Program Calendar – Brooklyn Community Pride Center

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Program & Events Calendar

What’s Happening in and around Your Center

	August 2020
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2	3	4	5	6	7	8 VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Spa… VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Space August 8, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Focus-time is a dedicated virtual space for LGBTQ+ folks to work on their personal and/or work projects in an accepting environment. It’s the perfect place to work on projects you’ve been putting off or to start the projects that have been incubating in your mind. This is a space for you to focus on the things you want to do but struggle to do. Please register for free through Eventbrite in order to receive the Zoom session details. For more info or questions, please contact homoground@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 8, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 8, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • •
9 VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group August 9, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 11:45 am So many of us are going through grief and loss during the corona crisis. Whether you lost a family member, a friend, your job, or are constantly experiencing the hurt that COVID-19 is causing in others. Brooklyn Community Pride Center in partnership with The Visiting Nurse Service of New York and GRIOT Circle is offering this safe space to the LGBTQ+ community, to share their experiences and hear from others who might be going through the same. There is so much power in sharing and the realization that you are not alone. The group will be facilitated by Jean Metzker, PhD, who has been with VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care as Bereavement Counselor for 10 years, doing this work for over 20 years. Feel free to join this session to share, but it is also totally ok if you just want to listen. Click here to join the sessions. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jean Metzker at jean.metzker@vnsny. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous August 9, 2020 \| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We may share our experience, strength, and hope in our efforts to find freedom where there has been bondage and peace where there has been turmoil in our relationships with others and ourselves. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. To join this session, go to Zoom and enter Meeting ID: 830 8343 5530 and password: 244612 For more information, please contact: coda.brooklyn.sunday@gmail.com More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 9, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop August 9, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kirsten Adorian will facilitate a weekly workshop in yoga poses or Asana, common in yoga classes. During the virtual session, we will explore the fundamental aspects of it, try modifications, discuss what parts of the body it typically effects and talk about its intended Somatic effect. Great for folks new to yoga and with ongoing practices, the class will focus on making Yoga classes less intimidating and more accessible to a variety of bodies. We will begin the class with a short warm up, dive into the pose of the week and end with breath work or a short meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - Meeting ID: 946 6844 8369 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation August 9, 2020 \| 8:00 pm - 8:20 pm Kirsten Adorian will teach simple, breath-centered meditation, starting with simple stretches to prepare the body and then sitting for 15 minutes of guided meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - meeting ID: 962 7442 8744 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 9, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • •	10 VIRTUAL: Kiki VIRTUAL: Kiki August 10, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Project R.I.T.E. invites you and your friends for a virtual Kiki! The Kiki will take place every 2nd and 4th Monday and Thursday of the month. For any questions and to get the details on how to sign on to the Kiki, please email William Bailey at wbailey@addabbo.org or (929) 920-6292. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 10, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 10, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: Parlor Games VIRTUAL: Parlor Games August 10, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm This meeting is open to all who wish to attend. Start your week off with pure fun at Parlor Games. We’ll be playing different games every Monday at 4:30pm. Bring your favorite game to share! Click here to RSVP. More details VIRTUAL: Crystal Meth Anonymous Meeting VIRTUAL: Crystal Meth Anonymous Meeting August 10, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm During the Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) meetings, members share their experience with others seeking recovery. All meetings are a safe place to share your experience, listen to others and to meet other recovering addicts. Crystal Meth Anonymous has gone virtual as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For more information on how to join a session, please visit nycma.org. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 10, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • •	11 VIRTUAL: Calming Anxiety during COVID-19 VIRTUAL: Calming Anxiety during COVID-19 August 11, 2020 \| 10:30 am - 11:30 am So many of us are going through grief and loss during the corona crisis. Whether you lost a family member, a friend, your job, or are constantly experiencing the hurt that COVID-19 is causing in others. Brooklyn Community Pride Center in partnership with The Visiting Nurse Service of New York and GRIOT Circle is offering this safe space to the LGBTQ+ community, to share their experiences and hear from others who might be going through the same. There is so much power in sharing and the realization that you are not alone. Feel free to join this session to share, but it is also totally ok if you just want to listen. Click here to join the sessions (Zoom Meeting ID: 84161907681) For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jean Metzker at jean.metzker@vnsny. More details VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop August 11, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Brooklyn Community Pride Center-1st floor-David Kooy Room, 1360 Fulton St (entrance on New York Ave) (25) More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 11, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 11, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Career Kickstarter Walk-In Hours VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Career Kickstarter Walk-In Hours August 11, 2020 \| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Applying for jobs can feel like a job in and of itself. Which is why we’re offering free 1:1 video consultations with resume and cover letter-writing experts every Tuesday between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. You can also send your resume and/ or cover letter to pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org for email support. We’ll help you showcase your best self to potential employers with mock interviews, job search strategies, and tools to optimize LinkedIn. Reserve a videoconference or send an email to pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org for free resume review, cover letter writing, and LinkedIn organization to feel confident showcasing your best self to potential employers. For more information or questions, please contact pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org. More details VIRTUAL: Trans & Gender Non Conforming Adult S… VIRTUAL: Trans & Gender Non Conforming Adult Support Group August 11, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 this event is provided virtually. To request a video conference link or phone number to dial into the group, please send an email to tgnc@lgbtbrooklyn.org. Peer led support group for transgender and gender non conforming folks 18+. As much as we love allies, this group is for TGNC folks only. More details VIRTUAL: Pink Cloud AA Group VIRTUAL: Pink Cloud AA Group August 11, 2020 \| 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm LGBTQ+ Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings have gone virtual as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For more information on how to join a session, please visit aa.org. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 11, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • • •	12 VIRTUAL: CAMBA Benefits and Services VIRTUAL: CAMBA Benefits and Services August 12, 2020 \| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 CAMBA’s offices will be closed. YMHP staff will be providing services remotely. CAMBA’s Young Men’s Health Project (YMHP) can assist you with virtual or over the phone services for: Referrals to: Primary care or HIV care Linkage to PrEP and PEP HIV testing and STI screening and treatment Social services referrals Group support Individual or group peer support (all virtually and/or over the phone) CAMBA's team is also available online, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All services are free, confidential and can be provided in English and/or Spanish. Contact information: Darryl McKnight; YMHP Prevention Coordinator: darrylmc@camba.org or (917) 626-8665. Christopher Sangiovanni Troche; Client Advocate/ Peer Specialist: christophers@camba.org or (347) 533-3106. Leonardo Cambar; Program Manager, Prevention Services: leonardoc@camba.org or (929) 387-0279. CAMBA can also be reached on YMHPMFacebook, TwitterYMHP and instagramYMHP. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 12, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 12, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: Trans Boxing VIRTUAL: Trans Boxing August 12, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Trans Boxing Collective is offering virtual Wednesday classes via Zoom (meeting ID: 967 090 926)! Please fill out this form in order to be added to the class roster and mailing list and to receive the password (password changes every week). For questions or more information, please contact info@transboxing.org. The Trans Boxing Collective is a trans-led organization that facilitates inclusive and accessible boxing training for Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary people. For more information visit the Trans Boxing Collective website. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Fiber-Craft Hangout VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Fiber-Craft Hangout August 12, 2020 \| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calling all LGBTQ+ knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and other fiber-crafters for our weekly meetup group to connect, and to work on our respective projects. Purpose is to create a thoughtful and engaging space for working, conversing, connecting, showing off finished objects, sharing resources, and supporting fiber-related crafts/projects in an LGTBQ+ affirming space. Please email lgbtq.fibercraft@gmail.com to receive the details on how to join the sessions or if you have any questions. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 12, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • •	13 VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Spa… VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Space August 13, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Focus-time is a dedicated virtual space for LGBTQ+ folks to work on their personal and/or work projects in an accepting environment. It’s the perfect place to work on projects you’ve been putting off or to start the projects that have been incubating in your mind. This is a space for you to focus on the things you want to do but struggle to do. Please register for free through Eventbrite in order to receive the Zoom session details. For more info or questions, please contact homoground@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: Kiki VIRTUAL: Kiki August 13, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Project R.I.T.E. invites you and your friends for a virtual Kiki! The Kiki will take place every 2nd and 4th Monday and Thursday of the month. For any questions and to get the details on how to sign on to the Kiki, please email William Bailey at wbailey@addabbo.org or (929) 920-6292. More details CURBSIDE PICKUP: Rock Steady Farms CSA CURBSIDE PICKUP: Rock Steady Farms CSA August 13, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1360 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA For members of Rock Steady Farms' CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), share pickup will take place on Thursdays from noon to 2pm. After-hours pick-up can be arranged by appointment - please write to jkeys@lgbtbrooklyn.org with at least 24 hour notice. If and when the Center re-opens to regular business, the pick-up window may be extended. Once your food reaches the pick-up sites, here’s what to expect: We ask that everyone wear a mask at all times, thoroughly wash/sanitize your hands before arriving, and wear gloves if possible. We will be doing curbside pick up - which means you will check in with the site host outside the space. They will sign you in and then collect your shares for you. Then, the site host will open your box, and you’ll need to collect your vegetable share into your reusable shopping bags. The wax box will stay at the site and be sanitized on-farm for re-use. (For cost and environmental concerns, it’s really important that your box stays at the site - so don’t forget your bags please!) If you have lots of add-ons, make sure to bring an extra bag so you can fit everything. If there are multiple people picking up at the same time, please stand in line at least 6 feet apart. We thank you for your patience in advance - we’ll do everything we can to minimize wait times and be as efficient as possible. Especially in the first few weeks, we appreciate your understanding as we work out any kinks and streamline everything. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 13, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 13, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop August 13, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Brooklyn Community Pride Center-1st floor-David Kooy Room, 1360 Fulton St (entrance on New York Ave) (25) More details VIRTUAL: Pride Toastmasters VIRTUAL: Pride Toastmasters August 13, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm The NYC chapter of Pride Toastmasters is a club that promotes leadership and self-confidence through public speaking. Our members develop skills through a tailored curriculum and weekly meeting where they get to practice their skills. Pride Toastmasters is a club uniquely tailored to the LGBTQ+ community and we invite anyone who is interested in attending one of our meetings as a guest. For more information and to register as a guest for one of the virtual sessions, please email vpm@pridetoastmasters.com. More details VIRTUAL: Real Identities ACA Group VIRTUAL: Real Identities ACA Group August 13, 2020 \| 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 this event is provided virtually. To request a video conference link or phone number to dial into the group, please send an email to realidentitiesaca@gmail.com. For information on additional sessions, please check the Real Identities website. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families is a 12-step program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes. We meet to share our experiences of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become our own loving parents. For more information about ACA and the Real Identities group, please contact realidentitiesaca@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ Krav Maga Self Defense VIRTUAL: LGBTQ Krav Maga Self Defense August 13, 2020 \| 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Scenario based self-defense for real life attacks and threats most frequently faced by our community. Learn striking, open handed, and weapon self defense concepts, how-to use biomechanics to your advantage and defend yourself effectively regardless of your size. There’s never been a better time to learn one of the most essential life skills available to us. Learn to transform fear, build endurance, and prepare for worst-case scenarios with Chief Instructor Gabriel Mora of Shaan Saar Krav Maga. As seen on Pink News and NBC Headline News. How to join? Send an email to info@shaansaar.com to get all social media links to group sessions. Question? Contact Gabriel Mora or Reneé Rose at info@shaansaar.com More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 13, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • • • • •	14 VIRTUAL: Alternatives to Suicide VIRTUAL: Alternatives to Suicide August 14, 2020 \| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Alternatives to Suicide gives us the opportunity to talk about suicide, self-harm, and other things that we might usually be discouraged from discussing. Sessions are peer-based and non-clinical, and facilitators have relevant lived experience. Please bring your stories and share what you have learned! Email brooklynalt2s@gmail.com and we’ll work to create small groups and individual meetings at times when people who wish to attend are available. Video meetings via Google Hangouts or GoToMeeting are available, as well as phone call based meetings. For more information, email brooklynalt2s@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 14, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 14, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: BiRequest Discussion Group VIRTUAL: BiRequest Discussion Group August 14, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm BiRequest is a discussion and peer-support group for any member of the Bi+ community of any age, race, gender, ability (bisexual, pan, fluid, queer, curious, non-labelable), as well as bi-friendly and bi-allied folks. Ours is a tiny example of the rainbow; a safe space to share your perspective and insights into all things Bi. Our discussions are topic focused and facilitated. The meeting will take place via this Zoom link (Meeting ID: 82960780812). For more information on BiRequest, please search for BiRequest on Meetup. More details BORN TO BE Online Documentary Screening BORN TO BE Online Documentary Screening August 14, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfuivrTMoG9fwLcT4Wct3iFWIoDMu_KY6 Brooklyn Community Pride Center and the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Greater New York Chapter invite you to a streaming movie night with the documentary Born To Be. Born to Be, follows the stories of transgender and gender nonconforming patients and their surgeon, Dr. Jess Ting, at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City, as they begin or continue their gender affirmation journeys with unparalleled quality of transition-related health and surgical care. Learn more at https://lgbtbrooklyn.org/events/born-to-be-screening/ Contacts: Jere Keys, (347) 991-8500 More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 14, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • •	15 VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Spa… VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Space August 15, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Focus-time is a dedicated virtual space for LGBTQ+ folks to work on their personal and/or work projects in an accepting environment. It’s the perfect place to work on projects you’ve been putting off or to start the projects that have been incubating in your mind. This is a space for you to focus on the things you want to do but struggle to do. Please register for free through Eventbrite in order to receive the Zoom session details. For more info or questions, please contact homoground@gmail.com. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 15, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • •
16 VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group August 16, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 11:45 am So many of us are going through grief and loss during the corona crisis. Whether you lost a family member, a friend, your job, or are constantly experiencing the hurt that COVID-19 is causing in others. Brooklyn Community Pride Center in partnership with The Visiting Nurse Service of New York and GRIOT Circle is offering this safe space to the LGBTQ+ community, to share their experiences and hear from others who might be going through the same. There is so much power in sharing and the realization that you are not alone. The group will be facilitated by Jean Metzker, PhD, who has been with VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care as Bereavement Counselor for 10 years, doing this work for over 20 years. Feel free to join this session to share, but it is also totally ok if you just want to listen. Click here to join the sessions. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jean Metzker at jean.metzker@vnsny. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous August 16, 2020 \| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We may share our experience, strength, and hope in our efforts to find freedom where there has been bondage and peace where there has been turmoil in our relationships with others and ourselves. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. To join this session, go to Zoom and enter Meeting ID: 830 8343 5530 and password: 244612 For more information, please contact: coda.brooklyn.sunday@gmail.com More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop August 16, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kirsten Adorian will facilitate a weekly workshop in yoga poses or Asana, common in yoga classes. During the virtual session, we will explore the fundamental aspects of it, try modifications, discuss what parts of the body it typically effects and talk about its intended Somatic effect. Great for folks new to yoga and with ongoing practices, the class will focus on making Yoga classes less intimidating and more accessible to a variety of bodies. We will begin the class with a short warm up, dive into the pose of the week and end with breath work or a short meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - Meeting ID: 946 6844 8369 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation August 16, 2020 \| 8:00 pm - 8:20 pm Kirsten Adorian will teach simple, breath-centered meditation, starting with simple stretches to prepare the body and then sitting for 15 minutes of guided meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - meeting ID: 962 7442 8744 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 16, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • •	17 COVID -19 Community Conversations: Mental Health, … COVID -19 Community Conversations: Mental Health, Equity & Resilience August 17, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm The Covid-19 pandemic is a global shared traumatic experience that disrupts and affects our families, friends and communities. In NYC and nationally, people of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. To address the mental health challenges brought by the pandemic and structural racism in our City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is providing a free virtual presentation. Participants will learn about grief, trauma, coping and resilience in addition to mental health tips. Participants will enter a safe space to discuss the effects of this pandemic and learn about coping skills and relevant resources. Please register here and you will receive the Zoom link via email 24 hours prior to the presentation. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 17, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 17, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: Parlor Games VIRTUAL: Parlor Games August 17, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm This meeting is open to all who wish to attend. Start your week off with pure fun at Parlor Games. We’ll be playing different games every Monday at 4:30pm. Bring your favorite game to share! Click here to RSVP. More details VIRTUAL: Crystal Meth Anonymous Meeting VIRTUAL: Crystal Meth Anonymous Meeting August 17, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm During the Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) meetings, members share their experience with others seeking recovery. All meetings are a safe place to share your experience, listen to others and to meet other recovering addicts. Crystal Meth Anonymous has gone virtual as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For more information on how to join a session, please visit nycma.org. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 17, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • •	18 VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group August 18, 2020 \| 10:30 am - 11:30 am So many of us are going through grief and loss during the corona crisis. Whether you lost a family member, a friend, your job, or are constantly experiencing the hurt that COVID-19 is causing in others. Brooklyn Community Pride Center in partnership with The Visiting Nurse Service of New York and GRIOT Circle is offering this safe space to the LGBTQ+ community, to share their experiences and hear from others who might be going through the same. There is so much power in sharing and the realization that you are not alone. Feel free to join this session to share, but it is also totally ok if you just want to listen. Click here to join the sessions (Zoom Meeting ID: 84161907681) For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jean Metzker at jean.metzker@vnsny. More details VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop August 18, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Brooklyn Community Pride Center-1st floor-David Kooy Room, 1360 Fulton St (entrance on New York Ave) (25) More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Career Kickstarter Walk-In Hours VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Career Kickstarter Walk-In Hours August 18, 2020 \| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Applying for jobs can feel like a job in and of itself. Which is why we’re offering free 1:1 video consultations with resume and cover letter-writing experts every Tuesday between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. You can also send your resume and/ or cover letter to pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org for email support. We’ll help you showcase your best self to potential employers with mock interviews, job search strategies, and tools to optimize LinkedIn. Reserve a videoconference or send an email to pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org for free resume review, cover letter writing, and LinkedIn organization to feel confident showcasing your best self to potential employers. For more information or questions, please contact pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org. More details VIRTUAL: Trans & Gender Non Conforming Adult S… VIRTUAL: Trans & Gender Non Conforming Adult Support Group August 18, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 this event is provided virtually. To request a video conference link or phone number to dial into the group, please send an email to tgnc@lgbtbrooklyn.org. Peer led support group for transgender and gender non conforming folks 18+. As much as we love allies, this group is for TGNC folks only. More details VIRTUAL: Pink Cloud AA Group VIRTUAL: Pink Cloud AA Group August 18, 2020 \| 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm LGBTQ+ Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings have gone virtual as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For more information on how to join a session, please visit aa.org. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 18, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • • •	19 VIRTUAL: CAMBA Benefits and Services VIRTUAL: CAMBA Benefits and Services August 19, 2020 \| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 CAMBA’s offices will be closed. YMHP staff will be providing services remotely. CAMBA’s Young Men’s Health Project (YMHP) can assist you with virtual or over the phone services for: Referrals to: Primary care or HIV care Linkage to PrEP and PEP HIV testing and STI screening and treatment Social services referrals Group support Individual or group peer support (all virtually and/or over the phone) CAMBA's team is also available online, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All services are free, confidential and can be provided in English and/or Spanish. Contact information: Darryl McKnight; YMHP Prevention Coordinator: darrylmc@camba.org or (917) 626-8665. Christopher Sangiovanni Troche; Client Advocate/ Peer Specialist: christophers@camba.org or (347) 533-3106. Leonardo Cambar; Program Manager, Prevention Services: leonardoc@camba.org or (929) 387-0279. CAMBA can also be reached on YMHPMFacebook, TwitterYMHP and instagramYMHP. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 19, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 19, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Masculine Discussion Group VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Masculine Discussion Group August 19, 2020 \| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82344810147 "Masculinity" in today’s world is a confusing matter. Like "femininity", masculinity does not have anything to do with gender identity or expression, but it resides within us all. During these times of uncertainty, it is important to embrace the "masculine" within -- in order to support our own empowerment, our confidence, our relationships with others, our endeavors, and our pursuits. We cordially invite you to join us for our bi-weekly LGBTQ+ Masculine Discussion Group, facilitated by Mike Ryan! Questions we will explore, among others, include: How can we best define masculinity? What does it mean to be "masculine" in today's culture?  How can we embrace our masculinity ? What does healthy masculinity vs an unhealthy masculinity look like? How does masculinity show up in our relationships? How can we show up for others in a healthy, masculine way? How can we optimally balance our masculine and feminine energies? This group is open to anyone who is interested in exploring their masculine dynamic, regardless of their gender identity and expression or sexual orientation -- and for those who wish to explore and embrace their masculinity and walk away with their own idea of what it means to embody a healthy masculine energy for themselves . This is a great opportunity to heal a part ourselves that, perhaps, we have been neglecting or misinterpreting. Click here to join the session (Zoom Meeting ID: 823 4481 0147). For more information or questions, please contact Mike Ryan at mikorionwellness@gmail.com. Mike Ryan is an integrative wellness practitioner, bodywork practitioner, and astrologer. Mike has facilitated men’s groups in New York City and continues to work with men and male identifying folks in group settings and one on one. More details VIRTUAL: Intro to Self-Defense Workshop VIRTUAL: Intro to Self-Defense Workshop August 19, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PopGym is offering Self-Defense workshops every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm. They’ll be covering the basics: stretching, conditioning, technique, and theory, with the hope that participants will leave with some super useful foundations that will aid them in the day-to-day. Mix that in with some sweat and some movement, and you’ll have an accessible and confidence-boosting good time for all. Whether you are a beginner, or someone with experience, come work it out with us! Overview Intro (Overview and Rules of Workshop) Preamble (Group Discussion, Awareness, and Safety Zones Warm Up Techniques (Strikes, Defenses, and generating power) Closing (Discussion on COVID, and Final Thoughts) Bonus Section! (Self-Defense Against Grabs) Find a space where you feel comfortable moving around in, ideally where you can stretch out your arms/legs without hitting anything! Free to attend and donations welcome -- all money raised will go to reimburse instructors as well as other worthwhile causes. RSVP here More details VIRTUAL: Trans Boxing VIRTUAL: Trans Boxing August 19, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Trans Boxing Collective is offering virtual Wednesday classes via Zoom (meeting ID: 967 090 926)! Please fill out this form in order to be added to the class roster and mailing list and to receive the password (password changes every week). For questions or more information, please contact info@transboxing.org. The Trans Boxing Collective is a trans-led organization that facilitates inclusive and accessible boxing training for Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary people. For more information visit the Trans Boxing Collective website. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 19, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • •	20 VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Spa… VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Space August 20, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Focus-time is a dedicated virtual space for LGBTQ+ folks to work on their personal and/or work projects in an accepting environment. It’s the perfect place to work on projects you’ve been putting off or to start the projects that have been incubating in your mind. This is a space for you to focus on the things you want to do but struggle to do. Please register for free through Eventbrite in order to receive the Zoom session details. For more info or questions, please contact homoground@gmail.com. More details CURBSIDE PICKUP: Rock Steady Farms CSA CURBSIDE PICKUP: Rock Steady Farms CSA August 20, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1360 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA For members of Rock Steady Farms' CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), share pickup will take place on Thursdays from noon to 2pm. After-hours pick-up can be arranged by appointment - please write to jkeys@lgbtbrooklyn.org with at least 24 hour notice. If and when the Center re-opens to regular business, the pick-up window may be extended. Once your food reaches the pick-up sites, here’s what to expect: We ask that everyone wear a mask at all times, thoroughly wash/sanitize your hands before arriving, and wear gloves if possible. We will be doing curbside pick up - which means you will check in with the site host outside the space. They will sign you in and then collect your shares for you. Then, the site host will open your box, and you’ll need to collect your vegetable share into your reusable shopping bags. The wax box will stay at the site and be sanitized on-farm for re-use. (For cost and environmental concerns, it’s really important that your box stays at the site - so don’t forget your bags please!) If you have lots of add-ons, make sure to bring an extra bag so you can fit everything. If there are multiple people picking up at the same time, please stand in line at least 6 feet apart. We thank you for your patience in advance - we’ll do everything we can to minimize wait times and be as efficient as possible. Especially in the first few weeks, we appreciate your understanding as we work out any kinks and streamline everything. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 20, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 20, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop VIRTUAL: Pride Path workshop August 20, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Brooklyn Community Pride Center-1st floor-David Kooy Room, 1360 Fulton St (entrance on New York Ave) (25) More details VIRTUAL: Pride Toastmasters VIRTUAL: Pride Toastmasters August 20, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm The NYC chapter of Pride Toastmasters is a club that promotes leadership and self-confidence through public speaking. Our members develop skills through a tailored curriculum and weekly meeting where they get to practice their skills. Pride Toastmasters is a club uniquely tailored to the LGBTQ+ community and we invite anyone who is interested in attending one of our meetings as a guest. For more information and to register as a guest for one of the virtual sessions, please email vpm@pridetoastmasters.com. More details VIRTUAL: BiRequest Discussion Group VIRTUAL: BiRequest Discussion Group August 20, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm BiRequest is a discussion and peer-support group for any member of the Bi+ community of any age, race, gender, ability (bisexual, pan, fluid, queer, curious, non-labelable), as well as bi-friendly and bi-allied folks. Ours is a tiny example of the rainbow; a safe space to share your perspective and insights into all things Bi. Our discussions are topic focused and facilitated. The meeting will take place via this Zoom link (Meeting ID: 82960780812). For more information on BiRequest, please search for BiRequest on Meetup. More details VIRTUAL: Real Identities ACA Group VIRTUAL: Real Identities ACA Group August 20, 2020 \| 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 this event is provided virtually. To request a video conference link or phone number to dial into the group, please send an email to realidentitiesaca@gmail.com. For information on additional sessions, please check the Real Identities website. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families is a 12-step program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes. We meet to share our experiences of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become our own loving parents. For more information about ACA and the Real Identities group, please contact realidentitiesaca@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ Krav Maga Self Defense VIRTUAL: LGBTQ Krav Maga Self Defense August 20, 2020 \| 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Scenario based self-defense for real life attacks and threats most frequently faced by our community. Learn striking, open handed, and weapon self defense concepts, how-to use biomechanics to your advantage and defend yourself effectively regardless of your size. There’s never been a better time to learn one of the most essential life skills available to us. Learn to transform fear, build endurance, and prepare for worst-case scenarios with Chief Instructor Gabriel Mora of Shaan Saar Krav Maga. As seen on Pink News and NBC Headline News. How to join? Send an email to info@shaansaar.com to get all social media links to group sessions. Question? Contact Gabriel Mora or Reneé Rose at info@shaansaar.com More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 20, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • • • • •	21 VIRTUAL: Alternatives to Suicide VIRTUAL: Alternatives to Suicide August 21, 2020 \| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Alternatives to Suicide gives us the opportunity to talk about suicide, self-harm, and other things that we might usually be discouraged from discussing. Sessions are peer-based and non-clinical, and facilitators have relevant lived experience. Please bring your stories and share what you have learned! Email brooklynalt2s@gmail.com and we’ll work to create small groups and individual meetings at times when people who wish to attend are available. Video meetings via Google Hangouts or GoToMeeting are available, as well as phone call based meetings. For more information, email brooklynalt2s@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 21, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 21, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 21, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • •	22 VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Spa… VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Space August 22, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Focus-time is a dedicated virtual space for LGBTQ+ folks to work on their personal and/or work projects in an accepting environment. It’s the perfect place to work on projects you’ve been putting off or to start the projects that have been incubating in your mind. This is a space for you to focus on the things you want to do but struggle to do. Please register for free through Eventbrite in order to receive the Zoom session details. For more info or questions, please contact homoground@gmail.com. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 22, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • •
23 VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group August 23, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 11:45 am So many of us are going through grief and loss during the corona crisis. Whether you lost a family member, a friend, your job, or are constantly experiencing the hurt that COVID-19 is causing in others. Brooklyn Community Pride Center in partnership with The Visiting Nurse Service of New York and GRIOT Circle is offering this safe space to the LGBTQ+ community, to share their experiences and hear from others who might be going through the same. There is so much power in sharing and the realization that you are not alone. The group will be facilitated by Jean Metzker, PhD, who has been with VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care as Bereavement Counselor for 10 years, doing this work for over 20 years. Feel free to join this session to share, but it is also totally ok if you just want to listen. Click here to join the sessions. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jean Metzker at jean.metzker@vnsny. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous August 23, 2020 \| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We may share our experience, strength, and hope in our efforts to find freedom where there has been bondage and peace where there has been turmoil in our relationships with others and ourselves. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. To join this session, go to Zoom and enter Meeting ID: 830 8343 5530 and password: 244612 For more information, please contact: coda.brooklyn.sunday@gmail.com More details VIRTUAL: Black Families Support Group VIRTUAL: Black Families Support Group August 23, 2020 \| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Hosted and facilitated by PFLAG, this online meeting will provide a safe space for individuals who identify as Black and who have lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) loved ones to gather virtually and find community. This group will provide family-to-family support with a focus on the intersection of acceptance and one’s experience as a member of the Black diaspora. While the experiences of being Black in America vary tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in supporting a family’s well-being, resiliency and understanding when a loved one comes out as LGBTQ. The group will meet online on the fourth Sunday of every month and will be facilitated by PFLAG NYC’s Program Manager, Kalima McKenzie-Simms. The link to join the meeting on Zoom will be provided to everyone who registers in advance. For more information, please contact Kalima McKenzie-Simms at .... More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop August 23, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kirsten Adorian will facilitate a weekly workshop in yoga poses or Asana, common in yoga classes. During the virtual session, we will explore the fundamental aspects of it, try modifications, discuss what parts of the body it typically effects and talk about its intended Somatic effect. Great for folks new to yoga and with ongoing practices, the class will focus on making Yoga classes less intimidating and more accessible to a variety of bodies. We will begin the class with a short warm up, dive into the pose of the week and end with breath work or a short meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - Meeting ID: 946 6844 8369 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation August 23, 2020 \| 8:00 pm - 8:20 pm Kirsten Adorian will teach simple, breath-centered meditation, starting with simple stretches to prepare the body and then sitting for 15 minutes of guided meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - meeting ID: 962 7442 8744 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 23, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • •	24 VIRTUAL: Kiki VIRTUAL: Kiki August 24, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Project R.I.T.E. invites you and your friends for a virtual Kiki! The Kiki will take place every 2nd and 4th Monday and Thursday of the month. For any questions and to get the details on how to sign on to the Kiki, please email William Bailey at wbailey@addabbo.org or (929) 920-6292. More details VIRTUAL: Parlor Games VIRTUAL: Parlor Games August 24, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm This meeting is open to all who wish to attend. Start your week off with pure fun at Parlor Games. We’ll be playing different games every Monday at 4:30pm. Bring your favorite game to share! Click here to RSVP. More details VIRTUAL: Celebrating Queer Spaces: Subversion and … VIRTUAL: Celebrating Queer Spaces: Subversion and Solidarity August 24, 2020 \| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Community conversations in partnership with Cumbe Dance and GRIOT Circle. Details will follow. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 24, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 24, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: Crystal Meth Anonymous Meeting VIRTUAL: Crystal Meth Anonymous Meeting August 24, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm During the Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) meetings, members share their experience with others seeking recovery. All meetings are a safe place to share your experience, listen to others and to meet other recovering addicts. Crystal Meth Anonymous has gone virtual as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For more information on how to join a session, please visit nycma.org. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 24, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • •	25 VIRTUAL: Calming Anxiety during COVID-19 VIRTUAL: Calming Anxiety during COVID-19 August 25, 2020 \| 10:30 am - 11:30 am So many of us are going through grief and loss during the corona crisis. Whether you lost a family member, a friend, your job, or are constantly experiencing the hurt that COVID-19 is causing in others. Brooklyn Community Pride Center in partnership with The Visiting Nurse Service of New York and GRIOT Circle is offering this safe space to the LGBTQ+ community, to share their experiences and hear from others who might be going through the same. There is so much power in sharing and the realization that you are not alone. Feel free to join this session to share, but it is also totally ok if you just want to listen. Click here to join the sessions (Zoom Meeting ID: 84161907681) For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jean Metzker at jean.metzker@vnsny. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 25, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 25, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Career Kickstarter Walk-In Hours VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Career Kickstarter Walk-In Hours August 25, 2020 \| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Applying for jobs can feel like a job in and of itself. Which is why we’re offering free 1:1 video consultations with resume and cover letter-writing experts every Tuesday between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. You can also send your resume and/ or cover letter to pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org for email support. We’ll help you showcase your best self to potential employers with mock interviews, job search strategies, and tools to optimize LinkedIn. Reserve a videoconference or send an email to pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org for free resume review, cover letter writing, and LinkedIn organization to feel confident showcasing your best self to potential employers. For more information or questions, please contact pridepath@lgbtbrooklyn.org. More details VIRTUAL: Trans & Gender Non Conforming Adult S… VIRTUAL: Trans & Gender Non Conforming Adult Support Group August 25, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 this event is provided virtually. To request a video conference link or phone number to dial into the group, please send an email to tgnc@lgbtbrooklyn.org. Peer led support group for transgender and gender non conforming folks 18+. As much as we love allies, this group is for TGNC folks only. More details VIRTUAL: Pink Cloud AA Group VIRTUAL: Pink Cloud AA Group August 25, 2020 \| 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm LGBTQ+ Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings have gone virtual as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For more information on how to join a session, please visit aa.org. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 25, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • •	26 VIRTUAL: CAMBA Benefits and Services VIRTUAL: CAMBA Benefits and Services August 26, 2020 \| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 CAMBA’s offices will be closed. YMHP staff will be providing services remotely. CAMBA’s Young Men’s Health Project (YMHP) can assist you with virtual or over the phone services for: Referrals to: Primary care or HIV care Linkage to PrEP and PEP HIV testing and STI screening and treatment Social services referrals Group support Individual or group peer support (all virtually and/or over the phone) CAMBA's team is also available online, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All services are free, confidential and can be provided in English and/or Spanish. Contact information: Darryl McKnight; YMHP Prevention Coordinator: darrylmc@camba.org or (917) 626-8665. Christopher Sangiovanni Troche; Client Advocate/ Peer Specialist: christophers@camba.org or (347) 533-3106. Leonardo Cambar; Program Manager, Prevention Services: leonardoc@camba.org or (929) 387-0279. CAMBA can also be reached on YMHPMFacebook, TwitterYMHP and instagramYMHP. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 26, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 26, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: BiRequest Discussion Group VIRTUAL: BiRequest Discussion Group August 26, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm BiRequest is a discussion and peer-support group for any member of the Bi+ community of any age, race, gender, ability (bisexual, pan, fluid, queer, curious, non-labelable), as well as bi-friendly and bi-allied folks. Ours is a tiny example of the rainbow; a safe space to share your perspective and insights into all things Bi. Our discussions are topic focused and facilitated. The meeting will take place via this Zoom link (Meeting ID: 82960780812). For more information on BiRequest, please search for BiRequest on Meetup. More details VIRTUAL: Trans Boxing VIRTUAL: Trans Boxing August 26, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Trans Boxing Collective is offering virtual Wednesday classes via Zoom (meeting ID: 967 090 926)! Please fill out this form in order to be added to the class roster and mailing list and to receive the password (password changes every week). For questions or more information, please contact info@transboxing.org. The Trans Boxing Collective is a trans-led organization that facilitates inclusive and accessible boxing training for Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary people. For more information visit the Trans Boxing Collective website. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Fiber-Craft Hangout VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Fiber-Craft Hangout August 26, 2020 \| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calling all LGBTQ+ knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and other fiber-crafters for our weekly meetup group to connect, and to work on our respective projects. Purpose is to create a thoughtful and engaging space for working, conversing, connecting, showing off finished objects, sharing resources, and supporting fiber-related crafts/projects in an LGTBQ+ affirming space. Please email lgbtq.fibercraft@gmail.com to receive the details on how to join the sessions or if you have any questions. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 26, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • •	27 VIRTUAL: Fun Safer Sex Workshop VIRTUAL: Fun Safer Sex Workshop August 27, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Community Counseling and Mediation will be facilitating a fun and interactive workshop for young men of color having sex with men. This workshop will focus on playful safer sex practices, setting boundaries, and much more. Participants will receive a $100 gift card upon completing the workshop. For more information and to sign up, please contact Jeffrey at jlouis@ccmnyc.org or (718) 704-1986. More details VIRTUAL: Kiki VIRTUAL: Kiki August 27, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Project R.I.T.E. invites you and your friends for a virtual Kiki! The Kiki will take place every 2nd and 4th Monday and Thursday of the month. For any questions and to get the details on how to sign on to the Kiki, please email William Bailey at wbailey@addabbo.org or (929) 920-6292. More details VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Spa… VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Space August 27, 2020 \| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Focus-time is a dedicated virtual space for LGBTQ+ folks to work on their personal and/or work projects in an accepting environment. It’s the perfect place to work on projects you’ve been putting off or to start the projects that have been incubating in your mind. This is a space for you to focus on the things you want to do but struggle to do. Please register for free through Eventbrite in order to receive the Zoom session details. For more info or questions, please contact homoground@gmail.com. More details CURBSIDE PICKUP: Rock Steady Farms CSA CURBSIDE PICKUP: Rock Steady Farms CSA August 27, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1360 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA For members of Rock Steady Farms' CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), share pickup will take place on Thursdays from noon to 2pm. After-hours pick-up can be arranged by appointment - please write to jkeys@lgbtbrooklyn.org with at least 24 hour notice. If and when the Center re-opens to regular business, the pick-up window may be extended. Once your food reaches the pick-up sites, here’s what to expect: We ask that everyone wear a mask at all times, thoroughly wash/sanitize your hands before arriving, and wear gloves if possible. We will be doing curbside pick up - which means you will check in with the site host outside the space. They will sign you in and then collect your shares for you. Then, the site host will open your box, and you’ll need to collect your vegetable share into your reusable shopping bags. The wax box will stay at the site and be sanitized on-farm for re-use. (For cost and environmental concerns, it’s really important that your box stays at the site - so don’t forget your bags please!) If you have lots of add-ons, make sure to bring an extra bag so you can fit everything. If there are multiple people picking up at the same time, please stand in line at least 6 feet apart. We thank you for your patience in advance - we’ll do everything we can to minimize wait times and be as efficient as possible. Especially in the first few weeks, we appreciate your understanding as we work out any kinks and streamline everything. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 27, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 27, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details VIRTUAL: Pride Toastmasters VIRTUAL: Pride Toastmasters August 27, 2020 \| 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm The NYC chapter of Pride Toastmasters is a club that promotes leadership and self-confidence through public speaking. Our members develop skills through a tailored curriculum and weekly meeting where they get to practice their skills. Pride Toastmasters is a club uniquely tailored to the LGBTQ+ community and we invite anyone who is interested in attending one of our meetings as a guest. For more information and to register as a guest for one of the virtual sessions, please email vpm@pridetoastmasters.com. More details VIRTUAL: Real Identities ACA Group VIRTUAL: Real Identities ACA Group August 27, 2020 \| 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Due to the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 this event is provided virtually. To request a video conference link or phone number to dial into the group, please send an email to realidentitiesaca@gmail.com. For information on additional sessions, please check the Real Identities website. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families is a 12-step program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes. We meet to share our experiences of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become our own loving parents. For more information about ACA and the Real Identities group, please contact realidentitiesaca@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ Krav Maga Self Defense VIRTUAL: LGBTQ Krav Maga Self Defense August 27, 2020 \| 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Scenario based self-defense for real life attacks and threats most frequently faced by our community. Learn striking, open handed, and weapon self defense concepts, how-to use biomechanics to your advantage and defend yourself effectively regardless of your size. There’s never been a better time to learn one of the most essential life skills available to us. Learn to transform fear, build endurance, and prepare for worst-case scenarios with Chief Instructor Gabriel Mora of Shaan Saar Krav Maga. As seen on Pink News and NBC Headline News. How to join? Send an email to info@shaansaar.com to get all social media links to group sessions. Question? Contact Gabriel Mora or Reneé Rose at info@shaansaar.com More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 27, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • • • • • • •	28 VIRTUAL: Alternatives to Suicide VIRTUAL: Alternatives to Suicide August 28, 2020 \| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Alternatives to Suicide gives us the opportunity to talk about suicide, self-harm, and other things that we might usually be discouraged from discussing. Sessions are peer-based and non-clinical, and facilitators have relevant lived experience. Please bring your stories and share what you have learned! Email brooklynalt2s@gmail.com and we’ll work to create small groups and individual meetings at times when people who wish to attend are available. Video meetings via Google Hangouts or GoToMeeting are available, as well as phone call based meetings. For more information, email brooklynalt2s@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y … VIRTUAL: OASIS Wellness Center’s Pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C/ HIV & Hepatitis C Testing August 28, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OASIS Wellness Center ofrecerá pruebas de VIH y Hepatitis C de forma gratuita y confidencial a todas las personas de la comunidad en Brooklyn. También ofreceremos enlace a PrEP y PEP, enlace a tratamiento, navegación a seguro médico y muchos otros servicios. Solo con citas anticipadas. Por favor contactar a Frank Julca al 347-617-7403 ó fjulca@latinoaids.org para anticipar tu cita. Si deseas hacerte la prueba sin cita, puedes ir a nuestra oficina principal OASIS Chelsea, situada en 330 7th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. OASIS Wellness Center will be offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to everyone in the community here in Brooklyn. We will also be providing linkage to PrEP/PEP, linkage to care, insurance navigation, among other services. By appointment only. Please contact Frank Julca at 347-617-7403 or fjulca@latinoaids.org to schedule your appointment. Or you can reach them via Instagram or Facebook from Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The OASIS Wellness Center is also reachable through chat online via https://www.oasiscenter.nyc. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ information and resources August 28, 2020 \| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Although the Center will be closed due to the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, staff will be working remotely 7 days a week between noon and 5pm for people seeking referrals or other information. You can reach us at (347) 889-7719 or via our online contact form. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 28, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • •	29 VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Spa… VIRTUAL: FocusTime - A Queer Virtual CoWorking Space August 29, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Focus-time is a dedicated virtual space for LGBTQ+ folks to work on their personal and/or work projects in an accepting environment. It’s the perfect place to work on projects you’ve been putting off or to start the projects that have been incubating in your mind. This is a space for you to focus on the things you want to do but struggle to do. Please register for free through Eventbrite in order to receive the Zoom session details. For more info or questions, please contact homoground@gmail.com. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 29, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • •
30 VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group VIRTUAL: COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group August 30, 2020 \| 11:00 am - 11:45 am So many of us are going through grief and loss during the corona crisis. Whether you lost a family member, a friend, your job, or are constantly experiencing the hurt that COVID-19 is causing in others. Brooklyn Community Pride Center in partnership with The Visiting Nurse Service of New York and GRIOT Circle is offering this safe space to the LGBTQ+ community, to share their experiences and hear from others who might be going through the same. There is so much power in sharing and the realization that you are not alone. The group will be facilitated by Jean Metzker, PhD, who has been with VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care as Bereavement Counselor for 10 years, doing this work for over 20 years. Feel free to join this session to share, but it is also totally ok if you just want to listen. Click here to join the sessions. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jean Metzker at jean.metzker@vnsny. More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ and Allies Co-Dependents Anonymous August 30, 2020 \| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We may share our experience, strength, and hope in our efforts to find freedom where there has been bondage and peace where there has been turmoil in our relationships with others and ourselves. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. To join this session, go to Zoom and enter Meeting ID: 830 8343 5530 and password: 244612 For more information, please contact: coda.brooklyn.sunday@gmail.com More details VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Yoga Workshop August 30, 2020 \| 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kirsten Adorian will facilitate a weekly workshop in yoga poses or Asana, common in yoga classes. During the virtual session, we will explore the fundamental aspects of it, try modifications, discuss what parts of the body it typically effects and talk about its intended Somatic effect. Great for folks new to yoga and with ongoing practices, the class will focus on making Yoga classes less intimidating and more accessible to a variety of bodies. We will begin the class with a short warm up, dive into the pose of the week and end with breath work or a short meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - Meeting ID: 946 6844 8369 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation VIRTUAL: Beginner's Meditation August 30, 2020 \| 8:00 pm - 8:20 pm Kirsten Adorian will teach simple, breath-centered meditation, starting with simple stretches to prepare the body and then sitting for 15 minutes of guided meditation. This session is accessible through Zoom - meeting ID: 962 7442 8744 Kirsten is a 33 year old white, cis-passing gender confused queerdo, who grew up in Queens and has been calling Brooklyn home for 12 years. They're interested in movement practices that heal and embrace the fullness of all bodies. With sciatica and chronic pain, they're learning to honor their body rather than force it. Yoga has helped them through depression, pain and life shit. Feel free to email them regarding the class or modifications: adoriank@gmail.com. More details Virtual Services & Activities Virtual Services & Activities August 30, 2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the civil war was over and that the enslaved were now free. More details • • • • •	31 VIRTUAL: Parlor Games VIRTUAL: Parlor Games August 31, 2020 \| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm This meeting is open to all who wish to attend. Start your week off with pure fun at Parlor Games. We’ll be playing different games every Monday at 4:30pm. Bring your favorite game to share! Click here to RSVP. More details •