kiddingaround. his/her/their gender identity, or what stage of transition he/she/they are in, join to meet MON, JAN 29, FEB 26, MAR 26 CENTER FAMILIES understanding friends, share information and 5-7 P.M. get and provide support. If you are bringing FAMILY LAW CLINIC someone who is younger than high-school RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING FOR The Family Law Clinic is an opportunity age, please notify us beforehand by emailing INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES to have questions answered by lawyers [email protected]. Counseling can address a variety specializing in LGBTQ family building law and adoption. By appointment only. of relationship concerns around TUE, FEB 6 communication, trust, family relationships, 6:30-8 P.M. intimacy, parenting, planning parenthood ON THE ROAD TO PARENTHOOD CENTER RECOVERY and more. Sliding scale fees based on For LGBTQ community members who are at income. Services delivered by licensed social the beginning of their parenthood journey workers or interns supervised by licensed to explore family building options, discuss The Center offers the only New York State, social workers. For more information please concerns about becoming parents and get OASAS-licensed, outpatient substance use email [email protected]. the perspective of other intended parents. treatment program designed specifically for LGBTQ people 13 and older. We accept CLOSED GROUPS THU, FEB 8 Medicaid and private insurance (CIGNA, GHI, 6:30-8 P.M. AETNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Value Intake required, call 212.620.7310 for more PARENTHOOD THROUGH ADOPTION Options and CHCS) plus out-of-network information. Free. For LGBTQ community members exploring reimbursement and sliding scale payment parenthood through private adoption. This options. Services are confidential. WED, FEB 28-APR 25 monthly group is a place to ask questions, RECOVERY SUPPORT 6:30-8 P.M. share resources and find support and community. EXPLORING YOUR SINGLEHOOD THU, 7-8:30 P.M. This group provides support for individuals THU, MAR 15 CONNECTED IN RECOVERY in their 30s and 40s who identify as single. Weekly support group meetings led by Members have the opportunity to discuss 6:30-8 P.M. PARENTING PARTNERSHIPS and for LGBTQ people in recovery. Drop-in singlehood with others in a safe space. Share group; no registration required. For more and discuss the experience of singlehood, This group is designed to provide information and support for those information please contact Joe Disano at dating and the decisions we make around considering having a child through a co- [email protected]. relationships. parenting arrangement. Hear about the many aspects of co-parenting, including IN RECOVERY WITH RESOURCES DROP-IN GROUPS legal, medical, financial, emotional and more. Case management services to help you find resources to remain in recovery, such as No intake required. FAMILY PERMANENCY COUNSELING welfare benefits, referrals to LGBT competent The Center is committed to keeping providers, job placements and more. Free. For WED, JAN 10, MAR 14 families strong and intact. We provide more information or services, please contact 6:30-8 P.M. non-judgmental, affirming support and Miguel Castillo at [email protected]. THE FOSTER PARENT CONNECTION tools as you navigate a child’s coming out This group provides education and support process and developing identity. Short-term EN RECUPERACIÓN CON RECURSOS for LGBTQ foster parents and prospective counseling is available for all families with Manejo de caso para ayudarle con los recursos parents. Get your questions answered and children ages 5 and up who are perceived necesarios para continuar en recuperación network with other community members to be or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, de abuso sustancias y prevenir recaídas. Le considering becoming foster parents. transgender, gender nonconforming, queer podemos ayudar con servicios aplicaciones or questioning. For more information para servicios sociales, seguros médico, THU, JAN 25, FEB 22 and to schedule an appointment, email vivienda, empleo, referidos a proveedores 6:30-8 P.M. [email protected] or call LGBT competentes y mucho más. Servicios PLANNING PARENTHOOD THROUGH 212.620.7310. gratuitos. Para registrarse contacte Miguel ALTERNATIVE INSEMINATION Castillo [email protected]. For those considering, preparing for or EVENTS & WORKSHOPS currently in the process of conceiving CLOSED GROUPS through alternative insemination/IVF. Share MON, JAN 8, FEB 5, MAR 12 The following Center Recovery groups are by your story, get support and exchange 4-6 P.M. appointment and are open only to registered information with others. NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP (NYLAG) LAW CLINIC clients. For information about becoming a The NYLAG Law Clinic provides 30-minute client, call 212.620.7310. MON, JAN 29, FEB 26 legal consultations for LGBTQ community 6:30-8 P.M. members. Topics include: marriage and MON-FRI, 11 A.M. TO 12 P.M. PLANNING PARENTHOOD THROUGH relationship dissolution, life planning EARLY RECOVERY SURROGACY documents, adoption and family building, A required group for clients in their first 90 Get the education and resources you need immigration concerns, public assistance, days of abstinence. Members work together to make informed decisions on the journey employment and landlord disputes. By to strengthen abstinence, discuss the basics to parenthood through surrogacy. Share appointment only. of addiction and recovery and learn critical information, provide mutual support and relapse prevention skills. discuss the social, financial, medical and SAT, JAN 20, FEB 17, MAR 17 other aspects of the surrogacy process. 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. MON, 12-1 P.M. KIDDING AROUND AT THE CENTER SEX, SEXUALITY AND RECOVERY We’re inviting LGBTQ parents and their A group for clients focusing on the connection between sex, sexuality and

02 January/February/March 2018 substance use in their lives. Members discuss to the community, building awareness and challenges including anxiety, depression, possibilities for sober, positive sexuality skills to strengthen abstinence. excessive self-criticism, recurring distressing in an LGBTQ-affirmative and sex-positive thoughts and other concerns. This group environment. is not a substitute for adequate medical consultation and individual support. Intake MON, 1-2 P.M. Be true to you. required. Free. HEALTH & WELLNESS The Center’s outpatient substance use treatment program is designed A required group for clients in their first TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING specifically to help LGBTQ+ young 90 days of abstinence. Group members SUPPORT gain information critical to getting well and people, ages 13 and older, make healthy decisions about drugs and staying healthy through recovery. CLOSED GROUPS alcohol. Call 646.358.1745 or email [email protected] to learn more. TUE & THU, 11 A.M. TO 12 P.M. Intake required, call 212.620.7310 for more RELAPSE PREVENTION information. Free. A required group for clients who have YOUTH SPECIFIC GROUPS completed Early Recovery and have at least FIRST WED 90 days of abstinence. Group members Open to young people ages 13-25. 6-7:30 P.M. apply skills from Early Recovery to their TRANS LEGAL CLINIC daily lives and prepare for completion of MON, 6-7 P.M. A free legal clinic for transgender and treatment. LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX gender nonconforming community members A group for youth and young adults that regarding gender-affirming access to TUE, 12-1 P.M. focuses on the intersection of sex and healthcare, insurance, employment issues, ORIENTATION & ENGAGEMENT sexuality with use of substances. Members housing, name and gender marker changes, A required group for new clients that discuss possibilities for sober, positive public benefits and more. provides a program overview, including sexuality in a fun, LGBTQ-affirmative and policies, expectations and requirements in sex-positive environment. MON, FEB 26-APR 30 the Center Recovery treatment program. 6:30-8 P.M. Supports clients in resolving initial barriers TUE & FRI, 5-6 P.M. TRANS/GNC FEMININE “STORIES” to beginning treatment and connecting with GET YOUR LIFE! (RECOVERY & YOU) A weekly closed group for members to program resources. A required group for youth and young obtain community peer support. Discussion adults in their first 90 days in the program. topics range from: community building, TUE, 12-1 P.M. Members explore the impact their substance gender pride, skills training, managing STRESS MANAGEMENT use has had in their lives in a non- relationships, sexual health and coping skills. A group for clients that creates a judgmental, safe space. contemplative space to examine habitual Members are encouraged to share their reactions to thoughts and feelings, especially personal stories in a safe and supportive WED, 3-4:30 P.M. environment. those that lead to substance use. Members SEVEN CHALLENGES learn useful stress and emotion management The Seven Challenges group is designed MON, FEB 26-APR 30 techniques to improve day-to-day to motivate young adults to evaluate their functioning and prevent relapse. 6:30-8 P.M. lives, consider changes they may wish to TRANS/GNC MASCULINE SPECTRUM make, and then succeed in implementing the “VOICES” TUE-THU, 6-7 P.M. desired changes. It supports participants in A weekly closed group for members to RECOVERY LIFESTYLE taking power over their own lives. An evening group for clients unable to obtain community peer support. Discussion topics range from: community building, attend morning Early Recovery and Relapse THU, 5-6 P.M. emotional health, gender pride, managing Prevention groups. Clients learn how to EMOTIONAL WELLNESS relationships, role model stories and adjust to a sober lifestyle using a variety of A group that explores how our emotions recovery tools and discussions designed to impact the choices we make in our lives and sexual health. Members are encouraged to enhance recovery. steps to empower youth and young adults to share their personal stories in a safe and make healthy decisions for themselves. supportive environment. WED & FRI, 12-1 P.M. CRYSTAL METH CENTER YOUTH CLUBHOUSE TUE, FEB 27-MAY 1 A group for clients working on abstinence The Clubhouse provides LGBTQ young 6-8 P.M. from crystal meth. Group focuses on people and allies, ages 18-21, with a drop-in, TRANSLATINA QUEENS physiological, social and emotional issues drug and alcohol free space to foster healthy A weekly closed group for community specific to crystal meth use, addiction and development. Field trips and family-oriented members to engage in community support. recovery. events are offered throughout the year. For Discussion topics range from community more information contact Peter Karys at building, safe sex practices, boundary WED, 5-6 P.M. [email protected] or 646.358.1745. setting, gender pride, emotional health, 40+ AND OVER IN RECOVERY managing relationships and role model A group for clients ages 40 and over only. stories. Members are encouraged to Discusses topics related to this age group CENTER HEALTH share their personal stories in a safe and and being in recovery. supportive environment. The Center provides programming to THU, 12-1 P.M. address the specific health issues that affect DROP-IN GROUPS MANAGING YOUR ANGER & FRUSTRATION our community. From career coaching and A group to help clients manage frustration economic opportunity, insurance enrollment No intake required. and anger with confidence and improve and support services for mental health, to personal relationships. Group has primarily living with HIV and AIDS, The Center is here FIRST WED educational and skill-building components. to help you navigate challenges you may be 7:30-9 P.M. facing. GNC SPECTRUM FRI, 1-2 P.M. A support group for those who identify RELATIONSHIPS TUE, FEB 27-MAY 1 as gender-queer, androgynous, agender, A group where clients examine the impact 6-7:30 P.M. gender nonconforming, boi, etc. to explore of their relationships on substance use SKILLS FOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH and discuss their feelings and concerns and sobriety. Group members discuss about gender, community, identities and relationships to self, to significant others and All-gender support group for LGBTQ people to develop skills to manage emotional their history.

gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC 03 FIRST WED Bisexuales y Transgénero de NY (The LeGal gain support and share resources on 7:30-9 P.M. Foundation) proporcionará consultas legales topics related to employment and career TRANS FEMININE SPECTRUM gratuitas en Español para miembros de la advancement. A support group for those who identify comunidad que buscan ayuda con asuntos as trans-femme, trans-women, women, legales incluyendo asistencia con el cambio MON & WED, FEB 26-APR 4 trans-female, cross-dresser, drag queen, del nombre legal, orientación general 1-3 P.M. transsexual, femme queen, etc. to explore sobre el estado migratorio, testamentos, TGNC CAREER READY GROUP and discuss their feelings and concerns y poderes de atención médica. Por favor Looking for a job in the health care industry? about gender, trans-identities and their llegue con anticipación de 15-20 minutos Join us for a 12-session weekly drop-in group histories. para completar formularios. Citas no son for transgender and gender nonconforming necesarias. people to build the skills and knowledge FIRST WED necessary to obtain a health care-related 7:30-9 P.M. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender position. From resume review, mock TRANS MASCULINE SPECTRUM Law Association Foundation of NY will interviewing, confidence building activities A support group for those who identify as provide free legal consultations in Spanish and more, the possibilities are endless as trans-masculine, trans-men, men, trans- for community members looking for we support one another’s dreams and male, boi, gender-queer, AG/Aggressive, assistance with legal issues including aspirations in this career readiness group. If transsexual, etc. to explore and discuss their legal name changes, general guidance selected, participants earn $25 per session, feelings and concerns about gender, trans- on immigration status, wills and health totaling $300 if all sessions are attended. identities and their histories. care proxies. Please arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of time to complete paperwork. No EVENTS FIRST WED appointment necessary. 7:30-9 P.M. THU, JAN 18 TRANS PARTNERS | TRANS AMOROUS TUE, JAN 30, FEB 27, MAR 27 7-9 P.M. A support group for people of all genders to 6-8 P.M. LBTQ WOMEN & HARASSMENT IN THE discuss and explore their relationships with IMMIGRANT GAME NIGHT WORKPLACE FORUM trans-identified or gender nonconforming Immigrant Game Night is an opportunity for A forum on harassment in the workplace individuals. LGBTQ immigrants to come together, play geared toward LBTQ female-identified and games and socialize in a relaxed and safe non-binary community members. Learn HIV SERVICES environment. A great place to connect with about what constitutes harassment and old friends, meet new ones and expand your acquire resources, from trauma-informed The Center’s HIV prevention programs help support system! Transportation assistance survivor support to legal options to HR LGBTQ people make informed decisions provided. advice. about their sexual health. We provide one- on-one sessions with experts to explore THU, MAR 1-MAY 3 WED, MAR 28 HIV prevention options and offer assistance 6-7:30 P.M. 12-5 P.M. accessing PrEP and PEP. Call 212.620.7310 IMMIGRATION LEADERSHIP AND TGNC CAREER FAIR or email [email protected] to EMPOWERMENT GROUP A day-long drop-in career fair geared learn more. The Center also offers free, This group is intended for LGBTQ identified toward members of the trans and gender confidential rapid HIV testing on a walk-in immigrant community members. The nonconforming community. TGNC-affirming basis every Wed, 5-7 p.m. purpose of the group is to learn about employers will be on-site providing job and employment, financial and health-related networking opportunities. Come dressed MON, FEB 26-APR 30 resources available in NYC. The space will professionally with extra copies of your 6-7:30 P.M. provide an opportunity to gain advocacy resume! POSITIVE CARE: NEWLY DIAGNOSED HIV skills, share experiences and build supportive POSITIVE community with each other. A support group for newly diagnosed HIV CENTER YOUTH positive men to talk about their stories and CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING shared experiences. Topics may include Center Youth and The Center Youth coping with an HIV diagnosis, disclosing to WED, JAN 3, FEB 7, MAR 7 Clubhouse provide LGBTQ young people family and friends, dating and relationships, 1-4 P.M. and allies ages 13-21 with community managing feelings of anxiety and depression WORKFORCE1 RECRUITMENT EVENTS support to foster healthy development in a and issues related to health care. Open to The Center is proud to partner with safe, affirming, sex-positive and drug-free gay and bisexual men and men of trans- Workforce1 to offer monthly recruitment environment. Drop in Mon-Fri, 3-7:30 p.m. experience. Intake required, call 212.620.7310. events for community members seeking For more information and group schedules, Free. employment in a variety of fields. Qualified visit gaycenter.org/youth or email candidates may be connected to hiring [email protected]. MON, FEB 26-APR 30 managers the same day! 7:30-9 P.M. DROP-IN GROUPS POSITIVE LIFESTYLE: SUPPORT FOR FRI, JAN 5, FEB 2, MAR 2 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV 6-8 P.M. MON-FRI, 3-4 P.M. A support group for men living with HIV WOMEN OF COLOR GAME NIGHT OPEN LAB to talk about their stories and shared An opportunity for single women of color Daily drop-in hours in The Center’s youth experiences. Topics may include family and and their friends, ages 40 and over, to come computer lab. Check your email, Facebook, peer support, dating and relationships, issues together for a fun night of board games, work on a job search or college application, related to health care, individual medical activities and community building. Make or check out that YouTube video everyone’s concerns, managing anxiety and depression, connections and expand your network—you talking about. aging and bereavement. Open to gay and never know what opportunities will arise! bisexual men and men of trans-experience. MON, 4-5:30 P.M. Intake required, call 212.620.7310. Free. WED, JAN 17 H.O.M.E. 11 A.M. TO 12:15 P.M. Health, Opportunity, Motivation and IMMIGRATION SUPPORT WED, FEB 21, MAR 21 Education is a group where youth 6-7:15 P.M. participants will explore different ways of TUE, JAN 16 EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THE taking care of their bodies and practicing 6-8 P.M. WORKPLACE self-care. CLINÍCA LEGAL (SPANISH LEGAL CLINIC) A monthly drop-in group for female- La Asociación de Leyes Lesbianas, Gays, identified LBTQ people, ages 18+, to

04 January/February/March 2018 MON, 4-5 P.M. relationships with weekly discussion and festive night of gender-bending, dancing, POETRY BOX activities. dropping it low and making new friends, No matter your experience level, come to all while simply loving who you are. The this group to watch and read different types THU, 5:30-7 P.M. most wonderful love is the love we have for of poems, discuss and practice your own KARAOKE KORNER! ourselves—celebrate with us! poetry-writing skills. Whether you’ve got some serious pipes, or don’t think you can sing at all, we have a MON, 5:30-7:15 P.M. blast during this weekly karaoke time. GROUP EVENTS MONDAY COMMUNITY DISCUSSION & SOCIAL FRI, 3-4 P.M. FRI, JAN 5, 8 P.M. Activity and discussion group with no limit VOGUE BASICS MEN OF ALL COLORS TOGETHER: “A to topics. For five months of the year this New to vogueing? Want to learn how to SINNER IN MECCA” group is facilitated by our trained Peer properly vogue, duck walk and dip for ya Gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma explores the Educators. In the last half hour “social” we life? Join us! contemporary issues facing Islam, as he risks mingle and eat snacks. execution to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca. FRI, 4-5:30 P.M. [email protected] TUE, 4-5:30 P.M. QUEER ART GROUP CLUBHOUSE CONNECTION Explore your creative side and express FRI, JAN 12, 6-9:30 P.M. Join the Clubhouse Peer Coaches in yourself at our Queer Art Group! Each week VILLAGE CONTRA: GENDER FREE CONTRA exploration of important and interesting we will work on different art projects and DANCE PARTY topics and fun activities. activities with an LGBTQ twist. Our LGBT dance series brings this festive American folk dance to NYC’s queer TUE, 4-5:30 P.M. FRI, 4-5:30 P.M. community. Our “gender neutral” dances LIGHTS OUT SNAP! mean everyone can dance together Discuss everything sex related, get accurate A safe place to practice vogueing, dancing, regardless of sexual orientation, gender sexual health info and create safe sex kits to runway and extravagant queer self- identity or number of left feet. No experience share in the community. expression. necessary, so stop by! Contact us at 718.972.3191 or villagecontra.org. TUE, 5:30-7 P.M. FRI, 5:30-7:30 P.M. GAYMERS RATED Q WED, JAN 17, 6:30-8 P.M. Are you interested in Wii games like Super A weekly queer film screening followed by NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STONEWALL Smash Bros. or Just Dance? Apples 2 Apples discussion. Have suggestions for movies to NATIONAL MONUMENT or even UNO? Or other games—come play watch? Let us know! Join NPS as they present draft significance with us! statements for Stonewall National LEADERSHIP TRAINING Monument. Community members are TUE, 5:30-7 P.M. & THU, 4-5:30 P.M. encouraged to provide input to help RAINBOW ROOM Center Youth offers unique peer leadership shape the monument’s future. For more NYC’s chillest group room. Hang out with training opportunities. Interested in taking information visit parkplanning.nps.gov/ston. the Peer Coaches in our youth lounge while part in a service learning project, facilitating singing, drawing and playing games over groups or becoming an HIV educator to FRI, JAN 19, 8-10 P.M. light conversation. your peers? Looking to explore career LESBIAN SEX MAFIA: TOY BAGS UNZIPPED options, gain confidence with interviewing AND NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION WED, 4-5:30 P.M. and getting connected to job opportunities? A show and tell workshop uncovering what YOUNG MEN’S GROUP Come in to find out more! Leadership interns tops, bottoms and switches carry in their If you’re a young man who wants to talk receive stipends. toy bags and why. Traveling? On a budget? about coming out, relationships, safer sex Packing for more than one? Be ready no and more with other young men, hang out EVENTS matter what the occasion. Bring your own with us. toy bag for show and tell and new member THU, JAN 11 orientation! [email protected] WED, 4-5:30 P.M. 4:30-7:30 P.M. YOUNG WOMEN’S GROUP YOUTH PRIDE CHORUS AUDITIONS FRI, FEB 2, 8 P.M. This is a shout out to all young women who Youth Pride Chorus (YPC) is holding an MEN OF ALL COLORS TOGETHER: “BLACK want to talk about things like relationships, open call for new members. Auditions AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE” safer sex, coming out, body image, etc. with include learning a short song and dance In the first episode of his series, “Black other women. combination to provide a sense of what a America Since MLK,” Henry Louis Gates Jr. YPC rehearsal is like. Participants then sing examines recent trends and events in Black WED, 5:30-7 P.M. privately and dance in small groups. There history. [email protected] STUDY HALL/TUTORING will be plenty of time to practice before Want some support and guidance to make the audition, and participants will have the WED, FEB 14, 8-10 P.M. that grade? Need time and space to get your opportunity to connect with current singers VILLAGE PLAYWRIGHTS: “VALENTINE’S school work done? Study with us! and meet with staff to ask questions. GAY—ROMANCE OUR WAY” The Village Playwrights present “Valentine’s WED, 5:30-7 P.M. FRI, JAN 26-MAR 30 Gay—Romance Our Way,” staged readings ZEN ZONE 5-7 P.M. of seven 10-minute plays to celebrate The Clubhouse spot to drink tea and practice YOUTH SPEAKER’S BUREAU Valentine’s Day with an LGTBQ twist. $5 self-care through relaxation and mindfulness The Youth Speaker’s Bureau is an internship requested donation. George Bistransin, exercises. opportunity for young people, 17-24, who 614.285.2525 have experience with the child welfare THU, 4-5:30 P.M. system. Interns make their voices heard FRI, MAR 2, 8 P.M. GENDER X by telling their stories, advocating and MEN OF ALL COLORS TOGETHER: Explore gender and sexuality in this weekly educating to raise awareness of LGBTQ “BLACKBIRD” drop-in group that involves discussion, arts, issues within the child welfare system. In this film, a small town choirboy wrestles media and film. with his sexuality as he makes the journey FRI, FEB 9 from childhood to adolescence. THU, 5:30-7 P.M. 7-10 P.M. [email protected] BAEWATCH CENTER YOUTH VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE Explore ways of maintaining positive, healthy Spend Valentine’s Day with us during this

gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC 05 accepted. No pre-registration necessary. GAY ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MEN OF RECURRING 212.206.3737, [email protected] NY (GAPIMNY) GAPIMNY seeks to empower MEETINGS & EVENTS GBT A/PI’s through social, educational, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE GROUP Study/ cultural and political activities. Steering discussion group offering safe space to Committee 1st Mon, 8-10 p.m. 212.802.7423, 20SOMETHING MONTHLY SOCIAL Enjoy explore sexuality and all life’s issues in a gapimny.org, [email protected] drinks, snacks and chill as you meet spiritual context. Thu, 8-9 p.m. 212.532.8379, other 20-something LGBT folks from nycsgroup.com GAY/BI DAD’S GROUP OF NEW YORK all over the city. Socialize, relax after a Support/social group for gay and bisexual long day of work and network. Unique CIRCLE OF VOICES (COV) Social discussions, fathers and others in child-nurturing events planned throughout the year. event opportunities for LBT womyn of situations. General meeting 1st Fri, 8-10 p.m. Monthly social fee is $5. 4th Thu, 8-10 p.m. color and African descent empowerment gaybidads.org, [email protected] [email protected], groups. Seeking visual/electronic artists, meetup.com/20SomethingNYC guest speakers, community contributors. $6. GAY GEEKS OF NY Social gathering for Refreshments. Contact group for meeting LGBTQ “geeks” centering on a four round 20SOMETHING SECOND WEDNESDAYS schedule. circleofvoicesinc.org trivia about comics, sci-fi, video games, A safe, respectful space for members to fantasy, etc. Find us on Facebook, discuss topics and issues relevant to LGBT CITY CRUISERS NYC MOTORCYCLE CLUB facebook.com/GayGeeksNY, for more info experiences and encourage long lasting Riding club for gay male motorcyclists. and other events. 2nd Sun, 5:30-8 p.m. friendships. We also connect members to 1st Thu, 8-9 p.m. [email protected], $6 admission. No meeting in Feb. important LGBT services and resources. citycruisers.com. No meetings in Jan or Mar. $5 suggested donation. Refreshments GAY MEN’S MALE FIGURE DRAWING provided. Bring friends! 2nd Wed, 8-10 p.m. DIGNITY NEW YORK Celebrating the GROUP Each session is $15. No RSVP [email protected], Eucharist and working for a time when necessary. Models vary from week to meetup.com/20SomethingNYC LGBTQ people participate fully in all aspects week. All skill levels welcome. Bring your of the Roman Catholic Church and society. own materials. For more information ACT OUT LGBTQ actors create from their Steering Committee 2nd Tue, 8-10 p.m. visit us on Twitter & Instagram, personal truth, dissolving blocks that can Liturgy Committee 3rd Tue, 8-10 p.m. Come @GayArtNYC or facebook.com/groups/ hinder LGBTQ actors. Integrate all parts of to the Table, 3rd Sun, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. GayMensMaleFigureDrawingNYC. Email yourself—expand—be yourself completely. 646.418.7039, [email protected], [email protected] for more Mon, 6-9:30 p.m. [email protected] dignityny.org information.

ACT UP (AIDS COALITION TO UNLEASH DISABLED QUEERS OF NEW YORK (DQNY) GAYS AGAINST GUNS-NY Formed after the POWER) Individuals united in anger and Social/support group for disabled gay men Orlando Pulse massacre, GAG-NY needs all committed to direct action to end the and gay men with chronic illnesses. Being LGBTQ people and non-queer allies to help us AIDS crisis. General meeting Mon, 7-9 p.m. a minority within a minority isn’t easy, but break the grip that the gun industry and the 212.966.4873, actupny.org, DQNY will help you to feel good about NRA have on Congress. Jump into planning [email protected] yourself. Contact for meeting schedule. nonviolent ACT UP-style protests and other 718.389.8180, [email protected] actions to fight back hard against the gun AMERICAN VETERANS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS lobby! [email protected] NEW YORK (AVERNY) GLBT American DISCLOSURE NETWORK NEW YORK armed forces veterans. VA medical benefits Serious UFO/para-normal research group. GRAND SLAM BRIDGE GROUP Relaxed assistance, parade marching, oral history Cutting edge information, speakers, round game of duplicate bridge promotes social project, rights advocacy, community projects, table discussions, special events and field ties. Partner not needed; everybody who social events, dinners. For schedule visit trips. Always phone or email ahead the arrives on time gets to play. 4th Sun, 2-5 p.m. website or call 718.849.5665. day before the meeting for any changes in 914.665.8862 averny.tripod.com, [email protected] schedule/room locations. 1st & 3rd Sun of each month, 2-4 p.m. Contact Nick Curto, GREATER NEW YORK GESNERIAD SOCIETY BI PERSPECTIVE Social/discussion/support 917.701.9033, [email protected]. Come learn more about and how to grow group for bisexual, bi-friendly, questioning the “miracle houseplants” in the African men, women, couples who live, work or EMPIRE CITY MC’S OPEN GENERAL Violet and Florist Gloxinia families. Plants play in NYC. 1st Sat, 2:30-4 p.m. MEETING North America’s longest-running for sale and an educational program. [email protected], gay motorcycle club. 1st Wed, except on Sat, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. nyabn.org/BiPerspective U.S. holiday, then meets 2nd Wed, 8-9 p.m. [email protected], greaternygesneriad.org [email protected] BIG APPLE SOFTBALL LEAGUE 40th HERITAGE OF PRIDE/NYC PRIDE Organizers Anniversary Season! The nation’s oldest FINANCIAL WALK-IN CLINIC For 30 of NYC’s LGBT pride events (Rally, March, LGBT athletic organization is celebrating minutes, the New York Life LGBT Agent Dance on the Pier, PrideFest). Contact NYC a milestone in 2017. Secretary Mike Committee will discuss creating a blueprint Pride for schedule. 212.80PRIDE, nycpride.org D’Antonio, [email protected]. for financial success. The last hour will be 212.696.7327, [email protected], an open forum for any personal financial IDENTITY HOUSE WALK-IN PEER bigapplesoftball.com concerns. You have questions, we have COUNSELING Low-cost counseling for solutions. Financial anxiety is an issue many coming out, relationships, dating and all BIREQUEST Topic-focused, moderated of us are experiencing. Come talk to us. other life topics. Sat & Sun, 6-8 p.m. discussion group, followed by optional 2nd Tue. [email protected], [email protected] dinner. Ad hoc social activities throughout [email protected] the year. 1st Mon and 3rd Thu, 6-8 p.m. IMPERIAL COURT OF NY Social drag [email protected], birequest.org FIRE-FLAG, INC. Peer support for gay organization promoting self-respect and firefighters, EMS and related professionals. positive awareness while raising funds for CELEBRATING OUR LIVES: A DISCUSSION 2nd Tue, 6-8 p.m., followed by social at Ty’s. community and AIDS service organizations. GROUP FOR LESBIANS OVER 50 Gay Tom, 888.763.0479, [email protected] 1st Wed, 7:30-10 p.m. 212.475.0838, women ages 50+ discuss topics of either imperialcourtny.com particular relevance to them, or general FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP CERCLE topics as viewed through the lens of their FRANCOPHONE Share ideas and experiences INDOOR GARDENING SOCIETY OF lives. Women whose birthdays fall within entirely in French. Not a class. All levels AMERICA Learn the joys of house-plant the month will be acknowledged, and those welcome. $5 suggested donation. 2nd/4th horticulture with the Metropolitan Chapter. interested go to dinner afterwards. Voluntary Fri, 6-7 p.m. 4th Tue, 6-9 p.m. 718.913.6163 contributions towards the room rental

06 January/February/March 2018 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP Not a NATURAL HISTORY GROUP Lesbian and Gay SIRENS WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE CLUB NYC class. Meet and share Italian (and other) Naturalists of NY. Field trips, programs. 1st Monthly meeting for women motorcyclists. experiences exclusively in Italian. Good Thu, 8-10 p.m. 646.469.4149 Meets every 3rd Tue from Jan-Nov 2018 practice. $5. 2nd/4th Mon, 6-8 p.m. Contact (no meeting in Dec). 8-10 p.m. $40 for Joseph Brooks, [email protected], NETWORK FOR THE REALIZATION OF 12-month pledge period; $35/year to renew 212.741.5288. THE GODDESS (NRG) NRG is a Dianic membership. [email protected] Wiccan spirituality circle that is dedicated to KNIT AND SCHMOOZE A social group for helping women find and nurture their direct SISTAHS IN SEARCH OF TRUTH, ALLIANCE knitters and crocheters. Come and schmooze. connection with the spark of the Divine AND HARMONY (SISTAH) Supportive/ All friendly faces welcome. Bring your own Feminine that lives inside each of us. 2nd nurturing space for bi, lesbian, trans, same- materials, and note this is not a beginners Thu, 8-10 p.m. 212.300.5392, sex loving womyn of colour. Special focus on class. Minimal cost of room split among [email protected] health, wellness, social and educational issues. participants. 3rd Mon, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Contact group for schedule. 212.479.7886, Karl Smith, [email protected]. NYC GAY MEN’S SHAMANIC CIRCLE Open 917.623.7889 circle for gay men performing shamanic LEGAL CLINIC Offered by Lesbian, Gay, journey work for healing on many levels, SPEAK FRENCH WITH A FLAIR Objective Bisexual & Transgender Law Association including themselves, the community and the is to help beginners, in French, have fun with Foundation of Greater NY. Free walk-in clinic planet. $10 suggested donation. 1st Sun, French conversations! Basic listening, reading, provides general legal information, referrals. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. nycgayshamans.net speaking and grammar skills covered. Tue, sign-in 6-6:30 p.m. 212.353.9118, Class is open to all levels of experience, but le-gal.org, [email protected] NYC MARRIED MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP beginners are strongly encourage to attend. For men who identify as bi or gay and are, or Donations to The Center are optional ($10 per LESBIAN SEX MAFIA Support and have been, in a mixed orientation marriage. class is recommended.); every Tue. Contact information group for women 18 or older, Contact facilitator before attending. Jeremy [email protected]. including transexual and intersexed women, Lees, [email protected] who are interested in fantasy and role STIFF COMPETITION Socialize and play playing, bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes, OUT PROFESSIONALS The nation’s leading some popular and some unique party costumes, alternate gender identities and nonprofit LGBT networking organization. games. Rules taught, different games at each uninhibited sexual expression in a safe, sane, Promotes personal growth and professional meeting. Seating limited, latecomers may not consensual and confidential way. 3rd Fri, development. OP programs include author be admitted. $7, exact change appreciated. 8-10 p.m. [email protected] and appearances, offer career workshops and 2nd, 4th and 5th Wed, 7-10 p.m. 212.246.6214 [email protected], lesbiansexmafia.org help members build business relationships. OutProfessionals.org STONEWALL DEMOCRATIC CLUB Join LGBTQ OPERA CLUB Share the joys of opera SDNYC for a monthly meeting on issues of and expand your world. A unique listening PRIDE DEMOCRATS Discussion of upcoming importance to NY’s LGBT community. experience for all. $5 suggested donation. elections and meetings with candidates and To learn more about our club, visit 2nd Fri, 8-10 p.m. [email protected] or on public officials. Last Sat, 6-7 p.m. sdnyc.org and attend our FREE monthly Facebook: LGBTQ Opera Club of New York [email protected] public meetings! 4th Wed, 8-9:30 p.m. City [email protected] PRIDE TOASTMASTERS Only LGBT LIVING SOULFULLY NYC A group for men Toastmasters club on the East Coast. Learn STONEWALL REBELLION VETERANS’ affiliated with Easton Mountain where we new skills to enhance self-confidence ASSOCIATION (SVA) Legendary seek to build queer community based on and personal growth in fun, supportive participants in historic five-night Stonewall soulful experience. Through workshops, atmosphere. Membership is $78 for six Rebellion eligible for membership. Non-Vet programs and discussions, we provide months. Free to attend as a guest. supporters and sponsors can join Friends of opportunities to celebrate, heal, transform Thu, 6:15-7:30 p.m. 917.596.5699, SVA. Last Sat, 4-6 p.m. 212.627.1969, and integrate body, mind and spirit. [email protected], [email protected], Usually 1st Sun, 4-6 p.m. 800.553.8235, pridetoastmasters.com STONEWALLvets.org eastonmountain.org PRIME TIMERS Social club for mature men. SUNDANCE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE MALES AU NATUREL (MAN) Gay and General meeting 2nd Sat, 2-4 p.m. Board of SOCIETY NY area gay outdoors club for bisexual men’s nudist/naturist group. MAN Directors 2nd Sat, 1-2 p.m. POB 1185, men and women of all ages and abilities. sponsors non-sexual, nude social events and Lenox Hill Station, NYC 10021-1185. Enjoy outdoor non-competitive activities: parties, including monthly catered indoor [email protected] backpacking, biking, boating, horseback events and pool parties at various locations. riding, social outings, skating, skiing and Free “underwear optional” intro meetings 2nd REFUGE RECOVERY: MINDFUL EATING more. All-volunteer; run by members. Wed Jan/Feb/Mar, 6-8 p.m. 347.704.0704, This is a one hour meeting centered around Quarterly mixers. sundanceoutdoor.org man.shuttlepod.org mindful eating. Begins with a guided mediation, followed by a reading from the SUPPORT FOR SINGLE LESBIANS A group MAST METRO NY Community inclusive refuge recovery book and ending with where single lesbians get support for being support group for those who identify as participants sharing. Sun, 10-11 a.m. single in a couples’ world. A support and owner/master/mistress or property/slave. discussion group. After the group at 7 p.m., Open to all genders/orientations interested in SAL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Lesbian we go to the Good Stuff Diner on 14 St this lifestyle, regardless of relationship status. book group to discuss contemporary between 6th and 7th. We run by donation, 1st Sun, 2-5 p.m. [email protected] and classic lesbian literature. Newcomers whatever you can afford. 3rd and 4th welcome. 3rd Sun, 1-2:30 p.m. Fri monthly, 6-7 p.m. Contact MASTERS & SLAVES TOGETHER NY (MAST groups.yahoo.com/group/salbookgroup [email protected]. NYC) Support group for gay men interested or involved in Master/slave, Daddy/boy, SALGA NYC Social and political organization SUPPORTIVE CONNECTIONS Peer-led safe other power-exchange relationships. Discuss for LGBT people who trace their descent space to discuss, share and get support concerns, share info and get to know the men from South Asia. 2nd Sat, 4-6 p.m. for our emotional health. $5 suggested behind the labels. 4th Sun, 4-6 p.m. mast.net [email protected], salganyc.org contribution, no one turned away. 2nd Thu, 8-9:30 p.m. [email protected] MEN OF ALL COLORS TOGETHER (MACT) SCRABBLERS All levels. Bring boards. Play in Striving to create multi-cultural community. English, Spanish, French, Italian. 2nd/4th THE LEAGUE OF DISABLED LESBIANS General meeting 1st/3rd Fri, 8-10 p.m. Mon, 8-10 p.m. 212.362.5889 Invisible no more. Reclaim your identity and [email protected] sexuality. 3rd Sun, 3-5 p.m. Contact Lucia Cammarata, [email protected].

gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC 07 THE LGBT READING GROUP Monthly Sun, 6-7 p.m., Living Today SEXUAL COMPULSIVES ANONYMOUS meeting to discuss American and foreign Last Sun, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Village Agnostics Intergroup, 917.SCANY12 or 917.722.6912, novels, plays, biographies/autobiographies, Step Meeting scany.org non-fiction works that examine the historical Mon, 12-1 p.m., 4th Step Writing Workshop or current situation of the LGBT community in AL-ANON Mon, 6-7 p.m., Unsafe Sex the United States and elsewhere. 2nd Thu, Intergroup, 212.941.0094 Mon, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Big Book Step Study 8-9 p.m. [email protected] or 212.945.0709 Thu, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Gay Men’s Round Robin Meeting Fri, 7:30-9 p.m., Gay Men Beginners & Regular Tue, 12-1:30 p.m., Tuesday Round Robin TRANS SPECULATIVE FICTION WORKSHOP Sat, 7:45-9:15 p.m., GLAD Gay & Lesbian Wed, 12-1:30 p.m., Round Robin A writing/critiquing meeting that meets every Discussion Wed, 9-10 p.m., Porn/Internet/Phone Sex other Sun, 7-10 p.m. [email protected] Thu, 12-1:30 p.m., Round Robin COCAINE ANONYMOUS Fri, 12-1 p.m., Round Robin URANTIA BOOK STUDY GROUP Spiritual Intergroup, 212.929.7300 Fri, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Beginners revelation for all. Complete book info at Sat, 6-7 p.m., Centered on Sobriety Fri, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Sober Topics urantiabook.org. Always phone or email Sun, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Serenity Sunday Fri, 7:30-9 p.m., Healthy Sexuality ahead the day before the meeting for any Sat, 12-1:30 p.m., Third Column changes in schedule/room locations. 1st & CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., First Step Meeting 3rd Sun of each month, 1-2 p.m. Contact Nick Intergroup, POB 1509, NY, NY 10159-1509, Sun, 12:30-2 p.m., Intimacy Workshop Curto, 917.701.9033, [email protected]. nyccoda.org Sun, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Sex, Drugs & Alcohol Mon, 9-10 p.m., CODA 1st Sun, 3-5 p.m., Intergroup VILLAGE CONTRA GENDER-FREE CONTRA Fri, 8:30-10 p.m., Co-Dependents DANCE Our LGBT dance series brings Anonymous SEXUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS this festive American folk dance to NYC’s Intergroup, 212.340.4650, sexualrecovery.org queer community. Our “gender neutral” CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS 1st Mon, 6-8 p.m., Intergroup dances mean everyone can dance together Intergroup, NYCMA, POB 1517, Old Chelsea Sat, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Big Book Topic Meeting regardless of sexual orientation, gender Station, NY, NY 10011, 212.642.5029, Sat, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Step Meeting identity or number of left feet. No experience [email protected] necessary, so stop by! 2nd Fri, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mon, 6-7 p.m., Relapse Prevention SURVIVORS OF INCEST ANONYMOUS $15. 718.972.3191, villagecontra.org Tue, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Long Term Sobriety Helpline, 212.501.HEAL, sianewyork.org Wed, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Solutions in Recovery Sat, 4:15-5:45 p.m., SIA Double Winners VILLAGE PLAYWRIGHTS Gay, lesbian Wed, 8-9 p.m., Conscious Contact (survivors only) playwrights, screenwriters present Thu, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Big Book Study Meeting scripts with friendly critiques after the Fri, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Crystal Clear Beginners UNDEREARNERS ANONYMOUS readings. Beginners are encouraged Sat, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Saturday Solutions Sun, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and helped. 2nd/4th Wed, 8-10 p.m. Sat, 8-9 p.m., Meditation Meeting 614.285.2515, [email protected], Sat, 9:30-10:30 p.m., Relationships, Intimacy, villageplaywrights.googlepages.com Sex & Sobriety SAGE AT THE CENTER Sun, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Sunday Solutions WOMEN ABOUT, THE ADVENTURE SOCIAL Sun, 6-7:15 p.m., Sunday Step Meeting Sun, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Beginners Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders CLUB FOR LESBIANS NY-based network (SAGE) offers an extensive array of groups for lesbians generating social, cultural, DEBTORS ANONYMOUS and programs at The Center and at the SAGE athletic activities in tri-state area since Hotline, 212.969.8111, danyc.info Center at 305 7th Ave. For more information, 1976. 212.642.5257, womenabout.org, Mon, 7:30-9 p.m., Lesbian & Gay Step Meeting call 646.576.8669 or visit sageusa.org. [email protected] Sat, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Writers Group Sat, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Meditation Group RECURRING EVENTS YOU GOTTA BELIEVE One of a precious few Sun, 12:15-1:45 p.m., Creating Your Vision organizations in the New York City Metro area DAILY DROP-IN that limits its practice to finding permanent FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY MON-FRI, 1-4:30 P.M. parents and families for young adults, teens Sun, 9:15-10:45 a.m. Comfortable, casual space at The Center and pre-teens in the foster care system. for LGBT seniors to relax and meet. Sat, 3-6 p.m. 718.372.3003, MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Refreshments served. [email protected] Hotline, 212.459.4423, ma-newyork.org Wed, 8:30-9:45 p.m., Marijuana Anonymous COMMUNITY ROOM MEETING ZAPPALORTI SOCIETY Lesbian, gay, 3rd Wed, 8-9:15 p.m., Marijuana Anonymous 3RD MON, 3:30-4:30 P.M. transgender psychiatric survivors organized District 8 for peer support, self-help, mental health DROP-IN BIRTHDAY PARTY advocacy. Sat, 1-3 p.m. 917.286.0616, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS LAST THU, 2-2:30 P.M. [email protected] Helpline, 212.929.6262 Area Service Committee, nycna.org THE SAGE CENTER 12-STEP MEETINGS Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., Serenity on Saturday Sun, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Serenity Sunday Located at 305 7th Ave, the SAGE Center is a full-time center for LGBT older adults, age ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 60 and over, with an array of services and Sat, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Struggle for Intergroup, oa.org programs related to arts and culture, fitness, Intimacy Mon, 1-2 p.m., Just for Today Discussion food and nutrition, health and wellness and Tue, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Discussion lifelong education. Dinner is served daily, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wed, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Format Varies 5-6:30 p.m. for those 60+. Intergroup, 212.647.1680, nyintergroup.org Thu, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Big Book Tue, 6-7:15 p.m., Women Now Fri, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 12-Step Tue, 8-9 p.m., Westwingers Sat, 9-11 a.m., Skylight Meeting Save the Date Thu, 12-1:15 p.m., Agnostics Sat, 12-1:30 p.m., Step Writing Workshop Center Dinner Thu, 9-10 p.m., Westwingers Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., Word of Mouth Open LGBT Thu, Apr 19 | 6:30 p.m. Sat, 6-7:30 p.m., Women Together Closed Meeting Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall St, NYC Discussion Sun, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Recovery from Sat, 7:45-8:45 p.m., LAex Relapse Sat, 9-10 p.m., S/M Sober Miracles Sun, 2-3 p.m., Meditation Meeting Don’t miss Center Dinner, an annual Sun, 12-1 p.m., High Noon Sun, 5-6:30 p.m., Sex, Love & Abstinence fundraiser and celebration of the Sun, 4-5:15 p.m., Village Agnostics Sun, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Gay Men LGBTQ community and our work to support it! Email [email protected] for tickets and more information. 08 gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC