Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The LGBT Community Center

Every Wednesday evening you can join other Equality Ohio volunteers working to start creating change in Northeast Ohio and the state overall. Some tasks include conducting research on local employers anti-discrimination policies and discussing how race, class, gender, and religion intersect within the LGBTQ community.

Volunteer Night is an Equality Ohio tradition where LGBTQ folks and allies can come to open hours knowing that they'll always find two things: a welcoming community of good local folks, and serious organizing work that anyone can do to help bring Cuyahoga County and Ohio full equality.

For more information, contact Mark Szabo at 216-256-5495 or by email.

Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The LGBT Community Center
6600 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland

ALERT!!! This is Transserenity Revolution's First Meeting!

During this meeting, participants will be discussing TSR's main values and direction, the creation of their website and establishing desires, goals and direction as a community for advocacy. They will also be discussing how to make a presence in Ohio Pride events. 

"This is about all of us, we are a community for ADVOCACY."

For more information about Transserenity Revolution, click here.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The LGBT Community Center
6600 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland

Allison Moon is the author of Tales of the Pack, a series of novels about lesbian werewolves. The first in the series, Lunatic Fringe, was nominated for a 2011 Golden Crown Award. The sequel, Hungry Ghost, releasted in April 2013. Allison was a 2011 Lambda Literary Emerging LGBT Authors Fellow. A popular speaker and educator, Allison teaches publishing, creativity, art, writing, and their intersections with social justice and sexuality. She's best known for her workshops How to Drive a Vulva and Creativity for Radicals. She blogs about gender, sexuality, writing, and creativity on her website. 

Lunatic Fringe / 2011 / Lunatic Ink /ISBN: 978-0-9838309-1-7

Lexie Clarion's first night at college, she falls in with a pack of radical feminist werewolf hunters. The next morning, she falls for a mysterious woman who may be among the hunted. As Lexie's new lover and the Pack battle for Lexie's allegiance, the waxing moon illuminates old hatreds, new enemies, and a secret from Lexie's childhood that will change her life forever.

Hungry Ghost / 2013 / Lunatic Ink / ISBN: 978-0-9838309-3-1

Strange is the new normal for college freshman Lexie Clarion. She could be writing papers and going to frat parties like a normal girl, but Lexie is no normal girl. She spends each full moon fighting against the beast that threatens to escape her body, and the rest of the time mooning over her alpha ex-girlfriend. When Lexie discovers the eviscerated body of a fellow student, she knows the violent full-blood Rare wolves are back on the prowl. But with no proof, no plan, and no allies, Lexie and the Pack have to decide how to fight back. And they have to do so fast, before all the women of Milton become prey. 

Monday, June 3, 12:30 p.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland

During the Senior Drop-In, there will be a field trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Seniors may come participate in the regularly scheduled 11:00 a.m. exercises before the field trip, however seniors who wish to skip the workout may meet the group at the zoo at 12:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Cindy at CYu@LGBTcleveland.org or at 216-651-5428 x 19.

Joan M. Burda, Attorney at Law, will present a series of workshops that addresses legal issues that affect the LGBT community.
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Joan is the author of the award-winning book, Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples, (Second Edition) ABA 2012 as well as Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Clients: A Lawyers Guide (ABA 2008) and An Overview of Federal Consumer Law (ABA 1998). See her website -  LGBT LAW
 
All workshops are on Tuesday.  No registration is required.
A $5.00 fee for materials is requested.

October 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parenting Focus
The joys and pitfalls of artificial reproduction, joint custody agreements, adoption, and parenting rights in Ohio.

Other Upcoming Legal Work Shops:
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November 19: Elder Focus

                                Workshop handouts can be downloaded here.

Coming Out Group (18+)
Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.
Discuss general topics and concerns of coming out as an LGBT.
Contact Kim for more information and registration: kimberly.a.fuller@gmail.com

Our Journey (18+)
Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.
Women’s open discussion group. For women seeking connection and support.
Contact Sara for more information and registration: cyu@lgbtcleveland.org
or 216-651-5428 Ext. 19

TransFamily
Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 2:00-5:00pm.
Support group for trans-identified individuals and allies.
For more information, call Karen & Bob at 216-691-4357

Senior Drop-in (55+)
Meets every Monday and Wednesday from 11:00am-2:30pm.
Social drop-in group for seniors. Connection, socialization, low-impact chair exercise, computer access, and lunch ($3.00 if able).
For more information: contact Cindy at  216-651-5428 Ext. 19 or cyu@lgbtcleveland.org

Senior Discussion Group (55+) (Pending)
Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.

Bisexual Support Group (18+)
Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.
Contact Ryan for more information and registration: rzymler@lgbtcleveland.org or 216-651-5428 Ext. 25

Gay Fathers Discussion Group
Meets the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Support and connection for gay men with children.
Contact Houston for more information and registration at CLEgayfathers@gmail.com.

Men's Discussion Group (18+)
Meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The self-led group provides a safe, welcoming space to explore topics relevant to GBTQ men, and to share personal experiences. There is a scheduled topic each week. Meetings are facilitated by a member to keep us on topic and make sure everyone who wants to talk has a chance. Many topics are suggested by participants and we encourage that. Some topics are serious, some are just for fun – from the issues of coming out, to the movies we like.

Before the discussion starts, we take a few minutes for "life-updates" and announcements. During this time, anyone can raise an issue of particular personal concern. It could develop into the topic for a future meeting.

We are not a professionally led "therapy" group. Rather, we've learned that talking about our lives and sharing our experiences are good and helpful things to do. As with any group, it usually takes a few meetings to decide if we are right for you, but our longevity speaks volumes about the usefulness of getting beyond small talk. Over the years, many strong friendships have formed among our members. What's shared in a meeting stays in the meeting. Please feel free to join us any Thursday night. We' be very glad to see you.

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