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SUMMARY:MTPC Focus Groups
DESCRIPTION:After a year-long strategic planning process\, MTPC has updated its mission and vision. Join us to discuss: \n\n\n\n\nMTPC’s programming\nPolicy and legislative priorities\nOrganizational brand\n\n\n\n\nFocus groups will be held May-June virtually on Tuesdays 6-7 PM. Each participant will receive a $100 Gift Card. \n\n\n\nThere will be only 6 participants per group\, space is limited! \n\n\n\nSelect the link and complete the registration form to join a focus group session: https://forms.gle/6RacZmXsexCE7Xua6  
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/mtpc-focus-groups/2021-06-01/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTPC":MAILTO:info@masstpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210601T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210601T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T161011Z
UID:94393-1622574000-1622577600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Affirmations: Trans Book Club with Translate Gender
DESCRIPTION:Affirmations: Trans Book Club is a book club like no other! Geared towards trans and nonbinary youth (ages 8-18)\, Affirmations invites readers to explore\, question\, and connect with one another and the centered experiences of trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-creative book characters. \nPartnering with High Five Books\, youth (14+) can discuss a book centering on the experiences of a trans\, nonbinary\, or gender nonconforming character. Each third Tuesday of the month. for younger students\, please see the Affirmations bookclub on the first Tuesday of the month. \nFacilitated by a trans/nonbinary librarian.\nParticipants receive a High Five Books Discount. \nRegister for free
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/affirmations-trans-book-club-with-translate-gender/2021-06-01/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Translate%20Gender":MAILTO:info@translategender.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T180000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210105T234812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T234812Z
UID:93628-1622653200-1622656800@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Supper Club Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:WestMass ElderCare\, in partnership with the Holyoke Council on Aging\, invites all LGBT seniors age 60 years and older\, younger partners\, friends and allies to attend our Rainbow Supper Clubs. \nDue to COVID-19\, we have suspended our in-person dinners and shifted to weekly virtual gatherings. These meet on Wednesdays from 5-6pm. Interested individuals can participate from a phone or computer/iPad/tablet. For more information\, visit our event pages to RSVP. \nWe are looking for topics for these gatherings\, if you have any suggestions\, feel free to connect with us via MeetUp or email at rainbowsupperclub (at) wmeldercare (dot) org. \nLooking for other virtual gatherings? \nThere are a number of other LGBTQ groups that are also meeting virtually at this time. Here are our sibling programs in MA that you can check out! \nRainbow Elders (through LifePath) – welcomes LGBTQIA elders on Thursdays at 1pm. If interested you can call Rainbow Elders by emailing rainbowelders (at) lifepathma (dot) org. \nThe Pathways Café (which normally meets in Marlborough\, MA) -welcomes interested LGBTIQA elders on Wednesdays at 12pm. If interested\, contact Julie Nowak at jnowak (at) baypath (dot) org. \nNeed additional support? \nConnect with WestMass ElderCare for basic needs support or learn about other programming during this time at http://www.wmeldercare.org | Email: info (at) wmeldercare.org | Phone: 413-538-9020 \nThe LGBT Aging Project (through Fenway Health) has a variety of resources – https://fenwayhealth.org/the-fenway-institute/lgbt-aging-project/ \nSAGE (Advocacy and services for LGBTQ seniors) has a hotline\, various resources\, and programs: https://www.sageusa.org/ | Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT \nNational Resource Center for LGBTQ Aging (a project of SAGE) is a technical assistance resource center providing support to our community – https://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-supper-club-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-02/
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ORGANIZER;CN="WestMass%20ElderCare":MAILTO:info@wmeldercare.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210602T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210602T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T153136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T153136Z
UID:94169-1622660400-1622664000@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:TCNE Free Virtual Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Trans Club of New England hosts free virtual workshops every Wednesday from 7-8 pm Eastern Time. If you are transgender or non-binary\, or an ally\, join us to learn more about topics such as transgender medical care\, financial\, legal\, and political concerns\, wellness\, as transition advice. \nRegistration is free\, but is required. \nWould you be willing to drop some knowledge on our community? You can also submit a workshop!  \n 
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/tcne-free-virtual-workshops/2021-06-02/
LOCATION:TCNE\, 30 Guinan Street\, Waltham\, 02454\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trans%20Club%20of%20New%20England":MAILTO:info@tcne.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T143000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20200923T152721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T152721Z
UID:92804-1622723400-1622730600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Elder Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of our gatherings is to share\, as LGBTIQA Elders\, time together that is social\, recreational\, supportive\, and educational in nature\, and which also offers the option of sharing resources and opportunities to engage in advocacy. Elders and their caregivers who are new to the Rainbow Elders and supportive of these goals are welcome. Guests from agencies and other entities who wish to learn about or offer support to the Rainbow Elders will be invited to do so when participants agree in advance that their visit could be of mutual benefit.\n\nWe will make every effort to respect confidentiality\, but we want to remind everyone that use of the internet\, by its very nature\, does not guarantee complete confidentiality.\n\nNo advance registration is required\, although it is always helpful to hear folks’ plans. For the zoom link\, you can send greetings or comments to rainbowelders@lifepathma.org.\n\n\nVisit other LGBTIQA Elder Virtual Gatherings and meet folks from around our region!\n1) Pathways Café and other virtual offerings through BayPath Elder Services\, Marlborough. Contact Julie Nowak at jnowak@baypath.org\n2) Rainbow Supper Club\, Holyoke\, MA: rainbowsupperclub@wmeldercare.org\n3) Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire County: kenneth@rainbowseniors.org
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-elder-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210603T210000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T154142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T154142Z
UID:94279-1622746800-1622754000@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:COMPASS
DESCRIPTION:A meeting space for transmasculine community members. Regular Compass meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month\, from 7-9 pm\, in Boston. Contact us for more information. Due to COVID-19\, Compass meetings are currently being held over Zoom. Dates and times remain the same\, and meetings are still restricted to people who can access Boston and would like to eventually come to in-person meetings. Contact us for more information\, including Zoom links. \nUpcoming meeting topics: \n\nMarch 2021 – What no one told you about before social/medical transition\nApril 2021 – The how-did-you-know-you-were-Trans? narrative\nMay 2021 – Aging in a new gender; boyhood/manhood; age-related issues\nJune 2021 – Pride\nJuly 2021 – The evolution/effects/process/meaning of transition over time (5\, 10\, 20+ years)\nAugust 2021 – Dating\, flirting\, disclosing\nSeptember 2021 – “The way we were” – what we were like as kids\nOctober 2021 – Trans advantage/rejecting toxic masculinity\nNovember 2021 – Workplace issues\nDecember 2021 – Coping strategies for body dysphoria\nJanuary 2022 – Checking in after the holidays
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/compass/2021-06-03/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass":MAILTO:info@compassftm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T170000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210316T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T223343Z
UID:94058-1622818800-1622826000@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:GLADLY
DESCRIPTION:GLADLY is a youth group for LGBQ/T identifying folks ages 14-18\, facilitated through the Center for Hope and Healing in Lowell\, MA. It is a space where folks can bring their lived experiences and learn from and with each other\, addressing topics that are relevant and important. The group meets weekly on Fridays from 3-5 PM\, and will consist of various topics that include\, and are not limited to: gender identity\, inclusive sex ed\, and more! The group culminates in the participants planning a youth PRIDE event for the Greater Lowell community at the end of June. Youth who participate consistently in the program will receive a $100 stipend at the group’s close in June. \nScan the QR code or fill out the brief form here \n 
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/gladly/2021-06-04/
LOCATION:Lowell\, 21 George Street\, Suite 400\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Hope%20and%20Healing":MAILTO:raini@chhinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T180000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210330T002117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T002203Z
UID:94651-1623085200-1623088800@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Victory Programs Black\, Indigenous\, and Trans Folks of Color Drop-in Space
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in space is a monthly (twice a month) affinity space for Trans and Non-binary identifying People of color\, This space will be one where folks can drop in and out so they can talk and connect with others\, watch movies or shows\, play games and discuss topics that feel important to us. \nGroups will happen on the 1st and 3rd Monday every month from 5pm-6pm \nREGISTER HERE \nAs this program is new\, We will be beginning by establishing Community guidelines in the first month that will support the comfort\, safety\, and growth of the space\, and every 1-2 month(s) we’ll have a group check to add\, remove or edit existing Guidelines. \nThis space is intended to be a low barrier/stress\, social support\, and community-based group for Trans and Non-binary BIPOC\, We see the need for space like this and are ready to launch it! \nThis space will be free of Ableism: Transphobia\, Homophobia\, Racism\, Colorism\, Sexism\, Classism\, Ageism\, Xenophobia\, Islamophobia\, antisemitism\, Slut-shaming\, Fatphobia\, Femmephobia\, Transmisogny\, and Pan/Ace/Intersex exclusion. \n━━━━━━ ◦ ❖ ◦ ━━━━━━ \nVictory Programs opens doors to recovery\, hope and community to individuals and families facing homelessness\, drug and alcohol addiction and chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS.
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/victory-programs-black-indigenous-and-trans-folks-of-color-drop-in-space/2021-06-07/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T190000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210410T123747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T123747Z
UID:94824-1623175200-1623178800@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Focus Groups - MTPC
DESCRIPTION:After a year-long strategic planning process\, MTPC has updated its mission and vision. Join us to discuss: \n\n\n\n\nMTPC’s programming\nPolicy and legislative priorities\nOrganizational brand\n\n\n\n\nFocus groups will be held May-June virtually on Tuesdays 6-7 PM. \nEach participant will receive a $100 Gift Card. \n\n\n\nThere will be only 6 participants per group\, space is limited! \n\n\n\nSelect the link and complete the registration form to join a focus group session: https://forms.gle/6RacZmXsexCE7Xua6
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/focus-groups-mtpc/2021-06-08/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTPC":MAILTO:info@masstpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T161011Z
UID:94394-1623178800-1623182400@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Affirmations: Trans Book Club with Translate Gender
DESCRIPTION:Affirmations: Trans Book Club is a book club like no other! Geared towards trans and nonbinary youth (ages 8-18)\, Affirmations invites readers to explore\, question\, and connect with one another and the centered experiences of trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-creative book characters. \nPartnering with High Five Books\, youth (14+) can discuss a book centering on the experiences of a trans\, nonbinary\, or gender nonconforming character. Each third Tuesday of the month. for younger students\, please see the Affirmations bookclub on the first Tuesday of the month. \nFacilitated by a trans/nonbinary librarian.\nParticipants receive a High Five Books Discount. \nRegister for free
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/affirmations-trans-book-club-with-translate-gender/2021-06-08/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Translate%20Gender":MAILTO:info@translategender.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T180000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210105T234812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T234812Z
UID:93629-1623258000-1623261600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Supper Club Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:WestMass ElderCare\, in partnership with the Holyoke Council on Aging\, invites all LGBT seniors age 60 years and older\, younger partners\, friends and allies to attend our Rainbow Supper Clubs. \nDue to COVID-19\, we have suspended our in-person dinners and shifted to weekly virtual gatherings. These meet on Wednesdays from 5-6pm. Interested individuals can participate from a phone or computer/iPad/tablet. For more information\, visit our event pages to RSVP. \nWe are looking for topics for these gatherings\, if you have any suggestions\, feel free to connect with us via MeetUp or email at rainbowsupperclub (at) wmeldercare (dot) org. \nLooking for other virtual gatherings? \nThere are a number of other LGBTQ groups that are also meeting virtually at this time. Here are our sibling programs in MA that you can check out! \nRainbow Elders (through LifePath) – welcomes LGBTQIA elders on Thursdays at 1pm. If interested you can call Rainbow Elders by emailing rainbowelders (at) lifepathma (dot) org. \nThe Pathways Café (which normally meets in Marlborough\, MA) -welcomes interested LGBTIQA elders on Wednesdays at 12pm. If interested\, contact Julie Nowak at jnowak (at) baypath (dot) org. \nNeed additional support? \nConnect with WestMass ElderCare for basic needs support or learn about other programming during this time at http://www.wmeldercare.org | Email: info (at) wmeldercare.org | Phone: 413-538-9020 \nThe LGBT Aging Project (through Fenway Health) has a variety of resources – https://fenwayhealth.org/the-fenway-institute/lgbt-aging-project/ \nSAGE (Advocacy and services for LGBTQ seniors) has a hotline\, various resources\, and programs: https://www.sageusa.org/ | Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT \nNational Resource Center for LGBTQ Aging (a project of SAGE) is a technical assistance resource center providing support to our community – https://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-supper-club-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-09/
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ORGANIZER;CN="WestMass%20ElderCare":MAILTO:info@wmeldercare.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210609T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210609T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T153136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T153136Z
UID:94170-1623265200-1623268800@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:TCNE Free Virtual Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Trans Club of New England hosts free virtual workshops every Wednesday from 7-8 pm Eastern Time. If you are transgender or non-binary\, or an ally\, join us to learn more about topics such as transgender medical care\, financial\, legal\, and political concerns\, wellness\, as transition advice. \nRegistration is free\, but is required. \nWould you be willing to drop some knowledge on our community? You can also submit a workshop!  \n 
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/tcne-free-virtual-workshops/2021-06-09/
LOCATION:TCNE\, 30 Guinan Street\, Waltham\, 02454\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trans%20Club%20of%20New%20England":MAILTO:info@tcne.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T143000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20200923T152721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T152721Z
UID:92805-1623328200-1623335400@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Elder Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of our gatherings is to share\, as LGBTIQA Elders\, time together that is social\, recreational\, supportive\, and educational in nature\, and which also offers the option of sharing resources and opportunities to engage in advocacy. Elders and their caregivers who are new to the Rainbow Elders and supportive of these goals are welcome. Guests from agencies and other entities who wish to learn about or offer support to the Rainbow Elders will be invited to do so when participants agree in advance that their visit could be of mutual benefit.\n\nWe will make every effort to respect confidentiality\, but we want to remind everyone that use of the internet\, by its very nature\, does not guarantee complete confidentiality.\n\nNo advance registration is required\, although it is always helpful to hear folks’ plans. For the zoom link\, you can send greetings or comments to rainbowelders@lifepathma.org.\n\n\nVisit other LGBTIQA Elder Virtual Gatherings and meet folks from around our region!\n1) Pathways Café and other virtual offerings through BayPath Elder Services\, Marlborough. Contact Julie Nowak at jnowak@baypath.org\n2) Rainbow Supper Club\, Holyoke\, MA: rainbowsupperclub@wmeldercare.org\n3) Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire County: kenneth@rainbowseniors.org
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-elder-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-10/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210610T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210610T210000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T154142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T154142Z
UID:94280-1623351600-1623358800@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:COMPASS
DESCRIPTION:A meeting space for transmasculine community members. Regular Compass meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month\, from 7-9 pm\, in Boston. Contact us for more information. Due to COVID-19\, Compass meetings are currently being held over Zoom. Dates and times remain the same\, and meetings are still restricted to people who can access Boston and would like to eventually come to in-person meetings. Contact us for more information\, including Zoom links. \nUpcoming meeting topics: \n\nMarch 2021 – What no one told you about before social/medical transition\nApril 2021 – The how-did-you-know-you-were-Trans? narrative\nMay 2021 – Aging in a new gender; boyhood/manhood; age-related issues\nJune 2021 – Pride\nJuly 2021 – The evolution/effects/process/meaning of transition over time (5\, 10\, 20+ years)\nAugust 2021 – Dating\, flirting\, disclosing\nSeptember 2021 – “The way we were” – what we were like as kids\nOctober 2021 – Trans advantage/rejecting toxic masculinity\nNovember 2021 – Workplace issues\nDecember 2021 – Coping strategies for body dysphoria\nJanuary 2022 – Checking in after the holidays
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/compass/2021-06-10/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass":MAILTO:info@compassftm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T170000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210316T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T223343Z
UID:94059-1623423600-1623430800@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:GLADLY
DESCRIPTION:GLADLY is a youth group for LGBQ/T identifying folks ages 14-18\, facilitated through the Center for Hope and Healing in Lowell\, MA. It is a space where folks can bring their lived experiences and learn from and with each other\, addressing topics that are relevant and important. The group meets weekly on Fridays from 3-5 PM\, and will consist of various topics that include\, and are not limited to: gender identity\, inclusive sex ed\, and more! The group culminates in the participants planning a youth PRIDE event for the Greater Lowell community at the end of June. Youth who participate consistently in the program will receive a $100 stipend at the group’s close in June. \nScan the QR code or fill out the brief form here \n 
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/gladly/2021-06-11/
LOCATION:Lowell\, 21 George Street\, Suite 400\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Hope%20and%20Healing":MAILTO:raini@chhinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T170000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210511T164715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T164727Z
UID:95007-1623499200-1623517200@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Trans Resistance Vigil & March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Trans Resistance was formed in June 2020 by Athena Vaughn\, Chastity Bowick\, and a collective of trans and queer activists in the Boston area who built upon years of contention with the Boston Pride board for being trans-exclusionary in their process\, vision\, and work and failing to equitably represent the magical TQBIPOC community in Boston.
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/trans-resistance-vigil-march/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, 1 Franklin Park Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02121
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T190000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210410T123045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T123045Z
UID:94809-1623780000-1623783600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:MTPC Focus Groups
DESCRIPTION:After a year-long strategic planning process\, MTPC has updated its mission and vision. Join us to discuss: \n\n\n\n\nMTPC’s programming\nPolicy and legislative priorities\nOrganizational brand\n\n\n\n\nFocus groups will be held May-June virtually on Tuesdays 6-7 PM. Each participant will receive a $100 Gift Card. \n\n\n\nThere will be only 6 participants per group\, space is limited! \n\n\n\nSelect the link and complete the registration form to join a focus group session: https://forms.gle/6RacZmXsexCE7Xua6  
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/mtpc-focus-groups/2021-06-15/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTPC":MAILTO:info@masstpc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T161011Z
UID:94395-1623783600-1623787200@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Affirmations: Trans Book Club with Translate Gender
DESCRIPTION:Affirmations: Trans Book Club is a book club like no other! Geared towards trans and nonbinary youth (ages 8-18)\, Affirmations invites readers to explore\, question\, and connect with one another and the centered experiences of trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-creative book characters. \nPartnering with High Five Books\, youth (14+) can discuss a book centering on the experiences of a trans\, nonbinary\, or gender nonconforming character. Each third Tuesday of the month. for younger students\, please see the Affirmations bookclub on the first Tuesday of the month. \nFacilitated by a trans/nonbinary librarian.\nParticipants receive a High Five Books Discount. \nRegister for free
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/affirmations-trans-book-club-with-translate-gender/2021-06-15/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Translate%20Gender":MAILTO:info@translategender.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T180000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210105T234812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T234812Z
UID:93630-1623862800-1623866400@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Supper Club Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:WestMass ElderCare\, in partnership with the Holyoke Council on Aging\, invites all LGBT seniors age 60 years and older\, younger partners\, friends and allies to attend our Rainbow Supper Clubs. \nDue to COVID-19\, we have suspended our in-person dinners and shifted to weekly virtual gatherings. These meet on Wednesdays from 5-6pm. Interested individuals can participate from a phone or computer/iPad/tablet. For more information\, visit our event pages to RSVP. \nWe are looking for topics for these gatherings\, if you have any suggestions\, feel free to connect with us via MeetUp or email at rainbowsupperclub (at) wmeldercare (dot) org. \nLooking for other virtual gatherings? \nThere are a number of other LGBTQ groups that are also meeting virtually at this time. Here are our sibling programs in MA that you can check out! \nRainbow Elders (through LifePath) – welcomes LGBTQIA elders on Thursdays at 1pm. If interested you can call Rainbow Elders by emailing rainbowelders (at) lifepathma (dot) org. \nThe Pathways Café (which normally meets in Marlborough\, MA) -welcomes interested LGBTIQA elders on Wednesdays at 12pm. If interested\, contact Julie Nowak at jnowak (at) baypath (dot) org. \nNeed additional support? \nConnect with WestMass ElderCare for basic needs support or learn about other programming during this time at http://www.wmeldercare.org | Email: info (at) wmeldercare.org | Phone: 413-538-9020 \nThe LGBT Aging Project (through Fenway Health) has a variety of resources – https://fenwayhealth.org/the-fenway-institute/lgbt-aging-project/ \nSAGE (Advocacy and services for LGBTQ seniors) has a hotline\, various resources\, and programs: https://www.sageusa.org/ | Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT \nNational Resource Center for LGBTQ Aging (a project of SAGE) is a technical assistance resource center providing support to our community – https://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-supper-club-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-16/
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ORGANIZER;CN="WestMass%20ElderCare":MAILTO:info@wmeldercare.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210616T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210616T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T153136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T153136Z
UID:94171-1623870000-1623873600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:TCNE Free Virtual Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Trans Club of New England hosts free virtual workshops every Wednesday from 7-8 pm Eastern Time. If you are transgender or non-binary\, or an ally\, join us to learn more about topics such as transgender medical care\, financial\, legal\, and political concerns\, wellness\, as transition advice. \nRegistration is free\, but is required. \nWould you be willing to drop some knowledge on our community? You can also submit a workshop!  \n 
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/tcne-free-virtual-workshops/2021-06-16/
LOCATION:TCNE\, 30 Guinan Street\, Waltham\, 02454\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trans%20Club%20of%20New%20England":MAILTO:info@tcne.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210616T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210616T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210506T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T175346Z
UID:94963-1623870000-1623873600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Professionals for Trans Rights 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Professionals for Trans Rights business community fundraiser will take place on June 16\, 2021 at 7:00pm.\n\nThis event will be held virtually to support our mission and work advocating for trans youth\, adults\, and families living in Massachusetts. The program will include: \n\n\n\n\nremarks from the 2021 Carl Sciortino Trans Ally Award Honoree (to be announced)\nthe Inaugural Trans Excellence Award Honoree\, Gunner Scott\, MTPC’s first executive director\na special tribute to MTPC’s founding members\nour vision for lived equality for trans communities in Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\nWhether you recognize the people in the photos from the early years or you’re just beginning to learn more about the trans community\, we warmly welcome you to join us for this Virtual Event. Together\, we can continue to advocate for trans rights\, inclusion\, dignity\, and respect for the next 20 years and beyond! We know that this has been a difficult time for many and some people can’t give as generously as they would like to. With this in mind\, we are offering free registration for all who would like to join us for this year’s Professionals for Trans Rights and we hope that those of you who can make a donation will give generously for our 20th Anniversary! Your tax-deductible donation to MTPC will build power for trans\, nonbinary\, and gender expansive people! \n\n\n\nDonors of $25 or more will receive a mailed celebration packet that includes a 20th Anniversary MTPC button and commemorative photo lookback. \n\nIf you would like to sponsor this year’s PTR you can do so here.
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/professionals-for-trans-rights-2021/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTPC":MAILTO:info@masstpc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T143000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20200923T152721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T152721Z
UID:92806-1623933000-1623940200@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Elder Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of our gatherings is to share\, as LGBTIQA Elders\, time together that is social\, recreational\, supportive\, and educational in nature\, and which also offers the option of sharing resources and opportunities to engage in advocacy. Elders and their caregivers who are new to the Rainbow Elders and supportive of these goals are welcome. Guests from agencies and other entities who wish to learn about or offer support to the Rainbow Elders will be invited to do so when participants agree in advance that their visit could be of mutual benefit.\n\nWe will make every effort to respect confidentiality\, but we want to remind everyone that use of the internet\, by its very nature\, does not guarantee complete confidentiality.\n\nNo advance registration is required\, although it is always helpful to hear folks’ plans. For the zoom link\, you can send greetings or comments to rainbowelders@lifepathma.org.\n\n\nVisit other LGBTIQA Elder Virtual Gatherings and meet folks from around our region!\n1) Pathways Café and other virtual offerings through BayPath Elder Services\, Marlborough. Contact Julie Nowak at jnowak@baypath.org\n2) Rainbow Supper Club\, Holyoke\, MA: rainbowsupperclub@wmeldercare.org\n3) Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire County: kenneth@rainbowseniors.org
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-elder-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210617T210000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T154142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T154142Z
UID:94281-1623956400-1623963600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:COMPASS
DESCRIPTION:A meeting space for transmasculine community members. Regular Compass meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month\, from 7-9 pm\, in Boston. Contact us for more information. Due to COVID-19\, Compass meetings are currently being held over Zoom. Dates and times remain the same\, and meetings are still restricted to people who can access Boston and would like to eventually come to in-person meetings. Contact us for more information\, including Zoom links. \nUpcoming meeting topics: \n\nMarch 2021 – What no one told you about before social/medical transition\nApril 2021 – The how-did-you-know-you-were-Trans? narrative\nMay 2021 – Aging in a new gender; boyhood/manhood; age-related issues\nJune 2021 – Pride\nJuly 2021 – The evolution/effects/process/meaning of transition over time (5\, 10\, 20+ years)\nAugust 2021 – Dating\, flirting\, disclosing\nSeptember 2021 – “The way we were” – what we were like as kids\nOctober 2021 – Trans advantage/rejecting toxic masculinity\nNovember 2021 – Workplace issues\nDecember 2021 – Coping strategies for body dysphoria\nJanuary 2022 – Checking in after the holidays
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/compass/2021-06-17/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass":MAILTO:info@compassftm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T170000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210316T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T223343Z
UID:94060-1624028400-1624035600@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:GLADLY
DESCRIPTION:GLADLY is a youth group for LGBQ/T identifying folks ages 14-18\, facilitated through the Center for Hope and Healing in Lowell\, MA. It is a space where folks can bring their lived experiences and learn from and with each other\, addressing topics that are relevant and important. The group meets weekly on Fridays from 3-5 PM\, and will consist of various topics that include\, and are not limited to: gender identity\, inclusive sex ed\, and more! The group culminates in the participants planning a youth PRIDE event for the Greater Lowell community at the end of June. Youth who participate consistently in the program will receive a $100 stipend at the group’s close in June. \nScan the QR code or fill out the brief form here \n 
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/gladly/2021-06-18/
LOCATION:Lowell\, 21 George Street\, Suite 400\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Hope%20and%20Healing":MAILTO:raini@chhinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T180000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210330T002117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T002203Z
UID:94652-1624294800-1624298400@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Victory Programs Black\, Indigenous\, and Trans Folks of Color Drop-in Space
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in space is a monthly (twice a month) affinity space for Trans and Non-binary identifying People of color\, This space will be one where folks can drop in and out so they can talk and connect with others\, watch movies or shows\, play games and discuss topics that feel important to us. \nGroups will happen on the 1st and 3rd Monday every month from 5pm-6pm \nREGISTER HERE \nAs this program is new\, We will be beginning by establishing Community guidelines in the first month that will support the comfort\, safety\, and growth of the space\, and every 1-2 month(s) we’ll have a group check to add\, remove or edit existing Guidelines. \nThis space is intended to be a low barrier/stress\, social support\, and community-based group for Trans and Non-binary BIPOC\, We see the need for space like this and are ready to launch it! \nThis space will be free of Ableism: Transphobia\, Homophobia\, Racism\, Colorism\, Sexism\, Classism\, Ageism\, Xenophobia\, Islamophobia\, antisemitism\, Slut-shaming\, Fatphobia\, Femmephobia\, Transmisogny\, and Pan/Ace/Intersex exclusion. \n━━━━━━ ◦ ❖ ◦ ━━━━━━ \nVictory Programs opens doors to recovery\, hope and community to individuals and families facing homelessness\, drug and alcohol addiction and chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS.
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/victory-programs-black-indigenous-and-trans-folks-of-color-drop-in-space/2021-06-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210622T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210622T190000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210410T123748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T123748Z
UID:94825-1624384800-1624388400@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Focus Groups - MTPC
DESCRIPTION:After a year-long strategic planning process\, MTPC has updated its mission and vision. Join us to discuss: \n\n\n\n\nMTPC’s programming\nPolicy and legislative priorities\nOrganizational brand\n\n\n\n\nFocus groups will be held May-June virtually on Tuesdays 6-7 PM. \nEach participant will receive a $100 Gift Card. \n\n\n\nThere will be only 6 participants per group\, space is limited! \n\n\n\nSelect the link and complete the registration form to join a focus group session: https://forms.gle/6RacZmXsexCE7Xua6
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/focus-groups-mtpc/2021-06-22/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTPC":MAILTO:info@masstpc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210622T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210622T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T161011Z
UID:94396-1624388400-1624392000@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Affirmations: Trans Book Club with Translate Gender
DESCRIPTION:Affirmations: Trans Book Club is a book club like no other! Geared towards trans and nonbinary youth (ages 8-18)\, Affirmations invites readers to explore\, question\, and connect with one another and the centered experiences of trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-creative book characters. \nPartnering with High Five Books\, youth (14+) can discuss a book centering on the experiences of a trans\, nonbinary\, or gender nonconforming character. Each third Tuesday of the month. for younger students\, please see the Affirmations bookclub on the first Tuesday of the month. \nFacilitated by a trans/nonbinary librarian.\nParticipants receive a High Five Books Discount. \nRegister for free
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/affirmations-trans-book-club-with-translate-gender/2021-06-22/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Translate%20Gender":MAILTO:info@translategender.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T180000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210105T234812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T234812Z
UID:93631-1624467600-1624471200@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Supper Club Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:WestMass ElderCare\, in partnership with the Holyoke Council on Aging\, invites all LGBT seniors age 60 years and older\, younger partners\, friends and allies to attend our Rainbow Supper Clubs. \nDue to COVID-19\, we have suspended our in-person dinners and shifted to weekly virtual gatherings. These meet on Wednesdays from 5-6pm. Interested individuals can participate from a phone or computer/iPad/tablet. For more information\, visit our event pages to RSVP. \nWe are looking for topics for these gatherings\, if you have any suggestions\, feel free to connect with us via MeetUp or email at rainbowsupperclub (at) wmeldercare (dot) org. \nLooking for other virtual gatherings? \nThere are a number of other LGBTQ groups that are also meeting virtually at this time. Here are our sibling programs in MA that you can check out! \nRainbow Elders (through LifePath) – welcomes LGBTQIA elders on Thursdays at 1pm. If interested you can call Rainbow Elders by emailing rainbowelders (at) lifepathma (dot) org. \nThe Pathways Café (which normally meets in Marlborough\, MA) -welcomes interested LGBTIQA elders on Wednesdays at 12pm. If interested\, contact Julie Nowak at jnowak (at) baypath (dot) org. \nNeed additional support? \nConnect with WestMass ElderCare for basic needs support or learn about other programming during this time at http://www.wmeldercare.org | Email: info (at) wmeldercare.org | Phone: 413-538-9020 \nThe LGBT Aging Project (through Fenway Health) has a variety of resources – https://fenwayhealth.org/the-fenway-institute/lgbt-aging-project/ \nSAGE (Advocacy and services for LGBTQ seniors) has a hotline\, various resources\, and programs: https://www.sageusa.org/ | Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT \nNational Resource Center for LGBTQ Aging (a project of SAGE) is a technical assistance resource center providing support to our community – https://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-supper-club-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-23/
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ORGANIZER;CN="WestMass%20ElderCare":MAILTO:info@wmeldercare.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210623T200000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20210317T153136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T153136Z
UID:94172-1624474800-1624478400@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:TCNE Free Virtual Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Trans Club of New England hosts free virtual workshops every Wednesday from 7-8 pm Eastern Time. If you are transgender or non-binary\, or an ally\, join us to learn more about topics such as transgender medical care\, financial\, legal\, and political concerns\, wellness\, as transition advice. \nRegistration is free\, but is required. \nWould you be willing to drop some knowledge on our community? You can also submit a workshop!  \n 
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/tcne-free-virtual-workshops/2021-06-23/
LOCATION:TCNE\, 30 Guinan Street\, Waltham\, 02454\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trans%20Club%20of%20New%20England":MAILTO:info@tcne.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T143000
DTSTAMP:20210624T233208
CREATED:20200923T152721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T152721Z
UID:92807-1624537800-1624545000@www.masstpc.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Elder Virtual Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of our gatherings is to share\, as LGBTIQA Elders\, time together that is social\, recreational\, supportive\, and educational in nature\, and which also offers the option of sharing resources and opportunities to engage in advocacy. Elders and their caregivers who are new to the Rainbow Elders and supportive of these goals are welcome. Guests from agencies and other entities who wish to learn about or offer support to the Rainbow Elders will be invited to do so when participants agree in advance that their visit could be of mutual benefit.\n\nWe will make every effort to respect confidentiality\, but we want to remind everyone that use of the internet\, by its very nature\, does not guarantee complete confidentiality.\n\nNo advance registration is required\, although it is always helpful to hear folks’ plans. For the zoom link\, you can send greetings or comments to rainbowelders@lifepathma.org.\n\n\nVisit other LGBTIQA Elder Virtual Gatherings and meet folks from around our region!\n1) Pathways Café and other virtual offerings through BayPath Elder Services\, Marlborough. Contact Julie Nowak at jnowak@baypath.org\n2) Rainbow Supper Club\, Holyoke\, MA: rainbowsupperclub@wmeldercare.org\n3) Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire County: kenneth@rainbowseniors.org
URL:https://www.masstpc.org/event/rainbow-elder-virtual-gatherings/2021-06-24/
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END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR