Strengthening, Supporting, and Celebrating Our Diverse LGBTQ+ Community | Join us for the Halloweekend Gag Ball! | |
Happy Halloween! In honor of October being National Kink Month, join us for a kink-friendly Halloweekend Gag Ball brought to you by Sabrina Kee, facilitator of The Queer BIPOC Intersection, and co-host Nightlife Entrepreneur and Retired Dominatrix Venus Cuffs, with music by DJ Mizz Official, and a Kinky Sex-Ed Intermission, partnered with Planned Parenthood. Following the ball, join us for a 21+ afterparty at SALTBOX BAR.
Free general admission is open to all LGBTQ+ folk. This event is 18+, ID is required and will be strictly enforced. Water and light refreshments will be provided. Come wearing a costume that will trick or treat us! Read the categories below, for more information and a description of the categories, Click Here.
Categories Include:
- Spell-Casting Lip Sync
- Face Runway Domination
- The Masked Voguer
- Dog Walking Realness
- Shibari Body
- Sex Siren (Female Figure, Male Figure, or Dominatrix)
- Bizarre
- Best Costume Spectator
Saturday, October 21st, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am (Doors open at 7:30 pm)
300 Wall Street, Kingston
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Recent Happenings at the Center: | |
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🌈 Rainbow Lounge: The Adult 50+ Group welcomed Alison Fox, an intern counselor at Giving Tree Counseling. Alison, an artist herself, specializes in art therapy and meditation.
On October 5th she joined the Rainbow Lounge to lead the group attendees in a guided meditation. Then, she led a discussion focused on the artwork of the current art show "Variant Beauty: Unveiled," by artist Ray Passer.
Giving Tree Counseling specializes in serving neurodivergent youth and young adults, and their practice welcomes the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about their services, Click Here.
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Alison Fox and Michael Erp in front of art pieces by Ray Passer as Michael introduces Alison to the Rainbow Lounge group. | |
Alison Fox leading the attendees of the Rainbow Lounge in a discussion on the artwork by Ray Passer. | |
Alison Fox leading Rainbow Lounge group attendees in a guided meditation. | |
October Awareness Days & Holidays
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October: LGBTQ+ History Month
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Oct 9th: Indigenous People's Day
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Oct 11th: National Coming out Day
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Oct 18th: International Pronouns Day
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Oct 22 - 28th: Asexual Awareness Week
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Oct 26th: Intersex Awareness Day
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We're working hard to fulfill our mission of supporting the LGBTQ+ community by promoting well-being, advocating for equity and opportunity, and celebrating our diverse experiences. | |
October 15-31 Event Highlights | |
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Art Show Gallery: Variant Beauty Unveiled
“Variant Beauty: Unveiled,” featuring the work of artist, Ray Passer, explores the extraordinary diversity of beauty that exists beyond societal norms and embraces the unconventional and the exceptional. You can visit the Center to view the art exhibit display until November 18th!
Wednesdays - Saturday
October 7th - November 18th
3:00 - 8:00 pm
300 Wall Street, Kingston
For any questions, Email: programs@lgbtqcenter.org
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Trans-Formations
Counselor facilitated support and discussion group for adults starting or considering gender transition.
Mondays
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Virtually - Zoom
For any questions and to RSVP, Email: counseling@lgbtqcenter.org.
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The Queer BIPOC Intersection
Welcoming all QTBIPOC! This group will have 3 overall goals: education through facilitated group discussion, community building through bonding exercises, and mental health check-ins through self-care and mindfulness. Let's promote healing on all fronts.
Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:00 pm
300 Wall Street, Kingston
Second Floor - Conference Room
For any questions and to RSVP, Email: sabbykee@gmail.com
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Sisterhood Support & Sanctuary
An intersectional space to celebrate the diversity of womanhood and explore what life can be like outside of the male gaze, traditional gender roles, and conformity.
Tuesdays
4:30 - 6:00 pm
300 Wall Street, Kingston
Second Floor - Conference Room
Next meeting:
For any questions and to RSVP, Email: sabbykee@gmail.com
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STD, HIV & Hep-C Testing
FREE STD, HIV, & Hep-C testing at the Center. Registration is required for your appointment.
Masks required.
Hosted in partnership with: Hudson Valley Community Services
Every 3rd Thursday,
2:00 - 5:00 pm
300 Wall Street, Kingston
Second Floor - Well-Being Institute
Next meeting: October 19th
Click here to make an appointment.
For any questions call/text: (845) 704-7322
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The Rainbow Lounge
Please join us for a “hip” meetup for adults 50+. This group is primarily a place to relax and share ourselves with others. Further, as a group with rich experience, we can anticipate that there will be no lack of topics of interest that will be generated as we move forward. Let’s enjoy our time together!
Hosted in partnership with SAGE
Thursdays
3:00 - 4:30 pm
300 Wall Street, Kingston
Well Being Institute - 2nd Floor
For any questions and to RSVP, Email: michaelerp128@gmail.com
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Mankind: The Men's Group
Calling all Men, ages 18-80 (including non-binary and trans men, of course)! Share your unique life-embracing insights with thoughtful, like-minded men in a supportive and uplifting group discussion!
Thursdays
5:30 - 7:00 pm
300 Wall Street, Kingston
Second Floor - Conference Room
Next meeting:
For any questions and to RSVP, Email: michaelerp128@gmail.com
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Would you like to collaborate with the Center on a new program or event?
If so, we'd love to hear what you have in mind!
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With your support, the Center can continue offering vital advocacy, services, and resources to ensure that everyone in our LGBTQ+ community can grow and thrive. Thank you for supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the Hudson Valley! | | | | |
