Here is a breakdown of what’s happening at the center this week.
If you’d like to stay current on the goings-on at OUTMemphis, sign up for our Weekly What’s Happening Newsletter and check out our Calendars for a schedule of upcoming events.
MONDAY 4/22
Perpetual Transition
6:00p-8:00p:
Perpetual Transition is our core Transgender Services peer-led community group. PT is a safe and welcoming space for transgender folks of any flavor, identity, expression, or gender to meet and socialize with other like-minded individuals.
PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions and meet other people.
For more information, email us.
Trans ID Workshop
7:45p-8:45p:
The Trans ID Workshop is designed to help transgender individuals navigate the the legal documentation and processes of transitioning, including name change, gender markers, and other such paperwork.
This workshop will only be held if community members RSVP, so if you’d like to attend, please email us by the end of business the Friday before. Click here to learn more.
TUESDAY 4/23
Write Your Life: Autobiography Class for Seniors
11:00a-12:00p:
In this class, students will learn the ins and outs of writing about their life, with the goal of learning how to compose an autobiographical journal in order to preserve LGBTQ and personal histories.
For more information, check out this post or contact us via email.
Volunteer Orientation
5:00p-6:00p:
This is a training to familiarize new volunteers with the organization, and to allow them to ask questions. All new volunteers for OUTMemphis must attend this training before working shifts. These trainings occur the second and fourth Tuesday evening of the month. These trainings are RSVP only.
To apply to be a volunteer, please fill out this application.
WEDNESDAY 4/24
Bluff City Sports Association Meeting
6:30p-8:00p:
Bluff City Sports Association holds their monthly meeting at OUTMemphis. If you’d like to attend this meeting, please contact them via email.
For more information on BCSA, check out their Facebook page or their website.
THURSDAY 4/25
Tai Chi for Health
11:00a-12:00p:
Tai Chi for Health Classes for LGBTQ Seniors. Tai Chi is low impact exercise perfect for maintaining and increasing flexibility. Maxine Strawder, a certified Tai Chi for Health instructor, will lead this class series.
Check out our Facebook Event or email us for questions.
FRIDAY 4/26
SATURDAY 4/27
PRYSM
4:00p-6:00p:
PRYSM is a safe, welcoming space for 13-17 year-olds to meet friends and get support.
PRYSM was engineered as a space for young LGBTQ and Ally teens to socialize with each other and have fun in a safe, affirming, supportive environment.
SUNDAY 4/21
TransParent
2:00p-3:00p:
TransParent is a group for parents and caregivers of transgender individuals of any age. This group is meant to be a place for people in this situation to meet others facing similar issues, to learn and grow together, and to ask questions in a safe and affirming environment.
TransParent is facilitated by Dr. KT Heistand, and certified and licensed psychologist. Please email Dr. Heistand to RSVP for this group before attending.
To RSVP or for more information, email us.
FU;BU (For Us; By Us)
4:00p-6:00p:
FU;BU is a peer-led community social group for same-gender loving (SGL) men of color. The primary goal of FU;BU is to foster a safe, creative, and positive space for SGL men of color. FU;BU aims to build positive relationships with self and community through great conversation, while providing a forum for community building and socializing.
For more information, click here or email us.
MONDAY 4/29
Perpetual Transition
6:00p-8:00p:
Perpetual Transition is our core Transgender Services peer-led community group. PT is a safe and welcoming space for transgender folks of any flavor, identity, expression, or gender to meet and socialize with other like-minded individuals.
PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions and meet other people.
For more information, email us.
