Events + Activities
We provide a variety of programs and activities to build resilience and community belonging.
Grieving Together: Tending our Queer Hearts
Date: First Monday every month, starting March 2
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18+
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDCgrievingtogether
This group’s intention is to hold space for collective queer grief in these times. Whether you’re feeling heavy with the world or experiencing personal loss, we’ll be holding space to grieve together. The group will be facilitated by Ore Ganin-Pinto, Interfaith Chaplain and Harper Cheaney, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. If you have any questions about the group, please contact Harper at cheaneypsychotherapy@gmail.com.
NEW! Trans/Queer Body Trust
Date: Fridays, Beginning March 13 - May 1
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Ages: 18+
Note: A pre-screen with the facilitator is required.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/bodytrust
Looking for a breath of fresh air from the day-to-day narrative about bodies? Join with like-minded community members to challenge mainstream messages, explore ways to reclaim our bodies, and create authentic and sustainable self-care practices. The group is limited to 10 members to create a warm and comfortable environment. 15 minute phone pre-screen with a facilitator and the ability to attend all 8 sessions are both required.
A Sacred Witnessing: A Trans Day of Euphoria Event
Join us for an intergenerational Trans Day of Visibility gathering rooted in euphoria, joy, and sacred witnessing. Trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender-expansive people of all ages are invited to share their stories, create art, and witness each other’s full humanity in a moment of dangerous hypervisibility and harm to our community. The event will include intergenerational story sharing, protest sign art, gentle restorative offerings, live performance, tabling with local organizations, and light refreshments.
Queer Book Club
Date: First Tuesday of Every Month
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18 +
RSVP: Text Jeffrey at 732-272-5896 for more details
Open to all! Come eat, drink, and chat about LGBTQ+ lit. 🙂 This book club is an intergenerational opportunity to bond and make connections with other community members!
Guided Mindfulness Group
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 14+
Give your brain a break, and reconnect with the present moment, using guided breathing and mindfulness techniques. All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome.
Queer and Trans Yoga with Sapphire Collective
Date: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 14+
This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities class taught by a rotating queer-identifying yoga teacher each week. We highlight self-nurturance through yoga asana and meditation, a somatic and mindfulness healing practice that resources us for our own resilience as well as community care. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Ultimately, this is a brave space for LGBTQIA++ identifying folks to gather and take deep care. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
Queer Movie Club
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18+
Join friends old and new! We’ve got popcorn, snacks, and a big screen, and we’re ready for some entertainment and conversation.
For movie information, read the newsletter or call us at the Center at 831-524-5422.
Write Queer, A Creative Writing Group
Date: Second and Fourth Saturday of every month
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18+
Join Jesse and Peggy for all or part of this series, running from March through May. Unleash your creativity at Write Queer, an 18+ group for writers of all levels. Respond to provided prompts, or bring your own projects. Meetings include writing time, optional sharing, and positive feedback. Please bring a pen and paper or a laptop.